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That's a wrap on Earth Science Week! 🌏 It's been so much fun sharing the science we love with the world. If we have inspired you to find out more about a career in Earth science, check out our guide: https://t.co/VOWEJ1YCOW #EarthScienceWeek #CriticalMinerals

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Happy Earth Science Week! 🌏

This year's theme: Critical minerals for a thriving society. Hear from our leaders on the science beneath our feet and how it's shaping Australia's future.

Learn more and get involved 👉 https://t.co/biApepd7kR

#EarthScienceWeek

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Did you feel the mag 4.9 earthquake in Vic early last Saturday morning? We received over 21,000 felt reports! Read our story to find out more about how earthquakes happen, what science tells us about this part of Vic, and how to stay safe in an earthquake: https://t.co/KvdFLsJ2LB

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We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am near Leongatha, Victoria. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at https://t.co/FkxaAVmrGj

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[PUBLIC TALK] Join our Earth Science Week public talk and find out how Australia’s critical minerals support a thriving society! Dr Karol Czarnota and Allison Britt will give their insights on this fascinating topic.
🗓️ 11am Wed 14 October
Register 👉 https://t.co/CUZUygLEHq

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New geoscience reveals a clearer picture of the Delamerian region’s mineral and groundwater systems, demonstrating how integrated precompetitive geoscience can reduce uncertainty and support better-informed decisions. 👉 https://t.co/u25S9YA4y1
#ResourcingAustraliasProsperity

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[PUBLIC TALK] 💧 Every successful water bore starts with knowing where to drill. Discover how airborne electromagnetic surveys are helping Fiji find groundwater and improve access to safe water.
📅 11am Wed 23 Sep
🎤 Dr Ravin N Deo
👉 https://t.co/qT8phn7WFz
#GeoscienceAustralia

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🚢 At Australia's busiest container port, sea pilots use our free SouthPAN and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) services to guide some of the world's largest ships with cm-level accuracy. Supporting safer navigation and stronger supply chains.
Full story 👉 https://t.co/5vNGPJOvaA

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[PUBLIC TALK] Join Dr Jonathan Griffin and Dr Dan Clark as they reveal evidence for giant earthquakes on Papua New Guinea's Ramu-Markham Fault and explore what it means for earthquake hazard and risk in the city of Lae.
📅 11am Wed 2 Sept
🔗 https://t.co/qT8phn7WFz
@dfat

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We’re proud to have two initiatives named as finalists in the 2026 IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards.
🛰️ Positioning Australia – Breakthrough category
🌊 AusSeabed – Collaboration category
Both also nominated for the People’s Choice Award.
Vote now 👉 https://t.co/iVgeYGjNNz

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We’ve released a new national-scale assessment to help identify prospective high-purity silica regions across Australia.
Download 👉 https://t.co/M0liKceixZ

#CriticalMinerals #HighPuritySilica #MineralExploration

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🤝 A milestone for #LaeShakeAware! We've handed over equipment to partners in PNG's Morobe Province, strengthening earthquake monitoring, disaster preparedness and local capability.

@dfat Mineral Resources Authority PNG @thepnguot Morobe Provincial Government
🇵🇬🇦🇺 #Partnership

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New global mineral chemistry data is available through the Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative.
Around 13,000 new data points will help researchers, governments and industry better understand critical mineral occurrence and future supply.
Explore now 👉 https://t.co/jzAubVtuci

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PUBLIC TALK] How are the critical minerals needed for future technologies found? Join Michael Sexton, Dr Kristy Guerin & Dr Jessica Walsh as they explore the achievements of the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub.
🗓️ 11am Wed 19 Aug
👉 https://t.co/kgg32pxsle

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[NEW RELEASE] We’ve released a new report that uses geochemistry from 392 samples to show what controls high-purity silica quality.
Download our new Explorers’ Toolbox 👉 https://t.co/fK7vVblaAU
#CriticalMinerals #HighPuritySilica #GeoscienceAustralia #MineralExploration #Silicon

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#AECR2026 is now available.
Explore the latest data on Australia’s energy commodity resources and selected emerging low-carbon technologies 👉 https://t.co/cvjqDLBnz0

🗺️ Australia’s major non-renewable energy commodity resources in 2024.

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What's happening beneath our feet? Join our scientists Steve Lewis and Ivan Schroder for a free #PublicTalk exploring how groundwater research is improving our understanding of Australia's natural resources and mineral potential.
📅 Wed 12 Aug
🕚 11am
🔗 https://t.co/kgg32pxsle

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📢 Clearer picture of Aus seabed!
We've released updated and more accurate National #AusBathyTopo grid, which maps the heights and depths of Australia’s land and sea, supporting offshore renewable energy, marine planning and environmental stewardship 👉 https://t.co/gJHiawUhnj

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#AMER2025 delivers a comprehensive overview of Australia’s minerals exploration sector in 2025, identifying key commodity trends.

Learn more and access AMER now 👉 https://t.co/dUk0nvzTXL

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[PUBLIC TALK] 📡 Learn how Positioning Australia is shaping the future of reliable positioning, navigation & timing, from SouthPAN & Ginan to resilient national geodesy infrastructure supporting safety, productivity & economic growth.
🗓️ 11am Wed 5 Aug
👉 https://t.co/kgg32pxsle