Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration

The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a Western Australian State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia, for the long-term sustainability of the State's resource sector and the demand for critical minerals on the transition to net-zero.

Co-Funded Drilling Program applicants: please see our 'Tips to enhance the quality of your application' document before you submit your application.

Upcoming Rounds

Co-funded Drilling - Round 33 - General

Submissions for the Co-funded Drilling - Round 33 - General will open at 9:00AM 2 February 2026 (AWST).
Submissions close 4:00PM 27 February 2026 (AWST)
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Co-funded Drilling - Round 33 - Prospector

Submissions for the Co-funded Drilling - Round 33 - Prospector will open at 9:00AM 2 February 2026 (AWST).
Submissions close 4:00PM 27 February 2026 (AWST)
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Co-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 9 – Analysis and Reprocessing

Submissions for the Co-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 9 – Analysis and Reprocessing will open at 9:00AM 2 February 2026 (AWST).
Submissions close 4:00PM 27 February 2026 (AWST)
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Co-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 9 – Geophysics Acquisition

Submissions for the Co-funded Energy Analysis Program – Series 9 – Geophysics Acquisition will open at 9:00AM 2 February 2026 (AWST).
Submissions close 4:00PM 27 February 2026 (AWST)
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Co-funded Geophysics Program (Mineral) - Venture 3

Submissions for the Co-funded Geophysics Program (Mineral) - Venture 3 will open at 9:00AM 2 February 2026 (AWST).
Submissions close 4:00PM 27 February 2026 (AWST)
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