| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 160 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy, 2194-3176 ; 2 |
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Springer geochemistry/mineralogy ; 2. 2194-3176
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| Contents |
1 Introduction; 1.1 What Is Economic Geology?; 1.2 Peak Copper and Related Issues; 1.3 What Is an Ore?; 1.4 What Is an Ore Deposit?; 1.5 Factors that Influence Whether a Deposit Can Be Mined; References and Further Reading; 2 Classification, Distribution and Uses of Ores and Ore Deposits; 2.1 Classifications of Ores; 2.2 Classifications of Ore Deposits; 2.3 Global Distribution of Ore Deposits; 2.4 Global Production and Consumption of Mineral Resources; 2.5 World Trade in Mineral Resources; 2.6 General Sources; References; 3 Magmatic Ore Deposits; 3.1 Introduction |
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3.2 Chromite Deposits of the Bushveld Complex3.3 Magnetite and Platinum Group Element Depositsof the Bushveld Complex; 3.4 Magmatic Sulfide Deposits; 3.5 Other Magmatic Deposits; References; 4 Hydrothermal Deposits; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Key Factors in the Formation of a Hydrothermal Ore Deposit; 4.3 Examples of Hydrothermal Deposits and Ore-FormingProcesses; 4.4 Other Types of Hydrothermal Deposit; References; 5 Deposits Formed by Sedimentary and Surficial Processes; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Placer Deposits; 5.3 Sedimentary Fe Deposits; 5.4 Laterites; 5.5 Other Lateritic Deposits |
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5.6 Supergene AlterationReferences; 6 The Future of Economic Geology; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Rare Earth Elements (REE); 6.3 Lithium; 6.4 Mining and Mineral Exploration in the Future; References; Index |
| Summary |
In the second edition Steve Kesler (University of Michigan) has been added as an author to rewrite some chapters. The motivation for this revised edition is to more intensively address economic issues that surround the exploitation of mineral resources. This emphasis gives the book a unique character. With these sections Metals and Society deals with issues that pervade much of current science reporting - the rate of exploitation of natural resources, the question of when or if these resources will be exhausted, the pollution and social disturbance that accompanies mining, the compromises and challenges that arise from the explosion of demand from China, India and other rapidly developing countries, and the moral issues that surround mining of metals in lesser developed countries for consumption in the?first-world? countries. With its dual character, the book will be useful as an introductory text for students in the earth sciences and a reference volume for students, teachers and researchers of geography, economics and the social sciences |
| Analysis |
Geography |
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Geology, economic |
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Regional planning |
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Environmental law |
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Earth Sciences |
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Economic Geology |
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Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning |
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milieuwetgeving |
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environmental legislation |
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milieubeleid |
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environmental policy |
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ruimtelijke ordening |
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physical planning |
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regionale planning |
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geologie |
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geology |
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aardwetenschappen |
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Geology (General) |
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Geologie (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Geology, Economic.
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Metals.
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Metals
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metal.
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Geology, Economic
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Metals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ganino, Clément
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| ISBN |
9783642229961 |
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3642229964 |
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