About the Geological Survey
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The Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) is the state's premier geoscience agency. It provides information and advice to the government, the mineral exploration and mining industry and the community on the state's geology, mineral resources, exploration highlights and their impact on land use planning. The GSNSW assesses the state's mineral and energy resources and geology and provides a comprehensive information framework to:
- optimise responsible mineral exploration and development;
- inform resource, land use and infrastructure planning.
GSNSW programs have been augmented by a three year (2008-2011), $16.5M extension to the New Frontiers initiative, to fast-track the provision of new geoscience data and promote petroleum and mineral exploration investment in the state.
Functions
Key functions of the GSNSW include:
- Geological mapping
- Geophysical surveys
- Minerals geoscience
- Land use assessment
- Mineral exploration assessment
- Geoscience information services
Products and services
The GSNSW provides the following:
- Online services
- Geological maps
- Geoscience data packages
- Geophysical images and data
- Mineral deposit maps
- Heritage maps
- Publications
- Drill core libraries and reference collections