Mining
| Title (w/Hyperlink) | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
National Resources Canada | Infogrpahic on the impact of Canada's Minerals Sector. | |
explainingthefuture.com | Youtube video describing how mining may occur on asteroids in the future. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Summary of BC's oil and gas sector. | |
MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling the Myra Falls mining operation on Vancouver Island. | |
Atlas Copco Underground | Youtube video animation that explains the block caving mining method. | |
Canadian Geographic | Online educational resources for all grades. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Infographic outlining the economic benefits of Canada's oil and gas sector. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Publications for anyone interested in Canada's oil and gas sector. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Website full of articles, infographics, interviews, and facts on Canada's oil and gas sector. | |
k5CHALKBOX | Hands-on activity to simulate drilling into Earth to determine what lies below the surface. | |
Atlas Copco Underground | Youtube video animation that explains the cut and fill mining method. | |
The Economist | Youtube video about the future possibility of mining the ocean floor. | |
Éléonore - visite virtuelle souterraine / virtual underground tour | Goldcorp | Virtual underground tour of Goldcorp's Éléonore's Gold Mine via ramp and shaft access. |
Kosta Sainis (Endako Mine) | Slideshow presentation on Endako Mine (April 2015). | |
Mining Videos | Youtube video showing the longwall mining method in action. | |
MineralsEd | A colouring and activity book for students of all ages that depicts the work of of mining engineers before, during and after mining. | |
Industrial Mineral Operations in BC – Teacher Information and Student Activity Book | MineralsEd | Teacher information about current industrial mineral operations in BC, includes student activities. |
MineralsEd | A colouring and activity book in French for students of all ages that depicts the work of of mining engineers before, durign and after mining. | |
How a Canadian company will mine the sea bed near Papua New Guinea | News Direct | Youtube video illustrating how the Canadian company Nautilus plans to mine on the ocean floor near Papua New Guinea. |
Nevada Mining Association | Youtube video explaining modern gold mining methods. | |
The Interconnected World of Coal - Elk Valley Coal Corporation | MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling Teck's Elk Valley coal mining operations. |
360 Cities | Panoramic view, Italy. | |
Mining Association of BC | Poster series that illustrates the mineral resources that are essential to modern day transporation, communication, medicine, energy, construction and recreation. | |
MineralsEd | A storybook developed for primary social studies featuring the mining community, Elkford in SE BC, and accompanying activity book for students. | |
MineralsEd | Map of current metal, coal and industrial mining operations in BC. | |
Poster depicitng the various types and sizes of Caterpillar machinery used in open pit and underground mining. | ||
MineralsEd | Slideshow depicting the steps in the mining process (with captions) from drilling and blasting to shipping. | |
Anglo American | 25+ common terms and definitions from within the mining industry. | |
explainingthefuture.com | Youtube video describing how mining may occur on the Moon in the future. | |
Minnesota Iron | Youtube video about the importance of iron in our modern day lives. | |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers | Summary of natural gas development in BC. | |
Breaker Technology | Youtube video animation describing the proposed block caving method to be used at the New Afton mine near Kamloops, BC. | |
NEW-MINE – EU Training Network for Resource Recovery Through Enhanced Landfill Mining | SIM2 KU Lueven | Youtube video about the research being done on mining old landfills and recycling and repurposing the waste using new technologies. |
CAPP | Ride inside an oil sands mine truck and learn about oil sands development and environmental performance. This behind-the-scenes tour will give you an incredible inside look at oil sands operations. | |
CanGeo | Youtube video that looks at the innovation and technology in Canada's oil and natural gas sector. | |
Placer Dome | Colouring book in French that explains what a mine is and how it works. | |
MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling the now closed Quinsam Coal operation on Vancouver Island. | |
MineralsEd | Teacher-written resource unit binder; includes teacher information, lessons and activities. | |
MineralsEd | Youtube video profiling Teck's Highland Valley Copper mining operation near Kamloops, BC. | |
Greg Baiden (Laurentian University) | Video lecture on telerobotic mining technology. | |
Copper Mountain Mining Corp. | Youtube video about the Copper Mountain mine operation. | |
Toronto Star | Youtube video profiling the world's | |
MineralsEd | Intermediate Integrated Resource Unit, Topic E, Geography and Mining in BC | |
Minerals in Your Life | Youtube video illustrating underground coal mining methods, including room and pillar technique, and longwall mining. | |
VITgoldcorp.com | Amazing drone footage of Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine Operation in the Yukon | |
Mineral Products Association | Interactive, animations, photos and video. | |
Walter Energy | Youtube video animation explaining the longwall coal mining technique. | |
Placer Dome | Colouring book that explains what a mine is and how it works. |