Xstrata Copper is acknowledged as a significant source for this information. Magnetite (Fe3O4), like hematite (Fe2O3), is a form of iron ore. It is a highly magnetic substance used primarily in steel manufacturing and coal washing. There are more than 20 identified magnetic deposits and prospects located across…

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

A general introduction to the ‘Powering the Future’ forum conducted April 12, 2010 at the Brisbane PowerHouse. Matthew Forrest, ERM Executive General Manager Asset Optimisation, discusses the role of gas (and LNG) in the overall energy mix, the role of gas in reducing carbon intensity, structure of gas-fired…

Identify metals based on their reactivity with metal ions in solution. This is an activity sheet providing instructions for an experiment based on the metal activity series. It includes a blank data table and photograph of the experimental setup. Educational value statement Provides an activity for students to…

Identify metals based on their reactivity with metal ions in solution. This is an activity sheet providing instructions for an experiment based on the metal activity series. It includes a blank data table and photograph of the experimental setup. Educational Value Statement Provides an activity for students to…

This worksheet reviews the reactivity of metals and provides an overview of the metal reactivity series. It also introduces the concept of metal processing and the relative difficulty in extracting metal from ores based on their position within the reactivity series. The worksheet has a focus on aluminium…

In this interactive, the steps involved in mineral exploration including geophysical and geochemical are explored. A cross-sectional view of a landscape, above and below ground, is provided and there are labels identifying various mineral and energy resources below the surface. Exploration processes, such as satellite image analysis by…

The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. This is an interactive resource through which students can expand their knowledge of Australia’s rich mineral deposits. Organised into seven sections, it provides an overview of mineral sources with information on mineral formation, mineral exploration,…

This word search requires students to locate the names of rocks and minerals found in Australia within the word search. Educational value statement Students reinforce their knowledge of the names of common rocks and minerals Can be downloaded as a PDF file   Key learning objectives Students can…

Rehabilitation is the process of returning a mine site to an agreed and sustainable land use after mining. Mining companies under their social license to operate and legislative obligations need to follow many processes to rehabilitate land successfully. This unit, based on a case study of Ensham open…