Cape Everard heavy mineral deposits

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 19/11/2025

A deposit of heavy minerals on a beach near Cape Everard was reported by Mr. H. Smith of Noorinbee, and it was examined by Dr. D.E. Thomas, Chief geologist, Victorian Mines Department, and the writer on 5th and 6th January, 1949. The beach sand deposits were examined, and samples were taken for analysis. The results of these investigations, and subsequent conclusions, are described in this report.

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Title Cape Everard heavy mineral deposits
Language eng
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Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/en/dataset/4be784c4-896f-49ca-9951-e8b9ad255392
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Reference Period 18/11/2025
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