The AuScope EarthBank Platform (formerly AusGeochem) is an advanced geospatial research tool designed to support analytical data management for the Earth Sciences community. Combining a cloud-hosted relational database engine, robust access controls, and a virtual laboratory for analyzing and visualizing complex geochemical datasets, the platform integrates seamlessly into research workflows. Recently rebranded from AusGeochem to reflect its expanded national collaboration and global vision, EarthBank remains committed to its core mission of facilitating geological data synthesis and visualization.
Developed through the AuScope Geochemistry Laboratory Network initiative (in partnership with Lithodat Pty Ltd) and funded by both the Australian and Western Australia state governments, the project enhances the analysis, preservation, and discoverability of nationally significant Earth and environmental sample collections. With renewed funding for instrumentation, expanded capabilities, and dedicated personnel at collaborating Australian universities, EarthBank is strengthening efforts to preserve and share vital geochemical and isotopic data for the benefit of researchers nationwide. They joined WDS as a Regular member in June 2025.