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A Comprehensive dataset for Australian mine production 1799 to 2021
1Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia. Gavin.Mudd@rmit.edu.au.
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|June 20, 2023
Summary
This study presents the first comprehensive national mine production dataset for Australia. It includes crucial data on ore processed, grades, extracted products, and waste rock, vital for resource assessment and environmental impact analysis.
Area of Science:
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Resource Management
Background:
- Mining provides essential metals, minerals, and energy resources for society.
- Existing national statistics often lack comprehensive mine production data.
- Detailed data on ore processed, grades, products, and waste rock are crucial for various assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile a unique national mine production dataset for Australia.
- To include detailed mining data (ore, grades, products, waste rock) previously unavailable.
- To serve as a model for other mining nations.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of a comprehensive national mine production dataset.
- Inclusion of key mining parameters: ore processed, grades, extracted products, and waste rock.
- Development of a world-first review of a national mining industry.
Main Results:
- Creation of a detailed dataset covering Australia's mining industry.
- The dataset facilitates geological assessments, environmental impact studies, and material flow analyses.
- Enables quantitative assessments of critical mineral potential, including from mine waste.
Conclusions:
- The developed dataset is a world-first for a national mining industry.
- This comprehensive data is essential for informed resource management and environmental stewardship.
- The Australian model can guide similar data compilation efforts globally.
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