Phosphate Rock

Phosphate Rock: An Industry in Transition takes an interdisciplinary approach to dealing with the phosphate rock chain. The phosphate rock chain primarily consists of exploration, extraction, processing, and fertilizer making, along with storage and transportation. In recent years, supply chain management has grown in importance as it forms tighter links in integration of key business processes from initial extraction of raw phosphate rock to end customers through different stages of process techniques. The book surveys the changes in technology, including many game-changing innovations that could transform mining. Phosphate Rock: An Industry in Transition treats the subject from a global perspective. Readers will have access to what is happening in the emerging economies of the world and possible solutions to different problems. It also provides all the parameters necessary to evaluate economic viability of undertaking a mining venture, taking into consideration demands of sustainable mining – social responsibly, environmental pollution control measures, community development, and precautions necessary for ensuring health and safety in the hazardous conditions of mining operations. Presents a purposive classification of resources, status of global phosphate rock reserves, and their life-indices Covers mining conditions and possibilities of improvement in the methods of exploitation and environmental impact Includes an economic consideration for resource assessment, mining, quality control and supply problems