Titanium-Zircon Mineral Deposits Map of Swan Coastal Plain

Maps detail the distribution of known titanium-zircon mineral deposits in the settled areas of the Swan Coastal Plain in southwestern Australia. The dataset, created by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, is intended for government planning to prevent sterilization of valuable mineral resources by urban development. It was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Identify spatial conflicts between mineral deposits and urban/commercial developments using the map layers for land-use planning.
• Analyze the distribution of Titanium Zircon deposits to assess resource potential and sterilization risks in the Swan Coastal Plain region.
• Integrate the deposit maps with other planning datasets via the provided WFS or API ArcGIS Server Map Service for regional environmental assessments.

Strengths

• Provides essential mapping data for state and local government agencies, as stated in the official description.
• Offers multiple access formats including SHP, GeoPackage, and WMS for flexibility in GIS applications.
• Dataset is actively maintained, with a recorded update in March 2026.

Limitations

• Lacks quantified metadata such as row count, column count, or specific sample data for technical assessment.
• Spatial coverage is limited to the Swan Coastal Plain, which may not represent broader regional geology.
• The Creative Commons Non-Commercial (CC-NC) license restricts commercial use of the data.

Provenance

Source

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (General Manager Land Use Planning).

Collection Method

Mapping of known mineral deposits, likely compiled from geological surveys and exploration data.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03 24.

Geography

Settled parts of the Swan Coastal Plain in southwestern Australia.