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Recycling And Secondary Recovery Applications Using An Eddy-Current Separator (c467563b-2080-44fb-b6e2-d516bff25e8e)By D. A. Norrgran
The term "secondary recovery" has recently brought on a new meaning in view of the depletion of natural resources, energy conservation, plant optimization, and the environmental consciousness that has
Jan 1, 1991
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Risk Assessment of Coal Dust Explosions in Coal Mines Using a Combined Fuzzy Risk Matrix and Pareto Analysis Approach - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)By Nilufer Kursunoglu
Despite being crucial for meeting the world’s energy demands, coal mining operations present considerable health risks, especially when it comes to exposure to coal dust. Longwall coal mining, an adva
Nov 16, 2023
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Robotic Mining and Micro Tunneling Using Hypersonic Projectile Impact Technology: Field Trial Results, Technical Evaluation and Economic Valuation - RETC2021By Mark C. Russell, Charles T. Russell, Brooke Colburn, Parker Bailey, Desiree Bernhard, Kaito Durkee, Tristen Cutshall, Rob P. H. Urselmann
Hypersonic tunnel boring (HTB) uses directed, high velocity projectile impacts to remove rock. HTB is highly independent of rock strength and targets hard, abrasive rock and variable rock environments
Jun 13, 2021
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Remote Vein Miner—Uncovering an Opportunity for Tunneling Projects - RETC2021By Jamal Rostami, Mark Board, Clayr Alexander, Muthu Vinayak Thyagarajan
In the past several decades, many major equipment manufacturers have ventured into developing new technology for underground hard rock excavation. This includes variety of configurations for full and
Jun 13, 2021
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The Size Distribution of Airborne Bolivian Crocidolite FibersBy Matthew S. Sanchez, Richard J. Lee, Matthew D. Zock, Drew R. Van Orden
"Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) risk models and asbestos fiber counting techniques for monitoring airborne exposures treat all fibers as being equivalent and ignore the effect of dimens
Jan 1, 2012
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On the Management of Gangue Minerals in the Flotation of PlatinumGroup Minerals Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy Kirsten Corin, Belinda McFadzean, Cyril O’Connor, Jenny Wiese
The Bushveld Complex of South Africa contains almost 90% of the world’s reserves of platinum group minerals (PGMs). In the flotation of PGMs, there are significant challenges arising from the need to
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Bureau Of Reclamation Experience In Use Of Boring Machines In Tunnel Excavation ? IntroductionBy B. P. Bellport
This paper summarizes the Bureau of Reclamation's experience in the use of boring machines to excavate six major tunnels on the Bureau's water resources development projects in the western U
Jan 1, 1970
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Effect of Media Density to Slurry Density Ratio on Fine GrindingBy B. Hines
Grinding efficiency in a vertical stirred mill is affected by a wide range of process and mill configuration variables. Of these, the media fill, size, and intrinsic density have a significant effect
Feb 23, 2014
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The Mechanical Characteristics of St. Peter Sandstone in Clayton, IASt. Peter sandstone is an arenaceous sheet that covers large area in North America. The interest for St. Peter sandstone has been increasing due to the upward trend for hydrofracturing and the consequ
Feb 23, 2014
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Newmont's Deep Post Underground Mine: The Challenge Of Constructing And Operating An Underground Mine Within A Large, Active Open PitBy J. F. Barry
Newmont Mining Corporation and Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. concluded an exchange of land and reserves in an agreement signed May 3, 1999.This exchange of assets allowed Newmont to develop the Deep
Jan 1, 2000
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Engineering Properties Of Rocks And Rock Masses In The Deep Hines Of The Coeur D'alene Mining District, IdahoBy S. S. M. Chan
The design of most underground support systems has largely been based upon empirical rules. This design method has proven to be satisfactory in most cases as witnessed by the number of successfully co
Jan 1, 1971
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The Designers’ Perspective on Autonomous Mining Systems and Sociotechnology - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2024)By Joel Lööw, Jan Johansson, Erik Lund
Digitalization and automation technology offer new possibilities to increase productivity and obtain higher levels of autonomy in mining operations. Introducing autonomous systems into mining is not o
Mar 26, 2024
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Taking The Mining Industry To A Higher Level Of ExcellenceBy Vince Saporito
Miners work in dangerous terrain, around the clock, with heavy equipment. Is there room for improvement in safety and standardization in the mining industry? Recent history would suggest there is
Jan 1, 2012
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Caterpillar Mining Prepares for Recovery with Technology and PartnershipsBy William Gleason
"With desert temperatures climbing high at Caterpillar’s Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center near Tucson, AZ in September, a group of editors were given a reprieve from the sun and stepped
Jan 11, 2017
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Converting Saprolite (a Low-Grade Unutilized Material) into Refractory Aggregates: A Viable Substitute for Calcined Clay in the Refractory Industry - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)By G. T. Daware, M. J. Chaddha, S. P. Masurkar, P. G. Bhukte, A. Agnihotri
JNARDDC has evaluated bauxite deposits of India from the geo-technological point of view. During the evaluation studies, it was observed that bauxite deposits are associated with saprolite resources.
Apr 12, 2021
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Uncertainty Estimation in Blast Vibration Attenuation Model Using Bayesian Probabilistic Approach - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)By S. Rukhaiyar, M. Ramulu, G. Pradeep, P. K. Singh, P. B. Choudhury
The drill and blast method is the most prominent rock excavation method used in mining and civil engineering projects. The ground vibration is the most undesirable effect of the blasting and needs to
Sep 27, 2021
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The Tolerance of Structures to Ground Movements - Some ConsiderationsBy Robert W. Bruhn
The prediction of damage to a structure that is to be undermined is generally a two step process. First, the expected ground movements (the displacements, slopes, curvatures, and strains) are estimate
Jan 1, 1986
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Montana Exploration – A Review of 1992 ActivitiesBy R. McCulloch
Exploration activity in metallic minerals continued to decline in Montana in 1992 as companies either reduced budgets or left the state. The number of active projects dropped another 50% from 1991. Ex
Jan 1, 1993
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The Safety Performance In The Tunneling IndustryBy Richard Snyder
Secretariat of the Coal Mining and Mining Executive Committees' of the National Safety Council (NSC) and Manager of the memberships to both Mining Sections; Senior Consulting Safety Engineer, NSC
Jan 1, 1997
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Predictive Modelling of CART‑Based Frictional Resistance in Mine Ventilation SystemsBy Yucheng Li, De Huang, Yonghong Liu
Mine frictional resistance is one of the essential parameters of mine ventilation systems, and it is of considerable significance for the prevention and control of mine risks and accident hazards. Fri
Jan 28, 2022