Download the Mineral Management Module
This module contains:
- An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Editable revision handouts
- A glossary that covers the key terminologies of the module
- Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
- Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
- A quiz with an answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
Mineral Management
Minerals are naturally-occurring substances that can be used to create a variety of industrial products. They can be everywhere in modern-day society– from the concrete foundations for buildings to the chips and motherboards found within gadgets and appliances.
This A-Level Mineral Management module will enable students to:
- Understand the importance of mineral resources
- Know the difference between mineral resources and mineral reserves
- Describe the situations that lead to mineral security and mineral insecurity
- Have an understanding of how minerals are distributed globally
- Identify the factors that affect the mineral supply
- Understand the implications of mineral consumption, extraction, and demand on the environment
- Know the importance of sustainable approaches for the management of mineral resources.