WA Mines Minister Norman Moore has called on minerals explorers to apply for more than $5 million of Government funding.
Atlas Copco has released what it says is the latest technology in micropiling, the MAI SDA T111 self-drilling micropile machine.
Ramelius Resources yesterday announced it had commenced drilling at its high-grade Wattle Dam underground gold mine.
Carpentaria Exploration has announced a significant magnetite-iron discovery in NSW.
Australian Mining is currently calling for editorial contributions for the Drilling and Blasting Feature coming up in the August 2009 issue.
Pioneer Drilling will unveil new additions to its BMA mine-compliant drilling rigs on Stand 3076 during the 2009 Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) trade exhibition at the Rockhampton Showgrounds from July 21-23.
The Western Australian Government's Industry Drilling Program has attracted more than 150 applications for drilling projects in 2009-10.
$3 million of funding will be available for the 2009-10 program.
The Bligh Government has given 17 drilling companies $2 million to share.
Iron Road has completed its Stage Two drill holes.