Guideline - Minerals
(by report type)
Statutory Reports
June 2016
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................1
Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 1
Scope................................................................................................................................ 1
Abbreviations and acronyms ............................................................................................ 1
Mineral report type summary ............................................................................................ 2
Key report information ................................................................................3
Report structure ................................................................................................................ 3
Report language ............................................................................................................... 4
Standards ......................................................................................................................... 5
Findings and data from a resource authority .................................................................... 5
Report lodgement ............................................................................................................. 5
Contact information .......................................................................................................... 5
Mineral Report Types .................................................................................6
Annual Report ................................................................................................................... 6
Expenditure Statement ................................................................................................... 29
Final Report .................................................................................................................... 33
Partial Relinquishment Report ........................................................................................ 55
Partial Surrender Report................................................................................................. 77
Introduction
Purpose
The provision of information and data in a standard and consistent fashion is critical to maintain high
quality useful data sets.
The purpose of this document is to provide detailed requirements for the reporting of geoscience,
engineering, operational and resource authority (previously referred to as tenure) related information
for resource authorities under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (the Act) and associated Regulations
for the Act.
While the broad content requirements for lodgement of reports are outlined in the Act and associated
Regulations, this document details the required content, standards and formats of information
reported, as well as the manner in which these reports and any additional details required are
prepared and submitted for compliance purposes.
Where possible national standards are referenced and follow the 'Australian requirements for the
submission of digital exploration data' prepared by the Government Geoscience Information
Committee (GGIC).
Scope
For the initial version of this document, these requirements apply to a subsection of reports from the
above mentioned Act and associated Regulations. See the Mineral report type summary section.
The intended scope for future versions of this document is to include report requirements from all Acts
and associated Regulations related to resource authority reporting.
Abbreviations and acronyms
ABBREVIATION
DNRM
EPC
EPM
GDA
GGIC
GIS
GSQ
MDL
ML
MRA
MRR
TERM
Department of Natural Resources and Mines
Exploration Permit for Coal
Exploration Permit for Minerals
Geodetic Datum Australia
Government Geoscience Information Committee
Geographic Information System
Geological Survey of Queensland
Mineral Development Licence
Mining Lease
Mineral Resources Act 1989
Mineral Resources Regulation 2013
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Mineral report type summary
REPORT TYPES
Annual Report (EPC/EPM/MDL)
Expenditure Statement
Final Report
Partial Relinquishment Report
Partial Surrender Report
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EPM
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Y
Y
Y
MDL
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Y
Y
ML
Y
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Key report information
Report structure
This section includes information regarding the content and format requirements for all statutory
reports.
Every report submitted must include a:
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title page
table of contents
report sections
references
appendices (if applicable).
Although not part of the report structure, associated data files must be submitted with the report and
listed within the report table of contents.
Title page
The report title page for all reports must include the following information on its first page:
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report name
resource authority (tenure) type
resource authority (tenure) number
name of the resource authority holder
name and affiliation of the author of the report
name and affiliation of the person submitting the report
the report period, in day-month-year format
the date of the report, in day-month-year format.
Table of contents
A table of contents must be included in the report. The table of contents must list all key report
content included in the report (for example report sections and appendices as well as associated data
files).
The table of contents should also include a list of figures and a list of tables.
Report sections
Key report sections for each report have been identified within this document and contain detailed
reporting requirements. Unless otherwise stated, the report sections must be included in the report in
the order outlined for each report type.
All reports must be saved as searchable PDFs.
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References
A list of all references used by the author to compose this report must be provided in standard format
(author, date, name, publication).
Example(s)
For a company report, departmental report, record or publication currently held in QDEX:
ALLEN, G.E., 1976: ATP186C Report for the six months ending 15 February 1976.
Unpublished report held by the Geological Survey of Queensland QDEX Reports System as
CR5542.
ANDERSON, J.C., 1974: Departmental drilling, Springsure Shelf programme, western Bowen
Basin. Geological Survey of Queensland Record 1974/37. Unpublished report held by the
Geological Survey of Queensland QDEX Reports System as CR41674.
HAWKINS, P.J., 1976: Facies Analysis and Economic Significance of Late Permian Strata in
the Northern Galilee Basin. Queensland Government Mining Journal, 77(891), 15–32. Held by
the Geological Survey of Queensland QDEX Reports System as CR48773.
For a technical journal, paper or other publication
DICKINS, J.M. & MALONE, E.J., 1973: Geology of the Bowen Basin, Queensland. Bureau of
Mineral Resources, Australia, Bulletin 130.
EXON, N.F., GALLOWAY, M.C., CASEY, D.J. & KIRKEGAARD, A.G., 1972: Geology of the
Tambo/Augathella Area, Queensland. Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics,
Australia, Report 143.
FIELDING, C.R., FALKNER, A.J., KASSAN, J. & DRAPER, J., 1990: Permian and Triassic
depositional systems in the Bowen Basin. In Beeston, J.W. (Compiler): Bowen Basin
Symposium 1990 Proceedings. Geological Society of Australia, Queensland Division,
Brisbane, 21-25.
OGG, J.G., OGG, G. & GRADSTEIN, F.M., 2008: The concise Geologic Time Scale.
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Appendices
Any separate reports, incidental information or reference information that is best provided separately
from the report section content should be placed in an appendix and referenced from the applicable
report section. Appendix information that is too numerous or large to be provided within the report can
be provided separately as a compressed file. See the Queensland Digital Exploration Reports System
Report Lodger User Guide for additional information on submitting compressed files in .ZIP format.
Data files
Data associated with report content must be submitted as separate files with the report PDF(s) and
listed in the report table of contents. Associated data files that are too numerous or large to be
provided separately, can be compressed. See the Queensland Digital Exploration Reports System
Report Lodger User Guide for additional information on submitting compressed files in .ZIP format.
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in the future) to enable direct loading into databases. Details of the preferred file
format are provided in the data file sections below.
Report language
All reports must be submitted in English (Australia).
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Standards
The Government Geoscience Information Committee (GGIC) of Australia has developed a standard
titled “Australian Requirements for the Submission of Digital Exploration Data”. Whilst data can
currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, it is preferred (and will be mandatory in the
future) that the digital formats specified in this standard are used to enable direct loading of data into
databases.
All measurements must be reported in SI units and care must be taken with significant figures.
Findings and data from a resource authority
Any work carried out under a resource authority, whether or not it is a specific requirement or special
condition that applies to that resource authority, must be submitted either as sections of the report
body or as data files linked to that report. Any additional information should be included in the table of
contents and can be submitted as an Appendix or as additional data files.
Note that section 141(e) of the Mineral Resources Act 1989 provides that as a condition of an
Exploration Permit the Minister may direct the holder to provide a report about the Exploration Permit
or materials obtained while undertaking the authorised activities, in addition to the standard reports
that are specified in the Act. Section 194(e) specifies similar provisions for Mineral Development
Licences.
Report lodgement
See the Lodging statutory reports and notices web page for all lodgement information.
Contact information
See the Geological survey of Queensland contacts web page for contact information.
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Mineral Report Types
Annual Report
Report name:
Legislation:
Legislative
reference(s):
Applies to:
Submission time
frame:
Lodgement:
Confidentiality period:
Key information:
Annual Report
Mineral Resources Act 1989
Mineral Resources Act 1989 s. 141(e)(i), 194(e)(i)
Exploration permit for minerals (EPM), Mineral development licence (MDL)
Within 1 month after each anniversary of the day of the exploration permit
or mineral development licence takes effect.
See Lodging statutory reports and notices for lodgement details.
Report is confidential whilst the resource authority is continuous, (there is
no legislative reference).
Nil
Report table of contents
Report sections
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Summary
Introduction
• Resource authority information
• General area information
• Location map - resource authority
• Regional geology
Technical summary
• Exploration rationale
• Previous work
• Local geology and mineralisation
• Work in reporting period and discussion
• Significant mineralisation description
• Resources and reserves statement
Conclusions
Future work program
Copyright statement
Work program compliance statement (submit as a separate PDF)
Appendices
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Contractor/consultant reports
Data files
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Data - contractor/consultant reports
Data - drilling details
Data - lithological descriptions
Data - wireline logs
Data - sample details
Data - sample analyses
Data - geological observations
Data - geophysical
Data - remote sensing
Data - 3D geological model
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Data - seismic lines
Maps - data items
Maps - cross sections
Maps - geological observations
Maps - structure contours
Maps - isopachs
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Report sections
Ensure the following report sections are included in the report as one or more searchable PDFs. In all
cases refer to the legislation for report requirements.
Summary
This section refers to a brief review of activities and significant results from the current reporting
period. The summary should be no longer than one page and contain the resource authority that work
was undertaken on, the exploration rationale (target) and results of the relevant work program.
Introduction
The introduction refers to a larger group of report sections related to the resource authority history
and generalised information over the resource authority area.
Resource authority information
Legislative references:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 15(a), (b)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
Resource authority information means:
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the date of grant of the resource authority
the term of the resource authority
the current resource authority holder(s)
the original resource authority holder(s), (if different to current)
if there have been any transfers or assignments since grant including dates
any joint venture arrangements or resource authority transfers
the commercial relationship between the operator of a joint venture or company undertaking
the work on behalf of the joint venture partners, with the joint venture partners
the area of the resource authority, described in blocks and/or sub-blocks for an Exploration
Permit and either by sub-blocks and/or blocks or metes and bounds for a Mineral Development
Licence, with area measured in hectares or square kilometres.
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General area information
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Location map - resource authority, Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
General area information for a report means a description of where the resource authority is located in
regard to infrastructure (towns, road, rail, etc.), the geography and topography, any relevant cadastral
information (country, population, etc.), access to the area, and may describe the vegetation, climate
and local conditions.
This will be supplemented with the following maps and data files:
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Location map - resource authority
Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
Location map - resource authority
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
To be advised.
Nil
Maps - data items
For an annual report or a final report the location map should show the existing resource authority
area. It may also show any areas relinquished during the term of the resource authority.
A location map should contain a general description of the topographical features of the resource
authority area, including for example, access to the areas and relative position of the authority to
regional centres. A map must overlay a standard topographical or cadastral background, showing
major topographic and cultural features and be at a standard industry-recognised scale, (see
examples below).
The location map may be combined with topography and cadastral map on the condition that the
details of main features on the topography and cadastral map or the location map are not
compromised.
Examples of topographic and/or cultural features are:
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boreholes
permanent buildings used for accommodation (such as homesteads), business or community
purposes
dams
stock yards
mine workings
names of streams
peaks
prospects
roads.
Examples of standard industry recognised scales are:
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1:1,000,000;
1:250,000.
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Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Regional geology
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
A summary of the regional geological framework of the resource authority area, including:
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the geological province, sub-province or basin within which the resource authority area lies
the major tectonic, structural, stratigraphic and lithological features in the region
an overview of the geology of the resource authority area in the regional geological context.
This summary should include a regional geological map illustrating the discussion and showing the
resource authority boundaries.
Technical Summary
The technical summary refers to the group of report components related to the geology, prospectivity
and activities undertaken by the resource authority holder within the resource authority during the
relevant reporting period.
Exploration rationale
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 15
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The first annual report for an Exploration Permit, and any subsequent report if the rationale and/or
objectives change significantly during the reporting period, should contain a statement detailing the
objectives of the proposed activities that were carried out under the permit, during the reporting
period.
The first annual report for a Mineral Development Licence should contain a statement detailing the
purpose of the grant of the licence. This statement needs to only be brief but should provide the
reader with a clear and accurate description of the activities to be undertaken or how and why the
licence is to be utilised.
This information should be provided separately from the geoscience data and will be kept confidential
for the period specified in the conditions of the resource authority, along with any performance
information.
An exploration rationale for an Exploration Permit should include the following:
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the rationale or basis for obtaining the area (conceptual geological model, previous exploration
and mining history, interpretations of geological datasets, etc.)
the rationale for the proposed exploration activities
information and outcomes being sought.
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If it is part of an approved project, the exploration rationale should also include the project name,
grant date, associated resource authority numbers and relationships on a map.
An exploration rationale for a Mineral Development Licence should include the following:
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the reason for taking out the licence, i.e. retention for later development as part of bigger
project, further testing or feasibilities studies, etc.
a summary of understanding gained at the completion of activities on the preceding resource
authority
information on any associated tenures or larger projects .
Example(s)
Example 1: First annual report example
"The company’s initial approach to exploring its tenements is to understand the geological setting and
the nature of the mineralisation. Based on this, meaningful programs can then be initiated, focussed
on specific deposit styles. The company has therefore devoted the first year of the resource authority
to developing the necessary geological understanding. This has involved the following work:
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desktop studies
geological review
review of open-file data
interpretation of remote sensing data
reconnaissance field visits
geological synthesis and interpretation
target identification and prioritisation."
Example 2: An example from an annual report where the rationale has changed
“In 2012 when this EPM was applied for, the price and consumption of REEs was increasing, so
triggering an opportunity for new areas to be identified/evaluated that had previously been
disregarded. The company had also identified anomalous REE values on the neighbouring EPM and
a nearby EPM was applied for in order to increase the area of exploration for potential REE
enrichment. The company believes the Cretaceous and Cambrian units present in the district may
have strong ties to REE enrichment following success last year in finding Yttrium, Dysprosium and
Neodymium within Cambrian age sediments.”
Previous work
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(II), (b)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
In the first annual report, this section will contain a summary of the previous historical exploration and
mining activities in the current resource authority area and their significant results before the current
resource authority had been granted.
In subsequent reports this section will provide a brief summary of work completed by the current
resource authority holder prior to the latest reporting period, per year, referring to the reports which
provide a full description of the activities and the associated data and whether successful results or
objectives were obtained.
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Local geology and mineralisation
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Maps - data items
Describe prospect-scale geology within and immediately around the resource authority area, focusing
on the geological features of significant relevance to the proposed exploration or other resource
development activities.
A prospect-scale geological map is required to illustrate the relevant detailed geology and showing
the resource authority boundaries, see the Maps – data items section.
For resource authorities, the geology and mineralisation for each relevant formation, bed and target
commodity can be discussed in this section, including references to geological maps submitted as
data components. Clear discussions of previous geological interpretation (either from previous
companies or from past reports for this resource authority) should be split from geological
interpretations undertaken within this reporting period.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)
Not applicable.
3D modelling, Drilling, Geochemistry, Geological mapping, Geophysics
(airborne and ground), Remote sensing, Other activities
Nil
The report must contain a full technical description of all authorised activities and results for the
resource authority undertaken and obtained during the reporting period and the conclusions drawn by
the holder of the permit or licence based on the results. Any information included in this summary as
tabulations or maps must also be available as separate files in the standard data format as specified
for each associated data file.
For the annual report the ‘reporting period’ is defined as the 12 month period since the Resource
Authority was granted and each subsequent 12 months thereafter.
Detailed descriptions of activities and data formats can be found in the following sections:
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Geochemistry
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Remote sensing
Drilling
Geological mapping
3D modelling
Other activities
Geochemistry
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - sample analyses, Data - sample details, Maps - data items
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The geochemical exploration section must quantify the number and type of samples collected, type of
analysis, and the number of analytical results generated during the reporting period. If historical data
or data previously submitted (original, recalculated or reprocessed) are used, these can be included
but have to be clearly defined and separated from new data. Historical data must be clearly described
in the report and associated data file as a compilation of existing data and not collected during the
reporting period. All new data must be submitted as a separate data file clearly described as current
work.
The geochemical section has to include a brief discussion on the rationale for the geochemical study
and how the geochemical program relates to other exploration activities. The body of text must
describe the following:
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sample type e.g. rock chip, stream sediment, soils, costean, channel sample, bulk sample,
panned concentrate, bulk leach, portable XRF, vegetation (e.g. Spinifex, Mitchell grass, Mulga,
lichen, etc.), water, isotopic sample, age dating sample, microprobe data, etc.
a map showing locations of samples and include relevant geographical features, grid
coordinates and datum. Small scale plans for soil and rock chip traverses or grids must show
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and must be related to any large
scale map (see the Maps – data items section)
number of samples, sample spacing, grid orientation and grid spacing;
detail descriptions of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material
sampled, sample weight, depths of sampling, sample type and soil horizon, size fraction
description of sample preparation (sieving, sieve size, concentration method, mineral
separation, milling, etc.) and analytical techniques (analytical laboratory, unique job number,
digestion/extraction technique, analytical instrumentation), in addition to quoting laboratory
codes from proprietary laboratory, (the laboratory codes must be included with the metadata
when submitting tabular data in accordance with the template headers)
list of elements, oxides, isotopes, etc. analysed and their respective detection limits/precision
information on any renumbering of the samples or changes to recorded spatial locations since
first reported.
Discussion of the geochemical results is mandatory and must include the methodology used in data
appraisal or interpretation (e.g. statistical technique, data normalisation, levelling, weighting factors
etc.), and the criteria for defining threshold, background and anomalism. Details of quality control
information such as laboratory and field duplicates, standards and blanks must be submitted).
Proprietary data processing methodology and technique can be presented, but if techniques used are
deemed confidential, gridded and contoured outputs of such data outputs (georeferenced images
preferred) must be submitted. The general location of anomalies should be reported and the peak
results of the target elements tabulated in the body of the report as shown in the example below.
Additional information such as storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at
conclusion of the exploration program is most helpful.
Example(s)
Table 1 Surface geochemistry anomalous sample(s)
Sample
type
Sample
number
Zone
Soil
QLD123
55
MGA
east
(m)
524930
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north
(m)
7891011
Peak
value
Au (ppb)
1300
No. of
samples
112
Mean
Au
(ppb)
Median
Au
(ppb)
Standard
deviation Au
(ppb)
15
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Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
See Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission of Geophysical Survey Data
under Resources Legislation
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - contractor/consultant reports, Data - geophysical
Geophysical exploration or interpretation undertaken has to be explained and quantified. The report
must include:
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a locality map showing the boundary of data acquisition in relation to the release authority
boundary, which can be a georeferenced image or a GIS data set, (see the Location map –
data items section)
discussion on the geophysical targeting method and how this relates to the exploration
rationale
a quantitative description of geophysical work undertaken (e.g. line km flown, elevation and
spacing) within a resource authority or the percent of the survey coverage in respective
resource authority
observations on terrain conditions, nature of ground, quality of electrical contacts, extent of
drifts and quality of data etc.
interpretations of results, including a selection of key profiles and plans.
