An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental ImpactAs it has grown in length and level through successive edtions, the same author's Introduction to Ore Geology (now Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals) has left behind its original audience: first- and second -ear students. This new textbook, designed to fill that niche , was written specifically for introductory courses. Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact covers oil, coal, water and nuclear fuels, as well as economically important ores and bulk minerals. In keeping with current concerns and constraints, particular attention is paid to the impact of mining and drilling on the environment |
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... British Geological Survey for his help in some of the more difficult areas of' mineral statistics. To Mr Simon Rallison of Blackwell Science I offer my deep vii An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact: Preface.
... British Geological Survey for his help in some of the more difficult areas of' mineral statistics. To Mr Simon Rallison of Blackwell Science I offer my deep vii An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact: Preface.
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... area of Jordan where it occurred about 5—6 000 BC. Copper production then spread through Turkey, Iraq and Iran to central and southwestern Europe. When tin and copper minerals were (probably accidentally) smelted together with charcoal ...
... area of Jordan where it occurred about 5—6 000 BC. Copper production then spread through Turkey, Iraq and Iran to central and southwestern Europe. When tin and copper minerals were (probably accidentally) smelted together with charcoal ...
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... areas of the earth with mines, quarries, superhighways and lines of pylons. Our cities have spread ever outwards and the addition of large buildings has turned them into 'concrete jungles'. Forests have been destroyed for ever. As a ...
... areas of the earth with mines, quarries, superhighways and lines of pylons. Our cities have spread ever outwards and the addition of large buildings has turned them into 'concrete jungles'. Forests have been destroyed for ever. As a ...
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... area of 2km2, is minute in comparison with the earth's crust and in most countries the easily discovered deposits cropping out at the surface have nearly all been found. The deposits we now search for are largely concealed and require ...
... area of 2km2, is minute in comparison with the earth's crust and in most countries the easily discovered deposits cropping out at the surface have nearly all been found. The deposits we now search for are largely concealed and require ...
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... areas of similar geology. Theoretically, world resources of most metals are enormous. Taking copper as an example, there are large amounts of rock running 01-03% and enormous volumes containing about 0.01%. The total quantity of copper ...
... areas of similar geology. Theoretically, world resources of most metals are enormous. Taking copper as an example, there are large amounts of rock running 01-03% and enormous volumes containing about 0.01%. The total quantity of copper ...
Contents
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Part 2 Examples of the More Important Types of Ore Deposit | 83 |
Part 3 Mineralization in Time and Space | 319 |
Index | 353 |
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