From 1 September 2023, the Queensland Government is reducing the rent for new and existing exploration permits for minerals to $0 for 5 years. This equates to approximately $55 million of forgone revenue.
The rent reduction applies to mineral exploration permits that fall due between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2028
Up to 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects, capped at specific amounts. The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program is a flagship program of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) being funded by the Western Australian State Government.
Mineral Resources Tasmania has announced that applications will be opening for two new Exploration Release Areas (ERAs), providing opportunities for new mineral discoveries crucial to sustaining Tasmania’s mining industry. ERAs
KEY FEATURES The NSW Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program provides funding to undertake drilling, geophysics and geochemistry in New South Wales. Applications Open at 9am, Wednesday 16 April
KEY FEATURES The Tasmanian State Government, through the Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI), is offering grants for co-funded exploration drilling projects. Applications Open Monday 17 February 2025 at 2pm and
KEY FEATURES The WA Co-Funded Energy Analysis Program provides funding to encourage exploration of petroleum and geothermal resources in Western Australia. Applications Open Monday 3 February 2025 and Close Friday
KEY FEATURES The WA Co-Funded Geophysics Program (CGP) is a competitive program offering co-funding to innovative mineral geophysical projects in Western Australia. Approximately $2 million in total funding available per
KEY FEATURES The Lithium Industry Loan Facility includes A$50 million loan facility to help under-pressure lithium miners to access temporary loans to sustain their operations, interest free for up to 2
Up to 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects, capped at specific amounts. The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program is a flagship program of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) being funded by the Western Australian State Government.
KEY FEATURES Up to $3 million to share between eligible selected programs. Applications Open on 26 February 2025 and Close on 28 April 2025. The Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) program
