Geoscience Australia is ready to support the next generation of Earth science advances, after its new modern laboratory was officially opened last week by Resources and Northern Australia minister Madeleine King.
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Research uncovers sweet spot for gold
A Geoscience Australia-led team of researchers has made it easier for explorers to strike gold, by uncovering previously unknown patterns in global geology that can be used to explore for gold deposits.
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Space program to benefit mining
Geoscience Australia and the Northern Territory Government have partnered to deliver Earth Observation for the Northern Territory (EO4NT), a $200,000 demonstrator grant program.
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Record boost in Australia’s critical mineral resources
Geoscience Australia has reported significant increases in Australia’s inventories of critical mineral resources.
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Geoscience Australia develops national database
Geoscience Australia to develop a first-ever national database of mine waste sites across the country and the minerals that could be present.
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Record profits for mining as gold and battery metals boom
Australia’s resources sector has seen a number of records and high achievers over the past year, including gold production in Victoria and exploration in Queensland and South Australia.
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Exploration research takes ‘bottom-up’ approach
Geoscience Australia has released an electrical conductivity model for northern Australia, enabling a deeper understanding of mineral compositions hundreds of kilometres below the surface.
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Satellite developments improve mining autonomy, networks
The federal government has bolstered Australia’s abilities in satellite navigation and positioning, with a new software and a $5m contract to benefit mining.
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Geoscience research unearths southern Australia’s resources potential
New data from the federal Exploring for the Future initiative could benefit the mining of copper, gold, lead and zinc in southern Australia.
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Tasmania puts exploration funding to the test
The Tasmanian Government has started to develop new geological maps as part of the Tasmanian Geoscience Initiative.
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Critical minerals portal opens path to global investment
The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative online portal has been created to display the world’s largest dataset of critical minerals deposits.
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Resources sector boosts federal budget spending spree
The Australian Government’s 2021-22 Budget has recognised the sector’s contribution to taxes and exports, with a future full of incentives and investment.
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NSW survey discovers untapped groundwater and resources
An airborne electromagnetic survey undertaken above central New South Wales has returned positive results on the prospect of hidden water and resources below the surface.
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Mineral exploration spend hits seven-year high
Australian expenditure on mineral exploration increased by 21 per cent in 2019 up to more than $2.6 billion, according to the latest report from Geoscience Australia.
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Demand for Australia’s critical minerals to jump: Austrade
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has flagged strong demand for critical minerals following indications that the United States plans to develop renewable energy facilities and extensive electric vehicle (EV) supply.
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Australian gold sector defies decline in reserves
While the world’s top 10 gold producers may have reportedly experienced a decline in reserves between 2010 and 2019, Australia is well positioned to continue a surge in gold exploration. Nickolas Zakharia explains.
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BHP backs Encounter’s NT copper hunt
Junior explorer Encounter Resources has received endorsement for its Elliott copper project in the Northern Territory from mining giant BHP, with the two companies forming a joint venture.
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Resource potential corridors across Australia targeted in government grant
The Australian Government has provided a $125 million expansion to Geoscience Australia's exploring the future program to focus on two recently discovered resource potential corridors that cover the length of the country.
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Australia inks rare earths deal with United States
The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment for critical minerals development by signing a formal project agreement with the United States.
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Adani faces further delays at Carmichael project
Adani Mining has claimed the Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) has gone back on its commitment to cease reviews regarding the Carmichael coal project’s Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Management Plan (GDEMP).
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