Mineral resources, economics and the environment.
KESLER, Stephen E.
Mineral resources, economics and the environment. Stephen E Kesler and Adam C Simon - Second - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2015 - 434 pages Illustrations (Some coloured) 28 cm.
Includes index.
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin of mineral deposits; 3. Environmental geochemistry and mineral resources; 4. Mineral exploration and production; 5. Mineral law and land access; 6. Mineral economics; 7. Energy mineral resources; 8. Iron, steel and the ferroalloy metals; 9. Light and base metals; 10. Technology elements; 11. Precious metals and gems; 12. Agricultural and chemical minerals; 13. Construction and industrial minerals; 14. Global mineral reserves and resources; Appendix 1. Minerals, rocks and geologic time; Appendix 2. Ore minerals and materials; Appendix 3. Units and conversion factors; Glossary; References; Index.
Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Updated throughout, the text includes a new chapter on technology industry metals. Featuring boxes highlighting special interest topics, the book equips students to discuss the energy and mineral questions facing society.
9781107074910(hbk)
Mines and mineral resources
Mines and mineral resources--Environmental aspects
Mineral industries
TN145 KES
Mineral resources, economics and the environment. Stephen E Kesler and Adam C Simon - Second - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2015 - 434 pages Illustrations (Some coloured) 28 cm.
Includes index.
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin of mineral deposits; 3. Environmental geochemistry and mineral resources; 4. Mineral exploration and production; 5. Mineral law and land access; 6. Mineral economics; 7. Energy mineral resources; 8. Iron, steel and the ferroalloy metals; 9. Light and base metals; 10. Technology elements; 11. Precious metals and gems; 12. Agricultural and chemical minerals; 13. Construction and industrial minerals; 14. Global mineral reserves and resources; Appendix 1. Minerals, rocks and geologic time; Appendix 2. Ore minerals and materials; Appendix 3. Units and conversion factors; Glossary; References; Index.
Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Updated throughout, the text includes a new chapter on technology industry metals. Featuring boxes highlighting special interest topics, the book equips students to discuss the energy and mineral questions facing society.
9781107074910(hbk)
Mines and mineral resources
Mines and mineral resources--Environmental aspects
Mineral industries
TN145 KES