Copper is a metal which is mined from the earth and used for a number of different purposes. It was formed as a result of volcanic activity which resulted in large masses of molten rock and hot water cooling and then solidifying into copper compounds. This fact sheet…

This is an interactive activity that allows students to explore the processes involved in the mining and processing of copper ore and the production of copper. Students initially place the processes in correct sequence and can then select each stage to animate it and access relevant information. The…

Exploring Mining In Queensland Past and Present provides students from years P-10 with opportunites to explore past, present and future mining activities in Queensland. Students are able to examine the mining industry across the Essential Learnings themes of time, continuity and change, place and space, culture and identity…

Identify how mines affect the environment and investigate ways of reducing the impact. This is a student worksheet comprising a diagram showing activities at a mine site and a table to be completed by the student. Students use the table to summarise environmental impacts of the mine and…

South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. In this learning object the process of in situ leaching is briefly explained.

Find out about the technologies that can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. This resource consists of an animated video accompanied by an interactive landscape activity. The video focuses on technologies that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, as well as renewable energy and…

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

This is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of operating mines in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the commodities extracted. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the commodities, the operator and location of the…

South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. In this interactive, the steps involved in the processing of uranium are explained.

The World Nuclear Association provides fact sheets on many nuclear related topics including World Uranium Mining, location of Australia’s Uranium Mines, Occupational Safety in Uranium Mining, and Radioactive Waste Management. http://www.world-nuclear.org   Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Australian Curriculum content statements Science & Physics: ACSSU155 (8);…