Both processed and unprocessed data, all associated metadata, reporting regarding acquisition of
geophysical data and details of the programs, must be provided, (see the Data – geophysical
section). Geophysical reports regarding external processing or interpretation of geophysical data
should be included as contractor reports.
Remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - remote sensing
A description of the remote sensing survey or the purchased dataset (e.g. LANDSAT, airborne
multispectral surveys, or radar), and results and/or interpretations must be included. If the data are
confidential preventing inclusion of data in tabular form, contour maps or scaled interpretative
image(s) of these data may be presented in the body of the report. Images produced should be
submitted as a georeferenced digital file, and where appropriate, the individual bands included in
each image, and their colour allocation, should be identified. A brief description of the processes used
to develop the image should also be provided.
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Drilling
Legislative reference:
Standard:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - drilling details, Data - sample analysis, Data - sample details, Data wireline logs, Data - lithological descriptions, Maps - data items
All drilling results must be quantified in the body of the report and must include a scaled map or plan
showing borehole collars in relation to the lease boundary or another acceptable frame of grid
reference (see the Maps – data items section). All boreholes drilled during the reporting period must
be summarised in a table with borehole identification number, precise surface location (MGA
reference, with datum specified), drilling type (e.g. percussion /diamond coring, auger, etc.), total
depth, depth interval and reference to any geophysical logs for each borehole.
All digital data such as borehole locations, borehole survey(s), descriptive geology, and assay results
must be submitted as separate components as outlined in the associated data files.
Other drilling information to be included in the body of report is:
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number of total boreholes drilled by method
drilling method(s) (e.g. DDH, RC, AC, RAB) with intervals and drill rig type(s)
sampling and sample splitting methods
results of geophysical and other downhole surveys
drilling difficulties record: total number of unusable/redrilled boreholes, their identification
numbers, locations with reasons (e.g. tools falling in, hole caving in, hard material, lost
circulation, broken ground, major water inflow, equipment problems, did not intersect target)
location (and ownership) of core, following completion of the current drilling program
information on any renumbering or changes in depth intervals for the samples, or changes to
recorded spatial locations of the borehole since first reported.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Example(s)
Table 2 Significant intersections summary table
Hole
no
Hole
dip
Hole
azimut
h
Zone
MGA
east
(m)
MGA
north (m)
Sample
interval
From
-to
AAR
C1
60
180
53
424930
7823969
0.5
20-23
AAR
C2
55
200
53
424980
78234980
0.5
22-24
Cutoffs: 0.5
g/t AU, 5
g/t Ag
3m at
3.4 g/t
Au
4m at
4.1 g/t
Au
Total
dept
h (m)
Comments
60
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
62
Note: In the event that it is impractical to list all significant intercepts, then list the best intersections using clearly
specified criteria such as >5m and >1 g/t Au.
Geological mapping
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Work in report period and discussion
Data - geological observations, Maps - geological observations
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This section refers to local or prospect scale mapping undertaken during the reporting period and the
related observations and interpretation of that field data into geological maps. All geological maps
must be line drawings with graphical or alphabetical symbols for rock units and must show geographic
features, local grid lines and the MGA. Geological maps must be clearly identified as either ‘fact’ maps
or ‘interpretative’ maps.
Where a complicated system of abbreviations is used on geological ‘fact’ maps, an index must be
included in the report. Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum
stipulated. Geological information used on maps and in the text that is not the result of original work
must be acknowledged.
Varying types of geological maps can be submitted here capturing any of, but not limited to, the
following features: geological, structural, alteration, stratigraphic, morphology, weathering, textures,
mineralogy, gossan, mineralisation (style/setting/paragenesis), and/or Limit Of Oxidation (LOX). This
data can be submitted in PDF format (figures/maps) as well as shapefiles of the mapping datasets.
Petrological descriptions related to samples collected during mapping must be appended to the report
and sample locations shown on appropriate plans or indicated by local grid coordinates and MGA or
latitudes and longitudes. The datum must be specified.
See the Data – geological observations section for direction on the submission of geological
observations in digital form.
3D modelling
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(iii)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - 3D geological model
The report must contain a summary description of the 3D geological model generated from the data
collected. This description should contain the following details:
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•
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the date the model was generated
the definition of any variable codes used, (for example, the moisture basis for quality variables
in coal modelling)
the names of those involved in the construction of the model
the software used to generate the model
the intended purpose of the model ("fit for purpose") and any limitations or risks associated with
using the model
the data used to construct the model, reasons for excluding any data, and the date of the last
data used in the model
the survey datum
the source and accuracy of Digital Terrain Model (DTM) data and any manipulation of the data
a description of the methods used to construct the model
documentation of any manipulation of data (such as changes in moisture basis)
notes on differences with previous models
references to any model validations and audits of the process.
This report may include tabulations and figures as well as text but this information must also be
available in a standard data format as specified for each associated data file, see Data – 3D
geological model section.
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Other activities
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Nil
All other activities undertaken as part of an exploration program not covered previously can be
included in this section, with the associated data included as raw data if relevant.
This could include but is not limited to the following:
Geotechnical studies
All geotechnical work must be quantified in the body of the report. The spatial distribution of such
studies or samples must be shown on a map in relation to the title boundaries. Separate detailed
studies should be appended and all data must be provided digitally in the appropriate format.
Seismic collection and interpretation
Discussion of seismic acquisition and/or interpretation is to be included in this section. See the
following sections in the Reporting Guideline - Petroleum & Gas for more details:
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Seismic - acquisition
Seismic - interpretation
Seismic – processing
Significant mineralisation description
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRA s. 176, MRR s. 13(1)(ii)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a description of potentially commercial significant mineralisation. This refers
to the target of exploration in the area and any occurrence of that mineralisation (or any other mineral)
identified as a result of previous work or the work undertaken during the reporting period.
Resources and reserves statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(d)
To be advised.
Contractor/consultant reports, Work in report period and discussion
Resources and reserves - 3D model, Resources and reserves - cross
sections, Resources and reserves - map(s), Resources and reserves table(s)
The report must contain a statement of any resources and reserves identified. This should be
supplemented with the associated data files, as listed above, which were used in the estimation
process.
When mineral resources or ore reserves are first estimated, the full details of the estimation must be
reported, together with plans and sections showing ore blocks and ore outlines. These reserve or
resource estimates, in addition to and including JORC Table 1, must be included as an Appendix to
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the Annual report. Major subsequent revisions of mineral resources or ore reserves should also be
reported in full and reported as above. However, if annual updates have small revisions of resource or
reserve estimates, these new estimates may be reported in the summary table as part of the body the
report, and do not require details of the estimation and modelling.
Resources and reserves statements provided by public companies to the Australian Stock Exchange
(ASX) must be in accordance with the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition) prepared by the Joint Ore
Reserves Committee (JORC) of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian
Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia. A statement should be included indicating
that the statement of resources and reserves comply with this code.
Non ASX listed companies may report mineral resources and ore reserves under any other code
accepted by a National Reporting Organisation (NRO) which is recognised by the Committee for
Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), stipulating the code used and the
relevant jurisdiction.
Whilst there is currently no required standard for private companies to report resources and reserves
it is preferred that they be reported in accordance with the JORC Code.
All ore quantification must be reported as tonnes and grades in SI units or appropriate units of
measurement as deemed acceptable. Any other quantification of resource that is pre-JORC or nonJORC compliant must be clearly stated as such. The body of the report must discuss:
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the software used in resource/reserve calculation
the consultants (if any) employed
statistical techniques used
physical (e.g. bulk density) or chemical properties used and how they were derived
details of, and quantification of, the types of drill hole intercepts (e.g. pits etc.) that were used in
generating the resource or reserve
other determining factors e.g. overburden thickness, cut-off grade or recovery factor.
If the resource estimation was undertaken by another party, their report in full must be provided in an
Appendix. See the Contractor/consultant reports section for more information.
Conclusions
This section summarises and discusses the significant findings and interpretations of results in the
context of the exploration rationale, mine planning or future mining as appropriate.
Future work program
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(c)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a statement of the authorised activities proposed to be carried out under the
resource authority for the next reporting period for the resource authority. This must be substantially in
line with the direction of the previously approved work program for the conditioned period. If there is
significantly lower overall activity a variation may need to be applied for.
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Example(s)
Table 3 Example of proposed work program
Year
1
2
3
Commencing
1 April 2016
1 April 2017
1 April 2018
Proposed activities
Stream sediment sampling, soil sampling, geochemical analysis
Drilling program
Drilling program
Copyright statement
Include the following text in the report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND WARRANTY
1. Subject to 2, the mining resource authority holder acknowledges that this report, including the
material, information and data incorporated in it, has been made under the direction or control of the
State of Queensland (the State) within the meaning of section 176 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
2. To the extent that copyright in any material included in this report is not owned by the State, the
resource authority holder warrants that it has the full legal right and authority to grant, and does
hereby grant, to the State, subject to any confidentiality obligation undertaken by the State, the right to
do (including to authorise any other person to do) any act in the copyright, including to:
a. use
b. reproduce
c.
publish
or
d. communicate in electronic form to the public, such material, including any data and
information included in the material.
3. Without limiting the scope of 1 and 2 above, the resource authority holder warrants that all relevant
authorisations and consents have been obtained for all acts referred to in 1 and 2 above, to ensure
that the doing of any of the acts is not unauthorised within the meaning of section 29(6) of
the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
Work program compliance statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(b)-(c)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a statement detailing whether the program of activities for the resource
authority was complied with during the reporting period, including details of, and reasons for, any
failure to comply with the authorised program.
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Appendices
Report appendices should be referenced as an Appendix in one of the above PDF documents.
Contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(a)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Resources and reserves statement
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Any contractor, subcontractor and consultant reports received during the reporting period should be
included as Appendices to the report.
The information in the body of the report must be correct and consistent. Information between the
body of the report and contractor reports should also be consistent. Any inconsistencies in reporting
of information between the body of the report and contractor reports must be noted and explained.
Any data related to these reports must be supplied, (see the Data - contractor/consultant reports
section or the relevant data file section).
See the Resources and reserves statement section for details of resource and reserve report
requirements and the provision of full reports as an Appendix. This may include a report created by
the company holding the resource authority as well as by any contractor.
Data files
The following data files must be lodged with the report.
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Contractor/consultant reports, Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Various, to be advised.
ASCII, CSV
Any data that has been provided as part of a report provided by a contractor, subcontractor or
consultant to the resource authority holder, that has not been included as a data file as described in
the Data files section, should be provided in a file in a suitable format.
Data - drilling details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Drilling
To be advised.
PDF, CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
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A tabulation of all boreholes drilled during the reporting period submitted in CSV format, showing at a
minimum:
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hole name
site ID/number (used to identify location at which a borehole will be drilled)
data status
geodetic datum
UTM zone
location accuracy
easting
northing
elevation
inclination
azimuth
depth of percussion/RC (pre collar)
total depth
drilling company
organisation of logging personnel
geophysical logging company, where geophysical logs have been run
geophysical logs run, where logs, if any, were run.
Where core, cuttings etc. have been taken, a table showing their location and the manner of access
required to access them should be submitted in CSV format.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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SL1 or example 1 is for surface point locations and drill collars
DS1 or example 2 is for downhole directional survey
DL1 or example 6 is for downhole lithological logs
DU1 or example 8 is for drilling summary
Data - lithological descriptions
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, JPEG, PDF
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
Lithology descriptions should be recorded in a tabular format and require at a minimum:
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hole name
from depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have started)
to depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have ended)
lithotype/rock type
lithological qualifiers (i.e. grain size, brightness etc.)
weathering state
colour, shade and/or hue (i.e. dark blackish brown)
sample number (where taken)
sample type (where taken)
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mineralisation
alteration
metamorphism.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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SL1 or example 1 for surface point locations and drill collars
DL1 or example 6 for downhole lithological Log
Example(s)
Table 4 Example of core description
From
(m)
334.50
To (m)
Primary
Lithology
Mudstone
Detailed Geological Description
335.30
Thickness
(m)
0.80
335.30
335.35
335.35
335.90
0.35
0.55
Siderite
Mudstone
Light grey, sharp basal contact.
Grey, minor carbonaceous material
throughout, slickensided basal contact.
335.90
336.80
0.90
Sandstone
Light grey, fine grained, well sorted. Medium to
poor visible porosity. Minor flecks of pyrite
throughout.
336.80
336.90
336.90
337.50
0.10
0.60
Core loss
Coral
Grey brown, occasional coal laminae. Minor
bioturbation present.
Additional
Comments
e.g. sample
number if any,
reference to
other testing
Refer to photo
# in Appendix
#.
Sample taken
for petrography
(sample no #)
Sharp basal contact, face cleat average
spacing 10mm, ~40% carbonate filled. Butt
cleat, average spacing 5mm, ~20% carbonate
filled.
Data - wireline logs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Drilling
Log ASCII Standard (LAS), Log Information Standard (LIS)
DLIS, LAS, SEGY, LIS, LASD, ASCII
Raw data is required to be submitted for all log types, in addition to a graphical representation of the
wireline log data. Preferred file formats for the raw and processed wireline and MWD data are LAS
(version 2.0) unwrapped or DLIS files. The type of file submitted containing the raw data should reflect
standard industry usage of the data. For example resistivity image log data (e.g. FMI, CMI), should be
submitted in DLIS format or SEGY files should be included for VSP logs. Other file formats that are
acceptable, though not preferred include LIS, LASD, or ASCII.
Header information in all files types should be completed to the standard for the file, including drill
hole name, operator, location and details on all the log types included in the file.
Please contact QDEX support for assistance with the lodgement of large data files.
It needs to be clear what common datum depths are recorded to (i.e. Ground Level (GL) or Rotary
Table (RT), Kelly Bushing (KB)) and whether it is the Measured Depth (MD) or True Vertical Depth
(TVD). This should be consistent throughout the report, on each table or figure or within the text and
within the attached data files. Alternatively the inclusion of a statement such as, “All depths are
Measured Depth (MD) relative to Rotary Table (RT) unless otherwise stated” can be made, but the
submitting company must ensure that this is indeed the case.
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Data - sample details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
Where possible use the GGIC template for surface sample descriptions, SL1 or example 1.
Data - sample analyses
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Contractor/consultant reports, Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, ASCII, TXT
Assay results are to be submitted in a CSV format or other ASCII format, ensuring that sample
numbers are cross-referenced and defined with location coordinates. The datum must be specified.
In addition to the numerical results, the laboratory report generated during their acquisition should
also be included as an Appendix in the format in which it was received, see the Contractor/consultant
reports section.
Geochemical surveys must be described in sufficient detail to allow them to be reproduced or
reinterpreted. The following information must be provided:
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details of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material sampled, sample
weight, depths of sampling, and sample type and soil horizon
description of sample preparation, such as size fraction analysed, any concentration of
samples (e.g. magnetic fraction, panned concentrate, etc.)
details of analytical procedures, including:
• name of the analytical laboratory and unique laboratory job number
• elements, oxides analysed
• extraction/digestion techniques
• analytical methods with limits of detection and precision
• use of calibrations or standards
methods used to determine anomalies and methods of statistical interpretation
plans for each of the elements analysed with individual values plotted, showing any anomalies
encountered, and relationships with geology and geophysical anomalies, where appropriate
assay results, as appendices, in tables ensuring that sample numbers are cross-referenced,
and with location co-ordinates, (the datum must be specified)
storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at conclusion of the exploration
program.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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SL1 or example 1 surface point locations, drill collars
SG1 or example 2 surface geochemistry
DG1 or example 3 downhole geochemistry
QG1 or example 4 QA/QC file for capturing laboratory/field duplicate standards and blanks
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SG4 or example 9 portable XRF surface geochemistry
DG4 or example 10 portable XRD downhole geochemistry
Data - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
CSV, Mapinfo Tab file, ESRI shapefile
All data that was used as part of the creation of maps in the Geological mapping section can be
submitted digitally as required. Field observations (point data sets) need to be submitted in a suitable
digital format with coordinates and a data dictionary if codes are used.
It is suggested to use the data standards and symbols from Geoscience Australia for naming and
mapping conventions. See the Data standards and symbols web page for more information
Data - geophysical
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii). See also Practice Direction No 1/2013
Submission of Geophysical Survey Data under Resources
Legislation
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
ASEG-GDF, ASEG-ESF
ASCII, GDB, ERS, GRD, SHP, PDF
Geophysical data consists of three types:
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•
•
airborne surveys
ground-based surveys
downhole surveys.
Geophysical data from these three types consists of:
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raw and processed located data (digital data)
gridded data and images
acquisition report and interpretation of results (written report).
Airborne Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any airborne geophysical survey must be submitted separately within one
year of completion of field acquisition (date flown) or on termination of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. Note that the time of lodgement of the digital data is independent of the fixed
reporting periods for the resource authority.
Data to be submitted includes:
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located line data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ers or .grd) files for entire survey
GIS format survey outline polygons in GDA94; (if applicable)
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•
• shapefile of survey bounds or line plot
acquisition report
• contractor supplied report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
The located digital data and the coverage polygon for airborne geophysical surveys will become ‘open
file’ five years after the date flown, or on expiry, surrender or cancellation of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. If data confidentiality is required beyond this period due to resource authority
renewal or another relevant reason, a request to extend the confidentiality period must be made to the
Director, Geological Survey of Queensland.
Ground Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any ground geophysical survey must be submitted to the Department.
Data to be submitted includes:
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located data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF or ASEG-ESF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ERS or .GRD) files for entire survey
acquisition report
• report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
Gravity data must include the station number, MGA coordinates (specify datum), AHD elevation,
absolute observed gravity (specify datum), terrain correction, and must specify the methods and
parameters used to calculate the Bouguer anomalies.
Downhole Surveys
See the Data - wireline logs section.
