The method of mining and milling at the Rosiclare Lead and Fluor Spar Mines

Author

Arthur Harrison Cronk

Abstract

"The American fluor spar mines of economic importance are located in the Southern part of Illinois and Western Kentucky. The largest mines are in Hardin County, Illinois, Those in Kentucky are in Crittenden, Livingstone and Caldwell Counties. At the present time the Illinois mines are the largest producers. The two principal mining companies in operation are: The Rosiclare Lead & Fluor Spar Mines and the Fairview Fluorspar & Lead Mines. These mines are located about a half mile from Rosiclare which is on the Ohio River"--Location, page 1.

Advisor(s)

Forbes, Carroll Ralph

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Degree Name

Professional Degree in Mining Engineering

Comments

Illustrated by author.

Publisher

Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

Publication Date

1915

Pagination

iii, 29 pages, 5 plates

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 28) and index (page 40).

Geographic Coverage

Hardin County (Ill.)

Rights

© 1915 Arthur Harrison Cronk, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Fluorspar -- Illinois -- Hardin CountyMines and mineral resources -- Illinois -- Hardin County

Thesis Number

T 355

Print OCLC #

5949067

Electronic OCLC #

319061641

Recommended Citation

Cronk, Arthur Harrison, "The method of mining and milling at the Rosiclare Lead and Fluor Spar Mines" (1915). Professional Degree Theses. 101.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/professional_theses/101