Resources that have been on display at events recently attended by the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) are included on this web page.
Yorke Peninsula Field Days
3429 Copper Coast Hwy, Paskeville, SA
Tuesday 30 September to Wednesday 2 October 2025
Map - Yorke Peninsula Mineral Tenements
Map - Yorke Peninsula Petroleum Tenements
Asia-Pacific's International Mining Expo (AIMEX) 2025
Adelaide Showgrounds - Wayville, South Australia
Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September 2025
Map - Mines, projects and occurrences
Copper in South Australia
South Australia is uniquely placed to be a catalyst for the world's energy transformation - with abundant copper resources, international leadership in renewable energy and vibrant partnerships.
- View our Copper Advantage handout (PDF, 2.8 MB)
- Learn more about Copper in South Australia.
South Australian Resources Information Gateway (SARIG)
- SARIG Catalogue (external site): a one-stop portal for access to publications, reports, geological maps, products and models, and an extensive spatial data library and database extracts.
- SARIG Core Intelligence (CI) program: transforming South Australia's physical resources into a digital intelligence library.
Critical Minerals South Australia (CMSA)
- Project webpage: The CMSA project aims to expand our knowledge on South Australia’s critical mineral potential and boost critical mineral discovery.
- Critical Minerals Dashboards: These interactive dashboards bring together information on our critical mineral potential both in the ground and now on the surface as mine waste, delivered as real-time data from the SARIG web services.
South Australia Discovery Mapping
The South Australian Discovery Mapping project aims to modernise the capture, management, and delivery of South Australia's geological map datasets.
Northern Gawler National Drilling Initiative
The Northern Gawler National Drilling Initiative (NDI) is a collaboration between the Geological Survey of South Australia and MinEx CRC, aiming to enhance geological knowledge in the Northern Gawler Craton area. By conducting a scientific drilling program, the project seeks to map the region's geology and structure in 3D, thereby identifying potential mineral systems and supporting future exploration efforts.
Acreage Releases
Licence applications for regulated substances exploration, gas storage, and geothermal exploration
- View the Otway (OT2025) Acreage Release webpage and resources
- View the Polda (PO2025) Acreage Release webpage and resources
Geology and Prospectivity
- View the Daralingie Shelf / Warburton Basin webpage and resources
- View the Cooper Basin webpage and resources
Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC) 2025
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre - Perth, Western Australia
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September 2025
Map - Mines, projects and occurrences
South Australian Resources Information Gateway (SARIG)
- SARIG Catalogue (external site): a one-stop portal for access to publications, reports, geological maps, products and models, and an extensive spatial data library and database extracts.
- SARIG Core Intelligence (CI) program: transforming South Australia's physical resources into a digital intelligence library.
Critical Minerals South Australia (CMSA)
- Project webpage: The CMSA project aims to expand our knowledge on South Australia’s critical mineral potential and boost critical mineral discovery.
- Critical Minerals Dashboards: These interactive dashboards bring together information on our critical mineral potential both in the ground and now on the surface as mine waste, delivered as real-time data from the SARIG web services.
South Australia Discovery Mapping
The South Australian Discovery Mapping project aims to modernise the capture, management, and delivery of South Australia's geological map datasets.
Northern Gawler National Drilling Initiative
The Northern Gawler National Drilling Initiative (NDI) is a collaboration between the Geological Survey of South Australia and MinEx CRC, aiming to enhance geological knowledge in the Northern Gawler Craton area. By conducting a scientific drilling program, the project seeks to map the region's geology and structure in 3D, thereby identifying potential mineral systems and supporting future exploration efforts.
Acreage Releases
Licence applications for regulated substances exploration, gas storage, and geothermal exploration
- View the Otway (OT2025) Acreage Release webpage and resources
- View the Polda (PO2025) Acreage Release webpage and resources
Geology and Prospectivity
- View the Daralingie Shelf / Warburton Basin webpage and resources
- View the Cooper Basin webpage and resources
Copper to the World 2025
Adelaide Convention Centre - Adelaide, South Australia
Tuesday 26 to Wednesday 27 August 2025
Visit the Department for Energy and Mining Copper in South Australia webpage to access resources mentioned at the Copper to the World conference.
