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MR2034
General report on summer field work, 1970-71, in Mt George area, Fiordland
A discussion of the petrology, mineralisation and structure of the Mt George area.Permit4372 +Start Date01 January 1970FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR2033
Appraisal of the Fiordland ilmenite prospect
Titanomagnetite mineralisation occurs near the base of a layered and magmatically differentiated gabbroic body. The vanadium content may be significant. Recommends further...Permit437Start Date01 January 1971FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR2032
Reconnaissance investigation of the Wilmot Pass area, Fiordland
Iron stained bluffs, and rock float in a small stream were examined, and found to be uneconomic, containing fine grained py and po. No mineralisation was found at Lake...Permit4361 +Start Date01 January 1971FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR2031
Mt George, Fiordland
A letter from D. Alexander to Mines Department presenting new results (Fe 68.7 - 70.02%, V2O5 0.92 - 1.4%), and suggesting the addition of an extra exploration channel at the...PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1971FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR2030
Report on sampling programme of the Mt George ilmenite/magnetite Prospect, Fiordland
Reports and correspondence on methods and feasability used in assessing a Magnetite-Ilmenite-Vanadium deposit at Doubtful Sound, Fiordland.PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1971FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR2029
Some thoughts on the Doubtful Sound gabbroic differentiate
Text of speech to A.I.M.M meeting, Auckland, 5/8/71. Brief discussion on geological setting and mineralisation, but bulk of report is a study of extractable commodities, how to...PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1971FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR2025
Channel Samples from Magnetite-Ilmenite deposit, Mt George, Fiordland
Discussion on sampling program, and analysis. Includes the results of analysis of the channel samples and tables with discussion of the results.Permit4381 +Start Date01 January 1972FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1831
Report on ELs 33107 and 33108 Sutherland Sound/Poison Bay, mouth George Sound and Stuart Mountains/Mt Donald areas, Fiordland
Aeromagnetic survey, rock and sediment sampling undertaken. Rugged Burn zone recommended for more intensive prospecting for base metals. No further work is recommended for Mt...Permit331071 +Start Date01 January 1984FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1829
Report on economic potential of Poison Bay beach/dune sand deposit, Fiordland
Analysis of samples indicate up to 1% rutile with a similar percentage of iron oxides and at least trace amounts of zircon and kyanite. Detailed sampling programme recommended.PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1982FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR1828
Report on the heavy mineral beach and dune sands Transit Beach, South of Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand
15 exploratory holes drilled to maximum depth 30 metres. Average grades of rutile estimated at 0.6% while zircon of the order of 1.7% average. Deeper and closer grid drilling at...PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1982FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR1821
Report on the geology and mineralisation of the Mt Christina area EL 33056 Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Detailed mapping, rock and stream sediment sampling of Mt Christina area show anomalous values for Cu, Pb, Zn, Mo, W. No recommendations are given.Permit33056Start Date01 January 1980FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1815
Mineralogical report on heavy minerals in coastal sands from northern Fiordland
Results of examination of heavy minerals are given with rutile up to 20 grains in a total count of 2000. Recommend further sampling.PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1977FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR1790
Preliminary report on Howitt Peaks area
Magnetometer survey discovered at least 9 major magnetic surveys in the area. 3 bands contain up to 40% mg, ilm. Recommend further study of thin sections, briquittes and hand...PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1973FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1789
Preliminary report on geological and magnetometer survey of Lake Hankinson area, Fiordland
Many magnetometer readings gave anomalies up to 27,000 gammas. Further work recommended along the lake shore with further ground surveys along the mountain tops above the...Permit536Start Date01 January 1973FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1787
Rutile bearing heavy mineral sands, Fiordland
12 samples obtained from auger drilling give values for rutile (trace-1.2%). Recommend deep drilling to further assess rutile reserves.PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1973FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR1781
Geological report on Coal River property MPW 549, Fiordland
No significant concentration of heavy minerals found in black sands. Lithologies provide little hope of a major find. 37 samples assayed Cu (87ppm), Ni (60ppm), Pb (28ppm), Zn...Permit549Start Date01 January 1972FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1780
Preliminary report on Lake Hankinson property Fiordland
4 rock chip samples show Fe (11.6-47.5), Ti (3-42.2), Si (3.1-14.4), S (0.08), P (0.05ppm). XRF analysis of trace elements show W (<50-350), Pb (<1-15), Zn (100-200), As...PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1972FormatsPDFData TypeReport -
MR1756
Interim report on Doubtful Sound - Lake Manapouri property
Extensive discussion of petrology and mineralogy of lithologies. Gabbroic bodies near Mt George are prospective for Ni, Co, V, Pt. Assays: Cu (20-40ppm), Ni (15-25ppm), Zn...Permit4351 +Start Date01 January 1971FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR1646
Final report MPW application 26/70, Doctor Hill and 21/70 Rangitoto (Hokitika)
Stream sediment sampling (131) in two phases, the second phase following up areas of interest from first. Few anomalous values were located. Thought to be explained by minor...Permit21701 +Start Date01 January 1972FormatsPDF TIFData TypeReport -
MR140
Interim geological report on beach sands at Tikinui Beach
6 samples assayed 0.06-0.11% Ti; well below economic grade. It is recommended that the prospects be held as they are between large claims, even though they themselves are...PermitUNKNOWNStart Date01 January 1970FormatsPDFData TypeReport