Energy and mining
Investing in energy and mining
Nationally, we are leading the uptake of renewable energy, while also broadening our energy sector into batteries, thermal storage, hydrogen production and storage and pumped water storage in disused mine pits.
To learn more about opportunities for growing South Australia's industry, view the Energy and Mining Strategy.

Investment advantages
South Australia contains 68% of Australia’s copper resources, 80% of Australia’s uranium and 28% of its gold.

Connected ecosystem
Here in South Australia we’re proud to have fostered a strong relationship between government, industry and academia.
Our hi-tech sector can provide support across mining technology capabilities such as artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and drones, as well as blockchain technology which allows for the creation and maintenance of a continuously growing list of records (blocks).

Precincts and Clusters
Innovation precincts
Collaboration is in our DNA here in South Australia. You will have access to some of the best innovation precincts where high-profile businesses, academia, industry bodies and government are co-located and working together.
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Lot Fourteen
Lot Fourteen is a space that fosters collaboration and innovation across sectors and disciplines, including defence and space, artificial intelligence, digital health, machine learning and robotics, cyber security and creative industries.
Business Clusters
Our industry clusters provide strong intellectual and research foundations, providing opportunities to share talent, technology and infrastructure.
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Adelaide Airport
With global acknowledgement that aviation is a vital catalyst for economic growth, Airport Business District is a key economic gateway that seamless integrates zones for a range of industries.
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Tonsley Mining Energy Services
The Tonsley innovation district is home to key energy and mining organisations, including CORE Innovation’s satellite office, Onshore Petroleum Centre of Excellence, and the South Australia Drill Core Reference Library, Australian Hydrogen Centre, SIMEC Energy Australia and ZEN Energy, and CMW Geosciences.
Business opportunities and investment ready projects
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Investment: Direct investment
Port Augusta Storage Project
Pangea Energy is developing the Port Augusta Storage Project (PASP), a 50MW/200MWh vanadium redox utility scale battery with an optional 50MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Port Augusta, South Australia. This milestone project will contribute to decarbonizing the grid by providing hedging contracts such as energy derivatives and load shifting services for renewable energy generators, and participate in arbitrage energy sale and grid stabilizing services, including all frequency control ancillary services (FCAS).
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Investment: Greenfield
Twin Creek Wind Farm
51 wind turbines, roads, hardstandings, substation, O&M facility, office and terminal switching station.
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Investment: Off-take
Crystal Brook Energy Park (CBEP)
Neoen Australia is developing a large-scale hybrid renewable energy project in the Mid North Region.
Primary contact
Case studies
OZ Minerals expansion to double Carrapateena production
The expansion would see Carrapateena’s expected throughput rate of 4.7–5 million tonnes a year from 2023 increased to 12 million tonnes a year.
Andrew Cole
OZ Minerals