The Geological Survey of South Australia has developed a mineral resource potential mapping (MRPM) system to assist land use planning in relation to significant mineral resource and mine operation areas. The mapping is particularly relevant to planning of residential and other developments that are incompatible with mining operations without appropriate separation distances, but will also assist with a wide range of other land use planning matters. Construction materials are a particular focus but industrial, metallic, energy and gem minerals are also considered. The system categorises areas according to their interpreted mineral resource potential and suggested planning response.