The metamorphic rocks to be examined on the field excursion have been assigned to the Tapanappa Formation (Early Cambrian Kanmantoo Group), a generally monotonous sequence of greywackes with narrow siltstone partings. This formation hosts most...

Mineralization is widespread both geographically and stratigraphically, but many areas are under-explored. Past exploration was generally focussed on copper. Further investigation is recommended in the following units and areas: . Cambrian - Hawker...

During the period December 1989 to March 1990, exploratory drilling undertaken by SADME Mineral Resources Branch over the northern part of Kangaroo Island investigated the potential for base and precious metal mineralisation within rocks of the...

Company exploration within the CURNAMONA 1:250 000 sheet area was reviewed by the study of data incorporated in the open file reports on 42 Special Mining Leases, 80 Exploration Licences and one group of Mining Leases dating from 1961. This data...

Lower Proterozoic crystalline rocks of the Willyama Complex include phyllite, carbonaceous slate, mica-sillimanite schist and gneiss, feldspathic meta quartzite, quartzo feldspathic gneiss, calc-silicate rocks and iron formations. The oldest rocks in...

266 summary sheets on significant lead-zinc occurrences and anomalous concentrations have been prepared by the Department's Lead-Zinc Taskforce as a data package, in the form of 5 reports, to assist in the search for lead-zinc deposits to provide...

A brief survey programme assessed the IP / resistivity technique in the Miltalie Mine environment, and provided sub-surface electrical information for siting diamond drillholes.

4 main styles of mineralization have been identified and the following areas worthy of further investigation are outlined : . Broken Hill style : associated with banded iron formation (BIF) and schist of the Early Proterozoic Hutchison Group on...

This is a combined study of the regional geochemical stream sediment, regional aeromagnetic and Bouguer gravity data with special reference to possible Pb-Zn mineralised zones. The original Asarco geochemical data was statistically reprocessed and the...

Fifteen rotary holes, 13 with bottom-hole core, tested 3 aeromagnetic anomalies for the presence of Hutchison Group, which is prospective for lead-zinc-silver. Low grade meta-sediments and possible acid volcanics of the Hutchison Group were...

The prospecting effectiveness of electrical geophysical methods is determined by both the mineral sought and the environment in which it is sought. This report summarises open-file near surface geoelectrical properties data, and describes the...

In 1989 and 1990 Adelaide University participated in the SADME Eyre Peninsula Pb-Zn Preliminary Drill Target Project. Ground magnetic surveys followed up aeromagnetic anomalies to obtain detailed data suitable for computer modelling and delineation of...

A geological study to assess the base metal potential of the Karinya Syncline led to a need for electrical geophysical surveys to assist in mapping geology and locating potential drilling targets. IP surveys were done on three sites, and TEM on one of...

Interpretation of the 1988 SADME / BMR Eyre Peninsula aerial magnetic survey.

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Soil air carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) measurements as a guide to oxidising sulphide have been assessed over areas of known mineralisation in a variety of geological and geographical settings. The rationale is that sulphide oxidation in the...

Eighty three reverse circulation drill holes totalling 2615.5 metres were drilled on Quorn, Orroroo, Paratoo and Carrieton 1:100 000 sheets to determine bedrock geology and geochemistry below sedimentary cover. The program is a part of the South...

The Cambro-Ordovician basement underlying Murray Basin sediments in the Cooke Plains and Coomandook areas was sampled by a reverse circulation drilling programme as part of the South Australian Exploration Initiative. Greenschist to low amphibolite...

In 1989, drilling investigated the potential for base metals within the Cambrian Kanmantoo Group and Late Proterozoic Sturt Group and Marino Group. On mainland, SA, Kanmantoo Group metasediments host Ag As Cu Pb Zn mineralization which has been...

2003 activity: Expenditure by companies on mineral exploration licences in South Australia for calendar year 2003 was $37.0 million, a slight increase on the $35.7 million spent in 2002. Mineral exploration drilling metreage, a key indicator of...