Geology and data
Access information on Victoria's geology, including geoscience data and maps.
Learn how the Geological Survey of Victoria (GSV) supports Victoria's earth resources industry by collecting and providing geoscience data and advice.
Victoria's geology
Victoria has a rich supply of earth resources including gold, onshore conventional gas, mineral sands, base metals and brown coal.
Geological Survey of Victoria
The Geological Survey of Victoria (GSV) is the Victorian Government’s geoscience agency.
Industry and investment
Victoria offers many opportunities for investing in mineral resources.
Maps, reports and data
Browse through our range of maps, reports and data.
Minerals
Victoria's mineral deposits include gold and mineral sands (zircon, rutile and ilmenite).
Quarry materials
Victoria is growing quickly and demand for quarry materials is expected to double between 2015 and 2050 as new homes and infrastructure are built.
Gemstones
A gemstone or gem (precious or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral, which when cut and polished is used to make jewellery or other ornaments.
Oil and gas
Our oil and gas industry fuels the economy and jobs growth. The Gippsland Basin alone boasts two thirds of Australia's oil production and one third of its gas.
Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is clean, reliable and renewable. It comes from naturally occurring heat within hot rocks and water reservoirs below the earth’s surface.