Bowen Hill [part of Mount Gunson Project]. Annual reports for the period 27/11/98 to 26/11/2002.
Created: 29 Oct 2024 Revised: 07 Dec 2024

Stratiform copper mineralisation in Neoproterozoic sediments of the Stuart Shelf, and Olympic Dam style Cu-Au mineralisation in Mesoproterozoic basement, were the targets of exploration in an area 50 km south-west from Mount Gunson. A regional...

Stratiform copper mineralisation in Neoproterozoic sediments of the Stuart Shelf, and Olympic Dam style Cu-Au mineralisation in Mesoproterozoic basement, were the targets of exploration in an area 50 km south-west from Mount Gunson. A regional soil geochemistry progamme was undertaken in the south-east corner of the licence, with approximately 590 samples collected on a 400 m by 400 m grid. Several anomalous areas were outlined, although results tended to be diffuse, possibly reflecting the wide sample spacing. Following evaluation of available gravity and magnetic data, a ground gravity survey was carried out along lines coincident with existing aeromagnetic flight lines. This work led to interpretation of an elongate gravity high offset from a parallel magnetic high, geophysical features possibly sourced by a lithological package varying in density and magnetic susceptibility. Exploration programs in other parts of a larger project area were considered to have higher priority, and therefore the licence was surrendered.

More +

About this record

Record No mesac19540
Topic Geoscientific Information
Type of Resource Document
Category Type
Document Type Mineral Company Report - Mineral Exploration
Contributor Hamish Paterson and Associates Pty Ltd;Adelaide Mining Geophysics Pty Ltd
Sponsor Stuart Metals NL;Stuart Petroleum NL;Gunson Resources Ltd
Tenement EL 2567
Tenement Holder Stuart Metals NL;Stuart Petroleum NL;Gunson Resources Ltd
Operator Stuart Metals NL;Stuart Petroleum NL;Gunson Resources Ltd
Geological Province
Mine Name Winniepinnie prospect
Stratigraphy
Commodity
    Notes
    Notes: The consultant's report by G. Morrison of Klondike Exploration Services, relating to a review of past stratiform copper exploration results from the Mount Gunson area, has not been included with the licensee's present data release, contrary...

    Notes: The consultant's report by G. Morrison of Klondike Exploration Services, relating to a review of past stratiform copper exploration results from the Mount Gunson area, has not been included with the licensee's present data release, contrary to advice given to PIRSA therein. Geographic Locality: Bowen Hill;Lake Macfarlane;Lake Finniss;Yalymboo Homestead Doc No: Env 09589

    More +

    Language English
    Metadata Standard ISO 19115-3

    Citations

    Use constraints License
    License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
    Persistent identifier https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/mesac19540
    Citation Paterson, H.L.;Hanneson, J.E. Bowen Hill [part of Mount Gunson Project]. Annual reports for the period 27/11/98 to 26/11/2002. Mineral Company Report - Mineral Exploration
    https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/mesac19540

    Technical information

    Status
    Maintenance and Update Frequency
    Geographic Reference GDA2020 (EPSG:7844)
    Geo bounding box {"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[136.751348,-31.998531],[137.001348,-31.998531],[137.001348,-31.748527],[136.751348,-31.748527],[136.751348,-31.998531]]]}
    Purpose
    
                        
                        
    
                        
                      
    Lineage