How mining works, revealed in plain language with clear illustrations.
This nonfiction guide explains, in simple terms, how mining is carried out across the world. It covers the steps from breaking rock to extracting metals, and shows the machines that do the work. The book is designed for general readers, not for specialists, and includes photographs and diagrams to help you visualize the process.
Inside you’ll find practical, step‑by‑step descriptions of common mining methods, from underground metalliferous mining to coal mining, and an overview of equipment like crushers, conveyors, pumps, and the safety tools used by miners.
Ideal for readers curious about mining, or anyone needing a concise, accessible introduction to mining methods and machinery.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explains the methods used to extract minerals from the earth. The author, an expert in mining engineering, covers all the major techniques involved in mining a variety of substances, including gold, tin, copper, lead, iron, and coal. The methods for extracting these minerals have been employed for centuries, though the author explains how advanced machinery, explosives, and refined processes have improved efficiency and safety during the extraction process. The author discusses the various ways in which minerals are found, including stratified coal deposits and the veins and pockets of metallic ores. The author also covers the processes for extracting these materials from their surrounding rock, transporting them from the mine, and preparing these materials for further processing. This book is an ideal guide to one of the world's oldest industries and can be appreciated by general readers and those with backgrounds in mining engineering or geology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332023011_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332023011
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332023011
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 26043571/2