Shows the modern prospecting team of geologist, geophysicist and geochemist searching for and investigating the extent of Australia’s mineral resources. Shows geophysicists searching for extension of tin and lead ore bodies at Zeehan, measuring the electrical potential of the earth at the surface; conducting a seismic survey, re-examining old mining fields, drilling, using a geiger counter for aerial photographs to prepare base maps etc.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322231
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries - Australia - History
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineralogy
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Exploration
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geophysics
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geologists
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geophysics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mineralogical chemistry
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)