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Strong ground motion and site response of mine-induced seismic eventsBy S. K. Murphy, S. M. Spottiswoode, A. M. Milev, D. Geyser
A portable, stand-alone instrument especially designed for recording strong ground motion was used in this study to create a large database of peak particle velocities measured underground. A total nu
Jan 1, 2003
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Factors influencing the resistivity of titanium mineralsBy M. Ng
As part of a long-term study of titanium minerals processing being undertaken by the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, techniques have been developed to measure the resistivity of ilmenite,
Jan 1, 2003
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Spotlight ? INFACON 7 ? Trondheim, Norway, June 1995By N. A. Barcza
INFACON 7, the seventh International Ferro Alloys Congress, took place in Trondheim, Norway, in June 1995. The main aim of the Congress, which was held under the auspices of Euroalliages and the Norw
Jan 1, 1996
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A computer program for estimation of support requirements for circular shaftsBy H. Ozturk
In this paper, the computer program ‘SHAFT’ developed for estimation of support requirements for circular mine shafts is introduced. Theory of support design is based on the analytical solutions of ci
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of roof rating systems being used in South AfricaBy T. Dlokweni
Several Rockmass classification systems have been developed and used in Civil Engineering design and for underground mining operations. Some of these rockmass classification systems have been modified
Jan 1, 2003
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The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and designBy A. Thoraval, K. B. Slimane, O. Ozanam
The REP experiment is part of the research programme conducted by Andra to investigate the possibility of reversible radwaste disposal in a Jurassic (Callovo-Oxfordian) argillite formation at the Meus
Jan 1, 2003
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Predication of P-wave transmission across a rock fracture with a dynamic normal behaviorBy X. B. Zhao, J. G. Cai
The purpose of this paper is to incorporate the dynamic BB model of rock fracture normal behaviour into Universal Distinct Element Code (UDEC), and to conduct UDEC modelling to predict stress wave pro
Jan 1, 2003
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Use Of Comilog Ore In Ferromanganese ProductionBy M. Tangstad, H. Brun, P. Calvert, A. G. Lindseth
In 1999, Eramet bought the ferromanganese plants in Porsgrunn and Sauda (Norway) and Marietta (USA). With an ownership in the Comilog mine, the plants will operate with a high amount of Comilog ore. T
Jan 1, 2004
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Residual stresses in cylindrical rock samplesBy G. Vouille, P. Bérest
Residual stresses observed in rocks often result from non-compatible initial strains. These stresses can be determined when the incompatibility tensor associated with the initial strain tensor is know
Jan 1, 2003
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Cut-off grade determination for the maximum value of a small Wits-type gold mining operationWork undertaken in the field of cut-off grade optimization has not advanced much beyond the work undertaken by Lane in 1988. His definitive work is based on the calculus of the Net Present Value crite
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of Different Adsorbents for Copper Removal From Cobalt ElectrolyteBy V. Yahorava
Ion exchange is considered to be an effective technology for the removal of various impurities from cobalt advance electrolytes. With the correct choice of resin, ion exchange can consistently remove
Jan 1, 2014
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Internal Logistics Optimisation Of Ferro Alloy Manufacturing PlantBy Rajib K. Mohapatra, K. Vizaya Kumar
In any manufacturing organization internal logistics plays a vital role in improving and maintaining the productivity. In Ferro Alloys manufacturing organization where there is huge input of raw mater
Jan 1, 2007
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From C.Z.O. To Zinc Cathode Without Any Pre-Treatment. The Ezinex ProcessBy M. Olper
The zinc recycling is assuming more and more importance. A lot of zinc secondaries and wastes are ready to be collected and converted to zinc metal. The impurities present in these materials and the t
Jan 1, 2008
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Scale effect on the geometrical and mechanical properties of rock jointsBy N. Fardin, O. Stephansson, L. Jing
A pair of silicon rubber replicas of size 250 mm by 250 mm, from a natural rock joint, was used to produce several high strength concrete fracture replicas of different sizes, from 50 mm by 50 mm to 2
Jan 1, 2003
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The Alkaline Sulfide Hydrometallurgical Separation, Recovery And Fixation Of Tin, Arsenic, Antimony, Mercury And GoldBy C. G. Anderson
Throughout the world, there are many orebodies or materials which have significant value but also contain arsenic, antimony, and mercury. As regulations on the transport, exposure, disposition and em
Jan 1, 2008
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Extensions to an efficient optimization model for long-term production planning at LKAB’s Kiruna MineBy M. Kuchta, A. Newman
LKAB’s Kiruna Mine, located above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden, is the second-largest underground mine in the world today. The orebody is a world-class high-grade magnetite deposit, from which
Jan 1, 2003
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Jan 1, 2004
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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessmentBy A. V. Z. Brink
Rock engineering risk is defined in this paper as a function of the potential ground motion; the vulnerability of the workplace; exposure of people; and a general term – quality of information. The pa
Jan 1, 2003
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Some problems in estimation of the optimum exploitation life of bucket wheel excavatorsBy R. Zivojinovic, S. Vujic
The structural age of the capital mining machinery, representing a part of the system of the Electric Power Industry of Serbia, has been dictated by the initiation and development of open pit coal min
Jan 1, 2003
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Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping systemBy Y. Mitani, M. Xie, G. Zhou, T. Esaki
The assessment of landslide instability and risk has become a topic of major interest for both geoscientists and engineering professionals as well as for local communities and administrations in many
Jan 1, 2003