Zinc in South Africa

- Organization:
- The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Pages:
- 15
- File Size:
- 1176 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1991
Abstract
SYNOPSIS The paper opens with brief descriptions of the history, occurrence, and regional geology of South Afri¬can zinc deposits, and follows with descriptions of the resources, mining methods, and processes for the concentration of the sulphide minerals and the extraction of zinc as practised in South Africa. The end uses in the form of alloys or as salts are given in some detail. Statistics on the production and consumption of zinc in South Africa are given, and the current market situation and future prospects are discussed briefly.
Citation
APA:
(1991) Zinc in South AfricaMLA: Zinc in South Africa. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1991.