Australian exploration drilling has come a long way since the early days. The earliest mines were founded when deposits of copper, gold and lead were discovered in south Australia more than 150 years ago. Since that time, the mining industry has gone through boom and bust cycles, but it has always been one of the most important sources of income for the country. Today’s exploration companies use the most up to date exploration and technical advances in their search for economically useful minerals. Exploration companies may specialize in a particular type of drilling, for example, drilling at sea, or in remote, difficult land areas.
Exploration and mining has changed a lot since the first important mineral discoveries were made in Australia. Today it is important that exploration drilling be done in an environmentally sensitive manner. It is also important that worker safety is a top priority at all times.