Diggers & Dealers 2025
Kalgoorlie - Western Australia, Australia
Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 August 2025
Map - Mines, projects and occurrences
South Australian Resources Information Gateway (SARIG)
- SARIG Catalogue: a one-stop portal for access to publications, reports, geological maps, products and models, and an extensive spatial data library and database extracts.
- SARIG Core Intelligence (CI) program: transforming South Australia's physical resources into a digital intelligence library.
Critical Minerals South Australia (CMSA)
- Project webpage: The CMSA project aims to expand our knowledge on South Australia’s critical mineral potential and boost critical mineral discovery.
- Critical Minerals Dashboards: These interactive dashboards bring together information on our critical mineral potential both in the ground and now on the surface as mine waste, delivered as real-time data from the SARIG web services.
Tactic Conference and Trade Expo
Central Oval Sporting Complex, Port Augusta
Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July 2025
New acreage releases
- Otway Basin offers: licence applications for regulated substances exploration, gas storage, and geothermal exploration
- Polda Basin offer: licence application for regulated substances exploration
South Australia's magnetite deposits
Precompetitive data for mineral exploration
- Northern Gawler National Drilling Initiative (NDI)
- Critical minerals: Critical Minerals South Australia (CMSA) project, critical mineral elements publications, and critical minerals and mine waste dashboards
South Australia's mines, quarries and developing projects
- Major projects and mining activities dashboard: real-time information on mines, quarries and developing projects
South Australian Resources Information Gateway (SARIG) updates
- SARIG catalogue: a one-stop portal for access to publications, reports, geological maps, products and models, and an extensive spatial data library and database extracts
- SARIG Core Intelligence (CI) program: transforming South Australia's physical resources into a digital intelligence library
Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining
- Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining: Nominations now open for these prestigious awards (4 sector company awards and 2 individual young achiever awards) recognising outstanding contributions to the energy and mining sectors
Master Builders SA Home Show
Adelaide Showgrounds
Friday 20 June to Sunday 22 June 2025
General energy advice
- View the Winter Heating Guide 2025 for tips on saving energy this winter.
- Visit the Energy Advisory Service SA.GOV.AU webpage.
Energy schemes
- Visit the Clean Energy Regulator website for information on the Cheaper Home Batteries Program commencing 1 July 2025.
- Visit the Clean Energy Regulator website for information on Small-scale Technology Certificates (STC’s).
- Visit the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) website for information on the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS).
Solar and batter storage systems
- View the Solar Consumer Guide for information on rooftop solar and batteries.
- View the New Energy Tech Consumer Guides for information on using solar and battery systems.
- Visit the Clean Energy Regulator website for information on rooftop solar.
- Visit the YourHome website for information on solar and battery systems.
- Visit ACCC and Consumer and Business Services for consumer information on solar energy.
Energy retailer advice
- Visit Energy Made Easy to compare electricity and gas plans from all retailers to find the best deal.
- Visit the Energy and Water Ombudsman of South Australia (EWOSA) for assistance with unresolved issues with your energy or water providers.
Australian Energy Producers (AEP) Conference and Exhibition 2025
Brisbane - Queensland, Australia
Monday 26 to Thursday 29 May 2025
Acreage Releases
- View the Otway (OT2025) Acreage Release webpage and resources
- View the Polda (PO2025) Acreage Release webpage and resources
Geology and Prospectivity
- View the Daralingie Shelf / Warburton Basin webpage and resources
- View the Cooper Basin webpage and resources
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
South East Field Days
Lucindale - South Australia, Australia
Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March 2025
Mineral Regulatory Guidelines
Code of conduct
Maps and diagrams
- Mineral tenements on the Limestone Coast (as at 13 March 2025) (PDF)
- Petroleum tenements on the Limestone Coast (as at 13 March 2025)
- Stages of the exploration and mining process (PDF, 48.4 KB)
Limestone Coast social research study
- A summary of the project, findings and recommendations can be found on the Energy and mining on the Limestone Coast web page
- Download the full findings report: Energy and mining on the Limestone Coast: Social research findings and recommendations (PDF, 42.2 MB)
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
Toronto - Ontario, Canada
28 February to 5 March 2025
Visit the Department for Energy and Mining PDAC webpage to access resources mentioned at PDAC.