Australian Bureau of Statistics

OPERATIONS

Aust explorers bring solid June quarter

Billions spent on exploration in the June quarter

03 September 2024

EXPLORATION

Gold still shines for Oz

Total meters drilled over the period fell 1.7% to 3048.9km.

07 December 2022

MANAGEMENT

Tasmania's record royalties

Exploration spend also sets a quarterly record.

07 September 2022

EXPLORATION

COVID stifles exploration spend

Gold hunting is also in decline, dropping 7% nationally to $363.5 million.

01 June 2022

EXPLORATION

AMEC bouquet for WA

According to the ABS mineral exploration expenditure is up $61.6 million, or 9% to $744.9 million.

30 November 2020

EXPLORATION

Mineral exploration up

Exploration spending rose 11.9% to $683.3 million.

31 August 2020

SURFACE

Iron powering

First commodity to break the $100 billion a year export mark.

27 July 2020

EXPLORATION

Minerals exploration spending falls 20%

Calls for government to increase incentives for minerals explorers.

02 June 2020

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