GSQ reports and publications

Most of our publications are free to download online. Search the GSQ Open Data Portal or our library catalogue for links.

You can also access a range of industry and investment publications about our mineral and coal resources and petroleum and energy resources.

The Geology of Queensland book and map are available to purchase in hard-copy or as a PDF on DVD.

Geoscience series

All our series are now available online free of charge. Use the GSQ Open Data Portal to access:

  • Queensland Geology Series
  • Queensland Minerals and Energy Review Series
  • Land use evaluation publications
  • Queensland Geological Record Series
  • Collaborative Drilling and Industry Initiative reports
  • Archived editions of the Queensland Government Mining Journal
  • Soil and land resources reports
  • Annual reports from the Queensland Department of Mines
  • Geological Survey of Queensland Publication Series
  • Geological Survey of Queensland Report Series
  • GSQ Marine Section reports

Historical and archival material

You can search our library catalogue to find older publications on geology and mining. Books can be borrowed from the library through your state, public, university or corporate library.

  • Last reviewed: 2 Aug 2023
  • Last updated: 2 Aug 2023