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Mineral Resources Group Vision

Primary Industries and Resources South Australia's (PIRSA) Mineral Resources Group is guided by the following vision:

 'South Australia - the preferred mineral investment destination'

The Mineral Resources Group manages the State's mineral resources on behalf of the people of South Australia by undertaking the following activities:

Strategic Policy and Support

  • Facilitate and operate as a 'lead agency' for the development of various mining projects
  • Provide advice and statistics to the Government and community
  • Maintain a legislative framework that supports efficient and appropriate development of the State's mineral resources

Mining Regulation and Rehabilitation

  • Regulate exploration and mining industries to ensure responsible and environmentally sound resource development
  • Determine and collect statutory royalties

Geoscientific Information Management

  • Define mineral resources and their potential to support industry development throughout South Australia
  • Generate and manage geoscientific information to provide geoscientific advice and data to industry, government and the community
  • Utilise and develop new technologies (such as SARIG) to deliver geoscientific information to all it's stakeholders

Minerals Information and Promotion

  • Promote responsible exploration for and development of South Australia's mineral resources
  • Promote the mineral prospectivity and potential of the State nationally and internationally