Special Volume 54, from the Canadian Institute of Mining, metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), on “The Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Beneficiation of Platinum-Group Elements” will be published in Spring 2002.

This sequel, to Special Volume 23 published in 1981, contains new information on pge deposits worldwide in terms of geological setting, ore controls, mineralogy, geochemistry, mineral processing and beneficiation. The book can be ordered from CIM, 1210–3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3Z 3B8; Fax: (514) 939 2714. Website http://www.cim.org/geosoc/SV_54_Form.pdf (prepublication prices until March 31st).