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Analysis of Exploration and Mining Technology for Manganese Nodules
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The book explores the evolution of ocean floor research, highlighting the transition from scientific inquiry to commercial interest in deep-sea mineral resources. Since the 1940s, advancements in research technology have unveiled significant deposits of metal-bearing lumps, sparking interest from various enterprises. However, these early developers encounter challenges due to insufficient knowledge about mineral deposits, lack of continuous mining technology, and the uncertainty of adapting land-based processing methods for these unique oceanic minerals.
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Analysis of Exploration and Mining Technology for Manganese Nodules, Kenneth A. Loparo
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- 2011
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- Title
- Analysis of Exploration and Mining Technology for Manganese Nodules
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kenneth A. Loparo
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9789401089807
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of ocean floor research, highlighting the transition from scientific inquiry to commercial interest in deep-sea mineral resources. Since the 1940s, advancements in research technology have unveiled significant deposits of metal-bearing lumps, sparking interest from various enterprises. However, these early developers encounter challenges due to insufficient knowledge about mineral deposits, lack of continuous mining technology, and the uncertainty of adapting land-based processing methods for these unique oceanic minerals.