This PowerPoint provides information on the steps taken to rehabilitate the mined sand dunes on North Stradbroke Island. It also includes details on pre-mine surveys and pre rehabilitation planning.

Mining activities have many impacts on the environment. However, there are many ways companies are able to limit the impacts and changes caused by mining.These methods are considered in an Environmental Impact Study. The study provides information about where and how mining could be carried out as well as the possible effects of the operation. If mining goes ahead without making informed decisions the environment could be damaged beyond repair.This activity provides an insight into the activities and decisions made around mining.

The Science of Mining gives secondary science teachers ideas to promote student leaning in earth science and other science concepts in the context of mining activities in Queensland.The material is organised around outcomes focusing on a key question asked by students about rocks, minerals and mining.This resource will help you explore everything from plate tectonics, demonstrate different exploration and drilling techniques, role play environmental management scenarios and explore the chemistry behind a blast furnace or electrolysis.

Looks at Environmental Management Plans, Impact Statements, plans of operations and financial assurance for mining activities in Queensland.

Looks at legislation and regulators, environmental authority, progressive rehabilitation and the role of Government in mining activities in Queensland.