Mankind is using a greater variety of metals in greater quantities than
ever before. As a result there is increasing global concern over the
long-term availability of secure and adequate supplies of the metals
needed by society. Critical metals, which are those of growing economic
importance that might be susceptible to future scarcity, are a
particular worry. For many of these we have little information on how
they are concentrated in the Earth's crust, how to extract them from
their ores, and how to use, recycle and dispose of them effectively and
safely.
Published with the British Geological Survey, the Critical Metals
Handbook brings together a wealth of knowledge on critical metals and
provides a foundation for improving the future security and
sustainability of critical metal supplies. Written by international
experts, it provides a unique source of authoritative information on
diverse aspects of the critical metals, including geology, deposits,
processing, applications, recycling, environmental issues and markets.
It is aimed at a broad non-specialist audience, including professionals
and academics working in the exploration and mining sectors, in mining
finance and investment, and in mineral processing and manufacturing. It
will also be a valuable reference for policy makers concerned with
resource management, land-use planning, eco-efficiency, recycling and
related fields.
