Student experience RTS gold rush

More than 8,000 students, teachers and community members descended on the Resources Technology Showcase last week, immersing themselves in our four interactive gold challenges.

Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

"Thank you for giving us such an amazing experience. I'll never forget this trip. I'm so grateful I was accepted to take part. It has opened my eyes to new careers and the whole world of mining" - Year 11 Student Marni.

Free teacher resources

Teachers can order additional teacher and student materials included in the Gold Resources Kit for their classrooms. 

These materials will excite students about Australia’s diverse gold sector.

New job profiles

Job profiles have been launched on our Gold Jobs website to provide students and job seekers insight into the many roles available in Australia’s gold industry. Profiles detail key information about a role including responsibilities, work environment and required qualifications.

VIDEO: Renewables in gold winning the race

Gather your class to watch Gold Fields' James Koerting and Ashleigh Shelton’s captivating presentation at the Resources Technology Showcase on renewables in gold winning the race.

Facilitators celebrated through Gold Class awards

We celebrated the first year of our National Gold Education Program by celebrating the important contribution of our Gold Class Facilitators with the inaugural Gold Class Awards.

Free gold class incursions

Our one-hour Gold Class Sessions are available to all schools across the Perth metropolitan area, Bunbury and the Goldfields. These interactive STEM activities are for upper primary and lower secondary students and are delivered by gold industry professionals.

Gold backs LIVIN to empower students to speak up

We have joined forces with mental health partner LIVIN on a third tour to bring more than 80 mental health workshops to schools across Australia.

AusEarthEd's vital first year in NSW

We are celebrating one year of our partnership with Australian Earth Science Education in New South Wales, supporting thousands of students and teachers with Earth and Environmental Science education for the first time.

Gold excursion

Discover gold in your life and uncover a nation built on gold with 30+ interactive experiences on the free Heart of Gold Australia app. Schools can also embark on the Perth or Kalgoorlie #heartofgold Discovery Trails as an excursion or an in-class activity.

Gold Resources Kits

Our Gold Resources Kits are complimentary to schools across the country. The Kits include a detailed teacher guide, six rock specimens, a vial of gold leaf, a geological hand lens and more. You can place your order now to receive a Kit in Term 4.

Gold industry inspires students to get into resources

We showcased our education and employment initiatives to 430+ students from 15 schools across the Perth and Peel region at this year's Get into Resources.

Evolution powers gold's role in fighting disease

Evolution Mining is powering gold’s unique medicinal benefits as a key part of research to detect cancer and in a new chip that monitors the immune system through its partnership with the University of Queensland.

King Henry sparkles at The Perth Mint

King Henry, the most valuable gold specimen in the world, has taken centre stage at The Perth Mint in a stunning display that evokes all the romance, enduring value and allure of gold.

Commitment to our communities

The Gold Industry Group and its members are committed to advancing our communities through long-term partnerships and programs across Australia. Read our latest community stories.