Funding for NSW exploration companies

The New Frontiers Cooperative Drilling Program provides exploration companies with funding to support exploratory drilling programs for Group 1, 2, 6 and 10 minerals.

Overview

New Frontiers Cooperative Drilling Program provides funding to support drilling projects which target Group 1, 2, 6 and 10 minerals. Projects must demonstrate:

• strong prospectivity
• sound financial planning
• a proven technical base.

This program supports the long-term sustainability of the NSW resources sector by:

• funding mineral exploration and discovery in NSW
• encouraging exploration drilling in greenfields areas that will test new geological ideas and models.

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• be a mining exploration company
• be based in NSW
• have a proven technical and financial track record.

How do you apply?

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at New Frontiers Cooperative Drilling Program.