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Coal Reserves of the Boltsfork Quadrangle, Kentucky: A Coal Recoverability Study

Description: Abstract: "This report presents a U.S. Bureau of Mines study that incorporates coal mining factors, cola recovery factors, and economic factors into the definition of an economically recoverable coal resource. The relationship between these factors to the Energy Information Administration's estimate of U.S. coal resources--the "Demonstrated Reserve Base"--is discussed. The Boltsfork 7 1/2-minute quadrangle in eastern Kentucky was selected as the stud area. Results indicate that of the origiā€¦ more
Date: 1994
Creator: Rohrbacher, Timothy J.; Teeters, Dale D.; Sullivan, Gerald L. & Osmonson, Lee M.
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Microfilming Maps of Abandoned Anthracite Mines: Mines in the Wyoming Basin, Northern Anthracite Field

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing a program for microfilming maps of abandoned mines in the Pennsylvania anthracite region. As stated in the introduction, "this report contains a catalog of films covering 68 of the 72 mines in the Wyoming Basin of the Northern anthracite field. Maps of active mines are not included" (p. 4). This report includes tables, and maps.
Date: June 1968
Creator: Eaton, W. L. & Gait, G. B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Coal Resources of the Fabius-Flat Rock Area, Jackson Countym Alabama

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing studies conducted on the coal resources of the Flat-Rock area of Jackson County, Alabama. As stated in the introduction, "an investigation was planned to determine the extent, quality, and economic minability of coal deposits in Alabama reasonably close to ample fresh water sources that might be available for possible thermal electric power-plants" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Shotts, Reynold Q. & Riley, H. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Resources of Upper Missouri River Basin, Montana: Fort Peck Reservoir to Morony Dam

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the minerals produced in the Missouri River Basin of Montana. The mineral resources of the area are investigated, analyzed, and presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1964
Creator: Hubbard, C. R.; Roby, Robert N.; Henkes, W. C. & Biggs, P.
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Mining Practices at Four Uranium Properties in the Gas Hills, Wyoming

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing the mining practices at Gas Hills, Wyoming. As stated in the abstract, "this report, based on information made available by four uranium-producing companies, describes the geology, exploration, open-pit development and mining, and shaft sinking in the Gas Hills uranium district of Wyoming" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1963
Creator: Everett, F. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Developments in Waterflooding and Pressure Maintenance in Osage County, Oklahoma Oilfields, 1961

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing waterflooding techniques used in Osage County, Oklahoma. As stated in the introduction, "information on each individual project covered in this report includes the early history, methods used to complete wells, source and treatment of water, description of automatic custody-transfer systems, oil production-decline curves, mineral analysis of waters, typical electric logs and core analyses, development maps, and the results of waterflooding" (p. 2)ā€¦ more
Date: 1961
Creator: Johnston, Kenneth H. & Castagno, Joe L.
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Mining Methods and Costs, Regal Asbestos, Mine Jaquays Mining Corp., Gila County, Arizona

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining costs and methods of the Regal asbestos mine in Arizona. Location, history, production, and development details are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1961
Creator: Stewart, L. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Catalog of Recorded Exploration Drilling and Mine Workings, Tri-State Zinc-Lead District--Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining practices conducted in the tri-state district of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. As stated in the introduction, "the catalog preserves the records of accomplished explorations and mine developments in the district and provides a readily available source of information for individuals and firms interested in planning mineral explorations, Government agencies estimating of reserves of mineral resources, and the mining industry for generaā€¦ more
Date: 1960
Creator: Brichta, Louis Chanborn
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Methods and Costs at Crystal-Victory and Minerva Number 1 Fluorspar Mines of Minerva Oil Company, Hardin County, Illinois

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining costs and methods of fluorspar mines in Hardin County, Illinois. As stated in the summary, "it describes the exploration, development, and mining practices, giving costs of each. Transportation, equipment, power, labor, and other influencing factors also are discussed" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1960
Creator: Montgomery, Gill; Daly, J. J. & Myslinski, Frank J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Methods and Costs, Black Rock Tungsten Mine, Wah Chang Mining Corp., Mono County, California

