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Author Rankin, W. J.

Title Minerals, metals and sustainability : meeting future material needs / by W.J. Rankin
Published Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Pub., 2011

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Contents Materials and the materials cycle -- An introduction to Earth -- An introduction to sustainability -- Mineral resources -- The minerals industry -- Producing ores and concentrates -- Producing metals and manufactured mineral products -- Energy consumption in primary production -- The role of water in primary production -- Wastes from primary production -- Management of wastes from primary production -- Secondary materials and recycling -- The future availability of minerals and metals -- The future demand for minerals and metals
Summary "Minerals, Metals and Sustainability examines the exploitation of minerals and mineral products and the implications for sustainability of the consumption of finite mineral resources and the wastes associated with their production and use. It provides a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates the physical and earth sciences with the social sciences, ecology and economics. Increasingly, graduates in the minerals industry and related sectors will not only require a deep technical and scientific understanding of their fields (such as geology, mining, metallurgy), but will also need a knowledge of how their industry relates to and can contribute to the transition to sustainability. Minerals, Metals and Sustainability is an important reference for students of engineering and applied science and geology; practising engineers, geologists and scientists; students of economics, social sciences and related disciplines; professionals in government service in areas such as resources, environment and sustainability; and non-technical professionals working in the minerals industry or in sectors servicing the minerals industry."--Publisher
Analysis Australian
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Subject Exploitation.
Conservation of natural resources.
Mines and mineral resources -- Management
Mineral industries -- Management
Sustainability.
Mine management.
Conservation of Natural Resources
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
Conservation of natural resources
Exploitation
Mineral industries -- Management
Mines and mineral resources -- Management
Sustainability
Mineral
Metall
Lagerstätte
Abbau
Verarbeitung
Recycling
Nachhaltigkeit
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011514644
ISBN 9780643097278
0643097279
9781523109401
1523109408
9780643104228
0643104224
1283269848
9781283269841
9786613269843
6613269840