Syllabus
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Course Code: G-405 Course Name: Ore Geology and Mineral Economics (Elective) |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Concept of ore bearing fluids, their origin and migration. Spatial and temporal distribution of ore deposits - a global perspective. Ore deposits and plate tectonics. Paragenesis and zoning of ores and their significance. Chemical composition of ores. Fluid inclusion in ores: principles and their applications. |
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| 2 | Mineralogy, genesis, mode of occurrence, uses and Indian distribution of ore minerals related to Iron, Manganese, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Tungsten, Chromium, Nickel, Gold, Silver, Aluminum. |
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| 3 | Concept of mineral economics, importance of minerals in national economy, marketing and marketing speculation, trade and trade restriction, production and development incentives. Strategic, critical and essential minerals. National mineral policy. Foreign policy in mineral trade, Mineral concession rules in India. Mineral transport, freight, insurance and customs-INCO terms and contracts. | |
| 4 | Changing mineral requirements. Foreign investment in the development and exploitation of mineral raw materials. Project feasibility report of minerals and ores, principles of management in mineral industries. Principles and methods of ore dressing and their economic aspects (Metallic and non-metallic). Refractory and abrasives, ceramic and glass fertilizers cements industries minerals. Precious and semi-precious stones. | |
