Free downloads to open file mineral, petroleum, geothermal publications and reports
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The online Publications and Reports search engine allows users to query all open file Mineral and Energy Resources Division's publications databases and contains over 30,000 geoscientific references, as well as company publications and departmental reports.
Search results display an extensive georeference index. Where available, the index record includes:
- Free document download option (PDF format)
- Document url
A selection of publications and maps that are not available in digital format are listed in the Maps & Publications brochure
Download a copy of the Maps & Publications brochure (PDF 8.4 MB)
Online Bookshop – Purchase and free downloads of publications
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An online request form is available for publications from the 'Online Bookshop' where a download option is not displayed.
To purchase an item, 'Add to Shopping Cart' and complete the 'SARIG Online Shop Order Form'. There will a charge for this service.
Publications and reports available online
Resources and Energy government publications
Books- Brochures and fact sheets
- Bulletins
- Explanatory notes
- Geoscience data packages
- Information sheets
- Regulatory guidelines
- Maps
- MESA Journal
- Mineral identification kit
- Mines and Energy Reviews
- Paleodrainage and tertiary coastal barriers of South Australia
- Report books
- Report of Investigations
- Soils information
- Special publications
Company Exploration Reports
- Mineral exploration open file reports
- Petroleum Well open file completion reports
Company Mining Programs and Reports
- Mining lease proposals
- Tenement assessment reports
- Programs for Environment Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPRs)
- Compliance reports
Resource and Energy Plans Database
- A selection of Resource Energy's photos going back to the late 1800s
See SARIG Online Help for step by step instructions on how to use the Publications and Reports Online Database View Help
Geoscience library
Provides access to other technical publications, journals and geological references on South Australia.
To locate publications, search the Geoscience Library catalogue
Visit the Geoscience Library for more information on accessing publications and library services
For more information, contact:
Resource Information Centre
Customer Services
Phone: + 61 8 8463 3000
Email: resources.customerservices@sa.gov.au
Customer Services
Phone: + 61 8 8463 3000
Email: resources.customerservices@sa.gov.au