Stockpiles, Pilbara Operations Photo courtesy of Rio Tinto. Conditions of useThe following conditions of use have been provided by Rio Tinto: Photographs are available for external use by members of the public and copyright will be waived provided the end use is for research or education purposes and…

Brief animation of minor earthquakes at subduction zones.

This vodcast is one in a series of short vodcasts that are taken from the DVD ‘The Zero Emissions City of the future’. It was produced for the International Energy Agency’s Asia Pacific Conference. Although not designed originally for educational use, it provides an insight and useful animations…

Image courtesy of Mineral Information Institute

Truck and Shovel operation – Blackwater Mine Central Queensland. Truck and Shovel operations are used to remove the coal after blasting. Image courtesy of BMA

QER is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. In this movie, the process of turning oil shale in to fuel is explained.

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…

Jumbo drill used underground to drill holes for explosives. QRC acknowledges the Minerals and Energy division of department of Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) for the development, supply and use of this resource. This material is not to be reproduced and sold. This resource is…

Remote controlled vehicles are used in underground mines. Image courtesy of Xstrata Copper Mount Isa Mines.

Animation of ore being retrieved from underground mine. QRC acknowledges the Minerals and Energy division of department of Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) for the development, supply and use of this resource. This material is not to be reproduced and sold. This resource is part…