AMEC concerned with mining exploration decline

ABS data highlights exploration slump - Mining Magazine Australia

Image: Adwo/shutterstock.com The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has raised concerns over declining exploration levels in the industry, with new quarterly data indicating a 18.4 percent deposits drop. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Mineral and Exploration report for the March 2025 quarter highlights the reduction in exploration activity which is estimated to be worth $181 million in dollar value. AMEC members a…

AMEC calls for change as exploration drops - Australian Mining

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its March quarter mineral and petroleum exploration data, revealing a downturn in exploration activity.

Latest data reflects barriers to exploration warns AMEC

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has raised the alarm on what it describes as a concerning trend for industry shown in the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.Statistics for the March 2025 quarter show a decline in mineral exploration activity across the country compared to the previous three months and to the same […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ Industry Queensland. We invite you to purchase a regist…

AMEC concerned with mining exploration decline

One of the country’s peak industry bodies says the drop in mining exploration across Australia is a concerning trend for the sector.