Traces the history of our mineral resources and relates these resources to the growth of civilization. Comments on the value of the mining industry as it translates these resources into impr... Read allTraces the history of our mineral resources and relates these resources to the growth of civilization. Comments on the value of the mining industry as it translates these resources into improving the quality of life.Traces the history of our mineral resources and relates these resources to the growth of civilization. Comments on the value of the mining industry as it translates these resources into improving the quality of life.