Gold mining : formation and resource estimation, economics and environmental impact / Melanie D. Corral and Jared L. Earle, editors.

"Gold, a chemical element with the symbol Au, is a highly sought-after precious metal, having been used as money, in jewelry, in sculpture, and for ornamentation since the beginning of recorded history. The metal occurs as nuggets or grains in rocks, in veins and in alluvial deposits. Gold mini...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ProQuest)
Other Authors:	Corral, Melanie D., Earle, Jared L.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009.
Subjects:	Gold mines and mining. Gold ores.