Viewing entries tagged
Earth Science WA

Students experience RTS gold rush

Comment

Students experience RTS gold rush

This year’s Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) 2021 saw more than 8,000 students, teachers and community members blaze through the whirlwind two-day exhibition, showcasing the latest technology and innovation driving the resources sector.

Students, teachers, and members of the community rushed to the GIG’s exhibit to take on four action-packed interactive gold challenges.

Comment

Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

Comment

Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

30 lucky year 11 students experienced the trip of a lifetime to Northern Star Resources’ Super Pit in June, after winning the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) competition among 150 other schools.

Woodvale Secondary College students and science teachers flew to Kalgoorlie on 10 June to explore one of the largest gold mines in the world, the famous Super Pit gold mine, and some of the top sights in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Comment

Renewables in gold winning the race

Comment

Renewables in gold winning the race

As a presenting partner of the Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) Perth 2021, the Gold Industry Group (GIG) is taking renewable energy to the centre stage, showcasing the exciting developments in technology and innovation in the sector to inspire and prepare the next generation of future leaders.

The gold industry is accelerating the transition to renewables through the diversification of power sources.

Comment

A gold rush primed at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

Comment

A gold rush primed at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

As a presenting partner of this year’s Resources Technology Showcase (RTS), the Gold Industry Group (GIG) is eager to welcome students, teachers, and members of the community to a fun, interactive gold exhibition.

Gold Fields VP of Legal and Compliance and GIG Chair Kelly Carter emphasized the importance of inspiring and preparing tomorrow’s workforce.

“The Gold Industry Group’s initiatives are centred around education and developing talent pathways to support our future industry workforce.

Comment

Gold set to glow at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

Comment

Gold set to glow at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

The Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) is returning to Perth bigger and better than ever on 21 and 22 June at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Gold Industry Group is supporting this year’s event as a presenting partner, showcasing the critical role innovation and technology play in driving the industry in an interactive showcase for schools.

Comment

AusEarthEd incursions go for gold

Comment

AusEarthEd incursions go for gold

New South Wales schools have booked out Australian Earth Science Education’s (AusEarthEd) incursions in Term 1 as travel to schools has been made possible.

The program launched in the State in 2020 with the support of the Gold Industry Group to deliver much needed Earth and Environmental Science (EES) training, resources and incursions.

Comment

Gold Sessions rock WA schools

Comment

Gold Sessions rock WA schools

Delivery of dynamic Gold Class Sessions by passionate industry workers and exclusive Gold Resources Kits, as part of the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) National Gold Education Program, have been a hit since its recommencement in Western Australia for Term 3, with glowing feedback from facilitators, teachers and students.

Gold class facilitators from Gold Road Resources, Gold Fields and Northern Star Resources Limited delivered 13 Gold Class Sessions

Comment

Gold partnership delivers for NSW education

Comment

Gold partnership delivers for NSW education

Feedback from the Gold Industry Group backed Australian Earth Science Education program in New South Wales has been fantastic since its launch in May, with the program delivering much needed support to teachers and secondary school students through free services, training and resources.

Since the Program began, the website has launched providing a host of new Earth and Environmental Science materials tailored to the Australian Curriculum, including classroom activities, case studies, videos and articles.

Comment

Gold education program returns

Comment

Gold education program returns

The Gold Industry Group’s National Gold Education Program has recommenced this term, after delivery of its dynamic gold sessions and unique Gold Resources Kits were temporarily postponed due to the national COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Teachers in Western Australia can now book a free gold session for their class, and schools nation-wide can order a free Gold Resources Kit via the online platform.

Comment

NSW education gets golden boost

2 Comments

NSW education gets golden boost

The Gold Industry Group and member Earth Science Western Australia have united to bring support for Earth and Environmental Science education to New South Wales secondary school students, in an innovative approach through online learning.

This builds on the existing partnership between both organisations, who have been collaborating on furthering gold education since early 2018.

2 Comments

Gold education program update

1 Comment

Gold education program update

Delivery of the Gold Industry Group's gold sessions and Gold Resources Kits as part of its National Gold Education Program will be postponed until Term 3 2020 in response to the national situation regarding novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), ensuring the safety of both industry facilitators and participating schools across Australia.

In the meantime, take advantage of the interactive gold experiences and games available our free Heart of Gold Australia app.

1 Comment

National gold school program to rock students

Comment

National gold school program to rock students

The GIG's National Gold Education Program is now live across four states, inspiring the next generation of industry leaders through free, interactive gold demonstrations by industry workers and the provision of unique classroom resources to engage and excite primary and secondary students about the nation's diverse gold sector.

Incorporating STEM learning through hands-on activities that replicate common-place scenarios within the gold sector, provides students with a unique opportunity to interact with gold industry workers and discover the diverse range of careers on offer.

Comment

Gold Education Program goes national

Comment

Gold Education Program goes national

The Gold Industry Group (GIG)’s school program has expanded to inspire the next generation of gold industry leaders, by providing free, interactive gold demonstrations to primary and secondary students across Australia.

Developed in conjunction with Earth Science Western Australia (ESWA), the one-hour sessions are delivered by passionate gold industry professionals and incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning through a hands-on activity that replicates common-place scenarios within the gold sector.

Comment

New geological field guide to Kalgoorlie launched

Comment

New geological field guide to Kalgoorlie launched

A new geological field guide to Kalgoorlie and surrounds, produced by Earth Science Western Australia, John Bunting and Peter Muhling; was launched Tuesday 19 March at the Australian Resources Research Centre.

A Geological Field Guide to Kalgoorlie and Surrounds, is the third of its kind in Western Australia, with previous books showcasing Perth and surrounds and the Capes region of the Southwest respectively.

Comment

Students get into resources

Comment

Students get into resources

Inspiring the next generation of skilled workers, Get Into Resources provided secondary school students with a unique opportunity to gain insight into the resources sector and its potential 150 career pathways.

Comment

Gold schools program expands with new trail

Comment

Gold schools program expands with new trail

The Gold Industry Group will launch its second virtual Heart of Gold Discovery Trail in historic Kalgoorlie at a free community event on Saturday 9 June in conjunction with a local schools program.

Set to unlock the region’s golden past and the operations of today via the Heart of Gold Australia app, the trail will educate the next generation with a fun and interactive school program aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

Comment

Building a female talent pipeline

Comment

Building a female talent pipeline

St Barbara Limited Principal Business Development and resources education advocate, Meryl Jones, fell in love with geology on a two-week placement in the Flinders Ranges while studying maths, chemistry and geology. This led to a 30-year career spanning mining and exploration geology, land management and business evaluation. 

Comment