Wed 25 Feb 2015

5:30pm6:30pm

Museum of the Goldfields

Map indicating where geological formations are found

Presented by David Nixon, Exploration Geologist

One of the common questions asked by prospectors looking at a geology map is: what rock has the gold in it? The answer is Czl, this is the geology map code for laterite. Usually the prospector will return frustrated and with nothing to show for their efforts after working a patch of laterite. Why is it that some laterites contain abundant gold and some contain nothing? David Nixon, a Senior Exploration Geologist who currently works in an around Kalgoorlie, will explain what is it about the physical properties of gold and the features in the natural environment that the prospector can use to find gold easier.

Cost: Entry is by donation
Bookings Recommended
Phone: 9021 8533
Email: eomog@museum.wa.gov.au


Map indicating where geological formations are found

Not All Laterites are Created Equal

Image courtesy of David Nixon

Getting Here

Address

17 Hannan Street,
Kalgoorlie,
Western Australia,
6430,
Australia

Phone
(08) 9021 8533

 

By Bus
The Museum is located accessible with all three of the city's bus routes, visit the PTA website for timetables.

By Car
Parking is available onsite.