AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Exploring for the Future - Rock-Eval pyrolysis data from NDI Carrara 1, South Nicholson Region, Australia. Part 1: Destructive Analysis Report

NDI Carrara 1 is a deep stratigraphic drill hole completed in 2020 as part of the MinEx CRC National Drilling Initiative (NDI) in collaboration with Geoscience Australia and the Northern Territory Geological Survey. It is the first test of the Carrara Sub-Basin, a depocentre newly discovered in the South Nicholson region based on interpretation from seismic surveys (L210 in 2017 and L212 in 2019) recently acquired as part of the Exploring for the Future program. The drill hole intersected approximately 1100 m of Proterozoic sedimentary rocks uncomformably overlain by 630 m of Cambrian Georgina Basin carbonates. A comprehensive geochemical program designed to provide information about the region’s resource potential was carried out on samples collected at up to 4 meter intervals. This report presents part 1 of the data from Rock-Eval pyrolysis analyses undertaken by Geoscience Australia on selected rock samples to establish their total organic carbon content, hydrocarbon-generating potential and thermal maturity.

Tags: Barkly-Isa-Georgetown, EFTF, EFTF – Exploring for the Future, MinEx CRC, Minex CRC (Cooperative Research Centre), NDI, Petroleum and Coal Geology, Published_External, Rock-Eval, Stratigraphy (incl. Biostratigraphy and Sequence Stratigraphy)
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Felspar deposit, Gumeracha, South Australia

The felspar deposit which is owned and operated by South Australian Silicates Co. Pty. Limited was visited on the 13th September, 1943, in company with Mr. Sampson, Secretary, of the Company and Mr. S.B. Dickinson, Deputy Government Geologist of South Australia. A description of the deposit follows in the report.

Tags: AU-SA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, mineral deposits
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Beach sands investigation: report on the area between the allotment frontages and DC 22 from Peerless Avenue to Seashell Avenue, North Burleigh, Queensland

The eastern boundary of the area (the western boundary of D.C. 22) from Peerless Avenue to Ocean Street, was bored in August, 1947. The remainder of the area was bored in April, 1948. Bore-holes were put down to water level, using post-hole digger. Samples were dried and weighed and their volumes determined. The samples were then concentrated by panning, and the weights and volumes of the concentrates were determined. The percentage composition of a composite sample of concentrates from each bore line was determined by grain counting. The data collected and the findings of the investigation, including estimates of the quantities and grades of heavy mineral concentrates, the quantities of overburden and the quantities of each of the heavy minerals, are tabulated in this report.

Tags: AU-QLD, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, mineral deposits
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Preliminary report: geophysical survey of the Collie coal Basin

Collie is the only developed coalfield in Western Australia. Between June 1946 and April 1947 a comprehensive geological and geophysical survey was carried out to determine the boundary of the basin, its general configuration and the depth (thickness) of the sediments overlying the basement. The aim of the survey was to define those areas where there was sufficient thickness of sediments to enable drilling to be carried out with a reasonable expectation of proving additional reserves of coal. The geology of the area, application of the gravity method, results and interpretations, and drilling recommendations are discussed in this report.

Tags: AU-WA, GA Publication, Geophysics, Published_External, Record, geophysics, mineral deposits
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
WA Tsunami Inundation Modelling, Geraldton to Dunsborough

This report details tsunami inundation modelling for the Western Australia (WA) coast, spanning from Geraldton to Dunsborough. The focus is on tsunami hazards in nearshore and onshore coastal regions due to large plate-boundary earthquakes in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami modelling follows a probabilistic methodology that is grounded in the 2018 Australian Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard Assessment.

Tags: Earth system sciences, Earthquakes, Tsunami, natural hazards
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Second progress report on coal drilling at Ashford, New South Wales

This is the second progress report of the coal drilling programme near Ashford in the Parishes of Macdonald and Myall, County of Arrawatta. The first report (Record 1949/106) covered the drilling of D.D.H's 1-5. Drilling was continued to test the coal measures lying between old Ashford Colliery and the Severn River. Five more holes were drilled through the coal seam, north of No. 2 D.D.H. An account of the drilling work is set down in this report, together with a description of local geology, and estimates of the coal reserves in the field.

