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Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits

Geoscience Podcasts

Australia is a leading global producer of 19 valuable minerals, sourced from over 350 active mines. This podcast will summarise the geology of important mines and mineral deposits in Australia.

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00:51:01

Rare Earth Element Enrichment in Georgina Basin...

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/24

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are critical for developing 'green' technologies and renewable energy supplies, as well as various high-tech, civil, and military applications. Their growing demand, particularly for Heavy REEs (HREEs) like dysprosium, is outstripping current global supply, leading to a worldwide search for new sources.Phosphorites, which are phosphate-rich sedimentary rocks containing over 18–20% P2O5, are currently the world's principal source of phosphorus for fertilizer

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00:53:18

Australia's High-Purity Quartz for Silicon Production

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/20

Join us for an insightful episode diving deep into High-Purity Quartz (HPQ), a mineral often overlooked but crucial for modern technology and Australia's journey to Net Zero. We discuss why silicon, derived from HPQ, is a critical mineral globally and locally, its complex journey from rock to high-tech applications like solar cells and semiconductors, and the pioneering work by Geoscience Australia to unlock Australia's HPQ potential. High-Purity Quartz (HPQ) is the only naturally occurring,

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01:11:34

Australia's Critical Minerals: Endowment,...

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/15

Welcome to our special episode where we explore how Australia, a "mining superpower," is positioning itself to be a key player in the global energy transition. We dive deep into the world of critical minerals, their vital role in modern technologies, and Australia's ambitious strategy to leverage its vast geological endowment for a sustainable future.Critical minerals, which are essential for modern technology, national security, and the global transition to a low-emissions economy,

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00:26:35

Unearthing Critical Minerals: The Story of...

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/13

Join us as we delve into the heart of Australia's Northern Territory to explore the Nolans Project, a globally significant rare earth elements (REE) venture. We'll uncover its vast resources, unique geological origins, and the intricate processes involved in bringing these critical minerals to market. From its "shovel-ready" status to the deep scientific debates about its formation, this episode sheds light on a project poised to supply a significant proportion of the world's

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00:18:06

Mount Weld Rare Earth Element Deposit, Western Australia

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/11

Join us as we delve into the fascinating geological story of the Mount Weld carbonatite complex in Western Australia, home to one of the world's richest Rare Earth Element (REE) deposits. We'll explore its discovery, unique geological setting, the intricate processes of weathering that led to its extraordinary enrichment, and the diverse mineralogy that makes it a critical source for modern technologies.Discovery and Significance:The Mount Weld carbonatite was first discovered in 1967

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00:45:22

Understanding Rare-Earth Elements – From Earth to...

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/05

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Rare-Earth Elements (REEs), a group of seventeen specialty metals crucial for high-technology industries due to their unique chemical, magnetic, and luminescent properties. We'll explore where these vital elements are found, how they are classified, and the complex processes involved in extracting them from the Earth.What are Rare-Earth Elements?REEs include the lanthanide series (lanthanum to lutetium) and yttrium, with scandium also often

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00:54:56

Unearthing the geology of the Winu-Ngapakarra...

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/04

Join us as we explore the geology of the remarkable Winu-Ngapakarra copper-gold-silver deposit in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert, a discovery that's reshaping our understanding of mineral potential in the Paterson Orogen. Discovered by Rio Tinto Exploration in late 2017, Winu represents a unique new deposit style and is generating significant excitement for future exploration.Key Takeaways from this Episode:Location and Regional Context: The Winu deposit is situated within the

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00:28:34

The Winu Project: Discovery to Development

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/03

Welcome to our podcast! Today, we're diving into the Winu Project, a significant copper-gold-silver discovery by Rio Tinto in Western Australia's remote Pilbara region.The Discovery and What Lies Beneath:Discovered in December 2017, Winu is interpreted as a structurally controlled, vein-hosted copper-gold-silver deposit within Neoproterozoic metasedimentary rocks. It is considered a new intrusion-related copper-gold deposit.The project is situated on the Anketell Shelf of the Yeneena Basin,

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00:19:24

Hillside Copper-Gold Deposit, South Australia

Australian Mines and Mineral Deposits ·

2025/06/02

In this episode, we explore the Hillside Copper-Gold (Cu-Au) deposit in South Australia, part of the Olympic Cu-Au Province. We unpack the complex geology behind this significant mineral resource, starting with how rare earth and trace element geochemistry reveals key stages of mineralization and alteration in the skarn assemblages. We then dive into fluid inclusion studies that trace the temperature and salinity of the mineralizing fluids, highlighting processes like boiling and mixing. The episode

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