Data - remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Remote sensing
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ERS, BIL
Interpretation from satellite, airborne or ground-based remote sensing data such as Landsat, airborne
multispectral scanner (Geoscan), Hymap, SPOT, radar etc. must be reported in the body of the text.
Any non-copyright data or images must be submitted with a detailed description of each scene and
the process used to produce each image. Images must have some means of locating the data on the
ground relative to national grids, and specify the datum and projection.
The processed data should be submitted as a georeferenced image or in a standard exchanged
format (e.g. ERS or BIL file).
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Data - 3D geological model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(iii)
3D modelling
To be advised.
ASCII, 3D PDF, DXF, native format used by the company
3D data for all the geological objects and properties of relevance to the resource authority needs to be
submitted, as discussed in the 3D modelling section.
Data - seismic lines
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Nil
To be advised.
SEGY, SEGD, SEG, UKA, TXT, PDF, CMB, JPEG, RPS, SPS, XPS
Reports of geophysical surveys, including results and interpretations of all geophysical surveys, are to
be included as part of the standard reports.
Seismic lines are to be submitted under three sub-components, as generally produced by industry as
a Seismic - acquisition, Seismic - processing and Seismic - interpretation reports, (see Reporting
Guideline - Petroleum and Gas for more information). Where available the following are to be
submitted in their native format:
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•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
processed/reprocessed data
raw data
navigation data
velocity data
statistics data
SPS data
CMB data
graphical representation of processed data
PPV results
observer logs
daily recording files
quality control notes
intersection diagrams
all associated maps.
Maps - data items
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
General area information, Local geology, Location map - resource
authority
To be advised.
PDF, TIFF, JPEG
The map should be of an appropriate scale to the size of the resource authority, allowing for the
discrimination between map features. The map should contain geographical features with adequate
ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum specified.
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This does not need to be a single map, objects can be logically grouped.
The map should show the location, identified by a global positioning system unit using the Geocentric
Datum of Australia 1994, of:
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•
•
each borehole drilled under the permit or licence, as applicable, labelled with their borehole
identifier
all sampling undertaken or used for the area of the resource authority, as applicable, for any
purpose and the laboratory identification of the sampling;
any geochemical and geophysical surveying undertaken showing geochemical sample points,
labelled with their sample identifier and a marker showing the type of sample collected (rock
chip, soil, stream sediment etc.)
any three-dimensional models generated as part of exploration in the relinquished area of the
permit or the surrendered area of the licence, as applicable
each seismic line used for a seismic survey carried out under the resource authority;
any flight lines, traverse lines and stations for relevant geophysics
any significant cultural features which may affect the results of geophysical surveys (e.g. power
lines)
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and drainage lines
the current resource authority boundary with legible grid references.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Maps - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF
Cross sections are to be submitted in PDF format and should contain:
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•
•
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•
•
a legend showing all depicted units and features alongside their representative symbology
orientation
elevation
scale
vertical exaggeration (if present)
title
the relation to the current resource authority and map with proper grid references.
Maps - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
Geological maps containing observations made during the reporting period should contain
geographical features with adequate ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum
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specified. All geological legends should be legible with a data dictionary provided for codes if not
previously stated in the report.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - structure contours
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
A structure contour map should show the major horizons (seismic reflectors, seam horizons etc.) in
the area.
Contour maps should include at a minimum:
•
•
the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - isopachs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(ii)
Nil
To be advised.
JPEG, PDF
Isopach maps should include at a minimum:
•
•
the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(d)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ASCII
The 3D model of resources and reserves relating to the resources and reserves statement as stated
in the report should be provided in ASCII format and the native format used by the company with all
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associated metadata. Ensure there is consistency between the 3D model, related cross sections,
maps and the estimated resources and reserves stated within the report.
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(d)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
Delimited ASCII, CSV, TXT
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by a table of numbers in a suitable
format with clear headings and categories, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. These categories
should be clearly labelled in relevant attached maps, cross sections or 3D models.
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(d)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, SHP
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by maps in a suitable format which
provide a clear indication of the geometry of each resource volume for each category as provided in
the Resources and reserves – table section, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. This may be
provided as a 3D shell or a series of maps. Whilst these can currently be provided as a PDF, the
future preferred format standard will be a ‘shape’ (*.SHP) file.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 13(1)(d)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by cross sections in a suitable format
which provide a clear indication of the extent of each resource polygon for each category as provided
in the Resources and reserves – table section.
Every cross section must have coordinates, a vertical and horizontal scale, legend, and datum
stipulated and be capable of correlations with supplied 3D models.
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Expenditure Statement
Expenditure Statement
Mineral Resources Act 1989
Mineral Resources Act 1989 s. 13(f), 14
Exploration permit for minerals (EPM), Mineral development licence
(MDL)
As a separate document at the same time as the annual report or final
report.
See Lodging statutory reports and notices for lodgement details.
Statement remains confidential.
The Expenditure Statement must be submitted separately when annual
and final reports are submitted.
Report name:
Legislation:
Legislative reference(s):
Applies to:
Submission time frame:
Lodgement:
Confidentiality period:
Key information:
Report table of contents
Report sections
•
Expenditure statement inclusions
Report sections
Ensure the following report sections are included in the report as one or more searchable PDFs. In all
cases refer to the legislation for report requirements.
Expenditure statement inclusions
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(f), (2)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The expenditure statement must itemise expenditure incurred during the period in accordance with
the approved work program and expenditure commitments for the exploration permit or mineral
development licence.
In the case of final reports, the expenditure statement must itemise expenditure for the whole life of
the exploration permit, as well as for the last 12 months if combined with the last annual report.
Departures from the proposed work program must be explained. Work for which an expenditure claim
is made in this statement must be described in detail in the report.
Among other things, the cost of a capital item is not allowable; however, depreciation on the capital
item can be included as part of the operational and administrative expenses. Purchase of multi-client
geophysical data is also allowable as exploration expenditure and may be included as a component of
the data management or data interpretation expenses.
Allowable expenditure items must be related to exploration work, i.e. activities which contribute to
discovery and increase the level of knowledge and information of the geology and mineral resources
of the land. The expenditure statement for an Exploration Permit or Mineral Development Licence can
contain the information detailed in section 13B(2) or section 14B(2) of the Mineral Resources
Regulation 2013 and detailed, below.
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The allowable expenditure items for exploration permits and mineral development licences include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
drilling and completion activities
trenching, costeaning or pitting
geophysical and geochemical surveys
technical evaluation and analysis
data management or data interpretation
operational and administrative expenses, limited to 10% of the total expenditure.
In addition, the following are also allowable expenditure items for a mineral development licence:
•
•
•
metallurgical testing
mining feasibility, environmental or marketing studies
engineering and design studies.
It is recognised that other expenses may be incurred in the course of conducting exploration, as the
purpose of an expenditure commitment of a permit or licence is to acquire new geoscientific and
resource information. These should be clearly identified.
In addition, expenditure for exploration permits and mineral development licences includes allowable
costs of compliance with native title conditions and allowable costs under a native title agreement or
native title conditions.
Native title conditions are conditions to which an exploration permit or mineral development licence is
subject to if:
•
•
a grant of a right to land to which the permit or licence relates is an act that has attracted the
expedited procedure under section 32 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) or
the permit or licence is granted under an indigenous land use agreement under the
Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993, and the State is a party to the agreement.
A Native Title Agreement means:
•
•
•
a registered indigenous land use agreement under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) or
any of the following under part 2, division 3, subdivision P of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth):
• an agreement mentioned in section 31(1)(b)
• a determination of the relevant Minister under section 36A
• a determination of the arbitral body under section 38 or
an access agreement or negotiated agreement under the native title provisions.
Allowable costs under a native title agreement or native title conditions, are expenditure in relation to:
•
•
•
•
•
giving notice to a native title party under the section 29 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth)
conducting field inspections
monitoring the initial ceremonial breaking or disturbance of soil
making an administrative payment, compensation payment, inspection report payment,
exploration liaison committee payment or access fee, stated in the native title agreement or
native title conditions
giving training about aboriginal cultural awareness to the holder of a relevant exploration permit
or mineral development licence or the holder’s employees.
The following items are not allowable expenditure:
•
•
•
costs of obtaining background land resource authority searches and assessments
cultural heritage survey costs
rent, fees and security paid under the Mineral Resources Act 1989, for the exploration permit or
mineral development licence
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•
•
•
•
•
•
costs of obtaining legal advice or legal representation, including disbursements and interest on
amounts payable for legal services
environmental rehabilitation costs
compensation to owners of land, as defined under the Mineral Resources Act 1989, for
damage to improvements or loss of business
compensation to the Crown or owners of land, including native title holders or claimants, under
section 145 or 191 of the Mineral Resources Act 1989
costs relating to consultation and negotiation with native title parties, other than costs allowable
under a native title agreement or native title condition as specified above
costs of capital items.
While native title costs, other than allowable costs under a native title agreement or native title
conditions, are not considered an allowable expenditure, all exploration permit and mineral
development licence holders are requested to report this information so that these additional impacts
are understood.
See the examples below for DNRM preferred tabulation for an expenditure statement for an
Exploration Permit and a Mineral Development Licence. These tables may be copied and used when
lodging expenditure statements.
Note that there is no separate heading for ‘wages’. Wages should be included against the allowable
expenditure items, listed above and in the tables below, for the particular activity for which the wages
were paid.
Example(s)
Table 5 EPC and EPM expenditure template
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Allowable Expenditure Item (Details may be inserted under each
heading)
Exploration Permit Number:
Yes
No
Expenditure
(AUD $)
Yes
No
Expenditure
(AUD $)
Drilling and completion activities
Mapping
Trenching, costeaning or pitting
Geophysical and geochemical surveys
Technical evaluation and analysis
Data management or data interpretation
Cost of compliance with native title conditions
Allowable costs under a native title agreement or native title conditions
Sub Total (AUD$)
Operational and administrative expenses, limited to 10% of the total
expenditure
Total Expenditure (AUD$)
Are there unallowable costs as per section 14(4) of the Mineral Resources
Regulation 2013
Table 6 Mineral Development expenditure template
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Allowable Expenditure Item (Details may be inserted under each
heading)
Drilling and completion activities
Trenching, costeaning or pitting
Geophysical and geochemical surveys
Technical evaluation and analysis
Data management or data interpretation
Costs of compliance with native title conditions
Allowable costs under a native title agreement or native title conditions
Metallurgical testing, mining feasibility environmental or marketing studies,
engineering and design studies
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Item
9
10
11
12
Allowable Expenditure Item (Details may be inserted under each
heading)
Mining feasibility, environmental or marketing studies
Engineering and design studies
Sub Total (AUD$)
Operational and administrative expenses, limited to 10% of the total
expenditure
Total Expenditure (AUD$)
Are there unallowable costs as per section 14(4) of the Mineral Resources
Regulation 2013
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Yes
No
Expenditure
(AUD $)
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Final Report
Report name:
Legislation:
Legislative reference(s):
Applies to:
Submission time frame:
Lodgement:
Confidentiality period:
Key information:
Final Report
Mineral Resources Act 1989
Mineral Resources Act 1989 s. 141(e)(iii), 194(e)(iii)
Exploration permit for minerals (EPM), Mineral development licence
(MDL)
Within 2 months after the exploration permit or mineral development
licence ends.
See Lodging statutory reports and notices for lodgement details.
Report is open file 6 months after submission.
The final report does not need to contain information for a relinquished or
surrendered area if that information has previously been provided in an
earlier partial relinquishment or surrender report. Reference should be
made to the earlier report/s in this case. Any information or data which
has not been provided previously or has been updated must be included.
The expenditure statement must be in a document that is separate from
the remainder of the final report.
Report table of contents
Report sections
•
•
•
•
•
•
Summary
Introduction
• Resource authority information
• General area information
• Location map - resource authority
• Regional geology
Technical summary
• Previous work
• Local geology and mineralisation
• Work in reporting period and discussion
• Significant mineralisation description
• Resources and reserves statement
Conclusions
• Potential for mineral discovery
• Statement of reason for relinquishment or surrender
Copyright statement
Work program compliance statement (submit as a separate PDF)
Appendices
•
Contractor/consultant reports
Data files
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Data - drilling details
Data - lithological descriptions
Data - wireline logs
Data - sample details
Data - sample analyses
Data - geological observations
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Data - geophysical
Data - remote sensing
Data - 3D geological model
Data - seismic lines
Maps - data items
Maps - cross sections
Maps - geological observations
Maps - structure contours
Maps - isopachs
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Report sections
Ensure the following report sections are included in the report as one or more searchable PDFs. In all
cases refer to the legislation for report requirements.
Summary
This section refers to a brief review of activities and significant results from the current reporting
period. The summary should be no longer than one page and contain the resource authority that work
was undertaken on, the exploration rationale (target) and results of the relevant work program.
Introduction
The introduction refers to a larger group of report sections related to the resource authority history
and generalised information over the resource authority area.
Resource authority information
Legislative references:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
Resource authority information means:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
the date of grant of the resource authority
the term of the resource authority
the current resource authority holder(s)
the original resource authority holder(s), (if different to current)
if there have been any transfers or assignments since grant including dates
any joint venture arrangements or resource authority transfers
the commercial relationship between the operator of a joint venture or company undertaking
the work on behalf of the joint venture partners, with the joint venture partners
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•
the area of the resource authority, described in blocks and/or sub-blocks for an Exploration
Permit and either by sub-blocks and/or blocks or metes and bounds for a Mineral Development
Licence, with area measured in hectares or square kilometres.
General area information
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(b)
Not applicable.
Location map - resource authority, Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
General area information for a report means a description of where the resource authority is located in
regard to infrastructure (towns, road, rail, etc.), the geography and topography, any relevant cadastral
information (country, population, etc.), access to the area, and may describe the vegetation, climate
and local conditions.
This will be supplemented with the following maps and data files:
•
•
•
Location map - resource authority
Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
Location map - resource authority
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
To be advised.
Nil
Maps - data items
For an annual report or a final report the location map should show the existing resource authority
area. It may also show any areas relinquished during the term of the resource authority.
A location map should contain a general description of the topographical features of the resource
authority area, including for example, access to the areas and relative position of the authority to
regional centres. A map must overlay a standard topographical or cadastral background, showing
major topographic and cultural features and be at a standard industry-recognised scale, (see
examples below).
The location map may be combined with topography and cadastral map on the condition that the
details of main features on the topography and cadastral map or the location map are not
compromised.
Examples of topographic and/or cultural features are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
boreholes
permanent buildings used for accommodation (such as homesteads), business or community
purposes
dams
stock yards
mine workings
names of streams
peaks
prospects
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•
roads.
Examples of standard industry recognised scales are:
•
•
1:1,000,000;
1:250,000.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Regional geology
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
A summary of the regional geological framework of the resource authority area, including:
•
•
•
the geological province, sub-province or basin within which the resource authority area lies
the major tectonic, structural, stratigraphic and lithological features in the region
an overview of the geology of the resource authority area in the regional geological context.
This summary should include a regional geological map illustrating the discussion and showing the
resource authority boundaries.
Technical Summary
The technical summary refers to the group of report components related to the geology, prospectivity
and activities undertaken by the resource authority holder within the resource authority during the
relevant reporting period.
Previous work
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
In the first annual report, this section will contain a summary of the previous historical exploration and
mining activities in the current resource authority area and their significant results before the current
resource authority had been granted.
In subsequent reports this section will provide a brief summary of work completed by the current
resource authority holder prior to the latest reporting period, per year, referring to the reports which
provide a full description of the activities and the associated data and whether successful results or
objectives were obtained.
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Local geology and mineralisation
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Maps - data items
Describe prospect-scale geology within and immediately around the resource authority area, focusing
on the geological features of significant relevance to the proposed exploration or other resource
development activities.
A prospect-scale geological map is required to illustrate the relevant detailed geology and showing
the resource authority boundaries, see the Maps – data items section.
For resource authorities, the geology and mineralisation for each relevant formation, bed and target
commodity can be discussed in this section, including references to geological maps submitted as
data components. Clear discussions of previous geological interpretation (either from previous
companies or from past reports for this resource authority) should be split from geological
interpretations undertaken within this reporting period.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
3D modelling, Drilling, Geochemistry, Geological mapping, Geophysics
(airborne and ground), Remote sensing, Other activities
Nil
The report must contain a full technical description of all authorised activities and results for the
resource authority undertaken and obtained during the reporting period and the conclusions drawn by
the holder of the permit or licence based on the results. Any information included in this summary as
tabulations or maps must also be available as separate files in the standard data format as specified
for each associated data file.
For the final report the 'reporting period' is defined as all activities undertaken since the resource
authority was granted until the relinquishment date of the remaining sub-blocks.
Detailed descriptions of activities and data formats can be found in the following sections:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Geochemistry
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Remote sensing
Drilling
Geological mapping
3D modelling
Other activities
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Geochemistry
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - sample analyses, Data - sample details, Maps - data items
The geochemical exploration section must quantify the number and type of samples collected, type of
analysis, and the number of analytical results generated during the reporting period. If historical data
or data previously submitted (original, recalculated or reprocessed) are used, these can be included
but have to be clearly defined and separated from new data. Historical data must be clearly described
in the report and associated data file as a compilation of existing data and not collected during the
reporting period. All new data must be submitted as a separate data file clearly described as current
work.
The geochemical section has to include a brief discussion on the rationale for the geochemical study
and how the geochemical program relates to other exploration activities. The body of text must
describe the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
sample type e.g. rock chip, stream sediment, soils, costean, channel sample, bulk sample,
panned concentrate, bulk leach, portable XRF, vegetation (e.g. Spinifex, Mitchell grass, Mulga,
lichen, etc.), water, isotopic sample, age dating sample, microprobe data, etc.
a map showing locations of samples and include relevant geographical features, grid
coordinates and datum. Small scale plans for soil and rock chip traverses or grids must show
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and must be related to any large
scale map (see the Maps – data items section)
number of samples, sample spacing, grid orientation and grid spacing;
detail descriptions of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material
sampled, sample weight, depths of sampling, sample type and soil horizon, size fraction
description of sample preparation (sieving, sieve size, concentration method, mineral
separation, milling, etc.) and analytical techniques (analytical laboratory, unique job number,
digestion/extraction technique, analytical instrumentation), in addition to quoting laboratory
codes from proprietary laboratory, (the laboratory codes must be included with the metadata
when submitting tabular data in accordance with the template headers)
list of elements, oxides, isotopes, etc. analysed and their respective detection limits/precision
information on any renumbering of the samples or changes to recorded spatial locations since
first reported.
