Exploration Magnetics: Theory and Practice
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Exploration Magnetics: Theory and Practice
By (Author) Phil Schmidt
Edited by James Austin
Edited by David Clark
Edited by Keith Leslie
Edited by Mark Lackiem
Edited by Clive Foss
CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing
2nd June 2025
Australia
Classifications
Non Fiction
Geophysics
Mining technology and engineering
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 210mm, Height 270mm, Spine 164mm
1200g
Description
Exploration Magnetics provides a comprehensive review of the application of magnetisation and magnetic field studies to mineral exploration. It investigates how subsurface models of magnetisation properties and distribution can be derived from magnetic field data. The book also covers geological controls on magnetisation, including linkage between magnetisation and mineralisation, illustrates the magnetic field expression of those magnetisations and explains how to recognise them.
Understanding rock magnetism and its relationship to mineralisation is more important than ever, given the difficulties of migration to areas of deeper cover in the search for new deposits, as well as the search for different styles of mineralisation involving the critical metals of the future.
Magnetic methods are at the forefront of mineral exploration in Australia, and the editors of Exploration Magnetics are world-class experts who have led the development and application of mineral exploration techniques, methods and adaption of new technologies. Drawing information from multiple sources, the contributing authors focus on the practical solution of problems, present extensive case study applications and explore the recovery of source magnetisation direction from magnetic field data. They also outline adaption of these magnetic methods for future off-world exploration.
Author Bio
Phil Schmidt has led palaeomagnetic studies in Australia for over 40 years and, together with David Clark has conducted rock magnetic studies in all major Australian mineral provinces.
James Austin has developed world-leading capabilities in linking magnetic petrophysics with electron scanning microscopy to understand how mineral system processes relate to geophysical signatures.
David Clark has a unique combination in understanding rock magnetism and potential fields and is a pioneer of magnetic tensor gradiometry.
Keith Leslie has worked for over 25 years in the CSIRO SQUID group developing new geophysical instrumentation.
Mark Lackie has extensive experience in undertaking palaeomagnetic and environmental magnetic studies.
Clive Foss is a leading proponent in recovery of magnetisation information from magnetic field data and has worked extensively in minerals and petroleum exploration.
