Life of a gold mine

This presentation follows the life of a gold mine from exploration to rehabilitation.

Exploration to discovery

Exploration is commonly the longest and riskiest 'stage' on the road to establishing a gold mine, and can take up to several years for each project.

Part 1 — Exploration to Discovery (PDF 1,407kb)

Mining

 Several mines in the Kalgoorlie region have been used to exemplify the different styles of mining. 

Part 2 — Mining (PDF 880kb)

Processing

 An overview of the processing techniques used in some operations.

Part 3 — Processing (PDF 610kb)

Uses of gold

 Some of the ways we use gold in science, industry, and culture. 

Part 4 — Uses of Gold (PDF 520kb)

Rehabilitation

Environmental management in the exploration and mining industry.

Part 5 — Rehabilitation (PDF 1,020kb)

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