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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1.3 The Industrial Revolution It was only when Abraham Darby leased the small charcoal blast furnace for smelting iron ore at Coalbrookdale in the U.K. in 1708 that the production and widespread use of metals really expanded.
1.3 The Industrial Revolution It was only when Abraham Darby leased the small charcoal blast furnace for smelting iron ore at Coalbrookdale in the U.K. in 1708 that the production and widespread use of metals really expanded.
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1.1 Graphs for copper and tin production in the south-west of England showing the catastrophic effect of imports of much cheaper metals in the later part ofthe nineteenth century. ....... --t-._..----1 . |'~~ 1500 1700 1900 found by ...
1.1 Graphs for copper and tin production in the south-west of England showing the catastrophic effect of imports of much cheaper metals in the later part ofthe nineteenth century. ....... --t-._..----1 . |'~~ 1500 1700 1900 found by ...
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In more developed countries such as the UK. and USA, industrial mineral production is far more important than metal production from both the tonnage and financial viewpoints, as in fact it is on a worldwide basis (Table 2.1 ).
In more developed countries such as the UK. and USA, industrial mineral production is far more important than metal production from both the tonnage and financial viewpoints, as in fact it is on a worldwide basis (Table 2.1 ).
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2.1 World production of iron ore from 1950to 1994. General 200 , | , 1 trend superimposed. 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 some mineral commodities in 1994; metals are in italics. Fig.2.2 World production of manganese ore and primary aluminium ...
2.1 World production of iron ore from 1950to 1994. General 200 , | , 1 trend superimposed. 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 some mineral commodities in 1994; metals are in italics. Fig.2.2 World production of manganese ore and primary aluminium ...
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Fig.2.2 World production of manganese ore and primary aluminium from 1950 to 1994. General trends superimposed. l l | | 1950 1960 1970 1980 1900 Production of plastics rose by a staggering 1 529% between 1960 and 1985 and a significant ...
Fig.2.2 World production of manganese ore and primary aluminium from 1950 to 1994. General trends superimposed. l l | | 1950 1960 1970 1980 1900 Production of plastics rose by a staggering 1 529% between 1960 and 1985 and a significant ...
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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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| Title | An Introduction to Economic Geology and Its Environmental Impact |
| Author | Anthony M. Evans |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, 2009 |
| ISBN | 1444313525, 9781444313529 |
| Length | 384 pages |
| Subjects | › › Science / Earth Sciences / General |
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