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The use of the Frantz Isodynamic Separator in the separation of minerals in...
The beach sands on which investigations were carried out, were mainly from beaches along the eastern coast of Australia and from islands adjacent to this coast. A high... -
Dolomite problem
There are many modern and ancient opinions on the origin of dolomite, and the general opinion on the geological and geochemical side is that the origin of the dolomites is not... -
Radioactive deposits, Carcoar, New South Wales
The occurrence of radioactive minerals with cobaltiferous deposits in the Carcoar area has been known since 1894, but until recently they have not received much attention. The... -
Geophysical survey of the Rye Park scheelite deposit
In October, 1951, the Geological Section of the Bureau of Mineral Resources recommended a geophysical survey at the newly-developed Rye Park tungsten deposit. The purpose of the... -
Uranium-copper deposits, Rum Jungle, Australia
Uranium mineralisation was discovered in association with copper minerals at Rum Jungle in September 1949, and investigations carried out since that time, and which are still... -
Report on inspection of portion of proposed authority to prospect No. 151...
The following report concerns the geology and mineralization of two uranium prospects in the Gimbat - Snake Creek Area of the Northern Territory. One of these prospects,... -
Some observations on laterites in the Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory laterites are formed in situ as: (i) an illuvial soil horizon; and (ii) a chemical lake laterite deposit. The end product of extensive weathering... -
Notes on collection of mineral statistics
This report outlines the headings under which mineral statistics might be collected, and the information that is required from metal and mineral producers. Attached are lists of... -
Beach sands investigations, Progress report on the Southport - Coolangatta...
Boring commenced in the Broadbeach area on an East-West line 500 feet south of the northern boundary of DC22. Subsequent boring was carried out along lines 1300 feet, 2100 feet,... -
Application of gold fineness to the search for ore
It has been fairly firmly established that the fineness of the gold in any ore deposit varies with the depth from the surface at which the deposit was formed and as a corollary... -
Dolomite at Cow Flat
This report comprises notes concerning the situation, occurrence, analysis, and production of dolomite at Cow Flat. -
Terminology of lateritic profiles
During the last three years much work has been done on laterites in Northern Australia by geologists of the Bureau and in particular those attached to the North Australian... -
Notes on Bulong vermiculite, Western Australia
The Bulong vermiculite deposit, situated 20 miles east of Kalgoorlie was discussed with members of the West Australian Mines Inspection Branch. The geology, quality, and... -
Report on permeability, porosity, and other physical properties of a number...
This report is written primarily to present the determination of the permeability and porosity of a number of rocks and minerals, but it has also been considered advisable to... -
Report on the area, approximately 100 feet wide, between ML180 and DC22,...
Report on the method and findings of the beach sands investigation in the area between ML180 and DC22, Broadbeach to North Burleigh. Estimates of the quantities and grades of... -
Notes on the occurrence of triplite on Delny station, Northern Territory
During August, 1944, a mineral specimen received at this Branch from Mr. C.R. Wright of Alice Springs was tentatively identified as altered allanite, and on testing with the... -
Qualitative BIB-SEM imaging of Proterozoic shales from northern Australia
The Exploring for the Future program is an initiative by the Australian Government dedicated to boosting investment in resource exploration in Australia. As part of the... -
Australian Aluminium Production Commission Preliminary report on PL twelve Victoria
An area of about 190 acres lying within the boundaries of Allotment 26D, Budgeree, County of Buln Buln was taken up for prospecting purposes on 21st May, 1947. The topography,... -
Notes on the use of mica in aero engine sparking plugs
The mica used in modern aircraft sparking plugs, of which the attached section is representative, serves a triple purpose, viz: (a) Insulation of the electric current; (b)... -
Department of Supply and Development, Commonwealth Copper and Bauxite...
During the Mullins Harbour - Wedau Reconnaissance (South Eastern Papua) carried [out] in 1953 by Mr. J.E. Thompson, Senior Geologist of the Bureau of Mineral Resources, a...