Access geoscience information

You can access reports by the research industry which detail exploration activities, the processing and interpretation of data and conclusions.

The collection consists of extensive datasets of geophysical surveys, drilling and geochemistry data. The major types of geophysical data available are:

• magnetic
• radiometric
• gravity
• electromagnetic
• seismic.

The exploration reports and data are submitted by explorers must be submitted under the following acts:

• Mineral Titles Act 2010
• Petroleum Act 1984
• Geothermal Energy Act 2009.

Initially they are confidential but become publicly available after specified periods or when titles cease.

You can search and download mineral exploration, petroleum drilling and geophysical survey reports and data on the geoscience exploration and mining information system.

You can also search for geophysical surveys, reports and some drilling and geochemistry data on the spatial territory resource information kit for exploration website.