Book Description

"This report provides background information on waste rock and mill tailings in the Prairie Provinces where more than 90 x 106 t of such wastes are produced annually. Data on the occurrence, mineralogy, petrography, and physical and chemical characteristics of wastes from 21 operating mines are provided in tabular form for 4 principal types of mines - metal, uranium, non-metallic or industrial mineral, and coal. Potential uses for these wastes are noted along with relevant research"--Synopsis, p. i.