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, commodities, geology, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Notes on asbestos deposit, Zeehan district

A visit was paid to the mine on March 14th, 1945, during a field season at Mount Bischoff. The purpose of the visit was to gain some general idea of the potential importance of the deposits as a source of asbestos fibre. The location and access, workings, geology, and the grade of orebodies are discussed in this report. An accompanying sketch plan of the deposit is included.

Tags: AU-TAS, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, minerals
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Brief notes on the Harts Range mica mines which may be capable of being reopened

The following notes on the number of the mica mines in the Harts Range area were collected on a recent water survey. They are very incomplete but it is thought that they may be of interest in view of the possibility of stepping up production in this area. Complete data concerning production, etc. of the mines seems to be impossible to obtain.

Tags: AU-NT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, mining, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Coal at Gove Peninsula, NT

LDuring a survey of the groundwater resources of Gove Peninsula conducted by personnel of the Water Resources Branch N.T., intersections of coal were made in several bore holes.  In view of the economic importance of a potential source of fuel at Gove, a programme of diamond drilling was planned to investigate the extent and importance of the coal deposits.  The coal seams intersected are thin, lens-shaped, low grade and occur at depths greater than 200 feet below the surface; drilling was discontinued after the third drillhole was completed.

Tags: Earth Sciences, GA Publication, Published_External, Record
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Seafloor Bathymetry of Perth Canyon Marine Park

Bathymetry flythrough of Perth Canyon using data acquired by Schmidt Ocean Institute in 2015 on RV Falkor (University of Western Australia et al.). The flythrough highlights geomorphic features mapped by Geoscience Australia, including landslides, escarpments and bedform fields and biodiversity associated with the canyon (benthic and pelagic). Produced as a science communication product for the Marine Biodiversity Hub (National Environmental Science Program).
This research is supported by the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Marine Biodiversity Hub through Project D1.

Tags: Marine Biodiversity Hub, National Environmental Science Program, Published_External, biodiversity, geomorphology, marine
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Prospects of obtaining underground water at the Hog Farm, Block 66, Gungahlin district, ACT

A geological examination of the Hog Farm and its vicinity in Gungahlin District was undertaken in response to a request from the Property and Survey Branch, Department of the Interior. The object of the survey was to determine the possibilities of obtaining underground water and to indicate any areas considered favourable. The location, topography, geology, and possibilities of obtaining supplies of underground water at Hog Farm are discussed in this report. A geological plan of the vicinity is included.

Tags: AU-ACT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, groundwater
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Brief report on the position regarding the resources of iron ore in Australia

When the question of iron ore resources in Australia was being considered in 1937 and 1938, it was stated in departmental reports that information concerning the deposits and reserves of iron ore was incomplete, but that sufficient was available to indicate that Australia possessed very small reserves of iron ore in comparison with those of other continents and that the actual reserves were small and sufficient to last for only 50 to 100 years dependent on the future rate of consumption. This report summarises the current position regarding the resources of iron ore deposits throughout Australia. Two tables are appended detailing the production and export of iron ore for 1926-1944, and iron ore used, 1937-1944.

Tags: AU, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, commodities, mineral deposits, ore, resource assessment, resource management
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Notes on anthophyllite in Harts Range, Northern Territory

The presence of asbestos at various places in the Harts Range has been reported from time to time, and, in recent months it was reported that the largest of these deposits consisted of Chrysotile. A brief examination of this deposit was made in October, 1944, and specimens of the asbestos then collected were specifically identified as anthophyllite. This report comprises notes on locality, geology, and mineral occurrence, and includes a locality and sketch plan.

Tags: AU-NT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, minerals
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Recent progress in fuel technology

This report is a summary of information collected between November, 1948 and July, 1949 in the course of visits to the United Kingdom and the United States. The main subjects investigated were the complete gasification of coal, particularly in respect of its application to Victorian brown coal, the production of oil by synthesis and the production and refining of shale oil. Information was sought on a considerable number of other interests in the field of fuel technology as the opportunity offered. The authorities consulted were invariably experts in their respective fields, and great care was taken to record their information accurately. The report is a summary of recent developments and not an exhaustive study of the subjects mentioned. A considerable mass of detail has been excluded but is available on record for further reference.

