Hazlewood Magnetic Survey for Nickel Exploration in Tasmania, 1960

Tasmania's magnetic survey data focuses on the Lord Brassey nickel prospect near Waratah. The survey was conducted in 1960 to identify zones of higher magnetite concentration, which are associated with nickel sulfide mineralization. It was produced by Geoscience Australia Data.

Use Cases

• Identify potential nickel mineralization zones based on magnetic anomaly patterns.
• Map the distribution of magnetite within serpentinized basic and ultrabasic rocks.
• Correlate magnetically disturbed areas with the occurrence of nickel sulfides.
• Guide further ground-based exploration efforts based on the magnetic survey results.

Strengths

• Survey conducted over a specific, targeted area surrounding a known nickel prospect.
• Description provides a clear geological hypothesis linking magnetic anomalies to nickel occurrence.
• Data originates from Geoscience Australia Data, a national geological survey organization.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is from a single survey in 1960; freshness should be verified for modern applications.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

A magnetic survey was made over a small area.

Time Range

1960

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-31 01:19:41.978351; freshness should be verified

Geography

Area surrounding the Lord Brassey nickel prospect near Waratah, Tasmania.