1. Mineral Exploration Tel: (07) 3316 2531 Fax: (07)3295 9570 www.oresomeresources.com

2. Demand for minerals (especially from the developing world) Demand for products made from minerals. Why explore for minerals? Predicted demand for copper world wide Source: Courtesy of Queensland Government Dept Mines and Energy

3. Difficult to find Deeper locations Grades of ore are lower The search begins Satellite Image

4. Size and quality of the deposit Geographical location Depth at which it is found Environmental impact Marketability Is it worth mining?

5. Satellite Imagery Magnetometers Aerial Exploration Source: Queensland Resources Council

6. Measure the earth's magnetic and gravitational and electrical properties Aerial Geophysical Surveys Source: Queensland Government Dept Mines and Energy

7. Measure: the earth’s magnetic conditions resistance to the electric current local gravitational effects Geophysicists Source: Queensland Government Dept Mines and Energy

8. Can be more recognisable following computer manipulation Can indicate a viable spot which maybe worth mining An anomaly Anomaly

9. Land based exploration Source: Queensland Resources Council

10. Analyse the mineral content of soil, water, vegetation Provide indications on what lies beneath the surface. Geochemists Source: Queensland Government Dept Mines and Energy

11. Surface Drilling Source: Queensland Resources Council

12. Collate and analyse information from maps, geophysical aerial surveys, satellite images and previous surveys Use information from the geological survey sections of state government mines departments, Geoscience Australia Geologists Source: Queensland Resources Council

13. Economic Assessment Exploratory Shaft Ore Analysis Further studies Image courtesy of CSIRO

14. Commercial Viability Environmental Affects Community support One in two hundred exploration sites becomes a mine The final decision! Distribution of metal deposits in Queensland Source: Queensland Government Dept Mines and Energy