Australian Bureau of Statistics: 2 of 3

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Exploration staging a comeback

Exploration was the biggest victim of the downturn in mining, but more positive signs of a recovery have

11 October 2017

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Exploration slowly recovering

Mineral exploration expenditure rose by 6.6% to A$428.5 million in the June quarter, according to the

04 September 2017

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Green shoots in exploration

More positive signs have emerged for the junior sector, with an increase in exploration expenditure in

06 June 2017

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

December rise in exploration spending

Gold, nickel/cobalt most attractive

28 February 2017

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Government keeps greenfields growing

Government initiative pushes greenfields exploration as overall mineral exploration declines

01 March 2016

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Exploration spend up 14.4%

Exploration up, but greenfields investment still lagging

01 December 2015

LEADERSHIP

Mining employment down

AUSTRALIAN mining industry employment has dropped 8% from its peak in May 2012.

18 January 2013

BULKS

Exports buck price dip

IRON ore and coal exports lifted Australia to a $A3.1 billion surplus in August, despite a drop in commodity

05 October 2011

RESOURCE STOCKS

MNS: Mammoth testing greater gold-silver potential in Nevada

MNS: Mammoth testing greater gold-silver potential in Nevada

RESOURCE STOCKS

MNS: Mt Malcolm Mines unlocking potential at Malcolm gold project

Explorer speaks ahead of MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney

RESOURCE STOCKS

MNS: Kairos on path towards gold development and growth at Mt York

Emerging developer attending MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney

RESOURCE STOCKS

MNS: Magnetite Mines eyes potential beyond 'monster' iron ore project

Explorer outlines strategy ahead of MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney

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