{"product_id":"how-mining-works-paperback-softback-9780873355223","title":"How Mining Works (Paperback \/ softback) 9780873355223","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHow Mining Works\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eW. Scott Dunbar (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780873355223\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 January 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e277 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 28 x 1.5 cm, 0.914 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDelving into the evolving world of mining, the second edition of \u003cem\u003eHow Mining Works\u003c\/em\u003e merges fundamental concepts with the latest advancements making it an essential resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the mining industry. This edition, with its updated figures and added content, continues to demystify mining operations and their impacts, providing a comprehensive yet accessible overview.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThis colorful book offers an engaging experience for acquiring a strong working knowledge of mining. It covers everything from basic geology, various mining operations, and ore processing methods to the broader context of labor practices, environmental sustainability, and the future of mining.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, a professional, or simply curious about the mining world, this book offers an enriching journey through one of the most dynamic and vital industries of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface to the Second Edition . v\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the First Edition. vii\u003cbr\u003e1 The Where, What, and How. 1\u003cbr\u003eThe Structure of Planet Earth. 1\u003cbr\u003eDefinitions. 3\u003cbr\u003eConcentrations of Metals. 13\u003cbr\u003eOre-Forming Processes. 15\u003cbr\u003eMine Exploration. 26\u003cbr\u003e2 Mining Methods. 37\u003cbr\u003eSurface Mining. 37\u003cbr\u003eUnderground Mining. 43\u003cbr\u003eMining Operations and Equipment. 53\u003cbr\u003eSome Big Ideas. 65\u003cbr\u003e3 Mineral Processing and Metal Refining. 67\u003cbr\u003eComminution. 67\u003cbr\u003eSmelting and Refining. 84\u003cbr\u003eHydrometallurgy . 89\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Separation Methods. 106\u003cbr\u003e4 Nonmetallic Minerals. 113\u003cbr\u003eCoal. 113\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds . 119\u003cbr\u003eAggregates . 123\u003cbr\u003e5 Mine Waste Management. 129\u003cbr\u003eTailings. 130\u003cbr\u003eWaste Rock . 139\u003cbr\u003eWastewater . 141\u003cbr\u003eAcid Rock Drainage. 141\u003cbr\u003eMine Waste Treatment and Disposal Methods. 144\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003e6 Mining, Society, and the Environment . 151\u003cbr\u003eHuman Resources . 151\u003cbr\u003eSafety. 153\u003cbr\u003eHealth . 156\u003cbr\u003eMining and Society . 158\u003cbr\u003eMining and the Environment. 164\u003cbr\u003eMining and Sustainability. 167\u003cbr\u003eSummary. 172\u003cbr\u003e7 Mining and Money. 179\u003cbr\u003eThe Metal Supply System . 180\u003cbr\u003eMetal Prices. 184\u003cbr\u003eResources and Reserves . 190\u003cbr\u003eReporting of Resources and Reserves. 196\u003cbr\u003eEconomic Analysis. 198\u003cbr\u003e8 A Future of Mining. 203\u003cbr\u003eDrivers of Innovation in Mining. 203\u003cbr\u003ePaths for Innovation. 207\u003cbr\u003eBiotechnology to the Rescue?. 210\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Machines and Systems. 215\u003cbr\u003eIn Extremis: A Virtual Metal Supply Company. 218\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: All the Chemistry You Need to Know . 223\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Grade Distributions and Grade–Tonnage Curves . 229\u003cbr\u003eIndex. 233\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"Society for Mining, Metallurgy \u0026#38; Exploration","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52656095658264,"sku":"9780873355223","price":83.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/how-mining-works-paperback-softback-9780873355223","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}