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Total Quality Management and Control Quality for ReliabilityBy Paul A. Glapa
Quality is much more than providing a product that functions properly. True quality is a way of thinking, a way of doing business, and, ultimately, a way of satisfying a customer?s long-term needs. A
May 1, 2003
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Accelerated Training for EngineersBy W. G. McBride
THE present demand for men with engineering training exceeds anything in the history of the profession. Recent estimates indicate that mechanization of war has reached such a stage that at least twelv
Jan 1, 1942
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Experimental Study on Isotropic Compression Deformation of Rocks at Room TemperatureBy R. Kong, X. W. Zhang
"High pressure (up to 50 MPa) isotropic compression tests were performed on marble, gneiss and sandstone specimens, of which represents the typical rocks, to investigate isotropic compression deformat
Jan 1, 2015
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The Influence of Curvature on the Stability of Rock SlopesBy Kevin Azocar, Jim Hazzard
"Slope stability analysis is performed most commonly using limit equilibrium calculations or numerical models assuming a two-dimensional slice through an infinitely long slope surface. In areas such a
Jan 1, 2015
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Geology as a Risk Factor in Project Evaluation: Its Impact on Reserve Estimation (2ef6f64b-2707-4726-a421-479467e1e910)By Chris M. Healey
"Perhaps the single most significant variable in the evaluation of a mining project is the reserve estimate. Many parameters are considered when estimating reserves, among them geology. This paper exa
Jan 1, 1992
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Single Stage SAG/AG Milling Design (8f4dab33-2960-4942-b1dc-b2668e0eb796)By Brian Putland, Fred Kock, Leigh Siddall
Single stage semi-autogenous / autogenous (S/AG) milling has become a common design for a variety of ore types with the advantages of being comparatively low capital cost and flexible for future expan
Jan 1, 2012
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Optimizing the Operational Strategy of a Mine-metallurgy or Quarry-cement Works ComplexBy Pierre Gy
"Abstract - This paper deals with industrial complexes such as: (1) a mine producing metal-bearing ore and a furnace(s)/converter(s) where the ore is melted into metal, either directly, or after a min
Jan 1, 1998
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Comparison of Impact Breakage Characterisation Methods Between the JK Rotary Breakage Tester and Drop Weight TesterThe JKRBT (JK Rotary Breakage Tester) is a newly developed impact breakage testing device for rapid ore breakage characterisation, and has recently been commercialised after a three year comprehensive
Jan 1, 2012
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Controls at QuemontBy M. J. Bennett
"The Quemont mill is primarily a differential flotation plant in which copper, zinc ·and pyrite concentrates are recovered. Native gold and silver are associated in the form of very small particles wi
Jan 1, 1964
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Specialization Within the Geological ProfessionBy Theo. A. Link
ACCORDING to our office dictionary, geology is "the science that investigates the structure of the earth and its successive physical changes", and a geologist is "one who knows the science of the stru
Jan 1, 1956
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Improvement of Penetration Prediction in TBM-Tunneling by Performing on-Site Penetration TestsBy K. Thuro, L. Wilfing, H. Kasling
"In mechanized tunneling, performance prediction is a crucial issue for estimating excavation costs and construction time of a tunnel project. The aim of this work is to compare the calculated paramet
Jan 1, 2015
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Hope Bay Gold Project - NunavutA Joint Venture between Hope Bay Gold Corporation and Miramar Mining Corporation recently acquired the Hope Bay project in Nunavut, which represents the first discovery of a major new Archean greensto
May 1, 2001
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ISRU Delivered Technologies for the Terrestrial Construction IndustryBy Tai Sik Lee
Why ISRU into Space Exploration are important NASA and International Mission statements calls for the sustainable human exploration of the Moon, Near-Earth asteroids, and Mars Common Exploration G
May 1, 2013
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Aluminum Ships: Myths and FactsBy T. Lamb
There are many honor stories about aluminum in the marine environment and many are not based on facts, so they are myths. Myths must be addressed before progress can be made. This paper attempts to di
Jan 1, 2011
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Process Options for Copper and Gold Recovery from a Bulk Flotation Concentrate Containing PyriteBy C. W. Chao, M. Melashvili, F. Hilário
The processing of a bulk concentrate containing copper as chalcocite, enargite, bornite and chalcopyrite along with pyrite and precious metals of silver and gold was studied. A leaching study was unde
Jan 1, 2019
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Potential of Sensor-Based Sorting for the Gold Mining IndustryBy H. Wotruba, L. von Ketelhodt, M. Kowalcyk, C. Kleine, M. Robben
Sensor-based sorting is a financially and technically viable technique that is operating with little or no water and relatively little power consumption. Sensor-based sorting has already proven its op
Jan 1, 2011
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Availability and Reliability of Siemens’ Gearless Drives (1f6ae043-857f-4a1d-a432-9fc8b3cbe926)By Todd Kennedy, Kurt Tischler
"This paper presents the field experience of Siemens with regard to Gearless Drives in the mining industry … We consider the elapsed production hours of Siemens Gearless Drives to be extensive enough
Jan 1, 2012
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Barrick Gold Corporation - Lagunas Norte & Veladero ProjectsBy S. Haggarty, R. Walton
Barrick's growth and development plan will add three major new mines during 2005 including the Lagunas Norte Project in the La Libertad Province of Peru, the Veladero Project in the San Juan prov
Jan 1, 2005
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Proposed Method of Mining Coal in the RockiesBy M. Piard
The scarcity of literature referring to mines in the Rockies has compelled the writer to co-ordinate information and advice taken at the very source. Help was gladly given by active inspectors and min
Jan 1, 1928
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Optimising Circuit Design for Gravity Gold RecoveryTo determine the optimal circuit configuration for gravity gold recovery consideration should be given to a range of factors in addition to the efficiency of the gravity circuit, including capital cos
Jan 1, 2011