Mineral Potential of Australia

• Project description
• Project outcome
• Project outputs
• Related links

Project description

The Mineral Potential project is engaged in a GIS based national 1:2.5 million scale assessment of the potential for undiscovered mineral resources in Australia.

Regional scale assessments of potential mineral resources at scales of 1:250 000 to 1:1 million are being carried out as required. Assessments are usually carried out in consultation with the State and Northern Territory Geological Surveys.

The project also provides advice and reports on potential undiscovered mineral resources to facilitate informed policy decisions on land use, including land access for mineral exploration and mining, in response to requests from Australian Government agencies.

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Project outcome

Enhanced understanding of Australia’s mineral potential and metallogeny for the promotion of exploration and facilitating land use decisions.

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Project outputs

• First version map and GIS of mineral potential of Australia based on geoprovince scale assessment of selected deposit styles for specific geological regions; and
• scientific and technical advice on areas of Australia to aid land use decisions.

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Related links

• Mineral Potential of Australia: Background and Methodologies
• Mineral Potential of Australia: Historic Products
• National Projects
• Mineral Maps of Australia