Mining provides us with minerals, metals and other materials we use every day and the fuel used to generate electricity. These minerals have economic value and can benefit mankind. Although in Australia, less than 1% of the land is mined, depending on the size of the mine, method…

Find out how much your lifestyle depends on mining. This is an interactive activity in which students select common household items and materials, such as mobile phones or carpet, to access facts about them. The facts include such details as chemical nature, properties and uses as well as…

Natural Gas is a gas consisting primarily of methane. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this gas are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

Nickel and cobalt have many uses. In this fact sheet some fast facts on these resources are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

Discover what oil shale is and where oil shale resources can be found in Australia. Learn about oil shale’s potential as an alternative fuel for Australia, given our decreasing supply of crude oil resources. Discover how oil shale was formed and learn about the process of mining oil…

Some of the most exciting and historic events at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be the medal ceremonies – when winning athletes from around the world receive their gold, silver or bronze medals. The medal ceremonies recognise their effort and dedication to become the…

Have you ever ridden a bike? Maybe you own one. While the bicycle is used by millions of people around the world as a means of transport, it is also used for recreation, or in sports such as triathlons, track cycling, BMX or mountain bike competitions. Cycling is…

Have you ever seen the Opening Ceremony for an Olympic Games on television? If so, you will probably realise it’s one of the most exciting, memorable and entertaining aspects of the Games, with fireworks, laser shows and amazing dances and other whiz-bang performances. However, it is the traditional…

This fact sheet contains a number of trivia statements about the Olympics, including an A-Z of minerals and metals used in the olympics.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU032 (2); ACSSU075 (4)

This is a fact sheet that provides information about open-cut mining and how the environmental impacts are managed. Educational value statement Describes how open-cut mining is carried out Includes a table listing environmental impacts of underground mining and how each impact is managed. Can be downloaded as a…