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Record 1 2005-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Precious Stones (Mining)
  • Gold and Silver Mining
CONT

Diamonds ... are found in unconsolidated and consolidated sediments (placers and paleoplacers) ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Exploitation de pierres précieuses
  • Mines d'or et d'argent
CONT

L'once d'or étant passé de 35$ U.S. à plus de 800$ U.S. (janvier 1980), l'intérêt pour la récupération du métal jaune à partir des sédiments meubles a centuplé.

CONT

Les diamants se rencontrent dans [...] des sédiments non consolidés ou lithifiés (placers et paléoplacers) [...]

Spanish

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