Harris Greenstone Belt GIS Dataset for Mineral Exploration in Australia

The Harris Greenstone Domain is a late Archean-Proterozoic terrane in the centre of the Gawler Craton in Australia. The dataset, provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network, describes the distribution and structure of the Harris Greenstone Belt based on interpretation of aeromagnetics, gravity, and diamond drillcore. It was last updated on 2026-06-04.

Use Cases

• Identify prospective areas for Ni-Cu-PGE sulphide deposits based on the described komatiite lithology.
• Map the structure of the greenstone belt based on interpreted aeromagnetic and gravity data.
• Analyze lithological zone boundaries and tectonic features like the Yerda Shear Zone.
• Model subsurface geology for exploration targeting under thin Quaternary and Eocene cover.

Strengths

• Focuses on the Lake Harris Komatiite, described as the most eastern occurrence of komatiite in Australia.
• Integrates multiple geophysical data sources, including aeromagnetics and gravity.
• Describes a specific geological domain with detailed lithological and structural context.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to data_gov_au.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Interpretation of aeromagnetics, gravity, and diamond drillcore.

Time Range

Late Archean-Proterozoic geological age.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 05:48:47.048065; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Harris Greenstone Domain in the centre of the Gawler Craton, Australia.