Environmental geotechnics challenges in Australia

Australia is one of the largest exporters of gold, iron ore and black coal in the world and a leader in mining and mineral-processing technology. The interaction of environment and infrastructure can readily be found in the main Australian industries. To keep its economic growth and national productivity, Australia should identify the environmental obstacles and show a sustained commitment to develop and maintain infrastructure for the twenty-first century. It is essential that researchers, industry professionals and government experts engaged in complex geoenvironmental issues conduct thorough investigations and find appropriate strategies for identifying and prioritising the major issues. A number of...