Yep, used to be an Exploration Geologist about 20 odd years ago when there was stuff left to find.
I worked all through WA and the NT mainly.
Fantastic times and saw a lot of great country side.
Had a career change since then but I like to keep up with all the latest papers and thinking. More like my other serious hobby now.
We used to refer to the Senior Geo's as the Rock Apes and in return we were known as the Pebble Monkeys.
Cheers