Mines and minerals of Newfoundland
Mines and Minerals of Newfoundland Introduction. Geological survey -- Different kinds of rocks -- The wearing away of land -- The geological clock -- Shape of Newfoundland -- Geology of Newfoundland -- Glaciers in Newfoundland -- Mineral deposits -- Active mines and quarries in Newfoundland. Bell Is...
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| Language: | English |
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Dept. of Mines and Resources, Mines Branch, Geological Division
1953
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/156006 |
| Summary: | Mines and Minerals of Newfoundland Introduction. Geological survey -- Different kinds of rocks -- The wearing away of land -- The geological clock -- Shape of Newfoundland -- Geology of Newfoundland -- Glaciers in Newfoundland -- Mineral deposits -- Active mines and quarries in Newfoundland. Bell Island iron mines -- Buchans mine -- St. Lawrence fluorite mines -- Aguathuna limestone quarry -- Cobbs Arm limestone quarry -- Gypsum at Flat Bay -- Cement plant quarries at Humbermouth -- Brick plants -- Formerly active mines and quarries. Tilt Cove -- Betts Cove mine -- Little Bay mine -- Pilleys Island -- York Harbour -- Terra Nova mines, Baie Verte -- Other mineral prospects of note. Newfoundland coal -- Oil in Newfoundland -- Asbestos -- Chromite -- Gold in Newfoundland -- Iron -- Manganese -- Molybdenum -- Gull Pond -- Pyrophyllite -- Salt -- Building stone -- Labrador minerals. Labrador iron -- Copper in Labrador -- Government services for those interested in prospecting and mining -- What should be done about discovering minerals -- What of the future of mining in Newfoundland Information circular (Newfoundland. Mineral Resources Division) no. 7 |
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