Recognition of Western Australia as the planet’s top mining jurisdiction, rising gold prices and falling energy costs provided a boost for Australia at the world’s largest mining conference.
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Exploration brings unexpected lift in December quarter
Australia's level of exploration has rallied in the last quarter, improving on the lowest rates seen since the GFC.
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Research launched to uncover new European deposits
Exeter University scientists are leading a new collaborative project to discover new mineral deposits across Europe.
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Mineral footprints may point to more zinc under McArthur Basin
CSIRO geologists have found ‘mineral footprints’ pointing to potential high grade zinc mineralisation deep under the existing McArthur River deposit.
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New metal biosensing technology developed
A new litmus test for uncovering potential gold and other metals has been developed to support geochemical exploration.
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Exploration Development Incentive benefits 84 companies
The Federal Exploration Development Incentive has seen broad industry coverage in the first year, with $70 million spend on greenfields exploration to the benefit of company shareholders.
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AGL to exit gas production and exploration
AGL has announced it will no longer carry out operations in gas production and exploration, and will exit its gas assets.
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New copper discovery technique uncovered
A new, inexpensive method to potentially uncover copper deposits has been developed.
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Global hunt on for new minerals
A new challenge has been launched to uncover the world’s remaining undiscovered carbon-bearing minerals.
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New year gas discovery for Woodside
A new gas discovery off the coast of Myanmar will increase Woodside’s production in the area, with extended drilling revealing a 129m gross gas column.
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Historic Leonora gold delivers results for Kin Mining
Junior gold explorer Kin Mining has turned up significant results from its maiden drilling campaign at the historical Merton’s Reward site near Leonora.
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WorleyParsons win two major contracts
WorleyParsons has been awarded two major contracts in Canada and Bahrain.
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Latest exploration funding round to drive growth
A fresh round of funding for exploration in Western Australia is expected to boost the industry and help continue a recent surge in gold exploration spending.
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The top ten issues facing miners in 2016
Deloitte has compiled a new report outlining the top 10 problems miners will face next year.
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South Australia sees massive copper investment
South Australia’s government has announced a massive $20 million investment into the state’s copper industry.
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Mining investment to implode
Mining investment in Australia is set to decline sharply over the next three years, resulting in 20,000 job losses.
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QLD eager to build mining
Queensland’s government is creating new roles and taskforces to promote mining and resources in the state.
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Sovereign Gold confirms discoveries near Armidale
The Sovereign Gold Company has announced confirmation of a continuous 384 metre long gold bearing structure near Armidale, NSW.
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Geoscientist jobless rates reach new low
A new survey has recorded the highest number of unemployed geoscientists in Australia since records began
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Braving the elements in adverse conditions
Cole Latimer examines the present situation for junior miners, updating on the latest reports into the most pressing JUMEX issues.
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