Geoscience Reference Collection-Exploration Data Centre

The Exploration Data Centre managed by the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy stores Queensland’s collection of geoscientific samples, data and information including:

• drill core and cuttings from government and company exploration programs
• rock/geochemical samples and petrographic thin sections from the Geological Survey of Queensland regional mapping and mineral occurrence studies
• geophysical data including raw and processed seismic data sepia sections and magnetic tapes
• company exploration reports.

Access to the collection

You can access online catalogues of the material held at the Exploration Data Centre:

• Minesonlinemaps
• Queensland Digital Exploration Reports
• Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy geophysical surveys.

Researchers, mining/exploration industry representatives, geotechnical engineers and government officers can access drill core and cuttings upon prior arrangement.