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Australian geological provinces revealed
1 November 2013
A new dataset which provides a perspective of Australia through geological time will help researchers and resource exploration companies develop a greater understanding of what lies beneath the continent and part of its offshore jurisdiction.
Pre-competitive work helps reduce petroleum exploration risk in the Bight
6 November 2013
The Minister for Industry, the Hon. Ian Macfarlane MP, recently awarded three 2012 offshore petroleum exploration permits in the Bight Basin to three major international petroleum explorers.
AUSPOS processing system in demand
9 November 2013
A significant increase in demand for Geoscience Australia's Global Position System processing service, AUSPOS from North American users during the recent shutdown of the United States government has continued well beyond the political settlement in the United States.
Assessment reveals mineral potential of salt lakes
15 November 2013
A newly released study of mineral systems in Australia's vast salt lakes indicates significant potential for valuable mineral deposits.