Airborne Geophysics Index (MAGIX)
MAGIX is a GIS-based register and index of airborne geophysical surveys reported to the Department of Industry and Resources under the provisions of the Mining Act 1978. Interactive online access to MAGIX is available through GeoVIEW.WA.
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Advance warning of changes to Airborne Survey Reporting Policy
A new version of the Airborne Survey Reporting Policy will take effect from 1 September 2008. The primary change is to limit the multi-client conversion period to five years from the end of the initial five year confidentiality period.
Draft of new policy (PDF 136kb, opens in a new window)
Current Survey Reporting Policy
The Policy now forms part of the Mineral Exploration Reporting Guidelines as an Appendix.
Guidelines for Mineral Exploration Reporting (PDF 1000kb, opens in a new window)
How to Register a Survey
Download and submit a survey registration form (under 'Documents' alongside) together with the survey data and a copy of the operations report (preferably as a PDF or MS Word document).
MAGIX Open-File Digital Data
Get an Open File dataset via direct download on CD or DVD or external hard drive.
How To Get Survey Data
To obtain the data for a 'registered' or exclusive company survey listed in MAGIX, contact the nominated data custodian.
Index Files
MAGIX is a GIS-based register and index of airborne geophysical surveys reported to the Department of Industry and Resources under the provisions of the Mining Act 1978. There are three layers of survey information, Registered, Government and Commercial.
Survey Test Range
The test range is located approximately 9 kms east of the township of Carnamah, Western Australia. The following information about the test range is provided by Mr. Graham (Gary) Paterson and is included here as a service to anyone wishing to use the site for calibration of airborne or ground gamma-ray spectrometers.









