Update on Geophysical Data Acquisition March 2013
| Location | State | Survey | % Complete | Gravity Stations | Flight Lines | Spacing | Ground Clearance | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pilbara | WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 100% | N/A | 136 000 line km; north-south over 42 500km² | 400m | 60m agl | The survey covers the Yarraloola, Pyramid, Mount Bruce, Roy Hill, Balfour Downs and Newman 1:250 000 Map Sheets. Data acquisition commenced on 14 May 2012 and was completed on 22 January 2013. Final data are currently undergoing QA/QC by the Contractor. |
| Mt Barker | WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 100% | N/A | 120 000 line km; north-south over 20 000km² | 200m | 50m agl | The survey covers the Pemberton, Mount Barker, Irwin Inlet and Albany 1:250 000 Map Sheets. Data acquisition commenced on 24 April 2011 and was completed on 27 January 2013. Final data are currently undergoing QA/QC by the Contractor. |
| Marree | SA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 42.1% | N/A | 130 473 line km; north-south over 46 170km² | 400m | 80m agl | The survey covers the Warrina, Lake Eyre, Kopperamanna, Billa Kalina, Curdimurka and Marree 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey commenced on 29 October 2012 and was 42.1% complete to 14 February 2013. |
| Widgiemooltha South | WA | Airborne magnetic and radiometric | 66% | N/A | Est. 130 000 km; east-west over 11 520km² | 100m | 50m agl | The survey covers the Widgiemooltha (southern half) and Norseman (northern portions) 1:250 000 Map Sheets. The survey commenced on 16 November 2012 and was 66% complete to 17 February 2013. |
| SW Coastal Plain, Albany, Esperance | WA | Airborne electromagnetic |
TBA | N/A | Est. 9 850 line km; variable over 4 570 km². | 300m and 600m | TBA | Quotation Request closed 15 January 2013. Contract between Geoscience Australia and the preferred supplier is in preparation. |
| Woomera Prohibited Area | SA | Gravity | TBA | Est. 34 500 |
N/A | 2km x 2km and 1km x 1km | N/A | Quotation Request opened on 8 February 2013 and closes on 4 March 2013. |
| North Perth – Gingin Brook | WA | Gravity | TBA | Est. 1 236 |
N/A | 1.5km x 1.5km | N/A | Quotation Request opened on 14 February 2013 and closes on 7 March 2013. |
Geoscience Australia manages the data acquisition programs in Western Australia and South Australia.
For further information, please email Murray.Richardson@ga.gov.au or phone +61 2 6249 9229.
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Topic contact: minerals@ga.gov.au Last updated: April 5, 2013
