The life cycle of a mineral deposit - A teacher's guide for hands-on mineral education activities

http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2005/17/

Defines what a mineral deposit is and how a mineral deposit is identified and measured, how mineral resources are extracted, and how a mine site is reclaimed; how minerals are processed; and how we use minerals in everyday life.

by Frank, David G.; Galloway, John Paul; and Assmus, Kenneth C.

U.S. Geological Survey General Information Product 17

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