Discussion of the geochemical results is mandatory and must include the methodology used in data
appraisal or interpretation (e.g. statistical technique, data normalisation, levelling, weighting factors
etc.), and the criteria for defining threshold, background and anomalism. Details of quality control
information such as laboratory and field duplicates, standards and blanks must be submitted).
Proprietary data processing methodology and technique can be presented, but if techniques used are
deemed confidential, gridded and contoured outputs of such data outputs (georeferenced images
preferred) must be submitted. The general location of anomalies should be reported and the peak
results of the target elements tabulated in the body of the report as shown in the example below.
Additional information such as storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at
conclusion of the exploration program is most helpful.
Example(s)
Table 7 Surface geochemistry anomalous sample(s)
Sample
type
Sample
number
Zone
MGA
east (m)
Soil
QLD123
55
524930
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MGA
north
(m)
7891011
Peak
value Au
(ppb)
1300
No. of
samples
112
Mean
Au
(ppb)
Median
Au
(ppb)
Standard
deviation Au
(ppb)
15
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Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
See Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission of Geophysical Survey Data
under Resources Legislation
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - contractor/consultant reports, Data - geophysical
Geophysical exploration or interpretation undertaken has to be explained and quantified. The report
must include:
•
•
•
•
•
a locality map showing the boundary of data acquisition in relation to the release authority
boundary, which can be a georeferenced image or a GIS data set, (see the Location map –
data items section)
discussion on the geophysical targeting method and how this relates to the exploration
rationale
a quantitative description of geophysical work undertaken (e.g. line km flown, elevation and
spacing) within a resource authority or the percent of the survey coverage in respective
resource authority
observations on terrain conditions, nature of ground, quality of electrical contacts, extent of
drifts and quality of data etc.
interpretations of results, including a selection of key profiles and plans.
Both processed and unprocessed data, all associated metadata, reporting regarding acquisition of
geophysical data and details of the programs, must be provided, (see the Data – geophysical
section). Geophysical reports regarding external processing or interpretation of geophysical data
should be included as contractor reports.
Remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - remote sensing
A description of the remote sensing survey or the purchased dataset (e.g. LANDSAT, airborne
multispectral surveys, or radar), and results and/or interpretations must be included. If the data are
confidential preventing inclusion of data in tabular form, contour maps or scaled interpretative
image(s) of these data may be presented in the body of the report. Images produced should be
submitted as a georeferenced digital file, and where appropriate, the individual bands included in
each image, and their colour allocation, should be identified. A brief description of the processes used
to develop the image should also be provided.
Drilling
Legislative reference:
Standard:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - drilling details, Data - sample analysis, Data - sample details, Data wireline logs, Data - lithological descriptions, Maps - data items
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All drilling results must be quantified in the body of the report and must include a scaled map or plan
showing borehole collars in relation to the lease boundary or another acceptable frame of grid
reference (see the Maps – data items section). All boreholes drilled during the reporting period must
be summarised in a table with borehole identification number, precise surface location (MGA
reference, with datum specified), drilling type (e.g. percussion /diamond coring, auger, etc.), total
depth, depth interval and reference to any geophysical logs for each borehole.
All digital data such as borehole locations, borehole survey(s), descriptive geology, and assay results
must be submitted as separate components as outlined in the associated data files.
Other drilling information to be included in the body of report is:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
number of total boreholes drilled by method
drilling method(s) (e.g. DDH, RC, AC, RAB) with intervals and drill rig type(s)
sampling and sample splitting methods
results of geophysical and other downhole surveys
drilling difficulties record: total number of unusable/redrilled boreholes, their identification
numbers, locations with reasons (e.g. tools falling in, hole caving in, hard material, lost
circulation, broken ground, major water inflow, equipment problems, did not intersect target)
location (and ownership) of core, following completion of the current drilling program
information on any renumbering or changes in depth intervals for the samples, or changes to
recorded spatial locations of the borehole since first reported.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Example(s)
Table 8 Significant intersections summary table
Hole
no
Hole
dip
Hole
azim
uth
Zon
e
MGA
east
(m)
MGA
north (m)
Sample
interval
From
-to
AARC
1
60
180
53
424930
7823969
0.5
20-23
AARC
2
55
200
53
424980
78234980
0.5
22-24
Cut-offs:
0.5 g/t
AU, 5 g/t
Ag
3m at 3.4
g/t Au
Total
dept
h (m)
Comments
60
4m at 4.1
g/t Au
62
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Note: In the event that it is impractical to list all significant intercepts, then list the best intersections using clearly
specified criteria such as >5m and >1 g/t Au.
Geological mapping
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Work in report period and discussion
Data - geological observations, Maps - geological observations
This section refers to local or prospect scale mapping undertaken during the reporting period and the
related observations and interpretation of that field data into geological maps. All geological maps
must be line drawings with graphical or alphabetical symbols for rock units and must show geographic
features, local grid lines and the MGA. Geological maps must be clearly identified as either ‘fact’ maps
or ‘interpretative’ maps.
Where a complicated system of abbreviations is used on geological ‘fact’ maps, an index must be
included in the report. Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum
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stipulated. Geological information used on maps and in the text that is not the result of original work
must be acknowledged.
Varying types of geological maps can be submitted here capturing any of, but not limited to, the
following features: geological, structural, alteration, stratigraphic, morphology, weathering, textures,
mineralogy, gossan, mineralisation (style/setting/paragenesis), and/or Limit Of Oxidation (LOX). This
data can be submitted in PDF format (figures/maps) as well as shapefiles of the mapping datasets.
Petrological descriptions related to samples collected during mapping must be appended to the report
and sample locations shown on appropriate plans or indicated by local grid coordinates and MGA or
latitudes and longitudes. The datum must be specified.
See the Data – geological observations section for direction on the submission of geological
observations in digital form.
3D modelling
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 13(1)(a)(iii)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - 3D geological model
The report must contain a summary description of the 3D geological model generated from the data
collected. This description should contain the following details:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
the date the model was generated
the definition of any variable codes used, (for example, the moisture basis for quality variables
in coal modelling)
the names of those involved in the construction of the model
the software used to generate the model
the intended purpose of the model ("fit for purpose") and any limitations or risks associated with
using the model
the data used to construct the model, reasons for excluding any data, and the date of the last
data used in the model
the survey datum
the source and accuracy of Digital Terrain Model (DTM) data and any manipulation of the data
a description of the methods used to construct the model
documentation of any manipulation of data (such as changes in moisture basis)
notes on differences with previous models
references to any model validations and audits of the process.
This report may include tabulations and figures as well as text but this information must also be
available in a standard data format as specified for each associated data file, see the Data – 3D
geological model section.
Other activities
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Nil
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All other activities undertaken as part of an exploration program not covered previously can be
included in this section, with the associated data included as raw data if relevant.
This could include but is not limited to the following:
Geotechnical studies
All geotechnical work must be quantified in the body of the report. The spatial distribution of such
studies or samples must be shown on a map in relation to the title boundaries. Separate detailed
studies should be appended and all data must be provided digitally in the appropriate format.
Seismic collection and interpretation
Discussion of seismic acquisition and/or interpretation is to be included in this section. See the
following sections in the Reporting Guideline - Petroleum & Gas for more details:
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Seismic - acquisition
Seismic - interpretation
Seismic - processing
Significant mineralisation description
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRA s. 176, MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a description of potentially commercial significant mineralisation. This refers
to the target of exploration in the area and any occurrence of that mineralisation (or any other mineral)
identified as a result of previous work or the work undertaken during the reporting period.
Resources and reserves statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
To be advised.
Contractor/consultant reports, Work in report period and discussion
Resources and reserves - 3D model, Resources and reserves - cross
sections, Resources and reserves - map(s), Resources and reserves table(s)
The report must contain a statement of any resources and reserves identified. This should be
supplemented with the associated data files, as listed above, which were used in the estimation
process.
When mineral resources or ore reserves are first estimated, the full details of the estimation must be
reported, together with plans and sections showing ore blocks and ore outlines. These reserve or
resource estimates, in addition to and including JORC Table 1, must be included as an Appendix to
the Annual report. Major subsequent revisions of mineral resources or ore reserves should also be
reported in full and reported as above. However, if annual updates have small revisions of resource or
reserve estimates, these new estimates may be reported in the summary table as part of the body the
report, and do not require details of the estimation and modelling.
Resources and reserves statements provided by public companies to the Australian Stock Exchange
(ASX) must be in accordance with the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
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Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition) prepared by the Joint Ore
Reserves Committee (JORC) of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian
Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia. A statement should be included indicating
that the statement of resources and reserves comply with this code.
Non ASX listed companies may report mineral resources and ore reserves under any other code
accepted by a National Reporting Organisation (NRO) which is recognised by the Committee for
Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), stipulating the code used and the
relevant jurisdiction.
Whilst there is currently no required standard for private companies to report resources and reserves
it is preferred that they be reported in accordance with the JORC Code.
All ore quantification must be reported as tonnes and grades in SI units or appropriate units of
measurement as deemed acceptable. Any other quantification of resource that is pre-JORC or nonJORC compliant must be clearly stated as such. The body of the report must discuss:
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the software used in resource/reserve calculation
the consultants (if any) employed
statistical techniques used
physical (e.g. bulk density) or chemical properties used and how they were derived
details of, and quantification of, the types of drill hole intercepts (e.g. pits etc.) that were used in
generating the resource or reserve
other determining factors e.g. overburden thickness, cut-off grade or recovery factor.
If the resource estimation was undertaken by another party, their report in full must be provided in an
Appendix. See the Contractor/consultant reports section for more information.
Conclusions
This section summarises and discusses the significant findings and interpretations of results in the
context of the exploration rationale, mine planning or future mining as appropriate.
Potential for mineral discovery
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(d)
Not applicable.
Previous work
Nil
The report must contain an assessment of the potential for mineral discovery in the relinquished or
surrendered area of the resource authority. This should also be addressed within the final report for a
resource as to why the resource authority has been dropped.
This should include a description and assessment of the previous work undertaken during the current
period of the resource authority with suitable references provided. This may include a discussion of
the validity of any conclusions previously made and whether they are still considered valid or not.
Any maps, reports, surveys, models, or other data utilised to assess the potential should be
recognised and provided in the report or referenced.
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Statement of reason for relinquishment or surrender
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(f)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
Include in the report a statement of the reason the holder of the resource authority has relinquished or
surrendered all or part of the resource authority area.
Remaining Sections
Copyright statement
Include the following text in the report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND WARRANTY
1. Subject to 2, the mining resource authority holder acknowledges that this report, including the
material, information and data incorporated in it, has been made under the direction or control of the
State of Queensland (the State) within the meaning of section 176 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
2. To the extent that copyright in any material included in this report is not owned by the State, the
resource authority holder warrants that it has the full legal right and authority to grant, and does
hereby grant, to the State, subject to any confidentiality obligation undertaken by the State, the right to
do (including to authorise any other person to do) any act in the copyright, including to:
a. use
b. reproduce
c.
publish
or
d. communicate in electronic form to the public, such material, including any data and
information included in the material.
3. Without limiting the scope of 1 and 2 above, the resource authority holder warrants that all relevant
authorisations and consents have been obtained for all acts referred to in 1 and 2 above, to ensure
that the doing of any of the acts is not unauthorised within the meaning of section 29(6) of
the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
Work program compliance statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a statement detailing whether the program of activities for the resource
authority was complied with during the reporting period, including details of, and reasons for, any
failure to comply with the authorised program.
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Appendices
Report appendices should be referenced as an Appendix in one of the above PDF documents.
Contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 17(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Resources and reserves statement
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Any contractor, subcontractor and consultant reports received during the reporting period should be
included as Appendices to the report.
The information in the body of the report must be correct and consistent. Information between the
body of the report and contractor reports should also be consistent. Any inconsistencies in reporting
of information between the body of the report and contractor reports must be noted and explained.
Any data related to these reports must be supplied, (see the Data - contractor/consultant reports
section or the relevant data file section).
See the Resources and reserves statement section for details of resource and reserve report
requirements and the provision of full reports as an Appendix. This may include a report created by
the company holding the resource authority as well as by any contractor.
Data files
The following data files must be lodged with the report.
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Contractor/consultant reports, Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Various, to be advised.
ASCII, CSV
Any data that has been provided as part of a report provided by a contractor, subcontractor or
consultant to the resource authority holder, that has not been included as a data file as described in
the Data files section, should be provided in a file in a suitable format.
Data - drilling details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Drilling
To be advised.
PDF, CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
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A tabulation of all boreholes drilled during the reporting period submitted in CSV format, showing at a
minimum:
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hole name
site ID/number (used to identify location at which a borehole will be drilled)
data status
geodetic datum
UTM zone
location accuracy
easting
northing
elevation
inclination
azimuth
depth of percussion/RC (pre collar)
total depth
drilling company
organisation of logging personnel
geophysical logging company, where geophysical logs have been run
geophysical logs run, where logs, if any, were run.
Where core, cuttings etc. have been taken, a table showing their location and the manner of access
required to access them should be submitted in CSV format.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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SL1 or example 1 is for surface point locations and drill collars
DS1 or example 2 is for downhole directional survey
DL1 or example 6 is for downhole lithological logs
DU1 or example 8 is for drilling summary
Data - lithological descriptions
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, JPEG, PDF
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
Lithology descriptions should be recorded in a tabular format and require at a minimum:
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hole name
from depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have started)
to depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have ended)
lithotype/rock type
lithological qualifiers (i.e. grain size, brightness etc.)
weathering state
colour, shade and/or hue (i.e. dark blackish brown)
sample number (where taken)
sample type (where taken)
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mineralisation
alteration
metamorphism.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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SL1 or example 1 for surface point locations and drill collars
DL1 or example 6 for downhole lithological Log
Example(s)
Table 9 Example of core description
From
(m)
334.50
To (m)
Primary
Lithology
Mudstone
Detailed Geological Description
335.30
Thickness
(m)
0.80
335.30
335.35
335.35
335.90
0.35
0.55
Siderite
Mudstone
Light grey, sharp basal contact.
Grey, minor carbonaceous material
throughout, slickensided basal contact.
335.90
336.80
0.90
Sandstone
Light grey, fine grained, well sorted. Medium
to poor visible porosity. Minor flecks of pyrite
throughout.
336.80
336.90
336.90
337.50
0.10
0.60
Core loss
Coral
Grey brown, occasional coal laminae. Minor
bioturbation present.
Additional
Comments
e.g. sample
number if any,
reference to
other testing
Refer to photo
# in Appendix
#.
Sample taken
for petrography
(sample no #)
Sharp basal contact, face cleat average
spacing 10mm, ~40% carbonate filled. Butt
cleat, average spacing 5mm, ~20%
carbonate filled.
Data - wireline logs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Drilling
Log ASCII Standard (LAS), Log Information Standard (LIS)
DLIS, LAS, SEGY, LIS, LASD, ASCII
Raw data is required to be submitted for all log types, in addition to a graphical representation of the
wireline log data. Preferred file formats for the raw and processed wireline and MWD data are LAS
(version 2.0) unwrapped or DLIS files. The type of file submitted containing the raw data should reflect
standard industry usage of the data. For example resistivity image log data (e.g. FMI, CMI), should be
submitted in DLIS format or SEGY files should be included for VSP logs. Other file formats that are
acceptable, though not preferred include LIS, LASD, or ASCII.
Header information in all files types should be completed to the standard for the file, including drill
hole name, operator, location and details on all the log types included in the file.
Please contact QDEX support for assistance with the lodgement of large data files.
It needs to be clear what common datum depths are recorded to (i.e. Ground Level (GL) or Rotary
Table (RT), Kelly Bushing (KB)) and whether it is the Measured Depth (MD) or True Vertical Depth
(TVD). This should be consistent throughout the report, on each table or figure or within the text and
within the attached data files. Alternatively the inclusion of a statement such as, “All depths are
Measured Depth (MD) relative to Rotary Table (RT) unless otherwise stated” can be made, but the
submitting company must ensure that this is indeed the case.
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Data - sample details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
Where possible use the GGIC template for surface sample descriptions, SL1 or example 1.
Data - sample analyses
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Contractor/consultant reports, Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, ASCII, TXT
Assay results are to be submitted in a CSV format or other ASCII format, ensuring that sample
numbers are cross-referenced and defined with location coordinates. The datum must be specified.
In addition to the numerical results, the laboratory report generated during their acquisition should
also be included as an Appendix in the format in which it was received, see the Contractor/consultant
reports section.
Geochemical surveys must be described in sufficient detail to allow them to be reproduced or
reinterpreted. The following information must be provided:
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details of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material sampled, sample
weight, depths of sampling, and sample type and soil horizon
description of sample preparation, such as size fraction analysed, any concentration of
samples (e.g. magnetic fraction, panned concentrate, etc.)
details of analytical procedures, including:
• name of the analytical laboratory and unique laboratory job number
• elements, oxides analysed
• extraction/digestion techniques
• analytical methods with limits of detection and precision
• use of calibrations or standards
methods used to determine anomalies and methods of statistical interpretation
plans for each of the elements analysed with individual values plotted, showing any anomalies
encountered, and relationships with geology and geophysical anomalies, where appropriate
assay results, as appendices, in tables ensuring that sample numbers are cross-referenced,
and with location co-ordinates, (the datum must be specified)
storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at conclusion of the exploration
program.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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SL1 or example 1 surface point locations, drill collars
SG1 or example 2 surface geochemistry
DG1 or example 3 downhole geochemistry
QG1 or example 4 QA/QC file for capturing laboratory/field duplicate standards and blanks
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SG4 or example 9 portable XRF surface geochemistry
DG4 or example 10 portable XRD downhole geochemistry
Data - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
CSV, Mapinfo Tab file, ESRI shapefile
All data that was used as part of the creation of maps in the Geological mapping section can be
submitted digitally as required. Field observations (point data sets) need to be submitted in a suitable
digital format with coordinates and a data dictionary if codes are used.
