Given the vast area of the McArthur Basin, there is potential for other deposits of similar magnitude. However, because of the basin's age and long history, the outcrop geology of the region is complex, making an evaluation of the potential for concealed deposits difficult at best. The report also includes interpreted images of all seismic lines, well logs for the two main petroleum wells that lie within the study area, an index to all related drill holes within the Bauhinia Downs Sheet area, as well as structure contour and isochron maps, a regional total magnetic intensity image, regional geological maps and both litho- and chronostratigraphic charts. It was sponsored by MMAJ and attended by senior government and industry representatives from Japan and Australia. Mr Entsch opened the symposium with an address on Australia's mineral resources policy, and will speak to delegates on Australia's minerals sector and relationships with Japan at a reception hosted by the Japanese Ambassador.
Digital photos are available on request from the Media contact.