Book Description

Provides quantity and value data at the world, regional, and country levels for the international trade of major non-fuel minerals and metals, from primary to semi-processed forms. Contains summary tables on the value of world exports and imports of minerals, ores, and metals by country and region, as well as detailed tables concerning 38 minerals and metals representing 98% of the world trade of mineral and metal commodities in 1999. Detailed tables on the world trade of non- monetary gold, diamonds, and other precious or semi-precious stones, and semi-processed and processed forms of major minerals, are also included. Special attention is paid to minerals of specific interest to developing countries. Lacks a subject index. c. Book News Inc.