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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the Core Library

I wish to view core samples from a particular map sheet and/or exploration licence in South Australia?

Please provide the following information:

  • Name of drillhole (e.g. SAE – 8 or Gidgealpa #32)
  • The starting/finishing depth of samples to be viewed (e.g. 252.3m – 1125.9m and signify either core or cuttings or both)
  • The name of the operator (e.g. Santos Ltd or Pasminco)

By using the Drillhole Database (SA_GEODATA) accessed via the South Australian Resources Information Geoserver (SARIG) you can search via 1:250K and 1:100K map sheet as well as by coordinates (and a radius around a central coordinate), exploration companies and tenement information.

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Can I arrange a date to view those samples?

Yes you can, by stating on the above request, the specific date you would like to inspect the material as well as contact phone/fax numbers to confirm the appointment.

All these details, along with the drillholes you wish to view, can be submitted via the South Australian Resources Information Geoserver (SARIG). Open the SARIG application, go to Databases on the top left grey bar, select Drillholes and online core inspections from the drop down list. Data for drill holes in South Australia including stratigraphy, lithology and core sample information can also be downloaded from SARIG.

It should be noted that in the case of CONFIDENTIAL drillholes, a letter of authority to view and/or sample, must be presented to the Manager, prior to the inspection date.

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Can I sample those drill cores to take away for analysis?

As part of your induction to using the facility, the sampling procedures will be explained to you in detail by the Core Library Manager or the staff members on site.

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What other services and/or equipment provision is there at your facility?

Services such as:

  • core cutting
  • sand sieving
  • water testing are provided on request and;

Equipment such as:

  • spray bottles for washing down core
  • 10% acid solution for testing carbonates
  • binocular microscopes
  • electronic scales
  • ovens for drying samples

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