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The Mining Magazine, Vol. 21 - Softcover

From July To December, 1919

 
9781331908418: The Mining Magazine, Vol. 21

Synopsis

This book details the mineral resources of Anatolia, an ancient and resource-rich region of Turkey. Anatolia is historically significant as a crossroads, connecting Europe and Asia via the Middle East. The author provides an analysis of Turkey's diverse geography, along with maps and illustrations to provide historical context. The book discusses Anatolia's valuable minerals, such as copper, lead, antimony, and zinc, which were exploited in ancient times and remain vital to the region's modern industries. Exploration of rare-earth elements, such as boron, cesium, and lithium, is also included. The discussion of Turkey's mineral resources is set against the background of an overview of the countrys industrial development in the 20th century, from the early days of the Republic's founding father, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, to the present day.

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