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Why Compliance has never been more important!
Earlier this year, Resources Victoria introduced the ‘Use it or lose it’ initiative for exploration and retention licences, increasing compliance checks and reinforcing expectations around active exploration and strict adherence
NT Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations Grant – Round 19
KEY FEATURES The Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) program is a competitive grants program aimed at advancing exploration activity, addressing geoscientific knowledge gaps and supporting the discovery and development of
WA Co-Funded Exploration Drilling Program – Round 33
Applications for the WA Government’s flagship Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) are closing on 28 February 2026, offering up to a 50% refund on eligible drilling costs for innovative exploration projects
AMETS Welcomes Anderson’s Tenement Management
AMETS Tenements & Geoservices is pleased to announce the merger of Anderson’s Tenement Management (ATM) into the AMETS network — a significant step that strengthens our national capability and enhances
New Tasmanian ERAs Opening in December 2025
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
QLD Collaborative Exploration Initiative – Round 10
KEY FEATURES Grants of up to $250,000 (excluding GST) per project are available. Eligible funding is capped at $400,000 (excluding GST) per applicant. Priority will be given to projects focused on
Key Updates to TAS MRT Reporting Guidelines
AMETS would like to share some important points from the updated “Reporting Guidelines for Mineral Tenements” issued by Mineral Resources Tasmania (MRT) (August 2025).
WA Changes to Geocentric Datum
The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration in Western Australia (DMPE) proposed Mines and Petroleum Regulations Amendment (Geocentric Datum) Regulations 2025 (the Proposed Regulations) aims to update the geocentric datum
QLD Zero Rent for Exploration Permits
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
AMETS Finalist in Tamworth Quality Business Awards!
We are proud to announce that Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services Pty Ltd (AMETS) has been named a finalist in two prestigious categories at this year’s Tamworth Quality Business
AMETS Industry Visit – ALS Global Laboratories
Leanne Brock, AMETS CEO | Managing Director, and Anita Lee, Administration Manager, recently visited ALS Global laboratories alongside Jane Nobel, Membership & Sponsorship Manager, from AMEC. It was great for
New Tasmanian ERAs Opening in August 2025
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