Tags: GA Publication, GB, Geology, Published_External, Record, US, commodities, energy, energy infrastructure, gas, geochemical modelling, industry, petroleum geology, research
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Preliminary report on the bauxite deposits near the township of Ouse, Tasmania

The known bauxite deposits near the township of Ouse are No. 1 on Glen Dhu Estate, Nos. 2, 3,4 and 5 on Gladfield Estate, and Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 on Leintwardine Estate, Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 on Lachlan Vale Estate and No. 15 on Lawrenny Estate. Examination of all the occurrences and testing of the more promising by shaft sinking and boring was conducted. The results of this work are discussed in the report.

Tags: AU-TAS, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, mineral exploration
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Coorabin-Oaklands coalfield

A point has been reached in the prospecting of this field where it is necessary to review results and consider future actions. The bore on site A has been completed and Mr. Knight has concluded his preliminary geological survey of the area. The information now available modifies some of our earlier views. The following statement summarises the position.

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, commodities, prospectivity, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Geological report on the Tallandoon antimony mine

The Tallandoon Antimony mine, known locally as Dalgliesh and Murphy's, is 2 miles northwesterly from Tallandoon store on the main Omeo Highway and just within the northeast boundary of the Parish of Tallandoon, County of Bogong. This record comprises a description of the general geology and geological report on the antimony deposits.

Tags: AU-VIC, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, mineral deposits, ore, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Department of Supply and Development, Commonwealth Copper & Bauxite Committee third report: copper - Mount Isa.

At its 4th meeting in Brisbane on 21st and 22nd August, the Copper and Bauxite Committee arranged a conference with Mr. J. Kruttschnitt, Managing Director of the Mt. Isa Mines, at which officers of the Department of Mines of Queensland were present, to discuss ways and means of quickly exploiting the recently indicated copper ore body situated in the Hanging Wall of the Black Star Lode at Mt. Isa Mine. At the request of the Committee, and following discussion of the details between all parties, Mr. Kruttschnitt made a proposal, which is submitted herewith.

Tags: AU-QLD, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, mineral exploration, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on water survey of the Harts Range mica field

Boring by the Alice Springs Works Department and by Webb Bros. of Mt. Riddock Station showed that subterranean water supplies in the schists and gneisses in this area are usually small in quantity and that the water is brackish. The best chances of obtaining water for the mining fields seems to lie in sinking relatively shallow wells on the creeks and depressions running northward from the Harts Range. These depressions are believed to contain from 30 to 60 ft. of alluvium. Eight possible sites for wells were selected, two being within the foothills of the main range and six at a distance of 1.5 to 2 miles from the foothills of the range. Six of these sites are now being tested by a light hand-boring plant. This plant is expected to penetrate the alluvium quickly and wells will be sunk where favourable results are obtained. The sites selected are within easy reach of the following mines: Jenkins' Mine, The Spotted Tiger Mine, B. Rech's (Rex?) Mine, Hit and Miss Mine, Central Mine and Eldorado Mine.

Tags: AU-NT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, mineral deposits, water
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Exploring for the Future: Canning Basin, Kidson seismic survey (18GA-KB1) and geological interpretation

Exploring for the Future (EFTF) is a $225 million initiative by the Australian Government conducted in partnership with state and Northern Territory government agencies and universities that aims to boost northern Australia's attractiveness as a destination for investment in resource exploration. A complementary initiative, 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 resources sector.
The Kidson Sub-basin seismic survey (18GA-KB1 or L211) was acquired as part of EFTF and the EIS, as a collaboration between Geoscience Australia and the Geological Survey of Western Australia (Resource Strategy Division). The 872 km long seismic line was acquired in an east-southeast to west-northwest orientation, on the road between the Kiwirrkurra community in the east, to approximately 20 km from Marble Bar, near the West Australian coast. The primary aims of the seismic survey were to better understand the subsurface geology, crustal architecture and spatial extents of basin and basement terrains. Crucially, the seismic survey was planned to address a lack of coherent seismic data across the Kidson Sub-basin, onshore Canning Basin and to increase the resource prospectivity of the region.
The seismic survey imaged the following subdivisions of the Canning Basin: the Wallal Embayment Barnicarndy Graben, Anketell Shelf, and the Kidson Sub-basin, The survey also imaged several pre-Phanerozoic basement terrains, and several seismically distinct, mid to-lower crustal tectonic provinces.
This report comprises a summary of the basement and basin geology, mineral and energy systems of the area, and an interpretation of the newly acquired seismic data.

