Is there any way to access these tours for the general public? . I am interested in geology, but it can be such a hard science to learn out of books and what not.
Saw your expert presentation tonight on the tube randomly, as per algorythm and I had to tell you, great stuff Peter. I helped lay CSIRO extensiometer cables in hydraulic sandfill tests at Dolphin skarn mine in 1979. I supported dodgy ground at Dolphin, Bold Head, Renison, Lyell, Roseberry, Beaky, Henty, Hellyer, Dundas, Crotty and Anthony headraces, even went through three major Richter events at the Prince and two major mud rush events. Moving rock is the least studied of all the ground sciences and you deserve a great pat on the back for services to Tasmanian geophysics, petrology and the earth sciences. Great to finally have the stress details of the western Tas terranes up against the north island fold belt terranes. Manna from Heaven.
Very good video. I ordered a copy of Child of Gondwana. I visited Tasmania for the first time in 45 years last December and already planning a return visit to see the North Coast, Cradle Mountain and Strahan. I find geology fascinating, but have only early high school level knowledge. I would really like to learn more basic geology. Is there a book or perhaps even a RU-vid channel you can recommend to get started beyond Mohs scale and the three major rock types?
Great stuff Thomas. Have waited a lot of years to see the results of your teams Tasmanian magneto telluric research. Very impressive data set that will prove invaluable to all future Tasmanian mineral explorers. Myself included. Dr. David Leaman would have awarded you the golden pen without a doubt. Thankyou. Rory Wray-McCann.
Great video.... I'm a WA Geotourism operator running gold experiences. ... spending Christmas in Tasmania... I Watch Tassie boys prospecting and Rob Parsons on RU-vid .... my partner and I just drove from SW WA to Tassie to dive for saphires... no government promotions... just 2 guys producing independent films about Tasmanian mining history and landscape. Geotourism tells the story of a place, starting with the geology and climate and how they influenced the landscape, ecology and community's that evolved upon it. Geotourism is about making visitors tired hungry and excited.... so they sleep and eat local, then rave about their experiences and come back with their friends... I just drove 4000 km to experience Tasmania. You can build all the walk trails in the world but nothing comes close to stopping at an idilic river and, within 30 mins, finding that first blue saphire. Tas Parks and Tas Tourism would do well to remember visitors are still people... they need to stop the blatant corporatisation of Tasmania's premier sites. Because as a fellow Australian who has come to experience what the state has to offer... I cannot afford the myriad of licences and Park fees. I don't need a 5 year prospecting licence because I'm here for only 2 weeks.... equally it's cheaper to buy unhealthy fish and chips than to cast a line for maybe a fish for dinner. So far What I have spent locally is $2000 on 2 ferry trips, $700 on a wetsuit and $1000 on food, fuel and accommodation. We are supporting local small businesses. Geotourists are not government cash cows and it is worth the bean counters taking note and keeping Tasmania accessible to everyone.... And maybe reallocate some of the gov tourism advertising budget to road maintenance because once you do get here, one puts their life on the line when driving ridiculously steep windy roads with equally ridiculous 100km/hr speed limits! Tasmania is an awesome place and my only hope is that the faceless office bound beurocrates get out and experience what tassie has on offer.
Are coarse flakes more valuable? At 25.41, you mentioned that we shouldn't be fooled into thinking the higher grades have better quality graphite- is that what you meant? I took it to mean higher but mostly fine flakes are less valuable than coarse flakes. Please correct me if I am way off base with what you meant.
Very interesting analysis, thank you. Would be good to know more about the Turing Process in simple terms. It gets my vote though I know nothing about it.
Howdy if you get satellite map of Australia on your phone or computer screen and then turn satellite map of Australia upside down then look far right near coastal township of Karratha western Australia and then look closely with your 👁️👁️ s just above Karratha and zoom in up and down and focus clearly and you'll see two huge eyes on head with a huge bird beak type snout with wings spanning across continent and tail feathers ending up near Adelaide South Australia.check out all the dark red ocher section. A giant flying winged Phoenix type of creature spanning across two thirds of the nation and seems to be flying over and taking out dragon corner NSW,SA,Victoria border. WOW incredible gotta check this out and give it a crack. Remember to turn satellite map of Australia upside down to view correctly.good luck enjoy.👍🤠🇦🇺🐉🦅🌏👀
Hi if you get satellite map of South Australia on your phone or computer screen and then look closely with your 👁️👁️ s between mt Lyndhurst and Arkaroola in the Flinders ranges and zoom in up and down and focus clearly and you'll see a giant dinosaur foot claw with three huge toes and can even see toenails with giant snake wrapped around foot and eating one of its toes. Amazing gotta check this out and be blown away. Good luck and enjoy.👍🤠🇦🇺🦖🌏👀
Your amounts are not accurate. 8 thousand a ton is being paid for China Graphite which is 80% of the market. If you had a ton to sell how would you sell it?
Where did you get that figure? Fastmarkets mention prices for "spherical" graphite for use in battery anodes between 2500 and 3500 USD/tonne for 2022-2023.
@@karhukivi When I look at export from China for Graphite it was cheaper but we have a 25% import fee plus shipping I am not sure but just what I am finding and they do want no oil in it which it does have and 99% pure.for the highest prices but then it has been refined. Raw must be from what I heard 2k Mexico and highest China at 8K. If you have a place that buys a few tons at a time I would like the lead if you don't mind.
@@allenhammer7923 Graphite is not a commodity, the price can vary with the quality and the contract agreed between buyer and seller. Also, synthetic graphite will cost more than natural. Good luck!
@@karhukivi I know the ratings of size and purity and I understand the variables there is a lot to it and how it is processed. Man made is twice the cost but is not as good for making batteries. But where and who to sell to is what I want to know? WHere is the market place?
@@allenhammer7923 It is not a commodity so there is no marketplace. Sellers have to find buyers and buyers have to find sellers and arrange contracts which depend on quality, distance, etc. Most of the battery manufacturers are using either synthetic or spherical natural graphite.
People are concerned, VOG from volcano generated "smog" , inhaling that is a health risk.. besides that mad dogs englishmen always have an umbrella..... ozzie swim in croc, shark, and walk among lethal snakes, spiders soo a bunch of old men golfing do you think anyone cares bub?
Hello sir. How did your good self come to know that it's not syenite but a fenite? What should I do in my study area to note the differences? Thank you.
Hi Aziz - thanks very much for your interest. Three-dimensional inversion modelling (including discretisation) was undertaken using a combination of software including Mira Geoscience’s GOCAD Mining Suite 17 (an adaptation of Emerson’s SKUA-GOCAD 17p6 to the mining industry) and VPmg 9.4 (for the inversion modelling). If it helps, there is a report here which includes the model for download: earthresources.efirst.com.au/product.asp?pID=1246&cID=68
Zebra rock? More like “boring this is not!” That’s really cool, and it’s amazing that such intricate patterns can form within rocks. Thanks for sharing!
