GEOE510 MINERAL ECONOMICS
| Course Code: |
5640510 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Lecturer Dr. CENGÝZ YALÇIN DEMÝRCÝ |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Review of mineral commodities with regard to history, geologic occurrences, consumption, trade, price, financial control and the future positions of key mining countries. Study of fundamentals including business organization in the mineral industries, governmental control, national mineral policies, depletion allowance, taxation, tariffs, stockpiling, conservation and secondary usage.
