What do you think of when you think of a mine? What would you say if we told you that mining was actually one of the most technologically advanced industries in Australia, and companies such as Rio Tinto are working to develop mines that not only run off renewable energy, but mines that also leave the environment in a better state then when they found it?

Zero Waste Mining is a concept that mining companies have been working on for years now as they look at how they can find a use for every material they dig out of the ground, and do so in a clean and efficient manner utilising some of the most advanced drones, remote-controlled vehicles and precision technology.

In our Zero Waste Mining workshop, we will be working to design and develop a zero waste mine for Rio Tinto that produces no waste and leaves the surrounding area in a better condition then they found it.

This is a fun and fast-paced online workshop designed for Rio Tinto families across Australia to get your young innovators designing and creating as they learn about the future of mining!

The Line Up:

This school holidays we will be hosting a selection of sessions for students. Our primary sessions will be open to Grade 3-6 students with our High School sessions open to Grade 7-10 students.

All sessions will be running from 3-5pm AEST / 1-3pm WAST and will be open to students across the country. All sessions will be on the same Zero Waste Mining topic, tailored to the relevant age group. Each workshop will be capped at 20 students, however, if there is the demand we will be adding additional sessions over the holidays.

Monday 28th September: Primary Students (Grade 3-6)
3-5pm AEST / 1-3pm WAST
Tuesday 29th September: High School Students (Grade 7-10)
3-5pm AEST / 1-3pm WAST

Who Are We?

BOP Industries | Inspiring The Next Generation Of Digital Creators
At BOP we develop and deliver programs for primary and high school students to help them develop their 21st-century skills around entrepreneurship, STEAM, and innovation. We work with schools, government and industry to create real, relevant and relatable content for students to get them innovating, creating and discovering the amazing things they can do at any age, from anywhere.

We're incredibly excited to be working with Rio Tinto to develop and host these programs for your young innovators to learn more about the mining industry and the exciting advancements in Zero Waste Mining.

FAQ's

Who Is This Program For?

We have sessions designed for two age brackets - junior students in grade 3-6 and senior students in grades 7-10.

Where Will The Program Be Held?

The program will be taking place online through Zoom.

Junior Sessions running from 9-11am AEST and Senior Sessions run from 1-3pm AEST.

Ahead of the event you will be receiving an email letting you know how to join the class and outline the tools we will be using.

What Will Students Need?

We ask that students participate in these online classes with access to a laptop and the 'Google Chrome' web browser for an optimised experience. We will be using two other free websites throughout the program to work on our ideas, and we ask that students have a pair of headphones with a microphone. For our class, we will be using Zoom.

Do Students Need Any Prior Experience?

Students don't need any prior experience for this program. We will be able to cater to different skill levels and interest areas. We just ask that students are excited and willing to participate.

If You Have Any Other Questions, Please Don't Hesitate To Contact The BOP Team at info@bopindustries.com.