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Target Generation Map — Western Australia

To create a target generation map for Western Australia, import your WA claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Western Australia

Western Australia is the world's largest mining jurisdiction by output value, producing more than 20% of global iron ore and significant proportions of global gold, lithium, and nickel. The Yilgarn Craton hosts some of the world's richest goldfields, including the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Super Pit, and the Pilbara region is the backbone of global iron ore supply.

Key minerals: gold, iron ore, lithium, nickel, copper, rare earth elements. Notable deposits: Super Pit (Kalgoorlie), Greenbushes Lithium, Nova-Bollinger Nickel, Pilbara Iron Ore. Mining districts: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Goldfields, Pilbara, Murchison, Goldfields-Esperance.

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) administers mineral rights in Western Australia. Claim data is accessible through MyMinesOnline.

What is a Target Generation Map?

A target generation map integrates multiple datasets — geophysical anomalies, geochemical results, structural features, and historical workings — to visually communicate which areas have the highest exploration priority. These maps are central to project generation pitches and technical program planning.

How to Create a Target Generation Map for Western Australia

  1. Import target polygon outlines as GeoJSON
  2. Import anomaly extents as a separate GeoJSON layer
  3. Assign Target Areas and Anomalies roles
  4. Import fault and structure lines
  5. Use Outside Shade on key target polygons to focus attention
  6. Add labels for each named target
  7. Overlay on Satellite basemap to show terrain context
  8. Export at high resolution (3×) for technical presentations

Recommended Settings for Western Australia

  • Basemap: Satellite
  • Design theme: Technical — Sharp Borders or Modern — Dark Indigo
  • Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for JORC Code reports
  • Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Western Australia

  • Exploration program planning
  • Investor technical presentations
  • JV partner presentations
  • Staking decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Western Australia mineral claims data?
Western Australia mineral claims boundaries are available from MyMinesOnline and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.
Who regulates mineral claims in Western Australia?
Mineral claims in Western Australia are regulated by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS). All tenure and claims data can be queried through MyMinesOnline.
What minerals are typically mapped in Western Australia?
Western Australia is known for its gold, iron ore, lithium, nickel deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Super Pit (Kalgoorlie), Greenbushes Lithium, Nova-Bollinger Nickel. The main mining districts are Kalgoorlie-Boulder Goldfields, Pilbara, Murchison.
Can I export a Western Australia target generation map for a JORC Code report?
Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in JORC Code technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for JORC Code compliance.