Mineral resources, economics and the environment. Stephen E Kesler and Adam C Simon
Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2015Edition: SecondDescription: 434 pages Illustrations (Some coloured) 28 cmContent type:- txt
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781107074910(hbk)
- TN145 KES
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TN119.S6 MIN Mineral resources of the Republic of South Africa / | TN144 YOU Elements of mining / | TN145 BIS Mining engineering analysis | TN145 KES Mineral resources, economics and the environment. | TN145 KES Mineral resources, economics and the environment. | TN145 KES Mineral resources, economics and the environment. | TN145 KES Mineral resources, economics and the environment. |
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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