You can download Mineral Exploration Principles and Applications ebook here.
- Title: Mineral Exploration: Principles and Applications
- Author: Swapan Kumar Haldar
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Pages: 370
The book is intended to become an industry standard, having comprehensive reference to study all aspects of mineral exploration, mining, and mineral processing/extraction, from the handling of run-of-mine ore to separation strategies and removal of waste products. The book incorporates state-of-the-art developments in the fields of engineering, chemistry, software applications, and environmental sustainability, and explains how these disciplines contribute to the ultimate goal of producing minerals and metals economically from ores. Eleven global case studies cover all aspects of activities, and are a practical reference for seasoned industry professionals interested in improving operational efficiencies.
All faculty members of the Applied Geology Department, Presidency University, extended full support over one and half decades for my academic growth. Students from Presidency and Calcutta University, IIT Dhanbad, and global readers from universities and exploration and mining/processing industries played a pivotal role in developing the interrelated subject in totality. A number of my students drafted more than 200 line drawings over one and half decades, which I finalized. I am avoiding individual names not to miss anyone. My best wishes are always with them for reaching their goal. My sincere thanks go to Dr. Snigdha Pal Chaudhury, Presidency University, for the description of chemical analytical methods.
I will be indebted forever to M/s Hindustan Copper Limited, Hindustan Zinc Limited, India, and IMX Resources Limited (Mr. Finn Barrett), Australia, for extending ample opportunity to enrich me with overall aspects of the mineral industry in general and mineral exploration in particular.
I am happy to mention that my two little grandchildren, Srishti and Srishta, never allow me to work when we meet, but infuse tremendous energy for my good health and mind. Srishti composed the poem Our Earth in this book, and Srishta created my website and all remote control computer support. Finally, I extend my whole-hearted love to my wife, Swapna, for making me what I am today, and lots of affection to Soumi and Surat for keeping me happy anywhere and everywhere.