It is suggested to use the data standards and symbols from Geoscience Australia for naming and
mapping conventions. See the Data standards and symbols web page for more information
Data - geophysical
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2). See also Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission
of Geophysical Survey Data under Resources Legislation
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
ASEG-GDF, ASEG-ESF
ASCII, GDB, ERS, GRD, SHP, PDF
Geophysical data consists of three types:
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airborne surveys
ground-based surveys
downhole surveys.
Geophysical data from these three types consists of:
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raw and processed located data (digital data)
gridded data and images
acquisition report and interpretation of results (written report).
Airborne Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any airborne geophysical survey must be submitted separately within one
year of completion of field acquisition (date flown) or on termination of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. Note that the time of lodgement of the digital data is independent of the fixed
reporting periods for the resource authority.
Data to be submitted includes:
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located line data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ers or .grd) files for entire survey
GIS format survey outline polygons in GDA94; (if applicable)
• shapefile of survey bounds or line plot
acquisition report
• contractor supplied report details acquisition and processing of final data
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processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
The located digital data and the coverage polygon for airborne geophysical surveys will become ‘open
file’ five years after the date flown, or on expiry, surrender or cancellation of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. If data confidentiality is required beyond this period due to resource authority
renewal or another relevant reason, a request to extend the confidentiality period must be made to the
Director, Geological Survey of Queensland.
Ground Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any ground geophysical survey must be submitted to the Department.
Data to be submitted includes:
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located data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF or ASEG-ESF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ERS or .GRD) files for entire survey
acquisition report
• report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
Gravity data must include the station number, MGA coordinates (specify datum), AHD elevation,
absolute observed gravity (specify datum), terrain correction, and must specify the methods and
parameters used to calculate the Bouguer anomalies.
Downhole Surveys
See the Data - wireline logs section.
Data - remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Remote sensing
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ERS, BIL
Interpretation from satellite, airborne or ground-based remote sensing data such as Landsat, airborne
multispectral scanner (Geoscan), Hymap, SPOT, radar etc. must be reported in the body of the text.
Any non-copyright data or images must be submitted with a detailed description of each scene and
the process used to produce each image. Images must have some means of locating the data on the
ground relative to national grids, and specify the datum and projection.
The processed data should be submitted as a georeferenced image or in a standard exchanged
format (e.g. ERS or BIL file).
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Data - 3D geological model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(c)
3D modelling
To be advised.
ASCII, 3D PDF, DXF, native format used by the company
3D data for all the geological objects and properties of relevance to the resource authority needs to be
submitted, as discussed in the 3D modelling section.
Data - seismic lines
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Nil
To be advised.
SEGY, SEGD, SEG, UKA, TXT, PDF, CMB, JPEG, RPS, SPS, XPS
Reports of geophysical surveys, including results and interpretations of all geophysical surveys, are to
be included as part of the standard reports.
Seismic lines are to be submitted under three sub-components, as generally produced by industry as
a Seismic - acquisition, Seismic - processing and Seismic - interpretation reports, (see Reporting
Guideline - Petroleum and Gas for more information). Where available the following are to be
submitted in their native format:
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processed/reprocessed data
raw data
navigation data
velocity data
statistics data
SPS data
CMB data
graphical representation of processed data
PPV results
observer logs
daily recording files
quality control notes
intersection diagrams
all associated maps.
Maps - data items
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
Reporting Guideline – Minerals
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
General area information, Local geology, Location map - resource
authority
To be advised.
PDF, TIFF, JPEG
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The map should be of an appropriate scale to the size of the resource authority, allowing for the
discrimination between map features. The map should contain geographical features with adequate
ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum specified.
This does not need to be a single map, objects can be logically grouped.
The map should show the location, identified by a global positioning system unit using the Geocentric
Datum of Australia 1994, of:
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each borehole drilled under the permit or licence, as applicable, labelled with their borehole
identifier
all sampling undertaken or used for the area of the resource authority, as applicable, for any
purpose and the laboratory identification of the sampling;
any geochemical and geophysical surveying undertaken showing geochemical sample points,
labelled with their sample identifier and a marker showing the type of sample collected (rock
chip, soil, stream sediment etc.)
any three-dimensional models generated as part of exploration in the relinquished area of the
permit or the surrendered area of the licence, as applicable
each seismic line used for a seismic survey carried out under the resource authority;
any flight lines, traverse lines and stations for relevant geophysics
any significant cultural features which may affect the results of geophysical surveys (e.g. power
lines)
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and drainage lines
the current resource authority boundary with legible grid references.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Maps - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF
Cross sections are to be submitted in PDF format and should contain:
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a legend showing all depicted units and features alongside their representative symbology
orientation
elevation
scale
vertical exaggeration (if present)
title
the relation to the current resource authority and map with proper grid references.
Maps - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
Reporting Guideline – Minerals
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
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Geological maps containing observations made during the reporting period should contain
geographical features with adequate ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum
specified. All geological legends should be legible with a data dictionary provided for codes if not
previously stated in the report.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - structure contours
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
A structure contour map should show the major horizons (seismic reflectors, seam horizons etc.) in
the area.
Contour maps should include at a minimum:
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the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - isopachs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)-(2)
Nil
To be advised.
JPEG, PDF
Isopach maps should include at a minimum:
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the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
Reporting Guideline – Minerals
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ASCII
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The 3D model of resources and reserves relating to the resources and reserves statement as stated
in the report should be provided in ASCII format and the native format used by the company with all
associated metadata. Ensure there is consistency between the 3D model, related cross sections,
maps and the estimated resources and reserves stated within the report.
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
Delimited ASCII, CSV, TXT
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by a table of numbers in a suitable
format with clear headings and categories, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. These categories
should be clearly labelled in relevant attached maps, cross sections or 3D models.
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, SHP
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by maps in a suitable format which
provide a clear indication of the geometry of each resource volume for each category as provided in
the Resources and reserves – table section, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. This may be
provided as a 3D shell or a series of maps. Whilst these can currently be provided as a PDF, the
future preferred format standard will be a ‘shape’ (*.SHP) file.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 17(1)(a), 16(1)(e)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by cross sections in a suitable format
which provide a clear indication of the extent of each resource polygon for each category as provided
in the Resources and reserves – table section.
Every cross section must have coordinates, a vertical and horizontal scale, legend, and datum
stipulated and be capable of correlations with supplied 3D models.
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Partial Relinquishment Report
Report name:
Legislation:
Legislative reference(s):
Applies to:
Submission time frame:
Lodgement:
Confidentiality period:
Key information:
Partial Relinquishment Report
Mineral Resources Act 1989
Mineral Resources Act 1989 s. 141(e)(ii), Mineral Resources Regulation
2013 s. 16
Exploration permit for minerals (EPM)
Within 2 months after the reduction takes effect.
See Lodging statutory reports and notices for lodgement details.
Data for relinquished area is made open file immediately after
submission.
Nil
Report table of contents
Report sections
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Summary
Introduction
• Resource authority information
• General area information
• Location map - resource authority
• Regional geology
Technical summary
• Previous work
• Local geology and mineralisation
• Work in reporting period and discussion
• Significant mineralisation description
• Resources and reserves statement
Conclusions
• Potential for mineral discovery
• Statement of reason for relinquishment or surrender
Copyright statement
Work program compliance statement (submit as a separate PDF)
Appendices
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Contractor/consultant reports
Data files
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•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Data - drilling details
Data - lithological descriptions
Data - wireline logs
Data - sample details
Data - sample analyses
Data - geological observations
Data - geophysical
Data - remote sensing
Data - 3D geological model
Data - seismic lines
Maps - data items
Maps - cross sections
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•
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•
•
•
•
•
Maps - geological observations
Maps - structure contours
Maps - isopachs
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Report sections
Ensure the following report sections are included in the report as one or more searchable PDFs. In all
cases refer to the legislation for report requirements.
Summary
This section refers to a brief review of activities and significant results from the current reporting
period. The summary should be no longer than one page and contain the resource authority that work
was undertaken on, the exploration rationale (target) and results of the relevant work program.
Introduction
The introduction refers to a larger group of report sections related to the resource authority history
and generalised information over the resource authority area.
Resource authority information
Legislative references:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
Resource authority information means:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
the date of grant of the resource authority
the term of the resource authority
the current resource authority holder(s)
the original resource authority holder(s), (if different to current)
if there have been any transfers or assignments since grant including dates
any joint venture arrangements or resource authority transfers
the commercial relationship between the operator of a joint venture or company undertaking
the work on behalf of the joint venture partners, with the joint venture partners
the area of the resource authority, described in blocks and/or sub-blocks for an Exploration
Permit and either by sub-blocks and/or blocks or metes and bounds for a Mineral Development
Licence, with area measured in hectares or square kilometres.
For the partial relinquishment report, it also means:
•
•
•
the day the relinquishment takes effect
the period of the program of work for the permit
the block and sub-block description that constitute the relinquished area.
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General area information
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), 16(3)
Not applicable.
Location map - resource authority, Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
General area information for a report means a description of where the resource authority is located in
regard to infrastructure (towns, road, rail, etc.), the geography and topography, any relevant cadastral
information (country, population, etc.), access to the area, and may describe the vegetation, climate
and local conditions.
This will be supplemented with the following maps and data files:
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•
•
Location map - resource authority
Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
Location map - resource authority
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(2)
To be advised.
Nil
Maps - data items
For a partial relinquishment or partial surrender report the location map should show the previous
resource authority area and the relinquished or surrendered area of the resource authority.
A location map should contain a general description of the topographical features of the resource
authority area, including for example, access to the areas and relative position of the authority to
regional centres. A map must overlay a standard topographical or cadastral background, showing
major topographic and cultural features and be at a standard industry-recognised scale, (see
examples below).
The location map may be combined with topography and cadastral map on the condition that the
details of main features on the topography and cadastral map or the location map are not
compromised.
Examples of topographic and/or cultural features are:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
boreholes
permanent buildings used for accommodation (such as homesteads), business or community
purposes
dams
stock yards
mine workings
names of streams
peaks
prospects
roads.
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Examples of standard industry recognised scales are:
•
•
1:1,000,000;
1:250,000.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Regional geology
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
A summary of the regional geological framework of the resource authority area, including:
•
•
•
the geological province, sub-province or basin within which the resource authority area lies
the major tectonic, structural, stratigraphic and lithological features in the region
an overview of the geology of the resource authority area in the regional geological context.
This summary should include a regional geological map illustrating the discussion and showing the
resource authority boundaries.
Technical Summary
The technical summary refers to the group of report components related to the geology, prospectivity
and activities undertaken by the resource authority holder within the resource authority during the
relevant reporting period.
Previous work
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (3)(b)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
In the first annual report, this section will contain a summary of the previous historical exploration and
mining activities in the current resource authority area and their significant results before the current
resource authority had been granted.
In subsequent reports this section will provide a brief summary of work completed by the current
resource authority holder prior to the latest reporting period, per year, referring to the reports which
provide a full description of the activities and the associated data and whether successful results or
objectives were obtained.
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Local geology and mineralisation
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(a), (b), (2), (3)(a)(i)
Not applicable.
Nil
Maps - data items
Describe prospect-scale geology within and immediately around the resource authority area, focusing
on the geological features of significant relevance to the proposed exploration or other resource
development activities.
A prospect-scale geological map is required to illustrate the relevant detailed geology and showing
the resource authority boundaries, see the Maps – data items section.
For resource authorities, the geology and mineralisation for each relevant formation, bed and target
commodity can be discussed in this section, including references to geological maps submitted as
data components. Clear discussions of previous geological interpretation (either from previous
companies or from past reports for this resource authority) should be split from geological
interpretations undertaken within this reporting period.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
3D modelling, Drilling, Geochemistry, Geological mapping, Geophysics
(airborne and ground), Remote sensing, Other activities
Nil
The report must contain a full technical description of all authorised activities and results for the
resource authority undertaken and obtained during the reporting period and the conclusions drawn by
the holder of the permit or licence based on the results. Any information included in this summary as
tabulations or maps must also be available as separate files in the standard data format as specified
for each associated data file.
For the partial relinquishment or partial surrender report the 'reporting period' is defined as all
activities undertaken since the resource authority was granted until the relinquishment date of the
relevant sub-blocks.
Detailed descriptions of activities and data formats can be found in the following sections:
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•
Geochemistry
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Remote sensing
Drilling
Geological mapping
3D modelling
Other activities
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Geochemistry
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (e), (3)(b)(iii), (d)
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - sample analyses, Data - sample details, Maps - data items
The geochemical exploration section must quantify the number and type of samples collected, type of
analysis, and the number of analytical results generated during the reporting period. If historical data
or data previously submitted (original, recalculated or reprocessed) are used, these can be included
but have to be clearly defined and separated from new data. Historical data must be clearly described
in the report and associated data file as a compilation of existing data and not collected during the
reporting period. All new data must be submitted as a separate data file clearly described as current
work.
The geochemical section has to include a brief discussion on the rationale for the geochemical study
and how the geochemical program relates to other exploration activities. The body of text must
describe the following:
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sample type e.g. rock chip, stream sediment, soils, costean, channel sample, bulk sample,
panned concentrate, bulk leach, portable XRF, vegetation (e.g. Spinifex, Mitchell grass, Mulga,
lichen, etc.), water, isotopic sample, age dating sample, microprobe data, etc.
a map showing locations of samples and include relevant geographical features, grid
coordinates and datum. Small scale plans for soil and rock chip traverses or grids must show
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and must be related to any large
scale map (see the Maps – data items section)
number of samples, sample spacing, grid orientation and grid spacing;
detail descriptions of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material
sampled, sample weight, depths of sampling, sample type and soil horizon, size fraction
description of sample preparation (sieving, sieve size, concentration method, mineral
separation, milling, etc.) and analytical techniques (analytical laboratory, unique job number,
digestion/extraction technique, analytical instrumentation), in addition to quoting laboratory
codes from proprietary laboratory, (the laboratory codes must be included with the metadata
when submitting tabular data in accordance with the template headers)
list of elements, oxides, isotopes, etc. analysed and their respective detection limits/precision
information on any renumbering of the samples or changes to recorded spatial locations since
first reported.
Discussion of the geochemical results is mandatory and must include the methodology used in data
appraisal or interpretation (e.g. statistical technique, data normalisation, levelling, weighting factors
etc.), and the criteria for defining threshold, background and anomalism. Details of quality control
information such as laboratory and field duplicates, standards and blanks must be submitted).
Proprietary data processing methodology and technique can be presented, but if techniques used are
deemed confidential, gridded and contoured outputs of such data outputs (georeferenced images
preferred) must be submitted. The general location of anomalies should be reported and the peak
results of the target elements tabulated in the body of the report as shown in the example below.
Additional information such as storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at
conclusion of the exploration program is most helpful.
Example(s)
Table 10 Surface geochemistry anomalous sample(s)
Sample
type
Sample
number
Zone
MGA
east (m)
MGA
north (m)
Soil
QLD123
55
524930
7891011
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value Au
(ppb)
1300
No. of
samples
112
Mean
Au
(ppb)
Median
Au
(ppb)
Standard
deviation
Au (ppb)
15
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Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
See Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission of Geophysical Survey Data
under Resources Legislation
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - contractor/consultant reports, Data - geophysical
Geophysical exploration or interpretation undertaken has to be explained and quantified. The report
must include:
•
•
•
•
•
a locality map showing the boundary of data acquisition in relation to the release authority
boundary, which can be a georeferenced image or a GIS data set, (see the Location map –
data items section)
discussion on the geophysical targeting method and how this relates to the exploration
rationale
a quantitative description of geophysical work undertaken (e.g. line km flown, elevation and
spacing) within a resource authority or the percent of the survey coverage in respective
resource authority
observations on terrain conditions, nature of ground, quality of electrical contacts, extent of
drifts and quality of data etc.
interpretations of results, including a selection of key profiles and plans.
Both processed and unprocessed data, all associated metadata, reporting regarding acquisition of
geophysical data and details of the programs, must be provided, (see the Data – geophysical
section). Geophysical reports regarding external processing or interpretation of geophysical data
should be included as contractor reports.
Remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - remote sensing
A description of the remote sensing survey or the purchased dataset (e.g. LANDSAT, airborne
multispectral surveys, or radar), and results and/or interpretations must be included. If the data are
confidential preventing inclusion of data in tabular form, contour maps or scaled interpretative
image(s) of these data may be presented in the body of the report. Images produced should be
submitted as a georeferenced digital file, and where appropriate, the individual bands included in
each image, and their colour allocation, should be identified. A brief description of the processes used
to develop the image should also be provided.
Drilling
Legislative reference:
Standard:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (e), (3)(b)(i)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - drilling details, Data - sample analysis, Data - sample details, Data wireline logs, Data - lithological descriptions, Maps - data items
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All drilling results must be quantified in the body of the report and must include a scaled map or plan
showing borehole collars in relation to the lease boundary or another acceptable frame of grid
reference (see the Maps – data items section). All boreholes drilled during the reporting period must
be summarised in a table with borehole identification number, precise surface location (MGA
reference, with datum specified), drilling type (e.g. percussion /diamond coring, auger, etc.), total
depth, depth interval and reference to any geophysical logs for each borehole.
All digital data such as borehole locations, borehole survey(s), descriptive geology, and assay results
must be submitted as separate components as outlined in the associated data files.
Other drilling information to be included in the body of report is:
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•
•
•
•
•
number of total boreholes drilled by method
drilling method(s) (e.g. DDH, RC, AC, RAB) with intervals and drill rig type(s)
sampling and sample splitting methods
results of geophysical and other downhole surveys
drilling difficulties record: total number of unusable/redrilled boreholes, their identification
numbers, locations with reasons (e.g. tools falling in, hole caving in, hard material, lost
circulation, broken ground, major water inflow, equipment problems, did not intersect target)
location (and ownership) of core, following completion of the current drilling program
information on any renumbering or changes in depth intervals for the samples, or changes to
recorded spatial locations of the borehole since first reported.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Example(s)
Table 11 Significant intersections summary table
Hole
no
Hole
dip
Hole
azim
uth
Zon
e
MGA
east
(m)
MGA
north (m)
Sample
interval
From
-to
AARC
1
60
180
53
424930
7823969
0.5
20-23
AARC
2
55
200
53
424980
78234980
0.5
22-24
Cut-offs:
0.5 g/t
AU, 5 g/t
Ag
3m at 3.4
g/t Au
Total
dept
h (m)
Comments
60
4m at 4.1
g/t Au
62
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Note: In the event that it is impractical to list all significant intercepts, then list the best intersections using clearly
specified criteria such as >5m and >1 g/t Au.
