This infographic explains how important the resources sector is to the renewables sector. Wind turbines use many products from the resources industry.

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In this interactive resource, students will build an electric car using the components provided. Students are then required to identify where various raw materials have been used in the production of the car by dragging the raw materials to different parts of the car。 Educational value statement Outlines…

In this activity students will learn what conductors and insulators are. They will then carry out an experiment to determine what types of materials are conductors and which are insulators. Students will identify the properties that the conductive materials have in common and the properties that insulators share.…

Find out how to save energy at home and reduce your carbon footprint. This is an information sheet describing strategies that can be used in the home to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. It includes some images. Educational value statement Strategies dealt with are related to…

Find out how industries can reduce their carbon footprints. This is an information sheet describing practices that can be used by industry to make energy use more efficient and thus reduce power bills as well as lowering greenhouse gas emissions. A number of examples from the mining industry,…

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. This is a PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying teacher notes, which outlines the characteristics of a range of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. It describes the positives and negatives of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy,…

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Energy is utilised in nearly every aspect of our lives. There are a variety of energy sources available with each source having advantages and disadvantages regarding its access, use and impact on…

This fact sheet explores the environmental issues associated with uranium mining in Australia. What are the potential risks to the environment with uranium mining and how are governments and mining operators currently collaborating to manage these risks? Find out how mining companies seek approvals for mining plants and…

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…