Group members: Shim Jack Mason

Mineral Formation 

The Diamond was formed over 3 billion years ago under the earth's ground under conditions of intense heat and pressure that cause carbon. 

Diamond are made out of carbon atoms because diamonds are created deep underground under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature. Under these conditions diamond is actually the more stable of the two forms of carbon, and so over a period of millions of years carbonaceous deposits slowly crystallise into single crystal diamond gemstones.

Diamonds are used for making jewellery such as things like rings, earrings and necklaces. 

Cultural Effects of the Merlin Diamond Mine 

The first Nations people who lived in the area of the Merlin Diamond Mine was Peramang and they lived there for over 1,000. How the mining company was able to use Aboriginal land to mine was because of the land rights act does not allow traditional owners who have consented to exploration to refuse any subsequent mining or hydrocarbon development. 

Strategies to Protect the Environment 

What the mining company has done to protect the surrounding environment is several species of conservation significance were identified in both the project area and proposed access road corridor. What the mining company promises to do to protect the surrounding environment is to include access road construction and control structures will be constructed downslope of all waste dumps and mining pits