Geological mapping
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (e), (3)(b), (d)
Not applicable.
Work in report period and discussion
Data - geological observations, Maps - geological observations
This section refers to local or prospect scale mapping undertaken during the reporting period and the
related observations and interpretation of that field data into geological maps. All geological maps
must be line drawings with graphical or alphabetical symbols for rock units and must show geographic
features, local grid lines and the MGA. Geological maps must be clearly identified as either ‘fact’ maps
or ‘interpretative’ maps.
Where a complicated system of abbreviations is used on geological ‘fact’ maps, an index must be
included in the report. Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum
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stipulated. Geological information used on maps and in the text that is not the result of original work
must be acknowledged.
Varying types of geological maps can be submitted here capturing any of, but not limited to, the
following features: geological, structural, alteration, stratigraphic, morphology, weathering, textures,
mineralogy, gossan, mineralisation (style/setting/paragenesis), and/or Limit Of Oxidation (LOX). This
data can be submitted in PDF format (figures/maps) as well as shapefiles of the mapping datasets.
Petrological descriptions related to samples collected during mapping must be appended to the report
and sample locations shown on appropriate plans or indicated by local grid coordinates and MGA or
latitudes and longitudes. The datum must be specified.
See the Data – geological observations section for direction on the submission of geological
observations in digital form.
3D modelling
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c)(i), (3)(c)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - 3D geological model
The report must contain a summary description of the 3D geological model generated from the data
collected. This description should contain the following details:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
the date the model was generated
the definition of any variable codes used, (for example, the moisture basis for quality variables
in coal modelling)
the names of those involved in the construction of the model
the software used to generate the model
the intended purpose of the model ("fit for purpose") and any limitations or risks associated with
using the model
the data used to construct the model, reasons for excluding any data, and the date of the last
data used in the model
the survey datum
the source and accuracy of Digital Terrain Model (DTM) data and any manipulation of the data
a description of the methods used to construct the model
documentation of any manipulation of data (such as changes in moisture basis)
notes on differences with previous models
references to any model validations and audits of the process.
This report may include tabulations and figures as well as text but this information must also be
available in a standard data format as specified for each associated data file, see the Data – 3D
Geological Model section.
Other activities
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Nil
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All other activities undertaken as part of an exploration program not covered previously can be
included in this section, with the associated data included as raw data if relevant.
This could include but is not limited to the following:
Geotechnical studies
All geotechnical work must be quantified in the body of the report. The spatial distribution of such
studies or samples must be shown on a map in relation to the title boundaries. Separate detailed
studies should be appended and all data must be provided digitally in the appropriate format.
Seismic collection and interpretation
Discussion of seismic acquisition and/or interpretation is to be included in this section. See the
following sections in the Reporting Guideline - Petroleum & Gas for more details:
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•
•
Seismic - acquisition
Seismic - interpretation
Seismic – processing
Significant mineralisation description
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRA s. 176, MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a description of potentially commercial significant mineralisation. This refers
to the target of exploration in the area and any occurrence of that mineralisation (or any other mineral)
identified as a result of previous work or the work undertaken during the reporting period.
Resources and reserves statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
To be advised.
Contractor/consultant reports, Work in report period and discussion
Resources and reserves - 3D model, Resources and reserves - cross
sections, Resources and reserves - map(s), Resources and reserves table(s)
The report must contain a statement of any resources and reserves identified. This should be
supplemented with the associated data files, as listed above, which were used in the estimation
process.
When mineral resources or ore reserves are first estimated, the full details of the estimation must be
reported, together with plans and sections showing ore blocks and ore outlines. These reserve or
resource estimates, in addition to and including JORC Table 1, must be included as an Appendix to
the Annual report. Major subsequent revisions of mineral resources or ore reserves should also be
reported in full and reported as above. However, if annual updates have small revisions of resource or
reserve estimates, these new estimates may be reported in the summary table as part of the body the
report, and do not require details of the estimation and modelling.
Resources and reserves statements provided by public companies to the Australian Stock Exchange
(ASX) must be in accordance with the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
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Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition) prepared by the Joint Ore
Reserves Committee (JORC) of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian
Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia. A statement should be included indicating
that the statement of resources and reserves comply with this code.
Non ASX listed companies may report mineral resources and ore reserves under any other code
accepted by a National Reporting Organisation (NRO) which is recognised by the Committee for
Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), stipulating the code used and the
relevant jurisdiction.
Whilst there is currently no required standard for private companies to report resources and reserves
it is preferred that they be reported in accordance with the JORC Code.
All ore quantification must be reported as tonnes and grades in SI units or appropriate units of
measurement as deemed acceptable. Any other quantification of resource that is pre-JORC or nonJORC compliant must be clearly stated as such. The body of the report must discuss:
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•
•
•
•
the software used in resource/reserve calculation
the consultants (if any) employed
statistical techniques used
physical (e.g. bulk density) or chemical properties used and how they were derived
details of, and quantification of, the types of drill hole intercepts (e.g. pits etc.) that were used in
generating the resource or reserve
other determining factors e.g. overburden thickness, cut-off grade or recovery factor.
If the resource estimation was undertaken by another party, their report in full must be provided in an
Appendix. See the Contractor/consultant reports section for more information.
Conclusions
This section summarises and discusses the significant findings and interpretations of results in the
context of the exploration rationale, mine planning or future mining as appropriate.
Potential for mineral discovery
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(d)
Not applicable.
Previous work
Nil
The report must contain an assessment of the potential for mineral discovery in the relinquished or
surrendered area of the resource authority.
This should include a description and assessment of the previous work undertaken during the current
period of the resource authority with suitable references provided. This may include a discussion of
the validity of any conclusions previously made and whether they are still considered valid or not.
Any maps, reports, surveys, models, or other data utilised to assess the potential should be
recognised and provided in the report or referenced.
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Statement of reason for relinquishment or surrender
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(f)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
Include in the report a statement of the reason the holder of the resource authority has relinquished or
surrendered all or part of the resource authority area.
Remaining Sections
Copyright statement
Include the following text in the report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND WARRANTY
1. Subject to 2, the mining resource authority holder acknowledges that this report, including the
material, information and data incorporated in it, has been made under the direction or control of the
State of Queensland (the State) within the meaning of section 176 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
2. To the extent that copyright in any material included in this report is not owned by the State, the
resource authority holder warrants that it has the full legal right and authority to grant, and does
hereby grant, to the State, subject to any confidentiality obligation undertaken by the State, the right to
do (including to authorise any other person to do) any act in the copyright, including to:
a. use
b. reproduce
c.
publish
or
d. communicate in electronic form to the public, such material, including any data and
information included in the material.
3. Without limiting the scope of 1 and 2 above, the resource authority holder warrants that all relevant
authorisations and consents have been obtained for all acts referred to in 1 and 2 above, to ensure
that the doing of any of the acts is not unauthorised within the meaning of section 29(6) of
the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
Work program compliance statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a statement detailing whether the program of activities for the resource
authority was complied with during the reporting period, including details of, and reasons for, any
failure to comply with the authorised program.
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Appendices
Report appendices should be referenced as an Appendix in one of the above PDF documents.
Contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b)
Not applicable.
Resources and reserves statement
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Any contractor, subcontractor and consultant reports received during the reporting period should be
included as Appendices to the report.
The information in the body of the report must be correct and consistent. Information between the
body of the report and contractor reports should also be consistent. Any inconsistencies in reporting
of information between the body of the report and contractor reports must be noted and explained.
Any data related to these reports must be supplied, (see the Data - contractor/consultant reports
section or the relevant data file section).
See the Resources and reserves statement section for details of resource and reserve report
requirements and the provision of full reports as an Appendix. This may include a report created by
the company holding the resource authority as well as by any contractor.
Data files
The following data files must be lodged with the report.
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR. s. 16(1)
Contractor/consultant reports, Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Various, to be advised.
ASCII, CSV
Any data that has been provided as part of a report provided by a contractor, subcontractor or
consultant to the resource authority holder, that has not been included as a data file as described in
the Data files section, should be provided in a file in a suitable format.
Data - drilling details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
To be advised.
PDF, CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
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A tabulation of all boreholes drilled during the reporting period submitted in CSV format, showing at a
minimum:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
hole name
site ID/number (used to identify location at which a borehole will be drilled)
data status
geodetic datum
UTM zone
location accuracy
easting
northing
elevation
inclination
azimuth
depth of percussion/RC (pre collar)
total depth
drilling company
organisation of logging personnel
geophysical logging company, where geophysical logs have been run
geophysical logs run, where logs, if any, were run.
Where core, cuttings etc. have been taken, a table showing their location and the manner of access
required to access them should be submitted in CSV format.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
•
•
•
•
SL1 or example 1 is for surface point locations and drill collars
DS1 or example 2 is for downhole directional survey
DL1 or example 6 is for downhole lithological logs
DU1 or example 8 is for drilling summary
Data - lithological descriptions
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, JPEG, PDF
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
For a relinquished or surrendered resource authority, lithology logs must be submitted for each
borehole drilled on the relinquished or surrendered resource authority.
Lithology descriptions should be recorded in a tabular format and require at a minimum:
•
•
•
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•
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•
hole name
from depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have started)
to depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have ended)
lithotype/rock type
lithological qualifiers (i.e. grain size, brightness etc.)
weathering state
colour, shade and/or hue (i.e. dark blackish brown)
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•
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•
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•
sample number (where taken)
sample type (where taken)
mineralisation
alteration
metamorphism.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
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•
SL1 or example 1 for surface point locations and drill collars
DL1 or example 6 for downhole lithological Log
Example(s)
Table 12 Example of core description
From
(m)
334.50
To (m)
Primary
Lithology
Mudstone
Detailed Geological Description
335.30
Thickness
(m)
0.80
335.30
335.35
335.35
335.90
0.35
0.55
Siderite
Mudstone
Light grey, sharp basal contact.
Grey, minor carbonaceous material
throughout, slickensided basal contact.
335.90
336.80
0.90
Sandstone
Light grey, fine grained, well sorted. Medium
to poor visible porosity. Minor flecks of pyrite
throughout.
336.80
336.90
336.90
337.50
0.10
0.60
Core loss
Coral
Grey brown, occasional coal laminae. Minor
bioturbation present.
Additional
Comments
e.g. sample
number if any,
reference to
other testing
Refer to photo
# in Appendix
#.
Sample taken
for petrography
(sample no #)
Sharp basal contact, face cleat average
spacing 10mm, ~40% carbonate filled. Butt
cleat, average spacing 5mm, ~20%
carbonate filled.
Data - wireline logs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
Log ASCII Standard (LAS), Log Information Standard (LIS)
DLIS, LAS, SEGY, LIS, LASD, ASCII
Raw data is required to be submitted for all log types, in addition to a graphical representation of the
wireline log data. Preferred file formats for the raw and processed wireline and MWD data are LAS
(version 2.0) unwrapped or DLIS files. The type of file submitted containing the raw data should reflect
standard industry usage of the data. For example resistivity image log data (e.g. FMI, CMI), should be
submitted in DLIS format or SEGY files should be included for VSP logs. Other file formats that are
acceptable, though not preferred include LIS, LASD, or ASCII.
Header information in all files types should be completed to the standard for the file, including drill
hole name, operator, location and details on all the log types included in the file.
Please contact QDEX support for assistance with the lodgement of large data files.
It needs to be clear what common datum depths are recorded to (i.e. Ground Level (GL) or Rotary
Table (RT), Kelly Bushing (KB)) and whether it is the Measured Depth (MD) or True Vertical Depth
(TVD). This should be consistent throughout the report, on each table or figure or within the text and
within the attached data files. Alternatively the inclusion of a statement such as, “All depths are
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Measured Depth (MD) relative to Rotary Table (RT) unless otherwise stated” can be made, but the
submitting company must ensure that this is indeed the case.
Data - sample details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
Where possible use the GGIC template for surface sample descriptions, SL1 or example 1.
Data - sample analyses
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Contractor/consultant reports, Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, ASCII, TXT
Assay results are to be submitted in a CSV format or other ASCII format, ensuring that sample
numbers are cross-referenced and defined with location coordinates. The datum must be specified.
In addition to the numerical results, the laboratory report generated during their acquisition should
also be included as an Appendix in the format in which it was received, see the Contractor/consultant
reports section.
Geochemical surveys must be described in sufficient detail to allow them to be reproduced or
reinterpreted. The following information must be provided:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
details of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material sampled, sample
weight, depths of sampling, and sample type and soil horizon
description of sample preparation, such as size fraction analysed, any concentration of
samples (e.g. magnetic fraction, panned concentrate, etc.)
details of analytical procedures, including:
• name of the analytical laboratory and unique laboratory job number
• elements, oxides analysed
• extraction/digestion techniques
• analytical methods with limits of detection and precision
• use of calibrations or standards
methods used to determine anomalies and methods of statistical interpretation
plans for each of the elements analysed with individual values plotted, showing any anomalies
encountered, and relationships with geology and geophysical anomalies, where appropriate
assay results, as appendices, in tables ensuring that sample numbers are cross-referenced,
and with location co-ordinates, (the datum must be specified)
storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at conclusion of the exploration
program.
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Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
•
•
•
•
•
•
SL1 or example 1 surface point locations, drill collars
SG1 or example 2 surface geochemistry
DG1 or example 3 downhole geochemistry
QG1 or example 4 QA/QC file for capturing laboratory/field duplicate standards and blanks
SG4 or example 9 portable XRF surface geochemistry
DG4 or example 10 portable XRD downhole geochemistry
Data - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
CSV, Mapinfo Tab file, ESRI shapefile
All data that was used as part of the creation of maps in the Geological mapping section can be
submitted digitally as required. Field observations (point data sets) need to be submitted in a suitable
digital format with coordinates and a data dictionary if codes are used.
It is suggested to use the data standards and symbols from Geoscience Australia for naming and
mapping conventions. See the Data standards and symbols web page for more information.
Data - geophysical
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1). See also Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission of
Geophysical Survey Data under Resources Legislation
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
ASEG-GDF, ASEG-ESF
ASCII, GDB, ERS, GRD, SHP, PDF
Geophysical data consists of three types:
•
•
•
airborne surveys
ground-based surveys
downhole surveys.
Geophysical data from these three types consists of:
•
•
•
raw and processed located data (digital data)
gridded data and images
acquisition report and interpretation of results (written report).
Airborne Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any airborne geophysical survey must be submitted separately within one
year of completion of field acquisition (date flown) or on termination of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. Note that the time of lodgement of the digital data is independent of the fixed
reporting periods for the resource authority.
Data to be submitted includes:
•
located line data in GDA94
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•
•
•
•
•
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ers or .grd) files for entire survey
GIS format survey outline polygons in GDA94; (if applicable)
• shapefile of survey bounds or line plot
acquisition report
• contractor supplied report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
The located digital data and the coverage polygon for airborne geophysical surveys will become ‘open
file’ five years after the date flown, or on expiry, surrender or cancellation of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. If data confidentiality is required beyond this period due to resource authority
renewal or another relevant reason, a request to extend the confidentiality period must be made to the
Director, Geological Survey of Queensland.
Ground Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any ground geophysical survey must be submitted to the Department.
Data to be submitted includes:
•
•
•
•
•
located data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF or ASEG-ESF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ERS or .GRD) files for entire survey
acquisition report
• report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
Gravity data must include the station number, MGA coordinates (specify datum), AHD elevation,
absolute observed gravity (specify datum), terrain correction, and must specify the methods and
parameters used to calculate the Bouguer anomalies.
Downhole Surveys
See the Data - wireline logs section.
Data - remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Remote sensing
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ERS, BIL
Interpretation from satellite, airborne or ground-based remote sensing data such as Landsat, airborne
multispectral scanner (Geoscan), Hymap, SPOT, radar etc. must be reported in the body of the text.
Any non-copyright data or images must be submitted with a detailed description of each scene and
the process used to produce each image. Images must have some means of locating the data on the
ground relative to national grids, and specify the datum and projection.
The processed data should be submitted as a georeferenced image or in a standard exchanged
format (e.g. ERS or BIL file).
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Data - 3D geological model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(c)
3D modelling
To be advised.
ASCII, 3D PDF, DXF, native format used by the company
3D data for all the geological objects and properties of relevance to the resource authority needs to be
submitted, as discussed in the 3D modelling section.
Data - seismic lines
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
SEGY, SEGD, SEG, UKA, TXT, PDF, CMB, JPEG, RPS, SPS, XPS
Reports of geophysical surveys, including results and interpretations of all geophysical surveys, are to
be included as part of the standard reports.
Seismic lines are to be submitted under three sub-components, as generally produced by industry as
a Seismic - acquisition, Seismic - processing and Seismic - interpretation reports, (see Reporting
Guideline - Petroleum and Gas for more information). Where available the following are to be
submitted in their native format:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
processed/reprocessed data
raw data
navigation data
velocity data
statistics data
SPS data
CMB data
graphical representation of processed data
PPV results
observer logs
daily recording files
quality control notes
intersection diagrams
all associated maps.
Maps - data items
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
General area information, Local geology, Location map - resource
authority
To be advised.
PDF, TIFF, JPEG
The map should be of an appropriate scale to the size of the resource authority, allowing for the
discrimination between map features. The map should contain geographical features with adequate
ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum specified.
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This does not need to be a single map, objects can be logically grouped.
