Western Australian Mineral Exploration Index (WAMEX)
Western Australian legislation requires mineral explorers to report periodically on their programs. After a period of confidentiality, exploration reports and data are made publicly available, so that past exploration work is not unnecessarily repeated. These are referred to as open-file data.
WAMEX is a searchable database of open-file reports on exploration for minerals (excluding oil and gas), and is managed by the Statutory Exploration Information Group (SEIG). Access to WAMEX is free of charge.
Full digital copies of most reports are online. Where a digital copy is not yet available, a microfiche copy of the report can be accessed at the Mineral House Library and at the Geological Survey's Kalgoorlie Regional Office.
Access to WAMEX.
An external disc drive containing the 48,000+ open-file reports is now available for use in both the Mineral House library, Perth and Kalgoorlie office of GSWA. The disc drive will be updated on a monthly basis. Reports released within the last month will only be available online. Bookings may need to be made to use the disc drive. Phone Mineral House Library on 92223330 or Kalgoorlie office on 90220400.
Guidelines for Reporting
The purpose of the guidelines, in accordance with Section 115A of the Mining Act 1978, (the Act), is to specify the contents, standards, and the formats required in the preparation and submission of mineral exploration reports.
WAMEX Products
Most WAMEX reports are available for download at no cost from WAMEX via the Web.
Sunset Clause Release
Under Regulation 96(4) of the Mining Act, Mineral Exploration Reports held by the Department for 5 years may be released to Open File.
