Publications and portals

Geoscience Australia produces a number of publications to support explorers, investors, researchers, industry and government to make evidence-based decisions for a strong economy, resilient society and sustainable environment.

Our tools provide valuable information about potential mineral, energy and groundwater resources in Australia, including pre-competitive geoscience information available to support mineral exploration in Australia.

Geoscience Australia’s Priority Projects make up a significant part of our annual work program, ensuring we deliver on commitments in our Strategy.

Publications:

• Australian Critical Minerals Map
  A map showing the locations of Australian operating mines, mines under development, mines on care and maintenance and resource deposits associated with critical minerals. See also the accompanying Australian Critical Minerals Map Data.
• Australian Energy Commodity Resources
  An annual assessment of Australia’s energy commodity reserves and resources providing information about Australia’s remaining recoverable resources of gas, oil, coal, uranium and thorium; production; trends; usage and outlook.
• Australia's Energy and Mineral Resources Investor Guide
  A detailed guide for investors covering a variety of topics including: exploring for minerals in Australia, foreign investment guidelines and business entry into Australia, indigenous engagement, and mining equipment, technology and services. Available in English, Japanese and Korean.
• Australia's Identified Mineral Resources
  An annual national assessment that provides a long-term view of Australian mineral resources. The assessment includes mineral inventories, evaluations of trends, world rankings, summaries of significant exploration results and brief reviews of mining industry developments.
• Australian Mineral Exploration Review
  An annual review of mineral exploration trends, activities and discoveries in Australia.
• Australian Operating Mines Map
  A map showing the locations of mines operating at the end of each calendar year, developing mines, and mines under care and maintenance in Australia. See also the accompanying Australian Operating Mines Map Data.
• Exploring for the Future program final report
  The Exploring for the Future program, led by Geoscience Australia, was a $225 million Australian Government investment over 8 years, focused on revealing Australia’s mineral, energy, and groundwater potential by characterising geology. This report provides an overview of activities, results, achievements and impacts from the Exploring for the Future program, with a particular focus on the last four years (2020–2024).
• Geoscience Australia newsletters and alerts
  Stay informed with the latest product news, data releases, and project highlights from Geoscience Australia.
• Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity – 10-year roadmap
  Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity is a landmark initiative that will secure Australia’s future as a global supplier of the resources necessary for the net-zero transition. This initiative focuses on mapping our potential for critical minerals and strategic materials, hydrogen and carbon storage, and offshore renewable energy. It will also map the groundwater systems that support the development of these resources, contribute to our water and food security, and bolster our climate resilience. The roadmap outlines the priority areas for delivery by Geoscience Australia over the next decade (2024–2034).
• Commodity supply chain reviews
  Overview’s of Australia’s supply chain for Rare Earth Elements, Antimony, Gallium and Graphite have been developed to provide an accessible reference for an investor audience seeking a current, evidence‑based overview of the above-mentioned resource sectors. Covering the supply chain, key market drivers, and supply‑security considerations, these products are intended as a snapshot of sector status (including processing facilities and project stage) as reported up to January 2026.

Portals:

• Geoscience Australia Portal
  The Geoscience Australia Portal is an online platform providing access to authoritative geoscience data, maps, and tools. It enables users to explore and analyse information on Australia’s geology, mineral and energy resources, groundwater, and natural hazards through interactive maps, decision-support tools, research publications, and educational resources, supporting researchers, industry, policymakers, and the public in making informed, data‑driven decisions.
• Atlas of Australian Re-mining Potential
  Geoscience Australia has partnered with researchers at RMIT University, The University of Queensland and Australia’s state geological surveys to generate Australia’s first national Atlas of Australian Re-mining Potential. The Atlas is an interactive online mapping tool that provides accurate information about Australian mine tailings, waste rock, smelter residues and related mine waste materials, identifying potential new opportunities for critical minerals supply and supporting the sustainable and economic recovery of critical minerals from mine waste.
• Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative
  The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative (CMMI) portal is a free interactive mapping and data discovery tool. It is a joint collaboration between Australia, Canada and the United States, designed to help build a diversified critical minerals industry in all three countries.