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An Investigation into the Effect of Mixing Time and Pulp Density on the Mechanical Propreties of Sodium Silicate Fortified Cementd Hydrulic Back Fill, GelfillBy F. Hassani, E. Aflaki, M. Nokken, M. Kermani
"This paper presents and compares the physical properties of Gelfill and cemented hydraulic fill (CHF) obtained by lab experiments. Gelfill consists of tailings, different binders such as Portland cem
Jan 1, 2015
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Plasma spray forming of coatings and partsBy S. Dallaire
With the attainment of high temperatures it becomes possible to process any kind of material (particularly ceramics) in their liquid state. In the plasma spraying process, the material to be sprayed i
Jan 1, 1987
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The interrelationship between Bond and Hardgrove grindabilitiesBy A. McIntyre, L. R. Plitt
Both the Bond and the Hardgrove grindability tests are widely used in the mineral industry to measure the ease of the comminution displayed by a material. The Hardgrove test is mainly used for coals,
Jan 1, 1980
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Orientation-Preferential Growth during Secondary Recrystallization in AA5182 SheetBy Yusuke Yamamoto, Mineo Asano
"The present study investigated the texture transition during secondary recrystallization in the AA5182 sheet. During the initial stage of annealing, the texture showed a weak Cube orientation as the
Jan 1, 2018
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Effect of Overlying Load on Exposed Backfill Block in Underground MinesBy Nadarajah Nanthananthan
Mine backfill has been widely used as a means of ground support. While proper design of backfill is important to ensure ground stability, understanding the failure mechanism and the various influencin
May 1, 2007
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A New Approach for Characterisation of Densely Fractured Rock Masses Using Artificial Neural Networks and Principal Component AnalysisBy R. B. Kaunda
One fundamental requirement for surface and underground rock engineering is the ability to characterise the rock mass. An accurate characterisation of the rock mass allows rock engineers to optimize d
Jan 1, 2015
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Extracting the "Operator's Know-How" from Operating RecordsBy Daniel Hodouin, Bruno Girard, Claude Bazin
"Mineral processing and smelting operations have the reputation of being complex processes. Process operators of these unit operations have acquired from experience and basic training a superficial un
Jan 1, 1996
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Comparison of energy consumption in improved sulphate process and alternative technologies for zinc electrowinningBy M. Sider, D. L. Piron
"The cost of energy is a growing factor in the cost of zinc production. Electrowinning from sulphate solutions with periodical reverse current or from acidic chloride or alkaline solutions could be th
Jan 1, 1988
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Characterization of airborne dust in a belt conveyor driftBy J. Bigu, M. G. Grenier, S. Hardcastle
"This study was undertaken in a belt conveyor drift of an underground hard rock mine. The conveyor transported ore or waste from a crushing operation located upwind from the drift sampling locations.
Jan 1, 1987
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A Theory Of Slopping by Gas Injection in Teniente ConverterBy C. Caballero, M. Rosales, C. León, A. Valencia, R. Fuentes, A. Moyano
Slopping is the formation of waves in the converter due to the gas injection by tuyeres. Those waves produce a premature wearing of the refractory lining of the reactor due to its great amplitude. The
Jan 1, 2007
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Roasting Of High Arsenic Copper Concentrates: Kinetics and Mechanisms of Calcine FormationBy J. Etcheverry, E. Seguel, R. Díaz, F. Parada, R. Parra, E. Balladares
A thermodynamic and kinetic model is proposed to explain the formation of bornite, chalcopyrite and magnetite during partial roasting of enargite-containing copper concentrates. The proposed mechanism
Jan 1, 2019
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A Multi-Factor Decision Making Model for Investment in Coal Resource Development Based on Real OptionsBy Jinsuo Zhang
Investment in coal resource development is affected by a variety of uncertain factors. Investors can make a flexible, strategic decision to achieve the value of risk implicated in those uncertain fact
Aug 1, 2013
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Supalfo High Compression Thickening Opens New a Venues for Tailings Disposal and Process OptimizationBy Mitchell Gordon
"In almost all thickener applications the highest possible solid/liquid separation efficiency is what is desired by the user. There is a trend in the industry due to monetary restraints and environmen
Jan 1, 1995
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Strategies to Eliminate Grain Coarsening in Aerospace AlloysBy K. Regl, J. Berneder
"AMAG investigated different aspects to improve the resistance against grain coarsening in aerospace alloys during recrystallization and was successful in finding several opportunities to minimize thi
Jan 1, 2018
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Universal Kriging For Ore-Reserve Estimation- Conceptual Background and Application to the Navan DepositBy N. W. D. Davis
"As I have recently carried out some further research on the Navan lead-zinc deposit data while working in Michel David's research team, I should like to add a few comments on the paper- ""Universal K
Jan 1, 1976
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The Du Pont Sequential Blasting SystemBy D. O. Tansey
This paper will describe the mechanisms involved in delay blasting and how they are applied with the use of D.S.B. It will examine the control of potential damage resulting from detonations, and show
Jan 1, 1979
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Construction and Utilization of a Field Data Sheet for Consideration of Rock Engineering Problems in Underground Hard Rock Mining.By Radford B. Langston
Mining Methods Majority of Production Ramp and Fill at Stillwater, Sub-level Becoming More Important Production at East Boulder from Sub-level l Majority JM REEF ROCK TYPES NORITE - plagioclase
May 1, 2002
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Towards the Optimization of Flotation Circuits with Statistical Design of ExperimentsBy Donald Leroux, Robert Grant
"Flotation is a complex and highly multivariate process. Using the conventional OFf (one-factor-at-a-time) technique, the optimization of flotation circuits through laboratory or plant testwork is dif
Jan 1, 1997
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New features and developments in the application of the CONTOP cyclone smelting processBy Gerhard Melcher, Hermann Hilbrans, Michael Gamroth
"IntroductionSeveral new smelting processes have been proposed and developed during the last 20 years. This has been true, in particular, for copper smelting technology. The important impulses for the
Jan 1, 1987
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Risk management strategy in miningBy Jaime V. Ongpin
"The author will give a capsule history of Benguet Corporation and attempt to identify its operating environment and underlying ""strategy"" until 1974, when the company's management assumed offi
Jan 1, 1983