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It explains mining engineering as the separation and processing of valuable minerals and describes metallurgical engineering as the application of metallurgy to smelting, processing, and obtaining metallic materials. The text highlights the interconnected development with adjacent sciences, and the shift from providing metal materials to today’s contributions in energy-efficient conversion, waste disposal, and resource recycling.","Xu Kuangdi Editor-in-Chief  \nThe ECPH Encyclopedia of Mining and Metallurgy  \nThe ECPH Encyclopedia of Mining and Metallurgy  \nXu Kuangdi Editor-in-Chief  \nThe ECPH Encyclopedia of Mining and Metallurgy  \nWith 1235 Figures and 107 Tables  \nEditor-in-Chief Xu Kuangdi  \nChinese Academy of Engineering Beijing, Beijing, China  \nISBN 978-981-99-2085-3 ISBN 978-981-99-2086-0 (eBook)  \n[https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2086-0](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2086-0)  \n© Encyclopedia of China Publishing House 2024  \nJointly published with Encyclopedia of China Publishing House. This print edition is not for sale in China. Customers from China please order the print book from: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House.  \nThis work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed.  \nThe use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publishers, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publishers northe authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publishers remain neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.  \nThis Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, \\#21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore  \nIf disposing of this product, please recycle the paper.  \nPreface  \nMining and Metallurgical Engineering  \nMining and metallurgical engineering encompasses two major disciplines: mining engineering and metallurgical engineering. 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