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National-scale Wave Energy Resource Assessment for Australia
A nationally-consistent wave resource assessment is presented for Australian shelf (<300 m) waters. Wave energy and power were derived from significant wave height and... -
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The Yeuralba Mineral Field, Northern Territory
A geological investigation of the Yeuralba mineral field was undertaken by the Bureau of Mineral resources as part of the field activities for the 1952 field season. Actual... -
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Interim (1948) geological report: Tennant Creek goldfield, Northern Territory
Geological investigation by the Bureau commenced late in July, 1948, and continued until the end of October of that year. The objects of the survey were to lay the foundation... -
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Australian Lead and Zinc Resources (Sheet 1: Resources by region; Sheet 2:...
The maps show Australia's lead and zinc resources. Sheet 1 shows resources by region and Sheet 2 deposit types and their ages -
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No 1 area, Kingaroy bauxite
Approximately fifteen shafts were sunk near the eastern end of the Portion to depths of about 30 feet or more. The shafts were sunk from positions along the boundaries of a... -
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White Rocks gravel pits, Queanbeyan
A deposit of weathered graphic granite at White Rocks, 2 miles south of Queanbeyan, was investigated and the limits of material in it suitable for easily quarryable road metal... -
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Radium Hill ore reserves, November 30th, 1951
Ore reserves in the Geiger-Main and Whip Lodes at Radium Hill have been calculated from up-to-date plans and assay data provided by the South Australian Mines Department and... -
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Results of drilling in the Swansea area, New South Wales
This statement sets out the results of drilling by the Bureau within Swansea Sub-area N.S.W. (J.B.C. plan BG-4). The area investigated comprises approximately 115 acres, about 2... -
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Report on geology of Leigh Creek coalfield
Following a request by the Premier of South Australia an inspection of the Leigh Creek Coalfield was made on December 5th to December 8th, 1941. My opinion was sought chiefly on... -
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Geological report on Wilks Creek wolfram mine, Marysville, Victoria
The Wilks Creek wolfram mine is situated in the parish of Steavenson, county of Anglesey in central Victoria. It is approximately 4 miles south from the small town of... -
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The Wells limestone, A.C.T., as a source of aggregate
Wells Limestone, situated 8 miles from Canberra in A.C.T., is a lens of massive limestone in a formation largely consisting of shales of Silurian age. The gently undulating... -
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The Aberfoyle mine, Rossarden, Tasmania
Tin-bearing quartz veins in Cambro-Ordovician slates and quartzites were discovered at Rossarden, Tasmania about 1926. Systematic exploratory and developmental work was... -
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Raw materials for the manufacture of cement in the Port Moresby area, Papua
The writer received instructions to commence the geological mapping of the Port Moresby area with special attention to economic aspects, such as, raw materials for the... -
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Kirby's Hill and Tyldesley - Ben Bullen area, Western Coalfield: results of...
This statement gives the results of a scout drilling campaign conducted by the Bureau at the Kirby's Hill Area of the Western Coalfield of New South Wales. The area investigated... -
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Australian Iron Ore Resources Map, January 2010
The map shows iron ore resources of Australia -
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Rum Jungle investigations 1951 and 1952: progress report
Mining and exploration activities and geological investigations carried out in the Rum Jungle area during 1951 and 1952 have provided important results and basic information... -
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Open cut coal programme - Newcastle region, Point Morisset area Drilling results
A total of 25 rotary cored holes were drilled by the Bureau in Portion 49, Parish of Wallarah, County Northumberland, 2 miles south of Swansea. Approximately 1400 ft. of "test... -
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Oaklands-Coorabin coalfield - preliminary report
Oaklands is situated about 55 miles north-west of Albury and is about 35 miles from the Murray River. Boring and shaft sinking operations, the results of which are set out in... -
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Australia's Identified Mineral Resources 1984
Australia's Identified Mineral Resources is an annual nation-wide assessment of Australia's ore reserves and mineral resources. -
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Australia's Identified Mineral Resources 1995
The Australian mineral industry is an integral part of the domestic economy with $30.3 billion being generated in export earnings in the 1994-95 fiscal year. As in 1993-94,...