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Topic : Australian mining
In this topic you will learn...
Chapter 1 :
Success of early mining methods
Panning was the most common of all mining methods
Cradling was introduced by Edward Hargraves
Dry blowing was a method used in arid areas such as Kalgoorlie
Shaft mining was employed to access veins of gold that lay deeper below the ground
Gold is often mixed with clay in its natural state
Dredging was a common method towards the end of the nineteenth century
Chapter 2 :
Australian mining
Mining methods have changed vastly since the 1850s
Geologists conduct several types of tests before establishing a mine site
Deep-sea mining is becoming popular in mineral extraction
Environmentalists have expressed concerns over the effects of deep-sea mining
Tests are frequently carried out to assess pollution levels and animal numbers
Mining companies have to meet strict guidelines before they can establish a mine site
Chapter 3 :
Mining today: open-cut and underground mining
Gold mining methods have changed vastly since the 1850s
Most gold today is recovered from open-cut and underground mines
Explosives are often used to loosen rock walls and access the gold
Open-cut mining is preferable to underground mining
Underground mining is expensive and requires strict safety protocols
Oceans are likely to be a strong source of gold in the future
Chapter 4 :
Dangers: people
Safeguards to health and safety have improved in recent years
Mining companies have to meet stringent measures to safeguard the welfare of employees
Mining companies that fail to comply with safety regulations can be fined or prosecuted
A mine may be closed if safety measures are not enforced
Technological developments have led to improved safety conditions for mine workers
The MSTC was established in 2004 to monitor and improve mine safety
Chapter 5 :
Environment 1: dangers
Mining can have serious effects upon the surrounding environment
Animal and plant life are often directly affected by mining
Habitats can be severely compromised or destroyed by mining projects
Some animals can adapt successfully to environmental changes
Some plants may not grow again after the land has been mined
Environmental officers will monitor a mine site to ensure minimal environmental damage
Chapter 6 :
Environment 2: preparing an EMOS
Mining can have serious effects upon the surrounding environment
Mining companies must meet stringent requirements to obtain permission to excavate
Mining can disrupt a range of essential community services
Community leaders will usually be consulted about the project
Environmental officers monitor a mine site to ensure minimal damage to the environment
Mining companies must rehabilitate the mine site after completion of the project
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