The map should show the location, identified by a global positioning system unit using the Geocentric
Datum of Australia 1994, of:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
each borehole drilled under the permit or licence, as applicable, labelled with their borehole
identifier
all sampling undertaken or used for the area of the resource authority, as applicable, for any
purpose and the laboratory identification of the sampling;
any geochemical and geophysical surveying undertaken showing geochemical sample points,
labelled with their sample identifier and a marker showing the type of sample collected (rock
chip, soil, stream sediment etc.)
any three-dimensional models generated as part of exploration in the relinquished area of the
permit or the surrendered area of the licence, as applicable
each seismic line used for a seismic survey carried out under the resource authority;
any flight lines, traverse lines and stations for relevant geophysics
any significant cultural features which may affect the results of geophysical surveys (e.g. power
lines)
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and drainage lines
the current resource authority boundary with legible grid references.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Maps - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF
Cross sections are to be submitted in PDF format and should contain:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
a legend showing all depicted units and features alongside their representative symbology
orientation
elevation
scale
vertical exaggeration (if present)
title
the relation to the current resource authority and map with proper grid references.
Maps - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
Geological maps containing observations made during the reporting period should contain
geographical features with adequate ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum
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specified. All geological legends should be legible with a data dictionary provided for codes if not
previously stated in the report.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - structure contours
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
A structure contour map should show the major horizons (seismic reflectors, seam horizons etc.) in
the area.
Contour maps should include at a minimum:
•
•
the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - isopachs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
JPEG, PDF
Isopach maps should include at a minimum:
•
•
the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ASCII
The 3D model of resources and reserves relating to the resources and reserves statement as stated
in the report should be provided in ASCII format and the native format used by the company with all
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associated metadata. Ensure there is consistency between the 3D model, related cross sections,
maps and the estimated resources and reserves stated within the report.
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
Delimited ASCII, CSV, TXT
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by a table of numbers in a suitable
format with clear headings and categories, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. These categories
should be clearly labelled in relevant attached maps, cross sections or 3D models.
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, SHP
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by maps in a suitable format which
provide a clear indication of the geometry of each resource volume for each category as provided in
the Resources and reserves – table section, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. This may be
provided as a 3D shell or a series of maps. Whilst these can currently be provided as a PDF, the
future preferred format standard will be a ‘shape’ (*.SHP) file.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by cross sections in a suitable format
which provide a clear indication of the extent of each resource polygon for each category as provided
in the Resources and reserves – table section.
Every cross section must have coordinates, a vertical and horizontal scale, legend, and datum
stipulated and be capable of correlations with supplied 3D models.
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Partial Surrender Report
Report name:
Legislation:
Legislative reference(s):
Applies to:
Submission time frame:
Lodgement:
Confidentiality period:
Key information:
Partial Surrender Report
Mineral Resources Act 1989
Mineral Resources Act 1989 s. 194(e)(ii), Mineral Resources Regulation
2013 s. 16
Mineral development licence (MDL)
Within 2 months after the mineral development licence ends.
See Lodging statutory reports and notices for lodgement details.
Data for surrendered area is made open file immediately after
submission.
Nil
Report table of contents
Report sections
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•
•
•
•
•
Summary
Introduction
• Resource authority information
• General area information
• Location map - resource authority
• Regional geology
Technical summary
• Previous work
• Local geology and mineralisation
• Work in reporting period and discussion
• Significant mineralisation description
• Resources and reserves statement
Conclusions
• Potential for mineral discovery
• Statement of reason for relinquishment or surrender
Copyright statement
Work program compliance statement (submit as a separate PDF)
Appendices
•
Contractor/consultant reports
Data files
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Data - drilling details
Data - lithological descriptions
Data - wireline logs
Data - sample details
Data - sample analyses
Data - geological observations
Data - geophysical
Data - remote sensing
Data - 3D geological model
Data - seismic lines
Maps - data items
Maps - cross sections
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Maps - geological observations
Maps - structure contours
Maps - isopachs
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Report sections
Ensure the following report sections are included in the report as one or more searchable PDFs. In all
cases refer to the legislation for report requirements.
Summary
This section refers to a brief review of activities and significant results from the current reporting
period. The summary should be no longer than one page and contain the resource authority that work
was undertaken on, the exploration rationale (target) and results of the relevant work program.
Introduction
The introduction refers to a larger group of report sections related to the resource authority history
and generalised information over the resource authority area.
Resource authority information
Legislative references:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(a)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
Resource authority information means:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
the date of grant of the resource authority
the term of the resource authority
the current resource authority holder(s)
the original resource authority holder(s), (if different to current)
if there have been any transfers or assignments since grant including dates
any joint venture arrangements or resource authority transfers
the commercial relationship between the operator of a joint venture or company undertaking
the work on behalf of the joint venture partners, with the joint venture partners
the area of the resource authority, described in either sub-blocks and/or blocks or metes and
bounds, with area measured in hectares or square kilometres.
For the partial surrender report, it also means:
•
•
•
the day the surrender takes effect
the period of the program of work for the licence
a description of the area being surrendered.
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General area information
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), 16(3)
Not applicable.
Location map - resource authority, Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
General area information for a report means a description of where the resource authority is located in
regard to infrastructure (towns, road, rail, etc.), the geography and topography, any relevant cadastral
information (country, population, etc.), access to the area, and may describe the vegetation, climate
and local conditions.
This will be supplemented with the following maps and data files:
•
•
•
Location map - resource authority
Topography and cadastral map
Maps - data items
Location map - resource authority
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(2)
To be advised.
Nil
Maps - data items
For a partial relinquishment or partial surrender report the location map should show the previous
resource authority area and the relinquished or surrendered area of the resource authority.
A location map should contain a general description of the topographical features of the resource
authority area, including for example, access to the areas and relative position of the authority to
regional centres. A map must overlay a standard topographical or cadastral background, showing
major topographic and cultural features and be at a standard industry-recognised scale, (see
examples below).
The location map may be combined with topography and cadastral map on the condition that the
details of main features on the topography and cadastral map or the location map are not
compromised.
Examples of topographic and/or cultural features are:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
boreholes
permanent buildings used for accommodation (such as homesteads), business or community
purposes
dams
stock yards
mine workings
names of streams
peaks
prospects
roads.
Examples of standard industry recognised scales are:
•
•
1:1,000,000;
1:250,000.
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Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Regional geology
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
A summary of the regional geological framework of the resource authority area, including:
•
•
•
the geological province, sub-province or basin within which the resource authority area lies
the major tectonic, structural, stratigraphic and lithological features in the region
an overview of the geology of the resource authority area in the regional geological context.
This summary should include a regional geological map illustrating the discussion and showing the
resource authority boundaries.
Technical Summary
The technical summary refers to the group of report components related to the geology, prospectivity
and activities undertaken by the resource authority holder within the resource authority during the
relevant reporting period.
Previous work
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (3)(b)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
In the first annual report, this section will contain a summary of the previous historical exploration and
mining activities in the current resource authority area and their significant results before the current
resource authority had been granted.
In subsequent reports this section will provide a brief summary of work completed by the current
resource authority holder prior to the latest reporting period, per year, referring to the reports which
provide a full description of the activities and the associated data and whether successful results or
objectives were obtained.
Local geology and mineralisation
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(a), (b), (2), (3)(a)(ii)
Not applicable.
Nil
Maps - data items
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Describe prospect-scale geology within and immediately around the resource authority area, focusing
on the geological features of significant relevance to the proposed exploration or other resource
development activities.
A prospect-scale geological map is required to illustrate the relevant detailed geology and showing
the resource authority boundaries, see the Maps – data items section.
For resource authorities, the geology and mineralisation for each relevant formation, bed and target
commodity can be discussed in this section, including references to geological maps submitted as
data components. Clear discussions of previous geological interpretation (either from previous
companies or from past reports for this resource authority) should be split from geological
interpretations undertaken within this reporting period.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
3D modelling, Drilling, Geochemistry, Geological mapping, Geophysics
(airborne and ground), Remote sensing, Other activities
Nil
The report must contain a full technical description of all authorised activities and results for the
resource authority undertaken and obtained during the reporting period and the conclusions drawn by
the holder of the permit or licence based on the results. Any information included in this summary as
tabulations or maps must also be available as separate files in the standard data format as specified
for each associated data file.
For the partial relinquishment or partial surrender report the 'reporting period' is defined as all
activities undertaken since the resource authority was granted until the relinquishment date of the
relevant sub-blocks.
Detailed descriptions of activities and data formats can be found in the following sections:
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•
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Geochemistry
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Remote sensing
Drilling
Geological mapping
3D modelling
Other activities
Geochemistry
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (e), (3)(b)(iii), (d)
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - sample analyses, Data - sample details, Maps - data items
The geochemical exploration section must quantify the number and type of samples collected, type of
analysis, and the number of analytical results generated during the reporting period. If historical data
or data previously submitted (original, recalculated or reprocessed) are used, these can be included
but have to be clearly defined and separated from new data. Historical data must be clearly described
in the report and associated data file as a compilation of existing data and not collected during the
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reporting period. All new data must be submitted as a separate data file clearly described as current
work.
The geochemical section has to include a brief discussion on the rationale for the geochemical study
and how the geochemical program relates to other exploration activities. The body of text must
describe the following:
• sample type e.g. rock chip, stream sediment, soils, costean, channel sample, bulk sample,
panned concentrate, bulk leach, portable XRF, vegetation (e.g. Spinifex, Mitchell grass, Mulga,
lichen, etc.), water, isotopic sample, age dating sample, microprobe data, etc.
• a map showing locations of samples and include relevant geographical features, grid
coordinates and datum. Small scale plans for soil and rock chip traverses or grids must show
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and must be related to any large
scale map (see the Maps – data items section)
• number of samples, sample spacing, grid orientation and grid spacing;
• detail descriptions of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material
sampled, sample weight, depths of sampling, sample type and soil horizon, size fraction
• description of sample preparation (sieving, sieve size, concentration method, mineral
separation, milling, etc.) and analytical techniques (analytical laboratory, unique job number,
digestion/extraction technique, analytical instrumentation), in addition to quoting laboratory
codes from proprietary laboratory, (the laboratory codes must be included with the metadata
when submitting tabular data in accordance with the template headers)
• list of elements, oxides, isotopes, etc. analysed and their respective detection limits/precision
• information on any renumbering of the samples or changes to recorded spatial locations since
first reported.
Discussion of the geochemical results is mandatory and must include the methodology used in data
appraisal or interpretation (e.g. statistical technique, data normalisation, levelling, weighting factors
etc.), and the criteria for defining threshold, background and anomalism. Details of quality control
information such as laboratory and field duplicates, standards and blanks must be submitted).
Proprietary data processing methodology and technique can be presented, but if techniques used are
deemed confidential, gridded and contoured outputs of such data outputs (georeferenced images
preferred) must be submitted. The general location of anomalies should be reported and the peak
results of the target elements tabulated in the body of the report as shown in the example below.
Additional information such as storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at
conclusion of the exploration program is most helpful.
Example(s)
Table 13 Surface geochemistry anomalous sample(s)
Sample
type
Sample
number
Zone
Soil
QLD123
55
MGA
east
(m)
524930
MGA
north
(m)
7891011
Peak
value Au
(ppb)
1300
No. of
samples
112
Mean
Au
(ppb)
Median
Au
(ppb)
Standard
deviation Au
(ppb)
15
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
See Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission of Geophysical Survey Data
under Resources Legislation
To be advised.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - contractor/consultant reports, Data - geophysical
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Geophysical exploration or interpretation undertaken has to be explained and quantified. The report
must include:
•
•
•
•
•
a locality map showing the boundary of data acquisition in relation to the release authority
boundary, which can be a georeferenced image or a GIS data set, (see the Location map –
data items section)
discussion on the geophysical targeting method and how this relates to the exploration
rationale
a quantitative description of geophysical work undertaken (e.g. line km flown, elevation and
spacing) within a resource authority or the percent of the survey coverage in respective
resource authority
observations on terrain conditions, nature of ground, quality of electrical contacts, extent of
drifts and quality of data etc.
interpretations of results, including a selection of key profiles and plans.
Both processed and unprocessed data, all associated metadata, reporting regarding acquisition of
geophysical data and details of the programs, must be provided, (see the Data – geophysical
section). Geophysical reports regarding external processing or interpretation of geophysical data
should be included as contractor reports.
Remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - remote sensing
A description of the remote sensing survey or the purchased dataset (e.g. LANDSAT, airborne
multispectral surveys, or radar), and results and/or interpretations must be included. If the data are
confidential preventing inclusion of data in tabular form, contour maps or scaled interpretative
image(s) of these data may be presented in the body of the report. Images produced should be
submitted as a georeferenced digital file, and where appropriate, the individual bands included in
each image, and their colour allocation, should be identified. A brief description of the processes used
to develop the image should also be provided.
Drilling
Legislative reference:
Standard:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (e), (3(b)(i)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - drilling details, Data - sample analysis, Data - sample details, Data wireline logs, Data - lithological descriptions, Maps - data items
All drilling results must be quantified in the body of the report and must include a scaled map or plan
showing borehole collars in relation to the lease boundary or another acceptable frame of grid
reference (see the Maps – data items section). All boreholes drilled during the reporting period must
be summarised in a table with borehole identification number, precise surface location (MGA
reference, with datum specified), drilling type (e.g. percussion /diamond coring, auger, etc.), total
depth, depth interval and reference to any geophysical logs for each borehole.
All digital data such as borehole locations, borehole survey(s), descriptive geology, and assay results
must be submitted as separate components as outlined in the associated data files.
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Other drilling information to be included in the body of report is:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
number of total boreholes drilled by method
drilling method(s) (e.g. DDH, RC, AC, RAB) with intervals and drill rig type(s)
sampling and sample splitting methods
results of geophysical and other downhole surveys
drilling difficulties record: total number of unusable/redrilled boreholes, their identification
numbers, locations with reasons (e.g. tools falling in, hole caving in, hard material, lost
circulation, broken ground, major water inflow, equipment problems, did not intersect target)
location (and ownership) of core, following completion of the current drilling program
information on any renumbering or changes in depth intervals for the samples, or changes to
recorded spatial locations of the borehole since first reported.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Example(s)
Table 14 Significant intersections summary table
Hole
no
Hol
e
dip
Hole
azimut
h
Zon
e
MGA
east
(m)
MGA
north (m)
Sample
interval
From
-to
AARC
1
60
180
53
424930
7823969
0.5
20-23
AARC
2
55
200
53
424980
78234980
0.5
22-24
Cut-offs:
0.5 g/t
AU, 5 g/t
Ag
3m at 3.4
g/t Au
Total
dept
h (m)
Comments
60
4m at 4.1
g/t Au
62
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Ironstone
from 18m to
24m
Note: In the event that it is impractical to list all significant intercepts, then list the best intersections using clearly
specified criteria such as >5m and >1 g/t Au.
Geological mapping
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (e), (3)(b), (d)
Not applicable.
Work in report period and discussion
Data - geological observations, Maps - geological observations
This section refers to local or prospect scale mapping undertaken during the reporting period and the
related observations and interpretation of that field data into geological maps. All geological maps
must be line drawings with graphical or alphabetical symbols for rock units and must show geographic
features, local grid lines and the MGA. Geological maps must be clearly identified as either ‘fact’ maps
or ‘interpretative’ maps.
Where a complicated system of abbreviations is used on geological ‘fact’ maps, an index must be
included in the report. Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum
stipulated. Geological information used on maps and in the text that is not the result of original work
must be acknowledged.
Varying types of geological maps can be submitted here capturing any of, but not limited to, the
following features: geological, structural, alteration, stratigraphic, morphology, weathering, textures,
mineralogy, gossan, mineralisation (style/setting/paragenesis), and/or Limit Of Oxidation (LOX). This
data can be submitted in PDF format (figures/maps) as well as shapefiles of the mapping datasets.
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Petrological descriptions related to samples collected during mapping must be appended to the report
and sample locations shown on appropriate plans or indicated by local grid coordinates and MGA or
latitudes and longitudes. The datum must be specified.
See the Data – geological observations section for direction on the submission of geological
observations in digital form.
3D modelling
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c)(ii), (3)(c)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Data - 3D geological model
The report must contain a summary description of the 3D geological model generated from the data
collected. This description should contain the following details:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
the date the model was generated
the definition of any variable codes used, (for example, the moisture basis for quality variables
in coal modelling)
the names of those involved in the construction of the model
the software used to generate the model
the intended purpose of the model ("fit for purpose") and any limitations or risks associated with
using the model
the data used to construct the model, reasons for excluding any data, and the date of the last
data used in the model
the survey datum
the source and accuracy of Digital Terrain Model (DTM) data and any manipulation of the data
a description of the methods used to construct the model
documentation of any manipulation of data (such as changes in moisture basis)
notes on differences with previous models
references to any model validations and audits of the process.
This report may include tabulations and figures as well as text but this information must also be
available in a standard data format as specified for each associated data file, see the Data – 3D
geological model section.
Other activities
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Work in reporting period and discussion
Nil
All other activities undertaken as part of an exploration program not covered previously can be
included in this section, with the associated data included as raw data if relevant.
This could include but is not limited to the following:
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Geotechnical studies
All geotechnical work must be quantified in the body of the report. The spatial distribution of such
studies or samples must be shown on a map in relation to the title boundaries. Separate detailed
studies should be appended and all data must be provided digitally in the appropriate format.
Seismic collection and interpretation
Discussion of seismic acquisition and/or interpretation is to be included in this section. See the
following sections in the Reporting Guideline - Petroleum & Gas for more details:
•
•
•
Seismic - acquisition
Seismic - interpretation
Seismic – processing
Significant mineralisation description
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRA s. 176, MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a description of potentially commercial significant mineralisation. This refers
to the target of exploration in the area and any occurrence of that mineralisation (or any other mineral)
identified as a result of previous work or the work undertaken during the reporting period.
Resources and reserves statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
To be advised.
Contractor/consultant reports, Work in report period and discussion
Resources and reserves - 3D model, Resources and reserves - cross
sections, Resources and reserves - map(s), Resources and reserves table(s)
The report must contain a statement of any resources and reserves identified. This should be
supplemented with the associated data files, as listed above, which were used in the estimation
process.
