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Publications

PIRSA Minerals have a wide range of data, publications, maps and information available either as hard copies or as downloads from online.

Books, brochures, explanatory notes and reports on investigations can be purchased or obtained through the Customer Services Centre. 

Books Maps
Brochures MESA Journals  - FREE
Bulletins Mineral Commodity Review Index - FREE
Explanatory Notes Report on Investigations
Information Sheets - FREE Special Publications

Library Services

The Mineral Resources Group also operates an online library for those wishing to access technical publications, journals and hard to find gological references on South Australia.

More information on the Minerals Library.

The MESA Journal

The MESA Journal is a quarterly geological publication that covers a broad range of geoscientific topics that appeal to both geologists and non-geologists alike. It presents information highlighting industry activity, mining reports, minerals and petroleum and geothermal tenement activity.

The MESA Journal also features detailed scientific and cultural articles covering all aspects of South Australian geoscience including geological notes, new technology and data, exploration information and historical information.

More information on the MESA Journal.

Online Access to Publications

Apart from the numerous printed publications, the Mineral Resources Group also has a vast digital library of open file exploration data reports as well as historical publications from the government and minerals industry.

To search for information on a particular topic, try using the reports and references databases in SARIG, The South Australian Resources Information Geoserver.

Quick Instructions

To search the online library, follow these few simple steps;

  • Log onto SARIG through the SARIG homepage.
  • Click on the INFORMATION link, 4th along on the top navigation bar.

The Reports (SAMREF) database, the first database and search box listed, enables customers to search and download from the Mineral Resources digital library.

You can either enter your search term in the quick search window or refine your search in the Advanced Search area.

For more information, link to the extensive HELP area in SARIG's top navigation menu or contact the SARIG Helpdesk.