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Western Australia continues to top the nation in resources exploration, with new data revealing the state is spending more than all others combined – with a particular focus on gold and iron ore.

However, the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has warned the impact of capital gains tax changes, announced in the May federal budget, are yet to trickle down.

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released on Monday show explorers in WA spent $843.6 million in the search for mineral deposits throughout…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU