The Small Mining Encyclopedia is a versatile three-volume reference edition in the fi eld of mining science and engineering. It describes about 18000 terminology and nomenclature units, which cover various aspects of exploration, extraction and primary processing of solid, liquid and gaseous minerals. The book is intended for specialists, particularly mining experts, geologists, research workers, post-graduate students, students majoring in mining and allied specialties as well as large sections of engineering and technical staff of mining companies and readers interested in development of mineral resources.