Critical Metals Handbook (PDF)

Mankind is using a greater variety of metals in greater
quantities than ever before. As a result there is increasing global
concern over the long-term availability of secure and adequate
supplies of the metals needed by society. Critical metals, which
are those of growing economic importance that might be susceptible
to future scarcity, are a particular worry. For many of these
we have little information on how they are concentrated in the
Earth's crust, how to extract them from their ores, and how
to use, recycle and dispose of them effectively and safely.

Published with the British Geological Survey, the Critical
Metals Handbook brings together a wealth of knowledge on
critical metals and provides a foundation for improving the future
security and sustainability of critical metal supplies. Written by
international experts, it provides a unique source of authoritative
information on diverse aspects of the critical metals, including
geology, deposits, processing, applications, recycling,
environmental issues and markets. It is aimed at a broad
non-specialist audience, including professionals and academics
working in the exploration and mining sectors, in mining finance
and investment, and in mineral processing and manufacturing. It
will also be a valuable reference for policy makers concerned with
resource management, land-use planning, eco-efficiency, recycling
and related fields.