Terra Petrophysics
Terra Petrophysics was established to deliver a cost effective suite of petrophysical property measurements to the Australian mineral exploration industry to assist with exploration targeting and develop petrophysical analysis solutions to support industry and government initiatives that currently lack support.
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Cost effective physical measurements
As outlined by the federal UNCOVER initiative, the decline in exploration success is in large due to the difficulty of exploring beneath post-mineralisation sedimentary basins and weathering profiles that cover approximately three-quarters of the Australian continent. The characterisation of the cover and the petrophysical response of known mineral systems via petrophysical analysis is an important part of unlocking Australia’s mineral potential.
The more physical properties measurements can be made the more use can be made of the data. Sophisticated measurements are not necessary, but an accurate and effective suite of density, porosity, magnetic susceptibility/ remanence, galvanic/inductive resistivity, induced polarisation and acoustic P-wave velocity measurements can provide sufficient information to assist in mineral exploration targeting.
Terra Petrophysics provides cost effective physical measurements that can be readily integrated and used to solve exploration problems.
Global Exploration Experience and Expertise
Terra Petrophysics provides cost effective physical property measurements that can be readily integrated and used to solve exploration problems. Terra Petrophysics has over 50 years of experience in exploration and were responsible for establishing three petrophysical laboratories.
Shark Mitigation Research
Terra Petrophysics is currently designing an electrical shark barrier. Geophysical forward modelling using shark research parameters and physical properties of the shallow ocean environment has commenced. Terra Petrophysics are aiming to fast track design and testing by using existing geophysical technology.
Global Exploration Experience and Expertise
Terra Petrophysics provides cost effective physical measurements that can be readily integrated and used to solve exploration problems. With combined experience of over 50 years, you can be sure that if there is in an exploration concept that can be identified and tested then it will be found.
Shark Mitigation Research
Terra Petrophysics is currently designing an electrical shark barrier. Geophysical forward modelling using shark research parameters and physical properties of the shallow ocean environment has commenced. Terra Petrophysics are aiming to fast track design and testing by using existing geophysical technology.
Our Services
Rock Physical Property Measurements
We are equipped to carry out physical property measurements, we will help determine the recommended frequency, size and methods required for your exploration project.
Susceptibility & Remanence
Magnetic Susceptibility is the intrinsic property that determines the amount of magnetism a rock can have in a given magnetic field.
Velocity
Terra Petrophysics can offer portable P wave velocity on any petrophysical sample submitted for analysis. S wave velocity will be introduced in the coming months.
Sample Selection & Preparation
Samples for physical property measurements should be carefully selected for quantity and typical characteristics for meaningful results.
Resistivity & Chargeability
The apparent resistivity and chargeability determinations performed in the physical property laboratory are measured in the time domain.
Radiometrics
Terra Petrophysics can offer radiometric analysis on any petrophysical sample submitted for analysis.
Density & Porosity
Wet Bulk Density, Dry Bulk Density, and Porosity. The density determinations made in the physical property laboratory are
made using conventional laboratory procedures.
Inductive Conductivity
The inductive conductivity determinations performed in the physical property laboratory are measured in the frequency domain at 10,000 Hz.
Portable XRF
Tera Petrophysics can offer portable XRF anaysis on any petrophysical sample submitted for analysis