The Queensland Government has launched a new annual exploration program, releasing 826km2 of land for tender for minerals and gas exploration over the next 12 months.
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New online legal resource for junior miners
Australian law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has created a free set of online legal resources for explorers to assist them with implementing early stage projects.
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First images of Nullarbor plains geology released
New geological images have been released of the Nullarbor Plain, providing an insight into its mining potential.
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Mining magnate fails to stop mining on his land
Andrew Forrest has failed in his bid to halt mining on his Pilbara family farm.
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BHP to spend nearly a fifth of budget on exploration
BHP has announced a renewed focus on exploration, targeting “opportunities across copper and oil”, aiming to spend nearly 20 per cent of its capital budget on exploration.
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New unknown space rock uncovered in Sweden
A never before encountered rock from a meteorite has been found in Sweden.
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Mitchell wins Glencore exploration contract
Mitchell Services has won a contract to provide near mine exploration drilling at Clermont’s coal operations.
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WA juniors receive exploration funding
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has selected nearly 50 companies to receive funding for exploration drilling in the state.
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New drilling program to boost greenfields exploration
A world first drilling program trailing new technologies in South Australia is expected to help revive greenfields minerals exploration in Australia.
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Tungsten in Tasmania
Australia's smallest state may see the strongest revival as the mining industry slowly claws its way out of the downturn.
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A round up from the downturn
Despite the downturn in the resources industry, a general positivity was felt among junior explorers at this year’s RIU Resources Round-up.
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Lithium: The race is on
A new ‘gold rush’ is on. Sharon Masige writes.
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WA mining amendment bill and budget receives mixed reaction
The West Australian Government’s latest budget held both good and poor news for the resources industry, as the state puts forward a new mining bill inquiry.
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Are mining green shoots emerging? [opinion]
Prices of most minerals have risen in the past six months (if only marginally in some cases).
Opinions of bank and other analysts about the outlook for mining are divided, but some analysts are cautiously
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BHP announces increase in exploration
BHP is turning its eye towards future growth as it announces a renewed focus on exploration.
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How the Federal Budget affects mining
With the release of the latest Federal Budget there have been fewer changes than expected, with small business and middle income tax payers the big winners, but how will affect the mining sector?
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PYBAR enters co-marketing agreement in Africa
Pybar has signed an agreement with Capital Drilling for the co-marketing of underground hard rock mining services in Africa.
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Mining’s deadliest minerals [infographic]
Mining is a dangerous job, but it becomes that much harder when what you mine can be a hazard to your health.
911 Metallurgist, together with the Mining Examiner, have put together a list of seven of the
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Aussie miner hits ultra-high grade strike
Australian miner West African Resources has uncovered an ultra-high grade mineralisation at its M1 South Prospect in Burkina Faso.
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Solomon Islands issues apology to Axiom Resources
The Solomon Islands government has retracted a statement issued last week which made implications about the conduct of Australian miner Axiom Resources.
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