Task 3

Now that you have found how much of each resource is known to be available, select any ONE element present in the device chosen and try to answer the following:

1. Where are the minerals mined at present in Australia?
2. What techniques can be used to locate new deposits of these minerals?
3. Can you suggest which locations might be the best areas to search for new deposits?
4. List the basic steps needed to turn the mined minerals into a metal.

For some answers refer to:
National Mines Atlas Geoscience Australia Minerals Council of Australia Earth Science Australia