Search Results: Mining from GlobalAcademics

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1994. Scholarly text presents a detailed study of the socioeconomic transformation of a traditional society confronting modern technological risk across the island of New Guinea, and examines the clash between the simple reproduction and subsistence production system of indigenous peoples and the expanded production and private accumulation system of mining which has resulted in environmental degradation. 208 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Dordrecht, Holland: Martinus Nijhoff, 1986. Comprehensive multidisciplinary text presents detailed topics covering chemistry, materials science, and chemical reaction engineering aspects of coal and carbon gasification processes, including structure and properties of coal and carbons, kinetics, catalysis, coke production and removal, and heat and mass transfer phenomena. 655 pgs. Illustrated. Prior ownership name on endpapers and name label removal mark on front endpaper. Upper corners slightly bumped. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

London, U.K.: Pergamon Press, 1956. Classic text contains detailed technical papers presented by leading European scientists and field experts on topics covering controlled and fluidized oxidation of coal; study of semicarbonization in a fluidized bed; study of tars obtained in fluidized carbonization; industrial treatment of tar obtained by low-temperature carbonization. 141 pgs. Illustrated. Small stamps on endpapers and title pg. Label removalmark on lower front cover. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex- Professional Library.

Ankara,Turkey: General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration, 2002. Comprehensive text presents detailed study of coal evaluation and analysis, covering topics on coal geology including paleogeography, palynology, coal petrography, mineralogy; chemical analyses including pyritic sulfur, tar yield, major and trace elements, ash, chlorine, true relative density, etc; technological tests including washing studies, stove combustion tests, hardgrove index; reserves and utilization; etc. 401 pgs. Illustrated. Inside front cover hinge endpaper split repaired but still visible on the seam. Virtually no shelfwear. Scarce.. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Marcel Dekker, 1981. Comprehensive authoritative sourcebook presents an in-depth analysis of coal science and technology, including detailed topics on coal structure and analysis; coke making; mining; combustion and carbonization; gasification; cleaning and utilization; conversion of coal to liquids and gases; alternative energy sources. 854 pgs. Illustrated. Minor small insignificant mark on the front endpaper. Corners slightly bumped; minimal shelfwear. Scarce.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1979. Classic comprehensive text presents a survey of the environmental, economic and legal impacts of land and surface mine reclamation, including detailed topics covering strip mining of coal; revegetating surface-mined land; economic problems of coal surface mining and reclamation; land use planning in surface mined areas; etc. 490 pp. Illustrated.. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Spokane, WA.: Melior Publications, 1986. Classic scarce text presents a detailed history of two mining boom towns, Roslyn and Cle Elum, which developed rapidly after the discovery of a high-quality coal seam in 1886. Topics covered: the rise of the Northern Pacific Railway's Stampede Pass route and strikebreaking tactics, the Indians' initial contact with whites, the process by which the Native Americans lost much of their land to pioneer U.S. citizens, population growth, organized labor on the 1920's, etc. Includes an introduction to the area's natural and geologic history, 150 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. Dustjacket in mylar. . . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Albuquerque, N.M.: University of New Mexico Press, 1977. Classic pictorial text chronicles the history of Colorado mining from the gold rush of 1859 to the energy crunch of the 1970's. Includes the 20th century corporate takeover of Horace Tabor, Meyer Guggenheim, and Winfield Scott Stratton by the conglomerates Colorado Fuel & Iron Co., and American Smelting and Refining Co. 176 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket has small chunk missing on the upper edge of front corner. In mylar. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema, 1988. Comprehensive reference text contains detailed technical papers from leading international scientists and field experts covering state of the elements of the continuous surface mining and the system as a whole. Topics include continuous surface mining equipment; site specific problems with solutions; mine planning and operation including case studies; national transportation; geotechnical considerations; computer applications; etc. 225 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Frotn top corner slightly bumped. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Hill Publishing, 1907. Classic revised and corrected text contains a number of articles which originally appeared in the 1903-1905 Engineering and Mining Journal covering topics on mining costs and finance, scientific techniques and principles of mining, breaking and milling of ore at the mines, mine valuation, equipment and ore-reserves, gold mining in Rhodesia, gold dredging, the Diehl process, cyaniding Sulpho-Telluride ores, mining investment, mining methods and risks, secret reserves, deepmining, etc. Includes former President Herbert Hoover's original 1903 article, "Ore Treatment at Kalgoorie". 380 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's signature and nameplate pastedown on front endpaper. Small label remnant on rear endpaper. Tiny tear at top of spine repaired; spine title gilt dull. Somerubbing to corners and edges with a few tiny scuffs. Tight binding.. Revised Second Edition. Original Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Springer-Verlag, 1988. Classic comprehensive treatise presents practical applications and scientific principles in dealing with deposited dredged material and mine tailings and preventing washout. Topics covered include: prediction effects and treatment; restoration and revegetation; management of dredged material and new mining operations; etc. 396 pgs. Illustrated with 118 figures. Minor rubbing to rear cover edges. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: McGraw-Hill, 1932. Classic comprehensive highly acclaimed text presents detailed coverage of the fundamentals of flotation and flotation collectors, including a historical survey of flotation; physiochemical foundations of flotation; colloid systems; flotation reagents; mechanical aspects of froth production; liberation and particle size; flotation of sulfide ores; prescious and rare metals; non-metallic minerals; machinery and mill design; ore treatment methods; etc. 552 pgs. Illustrated. Signed and inscribed by Gaudin on front endpaper. Gilt spine. Faded numerals on lower spine. Some minor rubbed areas on covers and edges; small scuff to upper outer edge. Tight binding. Scarce.. Signed by Author. First Edition, Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, England: Waterlow & Sons Ltd., 1936. Classic text presents a detailed chronological historical survey of the gold mining industry and production in South Africa. Includes topics covering discoveries of gold in the Transvaal; geology of the Witwatersrand system; gold mining in Southern Rhodesia; gold in Natal; gold bearing deposits of Kenya; mining camps of Johannesburg; mining on the Rand; metallurgical practices; ultra-deep mining; government leases; taxation and pricing of gold; etc. 580 pgs. Illustrated with drawings, photographs, and maps, including two fold-out map plates at the rear of the book. First map is very slightly skinned in two small sections of the far left edge; tiny closed tear taped on the back. Slight discoloration on the lower spine edge. Slight scratch on spine above small label. Slightly rubbed on the base of spine and corners, small crease on upper spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; label removal mark on rear endpaper. Gilt spine and… Read More

