Find out what LNG is and how it is produced and used. This is an information sheet describing the characteristics of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as well as how LNG is processed, stored, transported and used. It includes an image of a LNG tanker. Educational value statement Gives…

Find out how carbon emissions from power generation can be reduced. This is a PowerPoint presentation that deals with the contribution carbon capture and storage can make toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It explains the carbon cycle and the greenhouse effect. Techniques of carbon capture are described and…

This PowerPoint gives an excellent oversight as to how maths is critical in mining careers. Information kindly provided by Thiess.

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…

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)

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…

This fact sheet describes oxyfuel combustion, the technology that burns fuel in almost pure oxygen. Because this makes it easier to capture carbon dioxide from flue gas, it may be possible to achieve near zero carbon dioxide emissions from the production of coal fired electricity. A diagram illustrating…

Petroleum is used as a source for fuel and in the making of petroleum products such as oil, chemicals and plastics. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACHASSK090 (4); ACSSU032 (2); ACHASSK182(7); ACHGK037 (7); ACSSU153 (8)

Phosphate is mined to obtain phosphorus for use in agriculture and industry. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this mineral are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science & HASS: ACHASSK090 (4); ACSSU032 (2); ACHASSK182(7); ACHGK037 (7); ACSSU153 (8)