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  • CIM
    Comparative economics of bacterial oxidation and roasting as a pre-treatment step for gold recovery from an auriferous pyrite concentrate

    By S. R. Gilbert, C. O. Bounds, R. R. Ice

    "Many ores are upgraded to produce auriferous sulphide concentrates (principally pyrite) which are not amenable to direct cyanidation. Often these refractory gold-bearing concentrates contain undesira

    Jan 1, 1988

  • AUSIMM
    Computer-Based Design of Open Cut Mines

    Three stages are involved in the complete design and evaluation of an open cut mine. These are:1. design of the optimu,m ultimate pit, and selectionof the optimum mill capacity,2. development of produ

    Jan 1, 1970

  • NIOSH
    Quarry Problems In The Lime Industry - Introduction

    By Oliver Bowles

    Lime is of tremendous importance to modern industries. In agriculture it is regarded as essential to the continued fertility of many important regions; in building it is indispensable, and in the many

    Jan 1, 1927

  • AUSIMM
    Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning and Photogrammetry Systems for Terrestrial Surveying and Deformation Monitoring of Rock Faces and Highwalls in Mining Operations

    This study explores two evolving 3D surveying technologies, photogrammetry and laser scanning, and applies them to deformation monitoring of rock faces and mine highwalls. A quantitative analysis focu

    Jan 1, 2009

  • ISEE
    Modeling Ground Motion in 3D Geologic Media from Fragmentation Explosions: Preliminary Results

    By Donald Thompson, Jessie Bonner, Ileana Tibuleac

    Predicting ground motion from complicated mining explosions is important for mines developing blasting programs in regions where vibrations must be kept below certain levels. Additionally, predicting

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SME
    The Economic Recovery Of Zinc From Mining Influenced Water For Fertilizer Applications

    By K. Whysner

    The recycling of metal resources in mining influenced water (MIW) requires a paradigm shift from within the mine water treatment industry. The potential to recover zinc for beneficial use in the micro

    Feb 27, 2013

  • AUSIMM
    Geology of the Broken Hill Lode

    By Matters, R T, Coldham, Slee, J C, R J, Wallman

    The Committee desires to thank the managers of the various mines along the line of lode for their hearty co-operation in its labours. It would also extend thanks to Messrs J C Moulden, Howchin, Twelve

    Jan 1, 1910

  • DFI
    The Deep Soil Mixing for the Galataport Project in Istanbul, Turkey.

    By Federico Pagliacci, Marco Chiarabelli, Salvatore Miranda

    The paper describes the adopted technologies and performance controls related to a special geotechnical engineering solution provided within the scope of the Galataport Project, in Istanbul, Turkey. T

    Jan 1, 2018

  • NIOSH
    IC 8510 A Computer Program For Generating Finite Element Models Of Mine Structures

    By F. D. Wang

    This report presents a structural-mesh-generating computer program for the two-dimensional finite-clement method of mine structural analysis of single and multiple openings in nonhomogeneous rock mass

    Jan 1, 1971

  • NIOSH
    An Inexpensive Dual-Chamber Particle Monitor: Laboratory Characterization

    By Susanne Hering, Brent Kirby, Charles D. Litton, Tracy Allen, Kirk R. Smith, Rufus Edwards

    In developing countries, high levels of particle pollution from the use of coal and biomass fuels for household cooking and heating are a major cause of ill health and premature mortality. The cost an

  • SME
    Invensys Showcase Highlights Process Control Technologies

    By Steve Kral

    In a lagging economy where profits are tight, businesses cut costs. No revelation there. The mining industry, though, has always looked for ways to reduce production costs — no matter the state of t

    Jan 1, 2002

  • AIME
    Institute of Metals Division - Beta Phase Parameters in the System Ti-V-Mo

    By Jack L. Taylor

    As expected from similar crystal structures and favorable atomic size factors, titanium, vanadium, and molybdenum are completely soluble in one another above the transformation temperature of titanium

    Jan 1, 1957

  • SME
    Decline Development At The Lakeshore Property

    By Robert S. Hendricks

    LOCATION AND HISTORY The Lakeshore Copper property is located on the Papago Indian Reservation approximately 30 miles South of Casa Grande, Arizona. This major porphyry type deposit was discovered

    Jan 1, 1997

  • ISEE
    Demolition of the Milwaukee Railroad Trestle Pier, Lind, WA

    By William C. B. Gates

    Demolition blasting next to an active railroad can be very challenging because of track safety, blasting vibrations, potential track fouling by blast debris, and short work windows on a live track. Re

    Jan 1, 2016

  • NIOSH
    Helium ? General Summary (9246d274-98aa-4b94-b5e5-a562b0d0980a)

    By Harold W. Lipper

    BUREAU OF MINES helium plants produced a. record-breaking 477 million cubic feet of this essential element in 1959. The supply of helium was less than the demand before operations were resumed at the

    Jan 1, 1960

  • SME
    Coal mining research - Growth in energy demand can be met while reducing injuries and fatalities

    By Wayne N. Marchant

    Introduction The issue of coal mining safety plays an important role in the United States' growing dependence on coal to supply its future needs. This article will address the federal government

    Jan 4, 1987

  • DFI
    Installation Parameters, Pile Performance and Importance of Testing

    By Maurice Bottiau

    "Abstract When addressing the performance of deep foundations, many parameters play a role, from adequate soil investigation to performance monitoring and testing. The correct understanding of pile co

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SME
    Ventilation Risk Management In Underground Coal Mines: Atmospheric Monitoring In The United States

    By K. R. Griffin

    Atmospheric conditions underground are constantly changing and from a safety perspective, it is critical to identify when conditions are trending abnormally. Atmospheric monitoring in underground coal

    Feb 27, 2013

  • AUSIMM
    Development of the Use of Roaster (SO2) Gas in the Treatment Plant at Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie Limited

    By Penrose E. K

    With the exception of occasional periods, when up to 80% of oxidized ore was treated, the G.M.K. plant treated all sulphide ore until October, 1939. The treatment was, briefly, as follows:The ore was

    Jan 1, 1942

  • AUSIMM
    Discriminating hematite/magnetite via scanning electron microscope–mineral liberation analyser in the - mesh size fraction of iron ores

    By M Shaffer, D C. Grant, D J. Goudie, P Sylvester, C Voisey

    Scanning electron microscope–Mineral Liberation Analyser SEM-MLA can be used to discriminate between hematite/magnetite in iron ores, but achieving backscattered electron (BSE) segmentation between th

    Jul 24, 2017