Unconformity-related rare earth element mineral potential maps

Maps showing the potential for unconformity-related rare earth element (URREE) mineral systems in Australia. The mineral potential maps are a synthesis of four component layers (source of metals, fluids and ligands; energy sources and fluid flow drivers; fluid flow pathways and architecture; and ore depositional gradients). A knowledge-driven methodology has been used to produce the final mineral potential models for the mineral system. Two models are provided, one including all input maps, and a second that only includes input maps with complete national data coverage. A data availability map is provided in conjunction with the mineral potential model that represents the availability of data coverage over Australia where at least one of the input maps contains areas of missing data. Data availability values range between 0 and 1, with higher values being located in areas where more input maps have complete data coverage. The input maps and mineral deposits and occurrences used to validate the mineral potential models are provided along with an assessment criteria table which contains information on the map creation.

Manuscript pre-print: Ford, A., Walsh, J., Doublier, M., Burnham, A., Cloutier, J., Fraser, G., Magee, C., Czarnota, K., 2026. Unconformity-related rare earth element mineral potential of Australia. Earth.ArXiv [Preprint]. https://pid.geoscience.gov.au/dataset/ga/150680