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DISCOVERY VICTORIA’S EARTH RESOURCES JOURNAL MAY 2000 COMMERCIAL HYDRAULICS AD HERE (SEE NEW FILM) INSIDE THIS ISSUE • NEW GEOLOGY PICTURE • BLAINEY’S VIEWS ON MINING • EXPLORATION RELEASE JLG 600 Series Boom Lifts. With the articulating jib * that reaches more jobs. The JLG 600 Series of articulating DISCOVERY and telescopic boom lifts incorporates the VICTORIA’S EARTH RESOURCES JOURNAL MAY 2000 most advanced articulating jib in the business. A wider range of motion (+60º to –70º relative to the main boom) permits greater contents reach versatility in the immediate vicinity of the elevated work site. GO-AHEAD FOR OUR FIRST MINERAL SANDS MINE 2 600 Series booms Production is expected to begin mid-2001. feature: IT’S A GIANT LEAP FOR VIC GEOLOGY 6 A new report pinpoints explorers towards new gold deposits. • Improved oscillating axle option. Lockout of the oscillating axle MINING 2000 TAKES ON THE OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS 10 cylinders to form a rigid chassis Melbourne’s Mining 2000 conference emerges as an Olympic star. does not occur until the NEW SECRETARY FOR NRE 11 superstructure swings 40º either There’s a Scot at the helm. side of the centreline. • Outstanding rough terrain performance. WOODSIDE BUYS MORE OF BASS STRAIT 17 • Reduced maintenance, faster repair. Development of the Kipper gas field moves closer. • Better gradeability. NEW ACREAGE RELEASE TO ACCELERATE EXPLORATION 18 • Smooth, fast, easy controls. Five blocks released. cover picture • Narrow chassis option. FINAL RFAs NEGOTIATED 19 Little impact on mining predicted. Folds in the lower Devonian formation at Cape Liptrap in South Gippsland. NEW PLAYS FROM OLD FIELDS 20 See page 6 for our cover story on the Victoria’s Gippsland Basin still has plenty of potential. latest interpretation of Victoria’s geology. THERE’S PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT IN BASS STRAIT 21 New technologies help boost oil production. BLAINEY’S VIEWS OF THE MINING WORLD 22 Historian, Professor Geoffery Blainey speaks his mind on mining. REEF SWITCHES ITS FOCUS 24 A mining company now seeks its fortune in new technology. LAKES OIL SEEKS SEASPRAY GAS 25 Our oldest explorer continues its determined search. MT GINGEE MUNJIE SET FOR GOLD 26 The old pioneering spirit is still alive and well. JLG Financial Services New release! The 601s EXPLORATION DATA GOES DIGITAL 28 JLG can now deliver the best combination of A 60' telescopic boom designed to It will be a boost for future explorers. leasing and financing alternatives, tailored to individual needs and with cost-competitive work in extra tough environments. financial products that make your choice of JLG Incorporates a “hostile environment DISCLAIMER: This publication may be of assistance to you, but the equipment easier. package” and 1000lb (454kg) restricted State of Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication platform capacity. regular features is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particu- We can handle every aspect of the loan or lar purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or lease, including flexible end-of-term options and Find out more, contact JLG today. other consequence which may arise from you relying on any infor- disposition. Ring us now for facts and figures! * Models 600sj, 660sj and 600aj. VIEWPOINT 5 mation in this publication. Government approach will meet industry and community needs. Minerals and Petroleum Victoria acknowledges contributions made by private enterprise. Acceptance of these contributions, however, does not endorse or imply endorsement by the Department of Natural 8798 INDUSTRY NEWS 12 What’s new in the Victorian industry. Resources and Environment of any product or service offered by the contributors. VICTORIAN RESOURCES 14 All photographs, maps, charts, tables and written information in this Maps of mineral, oil and gas resources. publication are copyright under the Copyright Act and may not be Performs at the highest levels reproduced by any process whatsoever without the written permis- JLG Industries (Australia) LICENCE REVIEW 16 sion of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. The latest on exploration licences. © Minerals and Petroleum Victoria 2000. Victoria & Tasmania (03) 9545 6303 New South Wales (02) 9726 6511 Queensland (07) 3272 9988 Published quarterly on behalf of the Minerals and Petroleum Division of the Department of Natural Resources & Environment by RBA Communications, 86 Cooloongatta Rd, Camberwell WA & NT (08) 9355 2266 Vic 3124 Tel: (03) 9889 1094 Fax: (03) 9889 9997 EMail: [email protected] Editorial: Rex Banks. Advertising: Watts Media, 1396 Malvern Rd, Tooronga, Vic 3146 South Australia (08) 8283 1099 New Zealand 0011 64 9 276 1728 Tel: (03) 9822 4461 Fax: (03) 9822 9192. Distribution enquires to Chandri Nambiar, Manager Marketing Development, Minerals and Petroleum Division, Department of Natural Resources Head Office (Port Macquarie) & Environment, Level 7, 240 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Vic, 3002, Tel: (03) 9412 5061 Fax: (03) 9412 5155. Website: <http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/minpet/index.htm> (02) 6581 1111 Australia Post Print Publication PP349472/00128. ISSN Number 13282409. 