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Exploration and mining in South Australia

Guidelines and information
Legislation
Mineral resources and commodities
Media releases, presentations and events

South Australia minerals are the property of the Crown. Access to land for mineral exploration is gained through provisions of the Mining Act 1971 and Mining Regulations 2011, the Offshore Minerals Act 2000 and the Opal Mining Act 1995.

Exploration and mining cannot be undertaken either on Crown or private land unless in accordance with the provisions of these acts and regulations.

PIRSA Minerals and Energy Resources' guidelines and information

Minerals Regulatory Guidelines to assist mineral exploration and mining companies in understanding the approvals process
Information Sheets on mineral exploration and licence applications, land access issues and environmental factors

Legislation

Mining Act 1971 (external site, opens in new window) Includes amendments that came into force on 1 July 2011
Mining Regulations 2011 (external site, opens in new window)
Other legislation, codes and standards that may be applicable to mining operations

Mineral resource and commodity information

Resource maps and mining project information: minerals industry information and downloadable maps and posters showing mineral development activity and major mines in South Australia
Mineral resources production statistics: for various commodities over 6 month periods, with quantity and value