Conzinc Riotinto sends geologists to Bougainville to search for minerals. The rugged mountainous jungle country, heat and humidity makes it an arduous task. They establish a drilling site where much sampling, testing and drilling of the area is carried out to evaluate the location.
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ACMI Identifier
313251
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bougainville (Papua New Guinea)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Papua New Guinea - Exploring expeditions
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → Mines and mineral resources - Australia - History
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan