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Mining & Resources

These stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.

Overhead view of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, 2021. Image courtesy of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.  

Quarries a stepping-stone for new parks and facilities

by Lewis Hill | 2 Feb 2022

Many of Melbourne’s most loved gardens, cycling tracks and fishing spots were once quarries producing the materials that built the suburbs around them

Image of Laura Chibnall  

From the ground up: Ballarat’s Laura Chibnall takes out top mining award

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Aug 2021

We profile Laura Chibnall who is this year’s Minerals Council of Australia Exceptional Woman in Resources for Victoria.

Aerial view of the Metung hot springs  

Interest heating up in Gippsland’s geothermal potential

by Earth Resources | 17 Aug 2021

A new hot springs resort and swimming pool are highlighting the potential of naturally heated water sitting under Gippsland.

People looking for gold with detectors  

Golden opportunities for a memorable regional trip

by Lewis Hill | 1 Apr 2021

A new guide for prospectors has just been released, full of tips and tricks for anyone interested in having some fossicking fun.

Engineers inspecting core samples  

Higher ground: how three Victorian women are making their mark in the resources sector

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Mar 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re giving a shout-out to three women who are ground-breaking…. in every sense of the word.

Beach shoreline  

Climate change action in Europe points to opportunities for Victoria

by Lewis Hill | 3 Mar 2021

Some of Europe’s most industrial areas have an approach to net zero emissions that may have pointers for Victoria.

Dr Amanda Caples  

Women in science: closing the gender gap

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Mar 2020

How do you rise to the top in science? We glean advice from four women who have done just that, including Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples.

Tunnel in the mine  

Searching for dark matter: Stawell’s gift to the world

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Feb 2020

In the gold mine township of Stawell, about 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, researchers are searching for the existence of dark matter.

Portrait of Tara  

Tackling today’s environmental issues for a better tomorrow

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

Engineer Tara Halliday, one of three women who has received a 2019 Women on Boards scholarship, is helping to reduce our environmental footprint.

Sarah Callil photo  

Engineering change: a chat with Sarah Callil

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

With experience in the mining, oil and gas industries, engineer Sarah Callil is an “agent of change.”

Panoramic view from Mt Buffalo towards the Victorian Alpine valley  

What lies beneath: Victoria’s alps are getting bigger

by Georgina Jerums | 18 Nov 2019

New geological research confirms that thanks to New Zealand, the Victorian Alps are rising.

Loretta Fallaw.  

Mining for diversity: meet Loretta Fallaw

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Oct 2019

A new mining scholarship aims to help more women, such as Loretta, gain a seat in boardrooms.

Breaking the ground for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain trial.  

Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel commends world-first hydrogen plant in Victoria

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

Victoria is set to be a global player in hydrogen energy through its new Latrobe Valley coal plant trial.

Farmers walking on their land  

A new resource to help landowners and mineral explorers

by Earth Resources | 2 Jul 2019

A new pilot program allowing for improved negotiation between landowners & mineral explorers has been welcomed in regional Victoria.

Jane Burton Portrait  

Digging it: Meet one woman in mining who’s making her mark

by Georgina Jerums | 21 Jun 2019

Mining has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, but here’s one woman who’s levelling the playing field.

Group of people with the gold nugget  

Welcome Stranger: History points to golden future

by Earth Resources | 8 Feb 2019

John Deason & Richard Oates are not household names but perhaps they should be. 150 years ago this month, they made a discovery that still makes news.

David on the left and Paul on the right looking at the camera  

Melbourne’s mining credentials on display

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Oct 2018

VIDEO: Australia's largest mining event was on in Melbourne. We speak to a team of technology makers whose new product could change mining.

Infographic: Quantity of production - 57.4M tonnes, Value of construction activity in Victoria  

Earth Resources industry booming in Victoria

by Editor | 2 Oct 2018

What is an ‘earth resource’ and why does it matter to Victoria? A new snapshot of the industry details the answer, as well as other lead findings.

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