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Adrian Black

HISTORICAL FACTS: Geologist deep dive reveals rich copper gold deposits - The Untold Story

The newly discovered seams of copper and other valuable minerals could be worth billions. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Geological belts rich in copper, gold and critical minerals have been discovered in southeastern Australia, at a time of surging global demand and commodity prices.

The good news comes from a 'deep dive', under a 35-year government initiative to unlock resources key to the nation's energy transition and future prosperity.

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