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