Australian private enterprises increased petroleum exploration spending by 34.6 % in the September 2025 quarter, reaching $445.8 million seasonally adjusted. Total petroleum expenditure rose $114.7 million from the previous year, and the trend figure was $396.9 million, up 8.3 %. Onshore petroleum spending was $255.2 million, up 34.0 %, while offshore spending was $190.6 million, up 35.5 %. Mineral exploration spending grew 2.4 % to $998.3 million seasonally adjusted, with a trend increase of 1.9 % to $991.2 million. Total mineral deposits explored rose 5.7 % to $1,067.9 million, and new deposits rose 5.7 % to $270.5 million. Metres drilled fell 0.9 % seasonally adjusted to 2,628.4 km but rose 2.6 % trend to 2,658.4 km. Mineral exploration by deposit type showed total deposits at $1,067.9 million, new deposits at $270.5 million, and existing deposits at $797.4 million, each rising 5.7 %. Mineral type analysis indicated gold expenditure increased 7.2 % to $431.5 million and other minerals rose 14.5 % to $122.5 million.
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