Funding for exploratory drilling in WA

Overview

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program provides explorers with co-funding to undertake exploratory drilling.

Funding is for exploration drilling only and may not be used for:

• resource definition drilling
• appraisal, stimulation and development drilling
• the development of new uranium mines.

Co-funding of up to 50% of direct drilling cost is available and is capped at:

• $180,000 for general multi-hole applications
• $220,000 for a single deep-hole application
• $40,000 for a prospector application.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• be the holder of, or have access to, a tenement.