Energy and Mining
Thinking Critical South Australia
Low Carbon Minerals for a Low Carbon World
As the world’s largest economies target net zero emissions, green minerals, metals and fuels are in growing demand. How these commodities are sourced, and reducing the footprint required to produce them is of increasing interest to manufacturers, investors and miners alike.
Watch to see how South Australia has become a destination for companies looking to transform the energy and mining sector.
Clean Hydrogen: The Fuel of the Future
South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse pioneering the way to a more sustainable future, and on track to reach the target of 100% net renewables by 2030.
Renewable energy investments:
- Two world-leading home battery schemes
- Twenty two wind farms
- Three utility scale solar farms
- World's leading lithium-ion battery at the Hornsdale Power Reserve
Watch the video to see South Australia is well on the way to becoming a world-class supplier of clean hydrogen.
Critical minerals project opportunities in South Australia
Discover South Australia's significant global and national resources of critical minerals.
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).
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.
Investment opportunities
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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: Brownfield
Maldorky Iron Ore Project
Maldorky is a well located iron ore deposit that can be upgraded to yield a high quality 65% iron fines product.
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Investment: Brownfield
Havilah Resources' Mutooroo Project - Copper, Cobalt & Gold
A high grade copper, cobalt and gold sulphide project located close to the regional mining centre of Broken Hill.
Primary contact
Help for investing in South Australia's Energy and Mining sector
Edit Mucsi
Acting Director - Energy and Mining
Department for Trade and Investment
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