Exploration supporting future copper development
Exploration is a dedicated part of Austral Resources’ Queensland copper strategy, helping identify and assess opportunities that may support future resource development and strengthen the pipeline for longer-term copper growth.
Exploration is a dedicated part of Austral Resources’ Queensland copper strategy, helping identify and assess opportunities that may support future resource development and strengthen the pipeline for longer-term copper growth.
A disciplined pathway from data to decision
Our exploration approach builds understanding progressively, using geological evidence to prioritise activity and inform the next investment decision.
Build the geological picture
We compile and interpret geological, geophysical, geochemical and historical exploration data to better understand prospective areas and identify priorities for further investigation.
Test priority targets
Selected targets progress through appropriate exploration activities, including mapping, sampling and drilling, to gather new evidence and improve geological understanding.
Inform the next decision
Results are evaluated against geological, technical, operational and capital priorities to determine whether further exploration, resource definition or development work is warranted.
Exploration across our Queensland portfolio
Austral Resources’ exploration portfolio extends across Western and Eastern areas, supporting the identification and assessment of future copper opportunities.
Western exploration
The Western Exploration Project spans highly prospective ground near Mt Kelly, with concealed copper potential preserved by limited exploration. It offers significant opportunity for new copper oxide and primary sulphide discoveries, reinforced by recent success at Canyon, close to our existing infrastructure.
Eastern exploration
Anchored by the Rocklands Processing Facility and regional infrastructure, the Eastern Exploration Project supports our hub and spoke organic growth strategy. It spans highly prospective, underexplored tenements with multiple copper targets, ranging from historical workings to emerging discoveries.
