Minerals

Victoria is endowed with a wide variety of mineral resources. Gold and critical minerals (such as titanium, zirconium and rare earth elements found in mineral sands are prevalent in Victoria. We also have deposits of gypsum and kaolin. Our geoscience data reveals significant potential for copper, zinc, silver, antimony and nickel deposits.

In recent years there has been a resurgence in Victoria’s gold mining sector. There’s also been significant industry activity undertaken exploring for and defining mineral sand resources in northwest Victoria.

The state is home to Australia's only antimony mine. Antimony has a range of uses including as a base material for fire retardant.
Victoria's large supply of mineral resources mean there is significant prospectivity (potential) for further resource development.

For more information about Victoria’s resource potential visit our minerals resources development page.

Read more about the metals and minerals that are found across Victoria and Australia on the Geoscience Australia website.

Victoria's minerals sector snapshot

The state’s minerals sector is on the up. Victoria’s gold-class growth is continuing to deliver strong results with a very positive outlook for the coming years. Read more about the current state of the minerals sector in Victoria's mineral sector snapshot:

Victoria's mining history

Since the discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851, mineral resources have played a central role in our economic and cultural expansion. More than 5,000 licences have been granted under the minerals legislative regime and approximately 40 percent of the state is covered by exploration licences.

Learn more about the history of gold mining in Victoria.

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Page last updated: 21 Jun 2024