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Alumina Miniplant Operations: Separation of Aluminum Chloride Liquor from Leach Residue Solids by Classification and Thickening

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over recovery methods of alumina through leaching of kaolin clay. The materials, equipment, and procedures used are discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1983
Creator: Sorensen, Roy T.; Sawyer, Dwight L., Jr. & Turner, Theodore L.
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Characterization of U.S. Cement Kiln Dust

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the characterization of cement kiln dust. Mineralogy, chemical analysis, and hazardous waste potential of kiln dust is presented. This report includes tables.
Date: 1982
Creator: Haynes, Benjamin W. & Kramer, Gary W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Citrate Process for Flue Gas Desulfurization

Description: From Abstract: "This bulletin describes the citrate process and give results of the laboratory, pilot plant, and demonstration plant studies, as well as corrosion investigations."
Date: 1985
Creator: Nissen, W. I.; Crocker, L.; Oden, L. L.; Martin, D. A. & Asai, G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Company Towns Versus Company Camps in Developing Alaska's Mineral Resources

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing comparisons between company camps and company towns in Alaska's mineral properties. The cost differences between operating towns, camps, and commuting options are presented. This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1986
Creator: Bottge, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Critical and Strategic Minerals in Alaska: Cobalt, the Platinum-Group Metals, and Chromite

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing critical and strategic Alaskan minerals. As stated in the introduction, "this is the first report on these Bureau of Mines investigations. It summarizes available information about deposits and past production of cobalt, the platinum-group metals, and chromite, which was obtained during investigations of these metals through May 1981" (p. 2). This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.
Date: 1981
Creator: Barker, James C.; Still, Jan C.; Mowatt, Thomas C. & Mulligan, John J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Critical and Strategic Minerals in Alaska: Tin, Tantalum, and Columbium

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing critical and strategic Alaskan minerals. As stated in the introduction, "this report presents findings from the second phase of the Bureau's critical and strategic minerals program in Alaska; it summarizes information on tin, tantalum, and columbium production, reserves, and occurrences" (p. 2). This report includes tables and a map.
Date: 1985
Creator: Warner, J. Dean
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Geologic Factors in Predicting Coal Mine Roof-Rock Stability in the Upper Kittanning Coalbed, Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the geology of roof-rock stability in coal mines. The distribution, frequency, and magnitude of roof falls in U.S. coal mines are discussed. This report includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1981
Creator: Iannacchione, A. T.; Ulery, J. P.; Hyman, D. M. & Chase, F. E.
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Ground-Water Monitoring in the Tucson Copper Mining District

Description: Abstract: Ground-water and tailings pond monitoring in the Upper Santa Cruz Basin Mines Task Force's Special Studies Area has been performed to determine the nature and extent of aquifer contamination from copper tailings pond's recharge in the basin. A monitoring program for each of three mining areas (Mines A, B, and D) was developed. Analysis of data shows that recharge from Mine A's ponds has caused increased hardness, sulfate and total dissolved solids in local ground water. However, pumpa… more
Date: July 1983
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Investigation of Methane Occurrence and Outbursts in the Cote Blanche Domal Salt Mine, Louisiana

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the outbursts of salt often responsible for fatalities in salt mines. The salt samples were tested for methane content. The test results are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1988
Creator: Molinda, Gregory M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Facts and Problems: 1975 Edition

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over mineral characteristics, uses, and problems. Descriptions of common minerals and their uses are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1980
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Facts and Problems: 1980 Edition

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over mineral characteristics, uses, and problems. Descriptions of common minerals and their uses are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1980
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Facts and Problems: 1985 Edition

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over mineral characteristics, uses, and problems. Descriptions of common minerals and their uses are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1985
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Investigation of the Arrastra Mountain Wilderness Study Area, La Paz, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties, and Peoples Canyon Wilderness Study Area, Yavapai County, Arizona

Description: This report presents the results of a mineral survey of the Arrastra Mountain (AZ 020-059) and Peoples Canyon (AZ 020-068) Wilderness Study Areas, La Paz, Mohove, and Yavapai Counties, Arizona.
Date: 1985
Creator: Lane, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Investigation of the Lime Hills, Narrows, and Sand Cove Wilderness Study Areas, Mohave County, Arizona

Description: From introduction: During 1981 the Bureau of Mines conducted a field investigation of the Bureau of Land Management's Lime Hills, Narrows, and Sand Cove Wilderness Study Areas (WSA's), Mohave County, Arizona as part of a joint effort with the Geological Survey to make a mineral survey of the area. Surface workings and outcrops were examined and samples taken from rock sections that appeared to represent most of the mineralized area. Complete analytical results and sample descriptions are availa… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Briggs, John P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Investigation of the North End Roadless Area, Cochise County, Arizona

Description: From introduction: During the spring and fall of 1979 the U.S. Bureau of Mines made a mineral investigation of the North End Roadless Area, including a literature search, a search of claim records in the Cochise County courthouse and the State office of the Bureau of Land Management, a search for mining claims and mineralized zones, and examination of known mines and prospects. Local residents and officials of mining companies the U.S. Forest Service, and Arizona State government agencies provi… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Bigsby, Philip R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Investigation of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and Salome Study Area, Gila County, Arizona

Description: This report presents the results of the mineral survey of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness and Salome Study Area conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Mines. A combined summary report of work done by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Mines has been previously published.
Date: 1985
Creator: Light, Thomas D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Mineral Investigation of the Superstition Wilderness and Contiguous Rare Ii Further Planning Areas, Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties, Arizona

Description: This report discusses the results of a mineral survey of the Superstition Wilderness and contiguous RARE II Further Planning Areas, Tonto National Forest, Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties, Arizona.
Date: 1982
Creator: Jinks, Jimmie E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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