Energy and Mining in South Australia

Have you been impacted by mining, quarrying or energy projects, or do you have concerns about future projects? If so, we want to hear from you.

The Department for Energy and Mining is seeking your feedback and concerns about the impacts of mining and energy projects across the state.

We recognise that energy and mining projects can come with impacts to the nearby communities. Understanding how you may have been impacted, and any concerns you may have about future projects in the region will help us plan for the future and ensure we are well placed to deliver best practice regulatory services to the community.

Background

The Department for Energy and Mining responsibly unlocks the state’s mineral and energy resources by:

• sharing geological data and insights
• accelerating discoveries
• attracting sustainable investment
• overseeing a leading regulatory framework.

Agriculture, mining and quarrying are key drivers of employment and economic value in South Australia's regions. We want to support regional communities by ensuring the safe, secure, stable and well-regulated expansion of energy and mining across the state.

We are committed to understanding the needs and values of those impacted by mining and energy operations, to ensure we are positioned to deliver best practice regulatory services to South Australia.

Get involved

Find out more:

• Read the Energy and Mining on the Limestone Coast Findings Report, which provides analysis of the feedback received from the pilot study conducted in July 2024.

Have your say:

• Take our survey

Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026.

You can also ask us a question via the YourSAy tool or you can email us dem.consultation@sa.gov.au

What are the next steps?

Your feedback will help us design and implement cutting edge regulatory services for South Australia. An analysis of the feedback from this survey will be made available early next year.