ENER20002 Portfolio Assignment 3: Kirkland Lake Mine Visit Report

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of a visit to the Kirkland Lake Gold Mine at Fosterville, Victoria. It begins with a risk assessment for visiting dignitaries, identifying potential hazards such as noise, heat, and machinery, and proposes control measures based on the hierarchy of controls. The report then provides a detailed geological summary of the Fosterville deposit, including regional geology, history of discovery, exploration phases, and a stratigraphic column. It also discusses the style, age, and genesis of gold mineralization and identifies areas for future exploration. Finally, the report assesses mining operations, including a glossary of terms, environmental measures, and control implementations, referencing relevant legislation such as the Mining Act of 1872. The report utilizes various figures and tables to illustrate key findings and adheres to Harvard referencing style.