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Regolith Architecture and Geochemistry of the Byrock Area of the Girilambone Region, Northwestern New South Wales: A Synthesis Report

K.G. McQueen, R.A. Chan, K. Khider, R.S.B. Greene, K.M. Scott

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Abstract

The Girilambone region between Cobar, Nyngan, Bourke and Nymagee in western New South Wales has an extensive regolith composed of in situ and transported materials of greatly varying thickness (ca. 2-100 m). This regolith obscures the underlying bedrock and its contained ore deposits. It presents major challenges for mineral exploration in the region, particularly for surface techniques. The regolith geology and related surface processes also control soil types, landform features and landscape stability, important for agriculture and natural resource management.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBentley, Western Australia
PublisherCSIRO
Commissioning bodyCRC LEME
Number of pages57
ISBN (Print)978 0 643 09674 5
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2008

Publication series

NameCRC LEME Open File Report
No.215
ISSN (Print)1329-4768

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