This is currently being converted into a Microsoft Access database on a Windows NT platform.
Public access is currently via minicomputer terminal, but dedicated PC and modern links are planned.
The database is presently made up of two interlinked components, namely Prospecting Grants and Mineral Deposits, with a third Exploration Data component in the initial stage. Such data include grant locations, name of previous grant holders, and reports and maps related to the exploration targets. Utilising Global Positioning Systems, it is envisaged that this component will be linked to a management system for mineral titles in the office of the Mining Commissioner. Mineral deposits have been further characterised in terms of commodities, minerals, host lithologies, geological structures, and deposit type, shape and dimensions. Details on exploration activities and results are being separately entered under headings of exploration grids, located anomalies, trenching, drilling and pitting.