Minerals from the dawn of mankind to the twenty-first century - Presidential Address
- Organization:
- The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Pages:
- 11
- File Size:
- 1287 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1979
Abstract
An account is given of the development of man's interest in the recovery and working of minerals from Palaeolithic times to the present. This is followed by a discussion of future production trends for the more important minerals, and of likely technological developments in the recovery of various minerals. The crucial importance of energy minerals is stressed, as are several other factors of significance to a flourishing minerals industry: manpower, education, financial climate, Industrial health and safety, and preservation of the environment.
Citation
APA: (1979) Minerals from the dawn of mankind to the twenty-first century - Presidential Address
MLA: Minerals from the dawn of mankind to the twenty-first century - Presidential Address. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1979.