Metalliferous and industrial minerals
Production and sales statistics
You can download mineral production and sales statistics compiled from yearly returns submitted by industry. To request historical information, email geological_info@dnrme.qld.gov.au.
Applying for a resource authority
To explore for minerals, you need an exploration permit for minerals. You can apply by making a direct application or through a call for tenders.
Exploration and investment resources
For more information on exploring and investing in Queensland, see the following resources.
Queensland's resources industries
Investment information
- Queensland exploration and investment resource package is a comprehensive guide for potential explorers and investors. For a free copy, contact the Geological Survey of Queensland hotline.
- Read about investing in Queensland mining for information on investment support, exploration opportunities and current tenders.
Tenure information
- Search for applications, grants or resource authorities in an area using our free public search services.
- Use MinesOnlineMaps to view the location and boundaries of resource authorities.
Maps, data and publications
- MinesOnlineMaps, our online GIS service, has tenure, geoscience and resource information.
- QDEX Data lets you download large spatial data sets.
- QDEX Reports has geological maps and reports to download free of charge.
- Geological Survey of Queensland sells a range of maps, data and publications.
Exploration reports
Holders of resource authorities are required to submit a range of statutory reports on their activities. After a period of confidentiality, these reports and data are made publicly available through QDEX Reports.
Contact us
Contact the Geological Survey of Queensland for geoscience, exploration and investment information.
- Last reviewed: 31 Aug 2016
- Last updated: 18 Apr 2019