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining costs and methods of the Black Rock Tungsten Mine in Mono County, California. As stated in the summary, "this report is one of a series prepared by the Bureau of Mines on exploration, development, mining methods, and costs at various mines in the United States" (p. 1). This report includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1960
Creator: Johnson, A. C. & Fillip, N. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mercury: A Materials Survey

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing materials surveys conducted on mercury. As stated in the foreword, "the surveys dealing with metals and minerals summarize the demand-supply position in the United States and include information on production, imports, consumption, exports, substitutes, and pertinent history" (p. v). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: Pennington, James W. & Bailey, Edgar H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Methods and Costs of Mining Lignite in North Dakota

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing lignite mining of North Dakota. As stated in the introduction, "the report describes mining and preparation methods in the North Dakota lignite-producing area" (p. 2). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: Van Sant, Joel N. & Ellman, R. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Methods and Costs at the Anaconda Company Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining operations in Montana. As stated in the summary, "this report deals with the design and development of the Berkely open-pit mine Butte, Mont., owned and operated by the Anaconda Company" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: McWilliams, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Methods and Costs, Lincoln Tungsten Mine, Wah Chang Mining Corporation, Lincoln County, Nevada

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing tungsten mining operations conducted in Lincoln County, Nevada. As stated in the summary, "this paper is one of a series being prepared by the Bureau of Mines on exploration, development, mining methods and costs at various mines in the United States" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and a photograph.
Date: 1959
Creator: Johnson, A. C. & McDonald, Ross M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Open-Pit Copper Mining Methods and Costs at the Bagdad Mine, Bagdad Copper Corporation, Yavapai County, Arizona

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the open-pit copper mining of Yavapai County, Arizona. As stated in the summary, "mining methods, including breaking ground, primary drilling and blasting, secondary drilling and blasting, loading, transportation, engineering, and operating control, are described" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: Hardwick, W. R. & Jones, E. L., III
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Reconnaissance of Iron Occurrences in Colorado

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing iron deposits found in Colorado. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes the location and general features of iron occurrences in Colorado" (p. 1). History, geology, production, and use of Colorado iron ore is presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
Date: 1959
Creator: Harrer, C. M. & Tesch, W. J., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Uranium-Mining Practices and Costs at Ten Salt Wash Lease Operations of Union Carbide Nuclear Co.

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining costs and methods of uranium ores in Colorado. As stated in the introduction, "this report describes the relatively small-scale operations of the Salt Wash miner: the mining methods followed, the equipment used, and the production costs" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1959
Creator: Dare, W. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining and Water-Control Methods at the Chief Lead-Zinc Mine, Chief Consolidated Mining Co., Juab County, Utah

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing water-control issues at the Chief Mine in Juab County, Utah. Unique methods for water control are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: May 1958
Creator: Young, W. E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lode-Tin Mining at Lost River, Seward Peninsula, Alaska

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the lode-tin mining operations of Seward Peninsula, Alaska. History, geology, production, and mining methods are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1958
Creator: Lorain, S. H.; Wells, R. R.; Mihelich, Miro; Mulligan, J. J.; Thorne, R. L. & Herdlick, J. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Inclined Beds of Phosphate Rock, San Francisco Chemical Co. Mines, Rich County, Utah

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining of phosphate rock in Rich County, Utah. As stated in the introduction, "this information circular describes methods used in mining inclined beds of phosphate rock in mines operated by San Francisco Chemical Co." (p. 1). This report includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1958
Creator: Wideman, Frank L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mining Methods and Costs: La Sal Mining & Development Co., La Sal Uranium Mine, San Juan County, Utah

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the costs and methods of uranium mining in San Juan County, Utah. History, geology, and production of the uranium mines are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: September 1957
Creator: Dare, W. L. & Delicate, D. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1956-57

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on the motor gasoline sold during the winter of 1956-1957. The amount, location, and price of gasoline sold during this time are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
Date: July 1957
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1956

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on the motor gasoline sold during the summer of 1956. The amount, location, and price of gasoline sold during this time are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and a map.
Date: February 1957
Creator: Blade, O. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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