Tags: Canning Basin, EARTH SCIENCES, EFTF, Energy Systems, Exploring For The Future, Geology, Onshore Seismic, Published_External
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on dolomite at Cow Flat

The Cow Flat Area was visited on the 12th March, 1947, with the object of ascertaining possible dolomite reserves. This information was required in connection with the application by Metropolitan Lime and Cement Company Ltd., owners of a dolomite quarry at Wall's Siding, near Mudgee, for financial assistance from the Commonwealth Government. It was desired to ascertain whether, in the event of the latter company ceasing production, the Cow Flat deposit could provide sufficient dolomite to supply New South Wales requirements. The situation, production, geology, origin and reserves of the dolomite deposits are discussed in this report. The report should be considered supplementary to Report No. 1946/005 and the Report on Limestone and Dolomite Deposits at Cow Flat and Wall's Siding (1947/090).

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Gazetteer of Australia MapServer

 This service will be decommissioned on 12/01/2025. The most up to date national gazetteer data can be found at the following address: https://placenames.fsdf.org.au/. 
The Australian Gazetteer service provides authoritative information on the location, and spelling of approved place names. The Australian Gazetteer is a subset of information held by the relevant State, Territory and Commonwealth naming authorities. Additional authoritative information has also been sourced from the Australian Hydrographic Service, Australian Antarctic Division and Geoscience Australia.

Tags: Australia, Earth Sciences, Gazetteer, Location, MapServer, Nomenclature, Place name, Published_External, web service
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Preliminary notes on rock samples from the northern Flinders Range area

Report on a preliminary micropalaeontological examination of the samples, submitted by the Frome - Broken Hill Co. Pty. Ltd., on November 3rd, 1947, from the Northern Flinders Range area. The examination was made with a view to giving assistance to the reconnaissance work now in progress.

Tags: AU-SA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Preliminary report on the salt resources of the Pink Lakes in the County of Weeah, Victoria

The Pink Lakes, also known as Linga Lakes, lie in the Parish of Mamengoroock, Country of Weeah, in north-western Victoria, about 10 miles north-north-east of the small town of Underbool on the Ouyen to Pinnaroo railway (See Fig. 1). The three lakes known as the Pink Lakes that are being worked for salt are Sailor Lake, Lake Crosby and Crescent or Home Lake. The areas of the salt leases are: Sailor Lake leases, 206 acres; Lake Crosby leases, 395 acres; Crescent Lake leases, 311 acres. Portions of the above areas are occupied by the beaches and fore-shores of the lakes, and the total potential salt-bearing surface of the three lakes is actually about 700 acres. In addition to the Pink Lakes above-mentioned there are in the vicinity two other salt lakes viz: (a) Lake Poulton, about 70 acres in area, and two miles west of Lake Crosby, and (b) an un-named lake, here referred to as 'School' Lake, probably rather less than 50 acres in area and situated one mile south of the west end of Crescent Lake. Salt is formed on both these lakes, but Lake Poulton is somewhat difficult of access on the north-east and north, and School Lake is in a Government Reserve and is not available for leasing. The geology and salt resources of the Lakes are outlined. Several proposals, put forward with a view to increasing the yield of salt from Pink Lakes, are discussed herein.

Tags: AU-VIC, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, resource assessment
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on diatomite from Nettle Creek, Queensland

Two samples of diatomite were recently received from Broken Hill Pty. Co. Limited for microscopic examination. They were from Nettle Creek, 9 miles north-east of Mt. Garnet and near Innot Hot Springs. The results of the microscopic examination are given in this report.

Tags: AU-QLD, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, minerals, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on occurrence of apatite on Alcoota Station, Alice Springs district, Northern Territory

The presence of apatite on the southern portion of Alcoota Station has been known for several years. The locality was visited during October, 1944. Two days were spent in the examination of the deposit and mapping. An account of the locality, geology and mineralisation is provided in this report.

Tags: AU-NT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, minerals
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data