Drill core library services
HyLogger data
Hyperspectral logging provides a means to gain information from materials or drill cores to create detailed geological models and knowledge of mineralogy.
This knowledge assists industry to locate potentially economic mineral resources and can reduce the need for expensive drilling, saving time and money.
You can access HyLogger data through the AuScope Discovery Portal.
- Click Browse > Boreholes > National Virtual Core Library.
- Scroll down to the map of Queensland (where 'Contact org' is GSQ) and click the Info URL
- Click Add data to Map.
The Department’s Hyloggers are currently being used as part of the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) Reference Collection Project. If you want to collaborate with GSQ as part of this project by either donating or loaning drill core, email geological_info@resources.qld.gov.au.
The data produced by the HyLoggers contribute to the AuScope National Virtual Core Library (NVCL) project. This project in turn contributes to the AuScope National GeoTransects program —progressively building a high-resolution image of the geology of the upper 1–2km of the Australian continent.
View sample core and cuttings
GSQ holds a large collection of cores and cuttings from Queensland's known mineral deposits and coal and petroleum basin strata. This collection represents about 6,000km of drill core/cuttings from across the state and allows rock and mineral samples to be studied at minimal cost or impact to the environment.
Theses collections are stored in the Exploration Data Centre in Zillmere and the John Campbell Miles drill core storage facility in Mount Isa.
You can inspect and obtain samples for further analysis (subject to terms and conditions).
Before you request to view samples
Search in GeoResGlobe for a list of boreholes held by GSQ.
Use GeoResGlobe to find boreholes
- Click Layers > All Layers.
- Click the down arrow next to Boreholes and select:
- Core or cuttings held by Qld Government to search for coal and petroleum cores
- Boreholes by type > Mineral boreholes to search for cores held in stock from the Mount Isa region.
- Click the blue tool icon at the top right-hand corner—a tools panel will appear.
- Click the Identify icon in the panel.
- You can use Identify point to select one borehole on the map or use one of the other options on the panel to select several boreholes. To zoom in on the map, hold the ‘Ctrl’ key and scroll. To move the map, click and hold the mouse button and move your mouse.
- Click the box that appears under the blue horizontal line to view the results. When you tick any of the boxes in the list, the borehole will be highlighted on the map.
- Download your results as a CSV file (this CSV file can be used to complete the core viewing request form)
- Select the boreholes that you would like to inspect and sample.
- Click the download icon (downward pointing arrow) and select csv.
- Click Submit.
Request to view samples
You must complete the core viewing request form to view cores or obtain samples from the Exploration Data Centre in Zillmere or the John Campbell Miles drill core storage facility in Mount Isa.
Once your request is approved, we will contact you to organise a viewing appointment.
Service fees and facilities
We have core cutting, sampling and slabbing facilities on site and our staff will cut your samples for a small fee. We supply dilute hydrochloric acid, sample bags and sample tags.
The final cost will be calculated after core and cuttings have been viewed or obtained for sampling.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Core and cutting presentation—up to 100 boxes | $6.84 per box |
| Core and cutting presentation—101 to 200 boxes | $5.41 per box |
| Core and cutting presentation—more than 200 boxes | $4.50 per box |
| Cross section core cutting | $3.29 per sample |
| Longitudinal core cutting | $13.99 per metre |
Note: You must wear covered footwear at all times in our facilities.
Contact
Contact the Exploration Data Centre for assistance with your request or for more information on core library services.