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1979. Comprehensive scholarly text examines the relationship between the governments of less developed countries and foreign-owned firms engaged in the extraction of minerals for export. Includes coverage of economic theory, political factors, and technical considerations, including two case studies- one from Botswana and Zambia. 332 pgs. Publisher's stamp on front and rear endpapers. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Tokyo, Japan: Society of Mining Geologists of Japan, 1980. Comprehensive text contains detailed topics dealing with granitoids and related mineral deposits, including origin of granitic magma; magmatic processes; post-magmatic and hydrothermal processes; porphyry-type deposits of Southeast Asia; porphyry tin deposits of Bolivia; metallogenetic systems of tungsten in China; porphyry-type mineralization in Southern Korea; etc. 247 pgs. Illustrated. Light creases on the upper edges of a few front and rear endpages. Prior owner's small name-stamp on front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

Denver, Colorado: Tamrock Inc., 1978. Comprehensive reference text provides a theoretical and practical foundation for surface drilling and blasting. Topics covered include basis for surface drilling; drilling equipment; supply of energy for drilling; charging and blasting; loading of drill holes; drilling and charging in underwater excavations; secondary rock breaking; production planning; prospecting through overburden by percussive drilling; ergonomy applied on machines; etc. 236 pgs. Illustrated. Minor light creases to front cover; light rubbing to covers and edges. Scarce. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London, England: The Mining Journal, 1910. Classic comprehensive text presents a detailed treatise on techniques, applications, and mechanics of hydraulic mining including coverage of placer formation and classification; reservoirs and water supply; evaporation and seepage; hydraulic pipes; tunnels; alluvial mining appliances; hydraulicing; elevators; hydraulic sluices and sluicing; gravel pumping; rotary hydraulic plants; disposal of tailings; mechanical excavators; etc. 376 pgs. Illustrated with numerous photgraphs, drawings, charts, and diagrams. Gilt spine and front cover. Nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; stamped on front endpaper, title page, and lower margin of pg.33. Inner front hinge repaired and taped. Average shelfwear and rubbing to corners and edges. Gilt cover clean and crisp. Very minor moisture damage/wrinkling to predominantly rear text edges and upper spine edge. Covers and text generally undamaged.. First Edition. Original Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

Hoboken, New Jersey: American Institue of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers Inc., 1982. Comprehensive text presents detailed technical papers from international field experts in topics including advances in technology; trona, brine and salt; chemistry of solution- ore systems; copper, silver and gold leaching operations; uranium leaching operations; past, present and future of solution mining; design criteria for In Situ mining of hard rock deposits; etc. 370 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on front endpaper. Clean pocket remnant on inside rear cover; small label on lower spine. Minimal shelfwear.. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex- Professional Library.

Austin, Texas: Southern Law Book Publishers, 1915. Detailed text contains important statutes enacted by the 34th Legislature and appellate court decisions governing exploration and mining operations for oil and natural gas in Texas, including mining and corporation laws of Texas; franchise tax; oil and gas wells; Blue Sky Law and Attorney General's opinion; minerals and mining rights. 162 pgs. Prior owner's name on front cover and endpaper, nameplate pastedown and small label on front endpaper; small stamp to lower title pg. Pgs. 38 & 67 has a tiny margin mark. Some foxing to endpapers. Gilt stamped spine label. Average rubbing and wear to covers and spine. Binding tight. Scarce.. First Edition. Original Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

France: Societe Des Mines et Produits Chimiques De Salsigne (Aude), 1970. Comprehensive text presents a detailed study of the Salsigne Gold Mine located at the south-western extremity of the Montagne Noire, France. The main structural elements in chronological order, are an overturned synclinorium, a thrust fault, a series of N-S striking normal faults and a later series of cross-faults. The orebodies are divided into three main classes: vein-like orebodies of the Fontaine de Sante system, the Rameles veins, and the concordant replacement bodies. Includes coverage of statistical analysis of the main minerals- pyrite, arseno-pyrite, pyrrhotite; other minerals including chalcopyrite, galena, spalerite, marcasite and metallic bismuth; and minor elements- Au, Ag Cu, Pb, Bi, Sb and Zn; trace elements; paragenesis studies; mineralization temperature measurements; mineral morphology; microscopic studies of various minerals; etc. 142 pgs. Text in French. Illustrated with color and black/white plates,… Read More