Land utilization and reclamation in the mining industry, 1930--1971

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974

OSTI ID:7219360

Paone, J; Morning, J L; Giorgetti, L

Land utilized by the mining industry from 1930 through 1971 amounted to 3.65 million acres, or 0.16% of the land mass in the United States. Land reclaimed during the same period was 1.46 million acres, or 40% of the land utilized. This report includes data on land use for wastes from underground and surface mining, for wastes from mill operations, and on subsidence. Data on land use and reclamation were obtained from operating companies, mining organizations, appropriate state agencies, and others concerned with such activities. (Modified author abstract) (GRA)

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7219360
• Report Number(s): PB-233955/4; BM-IC-8642
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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