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,…

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…

Everything comes from somewhere. If it didn’t grow, it was mined. Minerals Council of Australia created this amazing snapshot of 30 things we use everyday that would not exist without mining. View them all here.\  

This fact sheet outlines how and where igneous rocks are formed and includes a diagram showing where different types of igneous rocks are formed around a volcano. Educational value statement Defines what igneous rocks are Explains how igneous rocks are formed Outlines why different crystalline shapes are formed…

This fact sheet outlines the processes involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks and provides examples of the formation of different types of metamorphic rocks. Educational value statement Defines what metamorphic rocks are Explains how metamorphic rocks are formed Outlines the different factors involved in the formation of…

Find out how gas fired power stations work. This fact sheet describes the generation of electricity in gas fired power stations, which typically produces 50% less carbon dioxide than conventional coal fired power plants. Information is provided about the Daandine power station located west of Brisbane, which uses…

Geothermal is considered a form of renewable energy as heat is continuously produced from deep in the earth. This fact sheet provides information about geothermal energy in Australia. It describes the origin of geothermal energy, the types of resources available, how the energy is extracted, the potential for…

Gold is used as a store of wealth, in dentistry, medical applications, electronics, glass protection and as an edible decoration in food and drinks. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this mineral are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

Image courtesy of the Geological Survey of Western Australia, Department of Mines and Petroleum © State of Western Australia 2011. Government geologists study the rocks and landscape that make up Australia. By looking at and sampling rocks they can find out how and when these rocks formed. The…

Looks at legislation and regulators, environmental authority, progressive rehabilitation and the role of Government in mining activities in Queensland.   Australian Curriculum content statements HASS: ACHASSK117 (5)