The Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) provides geoscience and resource information to improve the understanding of the geology and minerals and energy resource potential of Queensland, and promotes the geoscientific data and exploration potential to attract investment. The GSQ was founded in 1868 and as such is one of the longest established government agency's in Queensland.

Website

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/resources/minerals-coal/online-services/gsq-lodgement-portal

Organisation type

• Queensland Government - Agency

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

Level 12, 61 Mary Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Strengths and capabilities

• Minerals geoscience
• Coal geoscience
• Petroleum and gas geoscience
• Resource planning
• Field mapping
• Prospectivity modelling
• Geoscience analysis and interpretation
• Investment promotion
• Project collaboration and support
• Graphic and spatial delivery and database management

Facilities and major equipment

• Exploration Data Centre
• John Campbell Miles Drill Core Facility
• Hylogger Scanning Services

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Energy
• Mining/resources