World Nonbauxite Aluminum Resources Excluding Alunite


Book Description

A compilation of published information on the geology and worldwide distribution of nonbauxite resources that are potential sources of aluminium and on methods for extracting alumina from them.







Minerals Yearbook


Book Description

This volume, covering metals and minerals, contains chapters on approximately 90 commodities. In addition, this volume has chapters on mining and quarrying trends and on statistical surveying methods used by Minerals Information, plus a statistical summary.







Minerals Yearbook


Book Description

This volume, covering metals and minerals, contains chapters on approximately 90 commodities. In addition, this volume has chapters on mining and quarrying trends and on statistical surveying methods used by Minerals Information, plus a statistical summary.




Minerals Yearbook, 2008, V. 1, Metals and Minerals


Book Description

Data are provided for more than 80 minerals and materials, along with a presentation of survey methods, summary statistics for domestic nonfuel minerals, and trends in mining and quarrying in the metals and industrial minerals industry in the United States.Virtually all metallic and industrial mineral commodities important to the U.S. economy are discussed. Background information enables analysis of the data, and covers production, consumption, prices, foreign trade, a world review, and an overall outlook.










Alternative Materials for One Cent Coinage


Book Description

"Alternative Materials for One Cent Coinage" is an essay on the need to reduce the cost of producing one cent coins as a result of an increase in the cost of copper. This book contains various recommendations, findings, and reviews on producing bronze cent among others. It also covers surveys on possible materials that can be utilized in its production.




Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment


Book Description

Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Thoroughly updated, the text includes a new chapter on technology industry metals as well as separate chapters on mineral economics and environmental geochemistry. Carefully designed figures simplify difficult concepts and show the location of important deposits and trade patterns, emphasising the true global nature of mineral resources. Featuring boxes highlighting special interest topics, the text equips students with the skills they need to contribute to the energy and mineral questions currently facing society, including issues regarding oil pipelines, nuclear power plants, water availability and new mining locations. Technical terms are highlighted when first used, and references are included to allow students to delve more deeply into areas of interest. Multiple choice and short answer questions are provided for instructors online at www.cambridge.org/kesler to complete the teaching package.