When mineral resources or ore reserves are first estimated, the full details of the estimation must be
reported, together with plans and sections showing ore blocks and ore outlines. These reserve or
resource estimates, in addition to and including JORC Table 1, must be included as an Appendix to
the Annual report. Major subsequent revisions of mineral resources or ore reserves should also be
reported in full and reported as above. However, if annual updates have small revisions of resource or
reserve estimates, these new estimates may be reported in the summary table as part of the body the
report, and do not require details of the estimation and modelling.
Resources and reserves statements provided by public companies to the Australian Stock Exchange
(ASX) must be in accordance with the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition) prepared by the Joint Ore
Reserves Committee (JORC) of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian
Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia. A statement should be included indicating
that the statement of resources and reserves comply with this code.
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Non ASX listed companies may report mineral resources and ore reserves under any other code
accepted by a National Reporting Organisation (NRO) which is recognised by the Committee for
Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), stipulating the code used and the
relevant jurisdiction.
Whilst there is currently no required standard for private companies to report resources and reserves
it is preferred that they be reported in accordance with the JORC Code.
All ore quantification must be reported as tonnes and grades in SI units or appropriate units of
measurement as deemed acceptable. Any other quantification of resource that is pre-JORC or nonJORC compliant must be clearly stated as such. The body of the report must discuss:
•
•
•
•
•
•
the software used in resource/reserve calculation
the consultants (if any) employed
statistical techniques used
physical (e.g. bulk density) or chemical properties used and how they were derived
details of, and quantification of, the types of drill hole intercepts (e.g. pits etc.) that were used in
generating the resource or reserve
other determining factors e.g. overburden thickness, cut-off grade or recovery factor.
If the resource estimation was undertaken by another party, their report in full must be provided in an
Appendix. See the Contractor/consultant reports section for more information.
Conclusions
This section summarises and discusses the significant findings and interpretations of results in the
context of the exploration rationale, mine planning or future mining as appropriate.
Potential for mineral discovery
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(d)
Not applicable.
Previous work
Nil
The report must contain an assessment of the potential for mineral discovery in the relinquished or
surrendered area of the resource authority.
This should include a description and assessment of the previous work undertaken during the current
period of the resource authority with suitable references provided. This may include a discussion of
the validity of any conclusions previously made and whether they are still considered valid or not.
Any maps, reports, surveys, models, or other data utilised to assess the potential should be
recognised and provided in the report or referenced.
Statement of reason for relinquishment or surrender
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(f)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
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Include in the report a statement of the reason the holder of the resource authority has relinquished or
surrendered all or part of the resource authority area.
Remaining Sections
Copyright statement
Include the following text in the report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND WARRANTY
1. Subject to 2, the mining resource authority holder acknowledges that this report, including the
material, information and data incorporated in it, has been made under the direction or control of the
State of Queensland (the State) within the meaning of section 176 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
2. To the extent that copyright in any material included in this report is not owned by the State, the
resource authority holder warrants that it has the full legal right and authority to grant, and does
hereby grant, to the State, subject to any confidentiality obligation undertaken by the State, the right to
do (including to authorise any other person to do) any act in the copyright, including to:
a. use
b. reproduce
c.
publish
or
d. communicate in electronic form to the public, such material, including any data and
information included in the material.
3. Without limiting the scope of 1 and 2 above, the resource authority holder warrants that all relevant
authorisations and consents have been obtained for all acts referred to in 1 and 2 above, to ensure
that the doing of any of the acts is not unauthorised within the meaning of section 29(6) of
the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth).
Work program compliance statement
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(e)
Not applicable.
Nil
Nil
The report must contain a statement detailing whether the program of activities for the resource
authority was complied with during the reporting period, including details of, and reasons for, any
failure to comply with the authorised program.
Appendices
Report appendices should be referenced as an Appendix in one of the above PDF documents.
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Contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Standards:
Associated sections:
Associated data files:
MRR s. 16(1)(b)
Not applicable.
Resources and reserves statement
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Any contractor, subcontractor and consultant reports received during the reporting period should be
included as Appendices to the report.
The information in the body of the report must be correct and consistent. Information between the
body of the report and contractor reports should also be consistent. Any inconsistencies in reporting
of information between the body of the report and contractor reports must be noted and explained.
Any data related to these reports must be supplied, (see the Data - contractor/consultant reports
section or the relevant data file section).
See the Resources and reserves statement section for details of resource and reserve report
requirements and the provision of full reports as an Appendix. This may include a report created by
the company holding the resource authority as well as by any contractor.
Data files
The following data files must be lodged with the report.
Data - contractor/consultant reports
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Contractor/consultant reports, Geophysics (airborne and ground)
Various, to be advised.
ASCII, CSV
Any data that has been provided as part of a report provided by a contractor, subcontractor or
consultant to the resource authority holder, that has not been included as a data file as described in
the Data files section, should be provided in a file in a suitable format.
Data - drilling details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
To be advised.
PDF, CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
A tabulation of all boreholes drilled during the reporting period submitted in CSV format, showing at a
minimum:
•
•
•
•
hole name
site ID/number (used to identify location at which a borehole will be drilled)
data status
geodetic datum
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
UTM zone
location accuracy
easting
northing
elevation
inclination
azimuth
depth of percussion/RC (pre collar)
total depth
drilling company
organisation of logging personnel
geophysical logging company, where geophysical logs have been run
geophysical logs run, where logs, if any, were run.
Where core, cuttings etc. have been taken, a table showing their location and the manner of access
required to access them should be submitted in CSV format.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
•
•
•
•
SL1 or example 1 is for surface point locations and drill collars
DS1 or example 2 is for downhole directional survey
DL1 or example 6 is for downhole lithological logs
DU1 or example 8 is for drilling summary
Data - lithological descriptions
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, JPEG, PDF
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
For a relinquished or surrendered resource authority, lithology logs must be submitted for each
borehole drilled on the relinquished or surrendered resource authority.
Lithology descriptions should be recorded in a tabular format and require at a minimum:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
hole name
from depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have started)
to depth (the depth at which the lithology is determined to have ended)
lithotype/rock type
lithological qualifiers (i.e. grain size, brightness etc.)
weathering state
colour, shade and/or hue (i.e. dark blackish brown)
sample number (where taken)
sample type (where taken)
mineralisation
alteration
metamorphism.
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Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
•
•
SL1 or example 1 for surface point locations and drill collars
DL1 or example 6 for downhole lithological Log
Example(s)
Table 15 Example of core description
From
(m)
334.50
To (m)
Primary
Lithology
Mudstone
Detailed Geological Description
335.30
Thickness
(m)
0.80
335.30
335.35
335.35
335.90
0.35
0.55
Siderite
Mudstone
Light grey, sharp basal contact.
Grey, minor carbonaceous material
throughout, slickensided basal contact.
335.90
336.80
0.90
Sandstone
Light grey, fine grained, well sorted. Medium
to poor visible porosity. Minor flecks of pyrite
throughout.
336.80
336.90
336.90
337.50
0.10
0.60
Core loss
Coral
Grey brown, occasional coal laminae. Minor
bioturbation present.
Additional
Comments
e.g. sample
number if any,
reference to
other testing
Refer to photo
# in Appendix
#.
Sample taken
for petrography
(sample no #)
Sharp basal contact, face cleat average
spacing 10mm, ~40% carbonate filled. Butt
cleat, average spacing 5mm, ~20%
carbonate filled.
Data - wireline logs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
Log ASCII Standard (LAS), Log Information Standard (LIS)
DLIS, LAS, SEGY, LIS, LASD, ASCII
Raw data is required to be submitted for all log types, in addition to a graphical representation of the
wireline log data. Preferred file formats for the raw and processed wireline and MWD data are LAS
(version 2.0) unwrapped or DLIS files. The type of file submitted containing the raw data should reflect
standard industry usage of the data. For example resistivity image log data (e.g. FMI, CMI), should be
submitted in DLIS format or SEGY files should be included for VSP logs. Other file formats that are
acceptable, though not preferred include LIS, LASD, or ASCII.
Header information in all files types should be completed to the standard for the file, including drill
hole name, operator, location and details on all the log types included in the file.
Please contact QDEX support for assistance with the lodgement of large data files.
It needs to be clear what common datum depths are recorded to (i.e. Ground Level (GL) or Rotary
Table (RT), Kelly Bushing (KB)) and whether it is the Measured Depth (MD) or True Vertical Depth
(TVD). This should be consistent throughout the report, on each table or figure or within the text and
within the attached data files. Alternatively the inclusion of a statement such as, “All depths are
Measured Depth (MD) relative to Rotary Table (RT) unless otherwise stated” can be made, but the
submitting company must ensure that this is indeed the case.
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Data - sample details
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Drilling
To be advised.
CSV
Whilst data can currently be provided in a variety of styles and formats, digital formats are preferred
(and will be required in future) to enable direct loading into databases. These digital formats are
specified in the National Reporting Guidelines.
Where possible use the GGIC template for surface sample descriptions, SL1 or example 1.
Data - sample analyses
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Contractor/consultant reports, Drilling
To be advised.
CSV, ASCII, TXT
Assay results are to be submitted in a CSV format or other ASCII format, ensuring that sample
numbers are cross-referenced and defined with location coordinates. The datum must be specified.
In addition to the numerical results, the laboratory report generated during their acquisition should
also be included as an Appendix in the format in which it was received, see the Contractor/consultant
reports section.
Geochemical surveys must be described in sufficient detail to allow them to be reproduced or
reinterpreted. The following information must be provided:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
details of field sampling procedures for each sample type, such as material sampled, sample
weight, depths of sampling, and sample type and soil horizon
description of sample preparation, such as size fraction analysed, any concentration of
samples (e.g. magnetic fraction, panned concentrate, etc.)
details of analytical procedures, including:
• name of the analytical laboratory and unique laboratory job number
• elements, oxides analysed
• extraction/digestion techniques
• analytical methods with limits of detection and precision
• use of calibrations or standards
methods used to determine anomalies and methods of statistical interpretation
plans for each of the elements analysed with individual values plotted, showing any anomalies
encountered, and relationships with geology and geophysical anomalies, where appropriate
assay results, as appendices, in tables ensuring that sample numbers are cross-referenced,
and with location co-ordinates, (the datum must be specified)
storage location and the possibility of access to the samples at conclusion of the exploration
program.
Where possible use the following GGIC templates:
•
•
•
•
SL1 or example 1 surface point locations, drill collars
SG1 or example 2 surface geochemistry
DG1 or example 3 downhole geochemistry
QG1 or example 4 QA/QC file for capturing laboratory/field duplicate standards and blanks
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•
•
SG4 or example 9 portable XRF surface geochemistry
DG4 or example 10 portable XRD downhole geochemistry
Data - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
CSV, Mapinfo Tab file, ESRI shapefile
All data that was used as part of the creation of maps in the Geological mapping section can be
submitted digitally as required. Field observations (point data sets) need to be submitted in a suitable
digital format with coordinates and a data dictionary if codes are used.
It is suggested to use the data standards and symbols from Geoscience Australia for naming and
mapping conventions. See the Data standards and symbols web page for more information.
Data - geophysical
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1). See also Practice Direction No 1/2013 Submission of
Geophysical Survey Data under Resources Legislation
Geophysics (airborne and ground)
ASEG-GDF, ASEG-ESF
ASCII, GDB, ERS, GRD, SHP, PDF
Geophysical data consists of three types:
•
•
•
airborne surveys
ground-based surveys
downhole surveys.
Geophysical data from these three types consists of:
•
•
•
raw and processed located data (digital data)
gridded data and images
acquisition report and interpretation of results (written report).
Airborne Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any airborne geophysical survey must be submitted separately within one
year of completion of field acquisition (date flown) or on termination of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. Note that the time of lodgement of the digital data is independent of the fixed
reporting periods for the resource authority.
Data to be submitted includes:
•
•
•
•
located line data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ers or .grd) files for entire survey
GIS format survey outline polygons in GDA94; (if applicable)
• shapefile of survey bounds or line plot
acquisition report
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•
•
• contractor supplied report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
The located digital data and the coverage polygon for airborne geophysical surveys will become ‘open
file’ five years after the date flown, or on expiry, surrender or cancellation of the resource authority,
whichever is the sooner. If data confidentiality is required beyond this period due to resource authority
renewal or another relevant reason, a request to extend the confidentiality period must be made to the
Director, Geological Survey of Queensland.
Ground Geophysical Data
The located digital data for any ground geophysical survey must be submitted to the Department.
Data to be submitted includes:
•
•
•
•
•
located data in GDA94
• final located data ASCII for entire survey in ASEG-GDF or ASEG-ESF data standard
gridded data in GDA94 (if applicable)
• gridded (.ERS or .GRD) files for entire survey
acquisition report
• report details acquisition and processing of final data
processing report (if applicable)
interpretation report (if applicable).
Gravity data must include the station number, MGA coordinates (specify datum), AHD elevation,
absolute observed gravity (specify datum), terrain correction, and must specify the methods and
parameters used to calculate the Bouguer anomalies.
Downhole Surveys
See the Data - wireline logs section.
Data - remote sensing
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Remote sensing
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ERS, BIL
Interpretation from satellite, airborne or ground-based remote sensing data such as Landsat, airborne
multispectral scanner (Geoscan), Hymap, SPOT, radar etc. must be reported in the body of the text.
Any non-copyright data or images must be submitted with a detailed description of each scene and
the process used to produce each image. Images must have some means of locating the data on the
ground relative to national grids, and specify the datum and projection.
The processed data should be submitted as a georeferenced image or in a standard exchanged
format (e.g. ERS or BIL file).
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Data - 3D geological model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(c)
3D modelling
To be advised.
ASCII, 3D PDF, DXF, native format used by the company
3D data for all the geological objects and properties of relevance to the resource authority needs to be
submitted, as discussed in the 3D modelling section.
Data - seismic lines
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
SEGY, SEGD, SEG, UKA, TXT, PDF, CMB, JPEG, RPS, SPS, XPS
Reports of geophysical surveys, including results and interpretations of all geophysical surveys, are to
be included as part of the standard reports.
Seismic lines are to be submitted under three sub-components, as generally produced by industry as
a Seismic - acquisition, Seismic - processing and Seismic - interpretation reports, (see Reporting
Guideline - Petroleum and Gas for more information). Where available the following are to be
submitted in their native format:
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processed/reprocessed data
raw data
navigation data
velocity data
statistics data
SPS data
CMB data
graphical representation of processed data
PPV results
observer logs
daily recording files
quality control notes
intersection diagrams
all associated maps.
Maps - data items
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
General area information, Local geology, Location map - resource
authority
To be advised.
PDF, TIFF, JPEG
The map should be of an appropriate scale to the size of the resource authority, allowing for the
discrimination between map features. The map should contain geographical features with adequate
ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum specified.
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This does not need to be a single map, objects can be logically grouped.
The map should show the location, identified by a global positioning system unit using the Geocentric
Datum of Australia 1994, of:
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each borehole drilled under the permit or licence, as applicable, labelled with their borehole
identifier
all sampling undertaken or used for the area of the resource authority, as applicable, for any
purpose and the laboratory identification of the sampling;
any geochemical and geophysical surveying undertaken showing geochemical sample points,
labelled with their sample identifier and a marker showing the type of sample collected (rock
chip, soil, stream sediment etc.)
any three-dimensional models generated as part of exploration in the relinquished area of the
permit or the surrendered area of the licence, as applicable
each seismic line used for a seismic survey carried out under the resource authority;
any flight lines, traverse lines and stations for relevant geophysics
any significant cultural features which may affect the results of geophysical surveys (e.g. power
lines)
topographic contours or the general gradient along traverses, and drainage lines
the current resource authority boundary with legible grid references.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Sample or borehole labels must be kept consistent throughout the report.
Maps - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF
Cross sections are to be submitted in PDF format and should contain:
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a legend showing all depicted units and features alongside their representative symbology
orientation
elevation
scale
vertical exaggeration (if present)
title
the relation to the current resource authority and map with proper grid references.
Maps - geological observations
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Geological mapping
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
Geological maps containing observations made during the reporting period should contain
geographical features with adequate ties into any local grid and MGA coordinates, with datum
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specified. All geological legends should be legible with a data dictionary provided for codes if not
previously stated in the report.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - structure contours
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG
A structure contour map should show the major horizons (seismic reflectors, seam horizons etc.) in
the area.
Contour maps should include at a minimum:
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the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Maps - isopachs
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)
Nil
To be advised.
JPEG, PDF
Isopach maps should include at a minimum:
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the method of interpolation
markers for source data points and relevant labels (i.e. boreholes labelled with their name).
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated. In addition to being
displayed at a reasonable resolution, it is recommended that the maps also show relevant resource
authority boundaries.
Resources and reserves - 3D model
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, ASCII
The 3D model of resources and reserves relating to the resources and reserves statement as stated
in the report should be provided in ASCII format and the native format used by the company with all
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associated metadata. Ensure there is consistency between the 3D model, related cross sections,
maps and the estimated resources and reserves stated within the report.
Resources and reserves - table(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
Delimited ASCII, CSV, TXT
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by a table of numbers in a suitable
format with clear headings and categories, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. These categories
should be clearly labelled in relevant attached maps, cross sections or 3D models.
Resources and reserves - map(s)
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, SHP
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by maps in a suitable format which
provide a clear indication of the geometry of each resource volume for each category as provided in
the Resources and reserves – table section, i.e. measured, indicated and inferred. This may be
provided as a 3D shell or a series of maps. Whilst these can currently be provided as a PDF, the
future preferred format standard will be a ‘shape’ (*.SHP) file.
Every map must have coordinates, scale, legend (legible) and datum stipulated.
Resources and reserves - cross sections
Legislative reference:
Associated report sections:
Data standards:
Accepted file formats:
MRR s. 16(1)(b), (c), (2)
Resources and reserves statement
To be advised.
PDF, JPEG, TIFF
A resources and reserves statement should be accompanied by cross sections in a suitable format
which provide a clear indication of the extent of each resource polygon for each category as provided
in the Resources and reserves – table section.
Every cross section must have coordinates, a vertical and horizontal scale, legend, and datum
stipulated and be capable of correlations with supplied 3D models.
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