Comprehensive insights into early 20th-century mining This volume gathers reports, analyses, and industry notes from the Mining Magazine’s mid‑1916 issues. It covers tin and gold markets, company performance, labor questions, and the war’s impact on mining economics, offering a detailed snapshot of mining practice and finance during a tumultuous era. Readable and accessible, it presents data and commentary suited for researchers, investors, and professionals seeking historical context.
The book compiles yearly and half‑yearly company results, method updates, and market commentary. It also includes abstracts from metallurgical papers and practical discussions on mining technology, workers’ conditions, and corporate governance during the war period. While the focus is historical, the material provides a clear view of how mines, smelters, and trading companies operated under wartime pressures.
Ideal for readers of historical mining literature, industry historians, and those studying early 20th‑century business challenges in extractive industries.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of gold mining in the Witwatersrand area of South Africa and provides an in-depth analysis of how geological theories regarding its origin have changed over time. The author argues the Witwatersrand gold deposits formed through a combination of chemical and mechanical processes, a perspective that challenges established theories. The author's analysis of geological processes and their significance provides a new understanding of how geology and mining intersect. This book is a valuable resource for geologists, mining professionals, and anyone interested in the history of the gold industry. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334178054_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334178054
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