Offer to submit drill core samples

The Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) holds a large collection of cores and cuttings from Queensland's known mineral deposits and coal and petroleum basin strata.

We collect core, cuttings and other samples from exploration companies as part of their legislative requirements.

Notification of core and cuttings samples

Before new drill hole samples are accepted, they are assessed and compared to existing samples to determine if they offer a new, or more representative stratigraphic section for the region.

You'll need to provide a description of the sample as part of the online offer form.

We will assess your samples and email you a list of samples you should submit.

Privacy statement

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is collecting your personal information, including your name, company, email, and phone number (where applicable), to assist with core request submissions. This collection is in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). Your personal information will not be used for any other purpose unless authorised or required by an Australian law, or a court or tribunal order. For more information on how the department manages personal information, please refer to our Privacy Compliance Policy. If you have any questions, contact us at mines.systems@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au or by post at PO Box 15216, City East QLD 4002. Please note: If you choose not to provide your personal information, this may affect our ability to respond to your request or deliver services to you.

How to submit samples

Once you have been notified of samples to supply, you will need to prepare your samples for delivery.

  1. Package drill core and cuttings for delivery.
  2. Print the list of accepted samples, and only include the data that relates to the samples being lodged—attach to your package.
  3. Send your shipment to the nominated core library

Contact

Contact the Exploration Data Centre if you are unsure about your submission obligations or for more information about how to submit core.

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