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This fact sheet contains the details of significant mineral mines operating within Queensland including the mineral mined at each location and the where the mines are situated. Educational value statement Lists locations of mineral mines in Queensland Can be downloaded as a PDF file Key learning objectives…
Silver is used in electronic and electrical components, mirrors, electroplate, batteries, medicine and glassmaking. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided. Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)
In this experiment students carry out an investigation similar to what is conducted within industrial laboratories. Information and directions are provided for the experiment which investigates the recovery of copper metal from ore using solvent extraction. It includes background information on the industrial process and chemistry involved, as…
This fact sheet provides a concise explanation of the rock cycle accompanied by a diagram that illustrates the different processes that take place in the rock cycle. Educational Value Statement Defines what the rock cycle is Explains how rocks are constantly changing and moving Illustrates how different processes…
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Uranium is a relatively common metal, found in rocks and seawater. Uranium ore is recovered by excavation or by insitu leaching techniques. Excavation may be underground or open pit mining. In this…
The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Undercover is the latest addition to the Down to Earth Series where students take on the role of environmental engineer. They undertake a virtual geology tour and interact with a team of regolith scientists, skilled…
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is the process of gasifying coal in situ, that is, where it is lying under the surface, so that it can be used as a fuel or chemical feedstock. This fact sheet explores a number of elements of the UCG process including technology and…
This is a fact sheet that provides information about the techniques used in underground mining and how the environmental impacts are managed. Educational value statement Includes descriptions of stope mining, block caving, room and pillar mining and longwall mining Includes a table listing environmental impacts of underground mining…
Find out what minerals can be found in beach sands and why they are important to us. This is a PowerPoint presentation about sand minerals and the products derived from them. It deals with the origin and deposition of the mineral deposits, the properties of the minerals zircon,…
