Pine Point: Ore to Metal

Synopsis

Detailed exploration gives the mining engineers at Pine Point an accurate model of ore before extraction. The programme shows the complex planning and subsequent operations required to eficiently mine the maximum quantity of ore from a large, open pit and follows the production process from extraction through a mill to the smelter.

Series

Physical Resources and Environment, Course S268

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £55.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Formerly S238/08.
Last of three programmes on the Pine Point deposit.

Subjects

Environmental science; Geography; Geology

Keywords

lead-zinc deposits; mining; ores

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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