Recent Innovations in Geophysics Techniques for Detecting-Mineral Sand Deposits

Various geophysical techniques have been used over the last five years in the exploration of mineral sand deposits in the Murray Basin, North-West Victoria, Australia. Radiometrics, magnerics and graviry have featured prominently. Amongst the larger efforts spent exploring in the Murray Basin, a pro-geophysics and anti-geophysics experience has emerged. An analysis of what is needed to make successful use of geophysics is given and warnings about the pitfalis are also given.