Mining and Mineral Processing in Canada
Name/Title
Mining and Mineral Processing in CanadaEntry/Object ID
2022.219.01Tags
Mining History, Mining Industry, Rocks and Minerals, Canadian History, GeologyScope and Content
Book published by the Royal Commission on Canada's Economic Prospects discussing mining and mineral processing.Context
The book discusses the process of mining for ores as well as the steps involved to process the ores and minerals into useable materials. The book is broken down into chapters, they are as follows: 1. Introduction 2. Canadian Developments in Perspective 3. The Physical Setting: - Introduction - Physical Features - Geology and Mineral Deposits - Conclusions - Bibliography 4. Over-All Growth and Shifts in Canadian Mining, 1926-55 5. Long-Term Market and Production Trends: - General - Iron Ore - Nickel - Copper - Zinc - Lead - Aluminum - Magnesium - Titanium - Gold - Silver - Platinum Metals - Uranium - Other Metals - Asbestos - Gypsum - Salt - Sulphur - Potash - Other Industrial Minerals - Cement - Other Structural Materials 6. Reserves and Related Supply: - Introduction - Classification of Ore Reserves - Reserve Estimates - Summary and Conclusions - Bibliography 7. Technology and The Future: - New Techniques for Discovery of Ore Deposits - Advances in Mining Practice - Improvements in Extractive Processes - New and Substitute Materials - Conclusion - Bibliography 8. The Role of Minerals in the Canadian Economy: - General - Trends in Production, Employment, Investment, and Trade - Mineral Development and Economic Growth 9. General ObservationsCollection
Mining History, Canadian History Collection (General)Cataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Secondary Source