30246 (2023). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources

30246 (2023). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources: How many samples are held at the National Core Store and how does that compare to each of the last 10 years by type and year?

Hon Shane Jones: The number of samples held at the core store by year and type are: Year Coal Minerals Petroleum Total 2023 10,189 24,512 60,331 95,032 2022 10,189 22,711 59,971 92,871 2021 10,189 19,711 59,662 89,562 2020 10,189 19,711 59,049 88,949 2019 10,189 19,023 58,776 87,988 2018 10,189 18,659 58,233 87,081 2017 10,189 18,659 57,449 86,297 2016 10,163 18,659 57,029 85,851 2015 10,163 17,193 56,572 83,928 2014 10,163 17,193 55,850 83,206 2013 10,163 16,962 52,601 79,726,