Mining
Read on to find easy-to-understand information about mining operations across the state, the minerals being extracted, and a range of resources to help you better understand the industry.
Mining
This page is your starting point for learning about the mineral resources sector in South Australia and how the wider industry works.
You’ll find easy-to-understand information about mining operations across the state, the minerals being extracted, and a range of resources to help you better understand the industry.
Mining
This page is your starting point for learning about the mineral resources sector in South Australia and how the wider industry works.
You’ll find easy-to-understand information about mining operations across the state, the minerals being extracted, and a range of resources to help you better understand the industry.
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Mining Operations
As of November 2025, there are currently 13 operating mines in South Australia. Contributing to 350 operating mines collectively across Australia.
The Australian Mine Atlas provides up to date details of all mining activity across Australia, click the link below for more information.
South Australia is a major producer of copper, uranium, zircon and emerging in the extraction of magnetite iron ore for green steel.
The state also produces gold, silver, salt, silica sand, gypsum, dimension stone and opal. With emerging projects focusing on critical minerals.
As of November 2025, there are currently 13 operating mines in South Australia. Contributing to 350 operating mines collectively across Australia.
The Australian Mine Atlas provides up to date details of all mining activity across Australia, click the link below for more information.
South Australia is a major producer of copper, uranium, zircon and emerging in the extraction of magnetite iron ore for green steel.
The state also produces gold, silver, salt, silica sand, gypsum, dimension stone and opal. With emerging projects focusing on critical minerals.
Mining Operations
Mining Operations
As of November 2025, there are currently 13 operating mines in South Australia. Contributing to 350 operating mines collectively across Australia.
The Australian Mine Atlas provides up to date details of all mining activity across Australia, click the link below for more information.
South Australia is a major producer of copper, uranium, zircon and emerging in the extraction of magnetite iron ore for green steel.
The state also produces gold, silver, salt, silica sand, gypsum, dimension stone and opal. With emerging projects focusing on critical minerals.
Modern Values
The mineral resources sector reflects the values of the Australia community, with a focus on safety, community, environment and wellbeing.
01
Safety
Mining operators invest in developing and implementing better systems, processes and equipment to improve safety and minimise the environmental impact of their operations
02
Community & Stakeholders
Companies work closely with the communities in which they operate to develop and deliver programs that will benefit local communities and other stakeholders.
03
Environment
Mining companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through improved land management, rehabilitation, and the use of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
04
Wellbeing
Mining companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through improved land management, rehabilitation, and the use of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
Modern Values
The culture and values of Australian mining have pushed the industry beyond focusing on the economic priorities of maximizing saleable product to market.
Although this continues to be the economic imperative, the way in which companies go about achieving it has shifted view the items below to understand some of the priorities.
01
Safety
Mining operators invest in developing and implementing better systems, processes and equipment to improve safety and minimise the environmental impact of their operations
02
Community & Stakeholders
Companies work closely with the communities in which they operate to develop and deliver programs that will benefit local communities and other stakeholders.
03
Environment
Mining companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through improved land management, rehabilitation, and the use of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
04
Wellbeing
Mining companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through improved land management, rehabilitation, and the use of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
Modern Values
The culture and values of Australian mining have pushed the industry beyond focusing on the economic priorities of maximizing saleable product to market.
Although this continues to be the economic imperative, the way in which companies go about achieving it has shifted view the items below to understand some of the priorities.
01
Safety
Mining operators invest in developing and implementing better systems, processes and equipment to improve safety and minimise the environmental impact of their operations
02
Community & Stakeholders
Companies work closely with the communities in which they operate to develop and deliver programs that will benefit local communities and other stakeholders.
03
Environment
Mining companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through improved land management, rehabilitation, and the use of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
04
Wellbeing
Mining companies focus on reducing their environmental impact through improved land management, rehabilitation, and the use of cleaner, more efficient technologies.
Industry Statistics
$430m
$430 million in royalites FY 2024-25
(Department for Mining & Energy South Australia)
2745
South Australian Job Vacancies FY2024-25
(RESA Hiring Intentions)
17,400
People directly employed in mining in South Australia
(Australian Bureau of statistics)
$242.2b
$242.2 billion in capital expenditure over 10 years
(Minerals Council of Australia)
Mining Companies in South Australia
Find below a list of companies operating mines in South Australia as of January 2026, mine operating status can change as per mine plan, resource availability as well as other factors.
Keeping in mind tier one contractors also provide significant job opportunities see this listing further down.
Tier One Mining Contractors South Australia
While there are many mining contractors operating across South Australia, the contractors engaged can change quickly depending on project scope, timelines, and workforce requirements.
The list below is intended to help get you started on your search, it does not cover all mining contractors, and it may change as projects evolve.
Mineral Processing Companies in South Australia
Mineral processing companies play a key role in the resources industry by turning raw mined material into a valuable, usable product. These companies complete the mineral resources value chain.
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Tier One Mining Contractors South Australia
While there are many mining contractors operating across South Australia, the contractors engaged can change quickly depending on project scope, timelines, and workforce requirements.
The list below is intended to help get you started on your search, it does not cover all mining contractors, and it may change as projects evolve.
Tier One Mining Contractors South Australia
While there are many mining contractors operating across South Australia, the contractors engaged can change quickly depending on project scope, timelines, and workforce requirements.
The list below is intended to help get you started on your search, it does not cover all mining contractors, and it may change as projects evolve.
Tier One Mining Contractors South Australia
While there are many mining contractors operating across South Australia, the contractors engaged can change quickly depending on project scope, timelines, and workforce requirements.
The list below is intended to help get you started on your search, it does not cover all mining contractors, and it may change as projects evolve.
