A provocative and groundbreaking series, this is the story of mining in this country. It explores how this industry has shaped Australia in unexpected and extraordinary ways. From the Gold Rush of the 1850s to the present day, the opening episode charts the key battles and dramatic turning points in the epic struggle to share in the vast mineral wealth of Australia.

Narrated by Rachel Griffiths, this documentary gives a human face to the struggle taking place over the Jabiluka Mine in the middle of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park in Northern Australia.

In Northern Australia the indigenous people have ancient stories for the place where the uranium is found. They say a great creation spirit sleeps underground, and disturbing this spirit will unleash disaster. Derek takes us on a remarkable journey to see how from the ashes of Hiroshima, uranium promised a new age.

What happens to a farming community when mining comes to town? The rural towns of Acland and Oakey in regional Queensland are facing a new battle between miners and farmers. This week, Insight brings together stakeholders and townsfolk to discuss the economic, environmental and health impact of the mine and what expansion may mean for generations to come.

The six-part documentary series Boomtown enters the surprisingly diverse world of Perth's entrepreneurs to discover the secrets of their success. WA's mining industry is the driver of Australia's 2-speed economy. To many the West is home to billionaires and bogans - cowboys just lucky enough to be living on a mountain of iron ore. But it's not all about mining. Perth likes to boast the highest proportion of self-made millionaires of any capital city in the world.

The observational documentary series Flying Miners puts a human face to the men and women working at the coalface in Australia's mining industry. Commuting by plane, to work in one of Australia's remote mines, can be a double-edged sword...the money is good, but the costs are great.

The battle between the mining companies and the Federal Government over the new resource super profits tax. For more than five decades, Australians have argued over how to best take advantage of the country's abundant natural resources. Now, reporter Sarah Ferguson takes a close look at the bitter public battle currently being fought between the Federal Government and the country's powerful mining industry.

Next on Four corners, how massive mining developments are killing communities in regional Australia. It's been described as the boom that keeps on giving - an export bonanza that will help Australia ride through a world-wide economic downturn. Across the country, workers have left their jobs to make big money in the mining industry. In the rush to exploit the country's natural resources employers have all but set aside the idea of building or expanding communities. Instead they pay big wages to fly-in, fly-out or drive-in, drive-out workers, encouraging them to work long shifts, leaving them with little reason to become part of the local community. This week, reporter Andrew Fowler looks at the impact of this rush to riches.

Heather Ewart heads to the Pilbara region of Western Australia to meet some of the remarkable locals who are driving change as the mining boom ends. There's also plenty of 'girl power' to be found out in this harsh landscape.

This documentary looks at the cultural, social and economic impact the Argyle Diamond has had on the in Western Australia regions' traditional owners over the past 25 years of mining.

Why do we need mining? How do you find precious stones? Kellyn, resident scientist Clare and the crew are joined by Peter the Gold Prospector as they dig up answers to questions about mining.

When you think about mining - drilling, discovery, digging and dirt, all probably spring to mind. But what about robots, dredges and magnetic detectors? Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out all the science behind mining!