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020			_a9781107074910(hbk)
040			_cMSU _bEnglish _erda
041			_aeng
050			_aTN145 KES
100			_aKESLER, Stephen E. _eAuthor _eUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
245			_aMineral resources, economics and the environment. _cStephen E Kesler and Adam C Simon
250			_aSecond
260			_aCambridge _bCambridge University Press _c2015
300			_a434 pages _bIllustrations (Some coloured) _c28 cm.
336			_2rdamedia _atxt
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume _bnc
504			_aIncludes index.
505			_a 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.
520			_aWritten 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.
650			_aMines and mineral resources
650			_aMines and mineral resources _xEnvironmental aspects
650			_aMineral industries _95732
700			_aSimon, Adam C. _eAuthor _eUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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