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On the Use of Mechanistic Blast-Outcome Measurement and Modelling for Optimisation of Explosive Selection in Underground MiningBy A S. Lund
Optimisation of the underground mining production process benefits from informed decision making during the process of explosive rock fragmentation. Selection of the most appropriate bulk explosive pr
Jan 1, 2001
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The risks and challenges of using Earth rock mass classification systems on the MoonBy R deMoraes, A Bobet
The last decade has seen a resurgence of interest in lunar exploration and the emergence of countries like China and India as space fairing nations. In 2004, the US announced a new Vision for Space Ex
Nov 29, 2022
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Characterisation of respirable dust generated from full scale laboratory concrete cutting tests with conical picks at three stages of wearBy S Slouka
Airborne rock dust poses serious long-term health complications to workers in the underground mining and civil environment where rock excavation is utilised. During drilling, airborne rock particles a
Oct 12, 2022
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Implementation on stability of rock slope in abandoned quarry wall – Singapore case studyBy H A. Linn, K Winn, C W. Lee
The Q-slope method for rock slope engineering was developed to enable engineering geologists and rock engineers to rapidly assess the stability of excavated rock slopes in the field and make optimal a
Nov 29, 2022
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A theoretical goaf resistance model based on goaf gas drainage dataBy Y Wang
Inadequate goaf gas control may lead to gas exceedances in the ventilation return air, which will trip power in longwalls and cause production stoppage. To effectively control gas emissions, Australia
Oct 12, 2022
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Thermal analysis of molten salts and their mixtures with metalsBy S Gezgin, F Beckstein, M Müller, D Rapp, D Sergeev, J Qi, A Lichtinger
Salts and their mixtures play an important role for industrial and energy sectors, eg metallurgy, biomass gasification and combustion, nuclear and solar powerplants and electrochemical processes. Depe
Aug 21, 2024
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Diesel Exhaust and the Underground Miner in Western AustraliaBy O Jones
Longstanding occupational health challenges of the underground hard-rock mining sector require both an analysis of historical data to assess evidence of linkages between the source of the problem and
Aug 31, 2015
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Open Cut Mining Adjacent to Ephemeral Creek and Spring Systems ù Pilbara, Western AustraliaThe Pilbara region, located in the north-west of Western Australia, is significant as the second-largest source of iron ore on the planet. Iron ore mines owned and operated by Pilbara Iron are located
Jan 1, 2006
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Scientific Evaluation of Fauna Sensitivity to BlastingBy D Martin
The Rio Tinto (Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd) Koodaideri Iron Ore Project is located approximately 110 km north-west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. During detailed ecological studi
Aug 24, 2015
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Unlocking Processing Potential by Empowering Our OperatorsBy X Li, W McKeague, M S. Powell
This paper explores the importance of operators in the overall efficiency of mineral processing plants. With the potential of future control configurations becoming more remote, it is time to review t
Oct 29, 2012
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A new sampler for grain and other free-flowing particulatesBy G J. Lyman
Sampling of grain for mycotoxins is challenging in that some mycotoxins, such as Ochratoxin A (OTA), have very low permitted levels and the kernels carrying the mycotoxin may be highly localised withi
May 9, 2017
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Liberated 0 - 10 ¦m Particles From Sulfide Ores, Their Production and Separation ù Recent Developments and Future NeedsThe general types of industrial behaviour of liberated valuable sulfide minerals in the 0 - 10 ¦m size fraction are described and tests to explore on site at a concentrator the general nature of any d
Jan 1, 2005
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Simulation as a Tool for Mine PlanningBy J Greberg
This paper discusses the use of simulation in the mine planning process. A case study on the Newcrest Cadia East project is presented, and the challenges and possibilities for using simulation as a to
Nov 22, 2011
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Applications of Advanced Remote Sensing Systems during a Mine LifeBy B P. Banerjee, S Raval
In the recent past there have been dramatic advancements in the development of remote sensing platforms (satellite, aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles – UAVs) as well as sensor systems (multispectr
Jun 28, 2016
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Geophysical Techniques Applied to Blasting DesignBy J C. Koppe, L Vieira
One common problem for blasting in iron ore mines with significant weathering is the occurrence of large blocks of hard rock mixed with softer material. This situation causes a problem for blasting de
Aug 24, 2015
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New Rosebery - Discovering the Next 20 YearsRosebery Mine is situated on the west coast of Tasmania and is AustraliaÆs largest volcanic-hosted base and precious metals deposit (zinc, lead, copper, gold and silver). The milling operation has bee
Jan 1, 2008
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Enhancing energy efficiency and reducing water consumption in TowerMill circuit through design and optimisationBy H Ishikawa, S Palaniandy
The gravity-induced stirred mill such as the TowerMill is an energy-efficient grinding solution used in secondary, tertiary, and regrinding duties in the mineral processing concentrator. The interest
Aug 24, 2022
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Integrating Blastholes into Exploration Data to Improve Coal Recovery and ModellingBy H Stedman
Integrating exploration and operational blastholes into one database significantly enhances geological modelling. Benefits include: improved coal predictions, stronger interpretation of structurally c
Aug 18, 2014
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A HPGR pseudo-dynamic model approach integrated with real-time information for pressing iron ore concentrates in industrial-scaleBy T M. Campos, H A. Petit, L M. Tavares, R Olympio
Much practical experience has been gathered in the last 30 years of application of high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) integrated with ball milling in size reduction of fine iron ore concentrates. The
Aug 24, 2022
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Strategic thinking about long-term ‘above ground’ orebody complexity using scenariosBy T Craske, J Sykes, T C. McCuaig, M Jessell, A Trench
The prevalent strategic approach in the mining industry is one of planning. However, it is widely recognised that planning does not work in complex and uncertain situations (Mintzberg, 1994), such as
Nov 21, 2018