Updated and Expanded! Delving into the evolving world of mining, the second edition of How Mining Works 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. This colorful book offers an engaging experience for acquiring a strong working knowledge ...
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Updated and Expanded! Delving into the evolving world of mining, the second edition of How Mining Works 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. This 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. What's New in the Second Edition Chapter 1: Enhanced with updated figures, this chapter now includes advanced technological methods for locating new mines. Chapter 4: Expanded to include a section on sand and new information on coal producers, this chapter now offers a more comprehensive look at nonmetallic minerals. Chapter 5: Updated with the latest statistics on tailings embankment failures and revised figures, this chapter provides a current perspective on mine waste management. Chapter 6: Completely rewritten, this chapter reflects the changing dynamics of how mining companies interact with communities, emphasizing environmental sustainability and societal impacts. Chapter 7: Enhanced with a section on the metal supply chain and rewritten reporting standards, this chapter delves into mining economics, reserves reporting, and the pricing of mine products. Chapter 8: Rewritten with new insights, this chapter offers a forward-looking view on mining's future, including biotechnological advances. Appendix B: This new addition focuses on grade distributions and grade-tonnage curves, provides valuable technical insights. Minerals are a part of or everyday life - it can't be grown, it must be mined. Whether 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.
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