Mines and minerals of Newfoundland

• Main Author: Baird, David M. (David McCurdy), 1920-2019
• Other Authors: Newfoundland. Mines Branch
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Dept. of Mines and Resources, Mines Branch, Geological Division 1953
• Subjects: Mines and mineral resources > Newfoundland and Labrador; Baie Verte; Bell Island; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/156006

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