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Illegal prospecting during rehabilitation works

Illegal prospecting during rehabilitation works

Mine Earth was engaged to provide project management and technical support for the execution of the remedial rehabilitation earthworks for a closed gold mining project in the Goldfields region of WA. The works were undertaken by a local indigenous earthworks contractor and included bulk reprofiling of waste rock dump and ROM pad slopes along with topsoil spreading, contour ripping and seeding.


During the program, the rehabilitation team caught some illegal prospectors excavating and recovering dirt from within one of the works areas. The prospectors were politely asked to leave, which triggered an aggressive reaction and a dangerous getaway in a light vehicle during which they ran over signage and nearly collided with another vehicle.


Fortunately, the Gold Squad were onsite that day attending to another matter. A pursuit by the Gold Squad failed to apprehend the offenders on the day, but evidence collected from the scene led to their apprehension the following week. The offenders were arrested and convicted for gold theft, property destruction and threatening behaviour.


Additional illegal prospecting and excavation in the works area presented a risk to long-term rehabilitation performance including erosion stability, drainage control and vegetation performance. To mitigate this risk the proponent excavated the area of interest and removed the material offsite for processing. A cover of waste rock was applied to the excavated area along with topsoil and the resultant area was ripped and seeded.

Senior Environmental / Civil / Mining Engineer

March 7, 2025
Mine Earth is an industry-leading, ethically motivated mine closure consultancy, consisting of geologists, engineers, ecologists, soil scientists, geochemists, and environmental scientists. We are practitioners with unparalleled experience in mine closure and rehabilitation. Mine Earth has offices in Brisbane and Perth. The Role Mine Earth is seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental / Civil / Mining Engineer to complement our existing team of specialists. This role involves managing projects related to the development of three-dimensional mining landform closure designs, preparing design and construction documentation, developing detailed cost estimates, and supporting the execution of closure earthworks. The position could be based in Perth or Brisbane , depending on your location, and will involve occasional short-term site visits . About You The successful applicant will have: Relevant professional engineering qualifications. 10+ years of industry experience in mining, environmental, and/or civil engineering. Experience working in a team environment and managing schedules and projects. Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey designs and technical information to a range of stakeholders. Experience using CAD earthwork design tools such as 12d, Civil 3D, or AutoCAD 3D . Key Skills & Experience Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Management of earthworks. Surface water modelling. Landform cover design modelling. Landform evolution/erosion modelling. Cost estimation. Exposure to mine sites. Why Join Us? Our Engineering group has a robust and exciting forward workload. The successful applicant will be exposed to mine rehabilitation projects at various stages, from initial concept design to execution. A career at Mine Earth offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team , working on a wide range of Australian and international mining projects . We provide flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Perth or Brisbane-based position with occasional site visits. Exposure to diverse and challenging projects . Collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment . Career growth and development opportunities . Applications must be received by by Friday, 28 March 2025.

Opportunities at Mine Earth - Environmental / Civil / Mining Engineer

March 6, 2025
Mine Earth is an industry-leading, ethically motivated mine closure consultancy, consisting of geologists, engineers, ecologists, soil scientists, geochemists, and environmental scientists. We are practitioners with unparalleled experience in mine closure and rehabilitation. Mine Earth has offices in Brisbane and Perth. The Role Mine Earth is seeking a highly motivated Environmental / Civil / Mining Engineer to complement our existing team of specialists. This role involves preparing detailed closure cost estimates, developing skills in vadose zone modelling, and preparing technical reports and construction documentation. The position will be based in Perth with occasional short-term site visits. About You The successful applicant will have: Relevant professional engineering qualifications. 0–5 years of industry experience in mining, environmental, and/or civil engineering. Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to a range of stakeholders. Basic GIS skills (ArcPro/qGIS). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Key Skills & Experience Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Working in a team environment and managing schedules and projects. Numerical modelling (e.g., surface water modelling). Cost estimation. Exposure to mine sites. Using CAD earthwork design tools such as 12d, Civil 3D, Surpac, or AutoCAD 3D. Why Join Us? Our Engineering group has a strong and exciting forward workload, providing exposure to mine rehabilitation projects at various stages, from initial concept design to execution. You will have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, working on a wide range of Australian and international mining projects. We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Perth-based position with occasional site visits. Exposure to diverse and challenging projects. Collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment. Career growth and development opportunities.  Applications must be received by 19 March 2025 .
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