All matter is made of atoms that are composed of protons, neutrons and electrons; natural radioactivity arises from the decay of nuclei in atoms (ACSSU177). Atoms make up everything. The geological formations that contain oil and gas also consist of naturally occurring radioactive materials. Elements are combined to…

Physics and maths are all around us. In the resources sector, physics applications, data collection and analysis are used in many aspects of resource sector operations, including surveying and maintenance. In all types of development, decisions are made using the fundamentals of the scientific method, where a hypothesis…

The atomic structure and properties of elements are used to organise them in the Periodic Table (ACSSU186)Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different rates (ACSSU187) Metals and fuels are some of the key building blocks for an advancing…

Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales (ACSSU153) Rocks form the basis of the minerals and energy sector. Ores are rocks that contain metals or valuable minerals, that can be mined and made into millions…