Ores and Minerals
Explains how geology is used to discover and exploit our mineral resources, focusing on its role in meeting the demand for fuels, metals, petrochemicals, aggregates, industrial minerals and water. Beginning with an outline of the contemporary mineral industry and its historical development, a description of ore minerals and their formation as well as the great diversity of ore genesis is included. Also contains a chapter on prospecting plus the many and diverse ways in which professional geologists are employed.
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