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Knelson Continuous Variable Discharge Concentrator: Analysis of Operating VariablesBy I Grewal, B Klein
The Knelson Continuous Variable Discharge (CVD) is a continuous centrifugal gravity concentrator for high-mass yield recovery applications. It has four operating variables that enable control of mass
Jan 1, 2001
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Significance of Geological Control on Assay Data in the Narrow, High-Grade Gold Quartz Veins at the Sand Queen Mine, Comet Vale, Western AustraliaBy P Collins, C Sheriff
The Sand Queen gold mine is a typical Archaean narrow, high-grade gold quartz lode deposit within a shear hosted system. Initial mining during 1904 - 1948 produced 181 659 ounces of gold from 248 564
Jan 1, 2008
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Management of Change ù The Transformation of UK Coal Project 105In the UK during the 1990s the energy companies had developed a policy of æDash for GasÆ, building large natural gas power stations to produce more than 30 per cent of the UKÆs electricity demand. The
Jan 1, 2005
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Molecular modelling applied to the flotation of iron oresBy M Badawi, Y Foucaud, C Veloso, J Laine, A C. Araujo
Iron is one of the most exchanged commodities worldwide. Its use for steelmaking explains the growing demand in the metal which remains mainly produced by the mining and the beneficiation of iron ores
Nov 8, 2021
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Quantification of Drill Hole Deviation – Century Mine Case StudyBy C D. Pocock
Maintaining catch berm capacity in open pit mines through controlled blasting prevents production delays associated with managing risks associated with wall instability. A method has been developed to
Nov 8, 2011
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The Great Oil Debate – Does Quenching Oil have a Deleterious Effect on Flotation?By C J. Greet
Oil can enter a flotation circuit from a number of sources (for example, from mining equipment, oil leaks from the grinding equipment and coatings on the grinding media, but to name a few). Folklore g
Aug 8, 2011
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Testing new estimation techniques – rank and replace: a stockwork case studyBy D Finn, D Kentwell
Experience has shown that the E-Type multiple indicator kriging (MIK) estimation technique often works well for resource estimation in stockwork mineralisation that contains a mixture of high and low-
Sep 20, 2017
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Open Issues in Tunnel Boring Machine Excavation of Deep TunnelsBy G Barla
In Europe, a major interest in the infrastructure and tunnelling fields is in the new crossings of Alps in the form of base tunnels, which are important components of the high-speed (for passengers)/h
Mar 8, 2011
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Resilient Design of Large Open Pit SlopesBy S M. Arndt, D Tyler, F Reusch
Although significant advances have been made in understanding the mechanics of pit slopes, numerical modelling hasnÆt significantly impacted on the reliability of the design process. It is well known
Jan 1, 2007
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Application of Heterogeneity Testing to Coarse Gold OresBy S C. Dominy, R C. A Minnitt
Determination of the sampling constant and liberation diameter are of importance when applying the Fundamental Sampling Error (FSE) equation to optimise sampling protocols. The method for the direct d
Aug 21, 2012
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Measuring ore quality using real-time on-belt elemental analysis – more than grade controlBy H Kurth
Mining geologists utilise many technologies to map, sample, measure, model and plan before and during the mining process. Predicted ore quality rarely corresponds with feed quality determined by proce
Sep 20, 2017
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Modelling of Froth Transportation in an Outokumpu 3 m<sup>3</sup> Tank CellBy J-P Franzidis, E V. Manlap
Froth transportation characteristics have a significant impact on the flotation recovery especially in large flotation cells. The probability of an attached particle being recovered into the concentra
Jan 1, 2005
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Regional scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levelsBy E Philippa, B Miller
Material characterisation, ore sequencing and process capability are commonly regarded as the key parameters to consider in designing and operating an effective pit to plant supply chain. Therefore, a
Mar 22, 2022
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A personal review of South African rockburst research, experience and lessons learntBy T R. Stacey
South Africa has a long history of rockbursts, some 100 years. During this time much research and many developments have taken place in the country to limit the occurrence of rockbursts, and to mitiga
Nov 30, 2018
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Data analytics and machine learning methods applied to underground coalmine roof convergence dataBy I Canbulat, J Emery, L Yao and C Zhang
This paper documents a process of data analytics and machine learning applied to coalmine roof convergence data. It follows a publication documenting the formation of the database. For each set of ana
Nov 29, 2022
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A 3D Discrete Event Simulation Model of a Truck-shovel Network SystemBy W Zeng, D Walker, D Cai, E Baafi
"The efficiency of the truck-shovel haulage system is significantly influenced by the truck fleet size. A discrete event simulation model with 3D animation has been developed to estimate the productiv
Nov 15, 2016
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Melbourne Main Sewer Project – Construction Phase – Soft Ground Tunnelling in the Yarra DeltaBy P Clark
This paper discusses the challenges, solutions and lessons learnt as tunnelling work continues on the Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement (MMSR) project.The MMSR project is a $220 million dollar project
Mar 8, 2011
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Negatively Geared Ore Reserves – A Major Peril of the Break-even Cut-off Grade"Recognising that the mining industry is wedded to the break-even cut-off grade rather than a cut-off grade that optimises value, the author examines some perils and pitfalls in the use of break-even
Mar 8, 2016
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Textural Evaluation of Nickel Sulphide GossansBy Travis G. A
The Mons Cupri Cu-Pb-Zn deposit is situated within a complex Archaean volcanic sequence dominated by rhyolitic fragmental rocks. This sequence is underlain by a 150 m group of rhyolitic ash flow t
Jan 1, 1973
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The Use of Non-destructive Testing to Identify Defective Rock Bolts – A Case StudyBy B Jones, M Chappell
Permanent rock bolts used to support rock tunnels are required to perform for the design life of the structure as a minimum. Quality of installation is critical to the performance over the life of the
Sep 17, 2014