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Mineral resources, economics and the environment. Stephen E Kesler and Adam C Simon

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2015Edition: SecondDescription: 434 pages Illustrations (Some coloured) 28 cmContent type:
  • txt
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781107074910(hbk)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TN145 KES
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Zvishavane Mining Sciences Library Open Shelf TN145 KES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 148060 Available BK134192
Book Book Zvishavane Mining Sciences Library Open Shelf TN145 KES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 148059 Available BK134256
Book Book Zvishavane Mining Sciences Library Open Shelf TN145 KES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 130832 Available BK109480
Book Book Zvishavane Mining Sciences Library Open Shelf TN145 KES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 130831 Available BK109501

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.

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