The Vanuatu Mineral Exploration Initiative

P. J. Gunn; J. Mitchell; P. Pieters; S. Temakon

doi:10.1071/EG997209

ISSN: 0812-3985
E-ISSN: 1834-7533

The Vanuatu Mineral Exploration Initiative
Authors P. J. Gunn^a, J. Mitchell^a, P. Pieters^a and S. Temakon^b
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^a Australian Geological Survey Organisation, , GPO Box 378, Canberra, , ACT, 2601, . ^b Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources,, Private Mail Bag 001, Port Vila, , Republic of Vanuatu, .
Publisher: Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Source: Exploration Geophysics, Volume 28, Issue 1-2, Mar 1997, p. 209 - 213
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/EG997209
- Published online: 01 Mar 1997

Abstract

The acquisition and release of airborne magnetic and radiometric data and digital elevation data acquired over the Republic of Vanuatu during 1994 has significantly increased mineral exploration in that island nation. Vanuatu has a recognised potential for significant copper and gold deposits. The geophysical database will also provide a basis for long term studies of geology, groundwater resources, geohazards, geothermal and hydrocarbon potential and landuse capabilities.

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Article Type: Research Article

Keyword(s): aeromagnetic; hydrocarbons; minerals; radiometric; Vanuatu

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