Mineral industries
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on the industries based on the extraction, processing, and commercialization of minerals. Works on the geochemical or geological aspects of naturally formed inorganic and organic compounds are entered under [Minerals.] Works on the potential economic value of minerals or the technical aspects of locating and removing them from the Earth are entered under [Mines and mineral resources.]
Used for
- Extractive industries
- Extractive industry
- Metal industries
- Mines and mining
- Mining
- Mining industry
- Mining industry and finance
Examples
Notes under [Minerals; Mines and mineral resources]
Editorial Notes
subdivision [Effect of mining on] under individual animals and groups of animals, e.g. [Fishes--Effect of mining on]