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A New and Effective Approach to Colliery Heading Ventilation Using Hydraulically Driven FansBy Smit J. G
Following an increase in the number of methane ignitions in South African coal mines a new ventilation system was developed. The "Hydravert" system conceived in late 1979 for use in low seam coal
Jan 1, 1988
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The Refurbishment of the Terrace and Mt Victoria Tunnels, Wellington, New ZealandBy T J. McGavin
This paper examines the fire life systems implemented in two existing tunnels and discusses whether the standards used were appropriate. It focuses on the Terrace Tunnel as this upgrade and refurbishm
Sep 17, 2014
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An Integrated Economics Model for In Situ Resource Utilisation in Support of a Mars ColonyBy C Tapia Cortez, A G. Dempster, R Fradet, S Saydam, T de Roche, R Shishko, J Coulton
Human ventures into space are entering a new phase in which missions formerly driven by government agencies are now being replaced by those led by commercial enterprises – in launch, satellite deploym
Nov 4, 2015
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A Multilayer 3D Index Tool for Recursive Block Models Supporting Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Mine PlanningBy A Grace, C Sennersten, A Davie, R Lyu, C A. Lindley, O Goldstein, T Thomas, L De Macedo Camargo
Block modelling is a well-established method for modelling ore reserves as a basis for strategic mine planning and mine development. Off-Earth mining, particularly of asteroids, can benefit from block
Nov 4, 2015
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Direct Estimation of Sampling Variance From Time Series Measurements ù Comparison to Variographic AnalysisBy M Paakkunainen
Sampling is often the most critical part in process analysis. When the mean of a continuous lot, such as a process stream within a given time interval, is estimated by calculating the mean of several
Jan 1, 2005
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Multicomponent modelling of ore blending in grinding circuits – a new model and case studyBy J J. Hanhiniemi, M S. Powell
A ‘Variable Blend and Rates’ model is developed for SAG mills which extends upon the JKSimMet® Variable Rates Model. Similarly, a ‘Variable Blend Residence Constrained Perfect Mixing’ Ball Mill model
Aug 24, 2022
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Translating the Challenges of Sustainability and Eco-Efficiency into Improved Business Performance at Newmont OperationsBy A J. Minns
This paper addresses the question: how can the minerals industry remain viable; viable in the sense that we are able to access land for exploration and discovery, we are able to develop and operate mi
Jan 1, 2004
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Shaft Guide Reactions at No. 2 Ore Shaft Mount Isa Mines LimitedBy Mercer J. K
Shaft guide reaetions in No. 2 Ore Shaft, Mount Isa Mines Limited, have been reduced to a low order of magnitude by the use of self aligning slippers and spring loaded guide rollers. Before commission
Jan 1, 1961
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Logistics in Mining Towards 2000 'The Low Cost Provider'A combination of the needs of business, employee desires and safety and health considerations is stimulating increasing attention to the time spent by people at work and the timing of that work. Pa
Jan 1, 1996
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Is Ion-Exchange Technology for Gold Extraction Ready for Commercialisation?By J S. J van Deventer, D C. Shallcross
New developments are taking place in the recovery of gold from leached pulps that are based upon the adsorption of the metal cyanide species onto ion exchange resins. Despite the success of several re
Jan 1, 1998
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LIBS mineralogy – quantitative mineralogy on the beltBy D Gagnon, P Bouchard, F Vanier, E Soares de Lima Filho, J El-Haddad, M Sabsabi, G J. Wilkie, A Beauchesne, A Hamel, A Blouin, T Vaillancourt, F Boismenu, A Harhira, A Plugatyr, C Padioleau
Quantitative mineralogy is an established discipline in the geosciences and is aimed at providing mineral grade and texture information for geological and mineral processing applications. The two core
Nov 10, 2020
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The Occurrence of Phosphorus and Other Impurities in Australian Iron OresBy C M. MacRae
The characterisation of high-P iron ores by field emission gun electron probe microanalyser (FEGEPMA) was carried out to determine elemental associations in iron oxides sensus lato and, using this kno
Jul 11, 2011
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The Competitive Challenge - Women's Contribution to EmploymentBy Pratt V
The economic, social and political environment of the mining and minerals industries is, as we all know, volatile and affected by constantly changing international forces. In addition, the outcome of
Jan 1, 1985
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Automatic Contouring of Geological DataThis paper presents a review of computer techniques for the automatic contouring of geological and geophysical data with output as interactive display on graph plotters or graphics terminals and p
Jan 1, 1977
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A Novel Approach to Estimate the Gap Between theáMiddle- and Short-Term PlansBy J Ortiz
In almost all copper mining companies, mine planning is done considering different time frames, leading to long-term (life-of-mine) (LOM), medium-term (first three years) and short-term (first year, m
Sep 26, 2011
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Heavy Medium Separation at Iscor's Sishen Iron-Ore-MineThe Sishen iron-ore-mine produces 3 pro= ducts with size gradings of 25 to 8 mm, 11 to 5 mm and 5 to 0,2 mm and has a product capacity of 20 Mtpa. Ore is produced at an average Fe content of 66,2
Jan 1, 1987
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Mineralogical Quantification of Iron Ore SinterBy S Hapugoda, J Manuel, E Donskoi, L Lu
Sinter can constitute up to 80–85 per cent of the total ferrous burden in modern blast furnace ironmaking operations. The mineralogy and microstructure of iron ore sinter play an important role in det
Jul 13, 2015
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Maturity of Jurisdictional Abandoned Mine Programs in Australia Based on Web-accessible InformationBy C J. Unger, A M. Lechner, A Walton, V Glenn, M Edraki, D R. Mulligan
In Australia, responsibility for abandoned mines can be unclear. With a few exceptions, state and territory governments have become responsible for abandoned mines on Crown land and private landholder
Jul 16, 2014
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New Zealand Offshore Gold Exploration - The Harvester ProjectBy N G. Corner
A sea bed sampling programme by CRA Exploration Pty Limited over an area of 12 000 km offshore from Westland, Southland and Otago, New Zealand, led to the discovery of the Harvester Prospect, an area
Jan 1, 1990
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What is the Oxygen Depletion Potential of ?Water Vapour?By M A. Tuck
Atmospheric air on a moisture free volume basis consists of approximately 21 per cent oxygen. The current minimum threshold for oxygen in Australia is 19.5 per cent. Atmospheric air generally will als
Aug 31, 2015