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The Australian Government is committed to creating a policy framework to expand Australia's resource base, increase the international competitiveness of our resources sector and improve the regulatory regime, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Minerals and Petroleum Exploration and Development Guide for Investors

The purpose of the 2010 Minerals and Petroleum Exploration and Development Guide for Investors is to promote exploration and investment in the minerals sectors in Australia. Exploration is essential if the next generation of deposits is to be found, and ongoing wealth created.

The fact sheets enclosed in the Guide contain information that investors should know when considering exploring or investing in Australia's minerals and petroleum industries including:

  • the physical resources found in Australia
  • government policy and government support for resources exploration
  • Australia's legal and financial background.

The Minerals and Petroleum Guide for Investors is an initiative of the Australian Trade Commission, the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and Geoscience Australia. Please use the following links to download the relevant fact sheets:

Following are maps identifying mineral resources and deposits in Australia.

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