The Geological Survey of South Australia (GSSA) provides innovative and high-quality geoscience for the benefit of South Australians. This is achieved through the creation, collection, management and delivery of data, information and knowledge of South Australia’s geology and associated mineral resources and minerals prospectivity. For 2017 the focus was on maintaining a high-level of delivery for the PACE Copper initiative as well as geoscience-based advice and information for South Australia’s government, community and legislative/regulatory responsibilities associated with geological data and information. Top 10 highlights include: 1. New geoscience in a new frontier: PACE Copper western Gawler Craton / Coompana geoscience program. 2. Industry collaborative drilling: PACE Copper Discovery Drilling 3. Unique partnership across industry: Mineral System Drilling Program / Gawler Ranges geoscience program 4. Mapping the lithosphere for South Australia’s mineral systems: PACE Copper magnetotellurics 5. A foundation for a new generation of Gawler Craton discoveries: PACE Copper Gawler Craton Airborne Survey 6. New GSSA product releases: maps, publications, data and conferences 7. Major national geoscience and mineral exploration strategic contributions 8. South Australia Drill Core Reference Library 9. Next generation of geoscientists for tomorrow’s discoveries: education and training 10. International and national collaborations and partnerships