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Life of a gold mine
This presentation follows the life of a gold mine from exploration to rehabilitation.
- Part 1 - Exploration to discovery(PDF 1373 kb)
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 2 - Mining(PDF 859 kb)
Several mines in the Kalgoorlie region have been used to exemplify the different styles of mining. - Part 3 - Processing(PDF 596 kb)
An overview of the processing techniques used in some operations. - Part 4 - Uses of Gold (PDF 507 kb)
Some of the ways we use gold in science, industry, and culture. - Part 5 - Rehabilitation(PDF 995 kb)
Environmental management in the exploration and mining industry.
