Future of US mining. [Environmental hazards vs socio-economic benefits]

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Mater. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5246977

Strauss, S D

The author does not believe the United States is a have-not nation in regard to mineral resources. Mineral potential is still very great. The number of new mineral deposits that have been brought into production since the end of World War II within the United States is significant. Those who determine policy and the public as a whole need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of mineral projects objectively. Lack of attention by the media to mining benefits (jobs, resource development, etc.) has been compounded by media attention to environmental hazards due to mining. The public education to mining issues is necessary to give Americans a clear picture of US mineral resources and their benefits. (SAC)

• Research Organization: ASARCO, Inc., New York, NY
• OSTI ID: 5246977
• Journal Information: Mater. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 4:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
MINERAL INDUSTRY
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
USA
EXPORTS
FORECASTING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPORTS
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
MINERAL RESOURCES
PUBLIC INFORMATION
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
INDUSTRY
INFORMATION
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCES
290400* - Energy Planning & Policy- Energy Resources