Handbook

This course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of the impacts both positive and negative that mining may have on society and the environment. On completion of this course, students should be able to identify, analyse and apply state-of-the-art techniques in environmental management of mine sites as well as identify the major issues and management strategies associated with social/community impacts of mining in Australia and internationally.

On completion of the course, the student should be capable of demonstrating an understanding of:

• Legal & political context of mining in Australia.
• Principles of Sustainable Development.
• Company-based initiatives in environmental management.
• State of the art techniques in environmental management of mine sites.
• Major issues associated with social/community impacts of mining in Australia and internationally.