{"product_id":"mining-a-very-short-introduction-9780198861362","title":"Mining: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'If it can't be grown, it must be mined'. This fundamental truth underscores the global need for mining, and the reason why it has been carried out since prehistoric times. To supply the raw materials for buildings, industrial goods, vehicles, technology, and even art, minerals and rock must be removed from the Earth. 'Mining' describes this removal, but also covers the ore deposit exploration, developments of ore deposit models (geological, engineering and mineral economics-focused) and post-removal processing to extract the economically valuable materials, environmental protection, and social and corporate responsibility, in a construct known as the 'Mining Value Chain'. Mining continues to evolve due to the new emphasis on extracting a wider range of materials than ever before for green technologies, on using novel robotic and earth observation technology in exploration and mining, and on integrating environmental and social protection measures throughout the Mining Value Chain. Today's paradigms are 'sustainable' and 'responsible mining', mining that is profitable but protects the environment, human rights, and health. \u003cem\u003eMining: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e covers this information and looks to the future to see where mining ideally will go. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198861362\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144","brand":"Karen A. Hudson-Edwards,Hannah S. R. Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52284199993525,"sku":"9780198861362","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6763bb83-3afe-4e80-bda6-1fa25d47f8c3.jpg?v=1771990125","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mining-a-very-short-introduction-9780198861362","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}