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RI 9346 - Large-Scale Studies of Spontaneous Combustion of CoalBy A. C. Smith
The U.S. Bureau of Mines constructed a large-scaJe facility to study the self-heating of a large coal mass under conditions that simulate a gob area of a mine. The insulated coal chamber can hold up t
Jan 1, 1991
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Purificação De Níquel Contido Em Licores Sintéticos De Lixiviação Utilizando-se Extração Por Solventes Com Misturas De ExtratantesBy Alexandre Silva Guimarães
Este trabalho avaliou a purificação de níquel em relação aos contaminantes cálcio e magnésio a partir de soluções sintéticas sulfúricas simulando os licores industriais obtidos pelo processo de lixivi
Aug 7, 2018
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Sizing Of Final Stumps For Safer Pillar ExtractionBy Christopher Mark
Pillar recovery continues to be one of the more hazardous activities in underground coal mining. Safety requires that the roof above the intersection remain stable until after the pillar has been extr
Jan 1, 2001
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Pressure Leaching of Copper-Cobalt-Zinc Containing Calcine with the Outotec Pressure Oxidation ProcessBy Mehmet Canbazoglu, Kaarlo Haavanlammi, Hannu Laitala
Cobalt is currently a critical metal because of the increasing number of electrical vehicles forecast for production. Copper and zinc are base metals that are used in many everyday applications, inclu
Jan 1, 2019
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IC 8841 The Noise Exposure Of Operators Of Mobile Machines In U.S. Surface Coal Mines, 1979By J. H. Daniel
This report, summarizing the results of two studies sponsored by the Bureau of Mines, presents information on the types of mobile machines used in surface coal mines in the United States, and the amou
Jan 1, 1980
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Water Treatment at Waikato North Head Mine SiteBy B Orchard
New Zealand SteelÆs Waikato North Head mine, situated at the mouth of the Waikato River, supplies approximately 1.2 million tonnes per annum of titanomagnetite concentrate to the Glenbrook steel mill.
Jan 1, 2002
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The Real Costs of Mining and Mineral Processing in AustraliaBy B A. Tapp
The minerals industry in Australia is currently regarded as the country's economic saviour; the bastion of economic security. As Fitzgerald (1974) stated, 'Australia's natural endowment
Jan 1, 1980
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The Importance Of Coal In Achieving Energy Independence For The United StatesBy Thomas V. Falkie
The new international fact of life that has emerged in the 70's is that foreign energy sources can no longer be considered either reliable or low in price. As a result, the United States is turni
Jan 1, 1975
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OFR-28-80 Development Of A Dual-Boom Semi-Automated Roof BolterBy C. Hellar
A new dual-boom remotely controlled roof bolter was designed, fabricated, and then tested in an underground coal mine. Remote-control functions allowed complete bolting cycles to be performed on two b
Jan 1, 1979
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O Processo De Reciclagem Veicular E Os Benefícios Globais Da Utilização De Sucatas Metálicas Para A Produção De AçoBy João Gabriel de Oliveira Marques
O atual contexto energético e ambiental exige cada vez mais que os processos industriais gerem produtos com menos impactos ambientais, consumam menos recursos naturais e energia. Dentre esses processo
Aug 16, 2017
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Undercutting to Surface Breakthrough – Cadia East Panel Cave (Stage 1)By B Mobilio, M Secheny, J Rachocki, G B. Sharrock, A Jäger, J L. Lett, I Brunton, G W. Capes
Establishment of the Cadia East Panel Cave Stage One (PC1S1) commenced with the firing of the first bell in early 2011. Production began with the completion of the undercut in May 2014. PC1S1 used a p
May 9, 2016
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OFR-55-84 Energy Conservation In Mining OperationsBy E. K. Stanek
This research study was performed on a case study basis and can be divided into two parallel thrusts: electrical and thermal energy conservation. Energy consumed annually in mining and refining operat
Jan 1, 1982
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RI 5855 Low -Temperature Heat Capacities And Entropies At 298.15° K. Of Some Sodium-And Calcium-Aluminum Silicates ? Introduction And SummaryBy E. G. King
Sodium-aluminum and calcium-aluminum silicates are important rock-forming minerals. While many of them are of only theoretical interest, several are of practical importance--as ceramic raw materials a
Jan 1, 1961
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IC 8134 Injury Experience In The Nonmetal Industries (Except Stone And Coal), 1958 ? Introduction And SummaryBy John C. Machisak
INJURY experience and employment data for the nonmetal mining industry in the United States are presented for the calendar year 1958. Statistical tables 6 to 12 give detailed information on injuries a
Jan 1, 1962
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RI 5970 A Computer Program For Calculating Coordinates And Elevations Of Survey Stations Located By Intersection ? Summary And IntroductionBy F. L. Wideman
This report describes a computer program that is used for the calculation of the coordinates and elevations of subsidence survey pins located by intersection. This program was developed for the Federa
Jan 1, 1962
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Current usage of continuous monitoring systems in coal mines discussedBy Kevin G. Stricklin
Introduction Continuous monitoring techniques have been used in the US and abroad for many years. A continuous miner has a monitor that measures methane and automatically gives a warning if the metha
Jan 9, 1987
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Continuous Improvement - How Changes in Metallurgy can have a Substantive Impact on Environmental Impact and Closure - Lessons Learnt from Environmental AuditingBy G McMillan, P Mulvey
"Geochemical characterisation is done based upon the geology and metallurgical batch testing prior to commencement of the operation of the plant. Tailings repository design is based upon geochem
Jul 15, 2013
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Mineral Resource Modelling and Reconciliation in Ultra Deep Underground Gold MinesBy R C. A Minnitt
The Witwatersrand Supergroup is host to the world’s largest gold deposits. The location, quantity, grade, continuity and other geological characteristics of a Mineral Resource are either known, estima
Aug 22, 2011
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Cave Mining at Premier Diamond MineBy A Croll
A panel cave using LHDs for ore extraction came into production at Premier in 1990 at a depth of 630 metres below surface on the western side of the mine in the BA5 mining block. A post-undercut minin
Jan 1, 2000
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Critical Review Of Numerical Stress Analysis Tools For Deep Coal Longwall Panels Under Strong Strata - Preprint 09-011By M. K. Larson
Proper employment of numerical stress analysis design tools is based on the demonstrated ability of a model to capture key elements of the geologic site model and accurately simulate how these element
Jan 1, 2009