1 JLG 600 Series Boom Lifts. With the articulating jib * that reaches more jobs. The JLG 600 Series of articulating DISCOVERY and telescopic boom lifts incorporates the VICTORIA’S EARTH RESOURCES JOURNAL MAY 2000 most advanced articulating jib in the business. A wider range of motion (+60º to –70º relative to the main boom) permits greater contents reach versatility in the immediate vicinity of the elevated work site. GO-AHEAD FOR OUR FIRST MINERAL SANDS MINE 2 600 Series booms Production is expected to begin mid-2001. feature: IT’S A GIANT LEAP FOR VIC GEOLOGY 6 A new report pinpoints explorers towards new gold deposits. • Improved oscillating axle option. Lockout of the oscillating axle MINING 2000 TAKES ON THE OLYMPIC PROPORTIONS 10 cylinders to form a rigid chassis Melbourne’s Mining 2000 conference emerges as an Olympic star. does not occur until the NEW SECRETARY FOR NRE 11 superstructure swings 40º either There’s a Scot at the helm. side of the centreline. • Outstanding rough terrain performance. WOODSIDE BUYS MORE OF BASS STRAIT 17 • Reduced maintenance, faster repair. Development of the Kipper gas field moves closer. • Better gradeability. NEW ACREAGE RELEASE TO ACCELERATE EXPLORATION 18 • Smooth, fast, easy controls. Five blocks released. cover picture • Narrow chassis option. FINAL RFAs NEGOTIATED 19 Little impact on mining predicted. Folds in the lower Devonian formation at Cape Liptrap in South Gippsland. NEW PLAYS FROM OLD FIELDS 20 See page 6 for our cover story on the Victoria’s Gippsland Basin still has plenty of potential. latest interpretation of Victoria’s geology. THERE’S PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT IN BASS STRAIT 21 New technologies help boost oil production. BLAINEY’S VIEWS OF THE MINING WORLD 22 Historian, Professor Geoffery Blainey speaks his mind on mining. REEF SWITCHES ITS FOCUS 24 A mining company now seeks its fortune in new technology. LAKES OIL SEEKS SEASPRAY GAS 25 Our oldest explorer continues its determined search. MT GINGEE MUNJIE SET FOR GOLD 26 The old pioneering spirit is still alive and well. JLG Financial Services New release! The 601s EXPLORATION DATA GOES DIGITAL 28 JLG can now deliver the best combination of A 60' telescopic boom designed to It will be a boost for future explorers. leasing and financing alternatives, tailored to individual needs and with cost-competitive work in extra tough environments. financial products that make your choice of JLG Incorporates a “hostile environment DISCLAIMER: This publication may be of assistance to you, but the equipment easier. package” and 1000lb (454kg) restricted State of Victoria and its officers do not guarantee that the publication platform capacity. regular features is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particu- We can handle every aspect of the loan or lar purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or lease, including flexible end-of-term options and Find out more, contact JLG today. other consequence which may arise from you relying on any infor- disposition. Ring us now for facts and figures! * Models 600sj, 660sj and 600aj. VIEWPOINT 5 mation in this publication. Government approach will meet industry and community needs. Minerals and Petroleum Victoria acknowledges contributions made by private enterprise. Acceptance of these contributions, however, does not endorse or imply endorsement by the Department of Natural 8798 INDUSTRY NEWS 12 What’s new in the Victorian industry. Resources and Environment of any product or service offered by the contributors. VICTORIAN RESOURCES 14 All photographs, maps, charts, tables and written information in this Maps of mineral, oil and gas resources. publication are copyright under the Copyright Act and may not be Performs at the highest levels reproduced by any process whatsoever without the written permis- JLG Industries (Australia) LICENCE REVIEW 16 sion of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. The latest on exploration licences. © Minerals and Petroleum Victoria 2000. Victoria & Tasmania (03) 9545 6303 New South Wales (02) 9726 6511 Queensland (07) 3272 9988 Published quarterly on behalf of the Minerals and Petroleum Division of the Department of Natural Resources & Environment by RBA Communications, 86 Cooloongatta Rd, Camberwell WA & NT (08) 9355 2266 Vic 3124 Tel: (03) 9889 1094 Fax: (03) 9889 9997 EMail: [email protected] Editorial: Rex Banks. Advertising: Watts Media, 1396 Malvern Rd, Tooronga, Vic 3146 South Australia (08) 8283 1099 New Zealand 0011 64 9 276 1728 Tel: (03) 9822 4461 Fax: (03) 9822 9192. Distribution enquires to Chandri Nambiar, Manager Marketing Development, Minerals and Petroleum Division, Department of Natural Resources Head Office (Port Macquarie) & Environment, Level 7, 240 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Vic, 3002, Tel: (03) 9412 5061 Fax: (03) 9412 5155. Website: <http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/minpet/index.htm> (02) 6581 1111 Australia Post Print Publication PP349472/00128.