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Evaluating and Controlling Geological RiskThe paper first outlines the conceptual basis for evaluating and controlling geological risk. Geological risk, the economic reflection of the uncertainties associated with tonnage, grade, and other
Jan 1, 1994
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Effective Contracting Through PartneringBy Stewart R. D, Lawrence W, Youl M. J
The trend towards contracting by major coal mining companies such as BHP Coal and MIM Ltd is examined. Reasons why this trend is occurring are discussed and the concept of partnering is examined.
Jan 1, 1997
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Improving the Accuracy of Mine Site Water Balances through Improved Estimation of Run-off VolumesBy A Woodley, N C. Kunz
A mine site water balance is important for communicating information to interested stakeholders, for reporting on water performance and for anticipating and mitigating water-related risks through wate
Nov 26, 2013
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Viscosity measurement of FeO-SiO2 based slags under controlled oxygen partial pressuresBy S-C Shim, H-R Lee, Y Kang, H Shin
Since iron oxide and silicon oxide are major gangue components in various types of ore, FeO-SiO2 base slag, ie fayalite slag, has been often encountered in pyrometallurgical processes of non-ferrous m
Jun 19, 2024
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Improving the Granulating and Sintering Performance by Pretreating Concentrates Using a Roller PressBy D Q. Zhu
In this paper, the pretreatment of concentrates by roller press was present to improve the granulation of blends comprising some 30 per cent iron ore concentrates and enhance the sintering performance
Jul 11, 2011
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Design of a Leaching Strategy to Extract Gold from Eleonore Mine Ultra-Fine Sulfide ConcentrateBy G DeschOnes, M Fulton
The Eleonore property (James Bay district of Northern QuTbec), owned by Goldcorp, hosts gold within stockworks of quartz-tourmaline-arsenopyrite veins and veinlets contained within microcline (potassi
Sep 26, 2013
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Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology for Characterising the Interaction of Tailings and Pore Water over Decadal Time PeriodsBy D Anderson, W Timms
"A geotechnical centrifuge can characterise and model the interaction of tailings and fluids over very long time periods by accelerating drainage and consolidation processes. This technology can be co
Jul 27, 2015
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Proximity Cameras and Global Positioning Systems - An Integrated ApproachSafe, efficient production is a common objective for all large open pit mines. Despite comprehensive policies, procedures and regulations aimed at protecting workers, several people die each year in m
May 1, 2010
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Perimeter Control Utilising Electronic Detonators at Mount Wright MineBy J Wall
The use of electronic detonators in civil tunnelling applications, to reduce vibration in small firings has been successfully utilised for a number of years. As part of the mining industry’s commitmen
Mar 21, 2011
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Geotechnical Challenges in Narrow Vein MiningBy J Hadjigeorgiou
Narrow vein mining, as most types of mining, faces important geotechnical challenges. The specificity of geotechnical challenges in narrow vein mines stems from the nature of the deposits, which are o
Mar 26, 2012
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The Applicability of Endless and Direct Rope Haulage Technology for Transportation Systems on Decline ShaftsBy E N. Sparg, O D. A Deuchar, F Needham
Decline shafts are an attractive option to both new and existing mining operations where there is a need to access an inclined orebody deposit via on-reef development so as to generate a return in the
Jan 1, 2005
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An Integrated Economics Model for In Situ Resource Utilisation in Support of a Mars ColonyBy C Tapia Cortez, A G. Dempster, R Fradet, S Saydam, T de Roche, R Shishko, J Coulton
Human ventures into space are entering a new phase in which missions formerly driven by government agencies are now being replaced by those led by commercial enterprises – in launch, satellite deploym
Nov 4, 2015
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Improving Our Understanding of 'Basement' to Help Reduce Related Hazards to Coal MiningBy C Woodfull, S Munroe
Geological uncertainty is reduced by improved understanding of the relationship between regional-scale geological basement features (structure, composition, depth) and known local structural risk (suc
Jan 1, 2006
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The Application of Automated Samplers in Copper/Nickel ProcessingBy J E. Powalisz
"The application of automated sampling techniques can help to provide a representative sample of process fluids and slurries that provide data for controlling process, custody transfer and quality ass
Jul 29, 2014
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Improving Geological and Metallurgical Understanding of Plutonic Gold Mine, Western Australia, using Three-Dimensional Visualisation of Portable X-Ray Fluorescence DataBy M F. Gazley
The amphibolite-facies metabasaltic rocks of the Mine Mafic Package at Plutonic Gold Mine, Marymia Inlier, Western Australia, contain an estimated total endowment of 12.2 Moz of Au, which includes 4.7
Aug 22, 2011
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The Use of Integrated Web-Based Solutions in Productivity ImprovementBy P Cooper
Continuous improvement using six sigma methodologies commonly follows the DMAIC methodology of define, measure, analyse, improve and control. A key requirement in the use of this approach is to ensure
Jul 11, 2011
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Magnetite – A Higher-grade Blast Furnace Feed and Its Potential Benefits for the IronmakerBy K Edwards, A J. J Mouton
Hematite represents the vast majority of iron ore exported from Australia as the development and processing cost of magnetite is generally seen as a barrier to the development of vast magnetite resour
Jul 13, 2015
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The Use of the Eldomet for Anode CastingBy Robertson K. S, Hunter T. C
AEG-Elotherm's electromagnetic dosing channel, or Eldomet, is a recent invention enabling the transport and metering of molten metals. The development of a reliable refract- ory lining, and the
Jan 1, 1974
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Effective Control of Respirable Dust in Underground Coal Mines in the United StatesBy G V. R Goodman, G J. Chekan, J M. Listak
The extraction and transport of coal from underground coal mines can result in significant liberation of coal and/or silica dust into the mine atmosphere. Mine operators have long used ventilating air
Jan 1, 2005
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Scaled depth of burial application to increase blast efficiency in PT. Indo Muro KencanaBy A Suwandhi, H Utama
PT. Indo Muro Kencana (PT.IMK) is a gold mine that is located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Drilling and blasting activity is applied in order to support mining production. Drilling and Blasting (
Jun 22, 2022