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  • SME
    Linear Programming Optimization Of Asphalt Mix Design - Preprint 09-032

    By K. Awuah-Offei

    The objective of asphalt mix design is to produce a mix with optimal performance using available aggregate stockpiles. Often, this process does not take into consideration aggregate plant stockpile in

    Jan 1, 2009

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    The History Of Forced Aeration In Copper Sulfide Leaching

    By W. J. Schlitt

    The development of forced aeration as an approach to enhancing copper sulfide leaching is traced from its earliest development up to present day operations using this technology. Both large-scale fie

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Caterpillar Moves Forward With F Series Mining Trucks

    The largest investment in mining equipment in Caterpillar?s history ? The F series mechanical and electrical drive trucks ? is rapidly advancing. Caterpillar showcased the 793F and 797F mechanical dr

    Jan 1, 2009

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    Decision Tools For Integrating Sustainability Into Planning And Feasibility Phases Of Projects For Extractive Sector Enterprises ? Introduction

    By A. Ramage

    Since late 2010, CH2M HILL has been working with a confidential client who holds a long-term commitment to sustainable development (SD). The commitment is aligned with all three elements of the triple

    Jan 1, 2012

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    Impact Of Electronic Blasting Detonators On Downstream Operations Of A Quarry

    By G. Caron, M. Boisclair

    In 2005, CANMET-MMSL used its pool of expertise in ground control, open pit and underground mine engineering, mineral processing, information technology and applied mineralogy to launch a mine-to-mill

    Jan 1, 2007

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    Large Diameter Shaft Excavation Support Design and Blasting Methods in a Dense Urban Environment for the Pawtucket Tunnel Project - RETC2023

    By Frederic Souche, Andrew R. Klaetsch, Brian Hann, Nick Goodenow

    This paper describes support of excavation (SOE) design and construction for three large diameter shafts excavated through glacial soil and controlled blasting in complex sedimentary rock formations.

    Jun 13, 2023

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    Underground Mine Air and Strata Temperature Change Due to the Use of Refuge Alternatives Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (90281dd3-2aab-47ab-9150-b1897bd40ef5)

    By M. A. Reyes, L. Yan

    Heat and humidity buildup withn refuge alternatives (RAs) may expose occupants to physiological hazards such as heat stress. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations require RAs in

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    Industrial Minerals review 2017

    By Jack Bedder, Nils Backeberg

    "Native antimony metal is rare and antimony generally occurs together with gold, lead, copper and silver. There are more than 100 antimony minerals, although the sulfide mineral stibnite is the main e

    Jan 7, 2018

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    Precious Metal Deposits Related to Alkaline Igneous Rocks – A Space-Time Trip Through the Cordillera

    By Felix E. Mutschler

    Alkaline rock-related precious metal deposits include: • orthomagmatic platinum group elements (PGE) ± gold (Au); • porphyry copper-silver-gold (Cu-Ag-Au, ±PGE); • epithermal Au-only, and Au-Ag-bas

    Jan 1, 1991

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    Reaction Kinetics Of Ferrous Regeneration For Alternate Anode Reaction Technology

    By E. A. Sarver

    The Fe(II) regeneration process is an important aspect of Alternate Anode Reaction Technology (AART) for copper electrowinning (EW). In AART, Fe(II) is oxidized to Fe(III) at the anode during EW, and

    Jan 1, 2007

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    Conformation Of Chemisorbed Oleate At A Calcite Surface

    By C. A. Young, J. D. Miller

    The surface chemistry of the calcite/oleate flotation system was examined by in-situ FT-NIR/IRS. Spectra of combination and overtone bands of aliphatic stretching vibrations revealed gauche/trans con

    Jan 1, 2002

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    Problems with determining oxygen deficiencies for use in ratios used for assessing spontaneous combustion activity

    Several common ratios used for determining spontaneous combustion activity rely on comparing the amount of various products of oxidation with the amount of oxygen consumed to produce these products. A

    Jan 1, 2009

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    Ground Condition Mapping: A Case Study

    By H. Lawson

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued Program Information Bulletin P09-03in April of 2008, providing formal guidance on using programs that model the redistribution of stress during

    Jan 1, 2012

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    Determining The Amplitude Of Certainty For Empirical Rock Failure Criteria

    By K. Oraee

    The empirical rock failure criteria play an important role in predicting the mechanical behavior of rocks, since affecting parameters on the behavioral properties of rocks are complex and numerous. Us

    Jan 1, 2012

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    Rewards and Frustrations of Female Mining Engineers

    By Christy Z. Lueders

    Introduction More and more women engineers are joining the traditionally male mining industry. Are they successful? Do they encounter special problems? How do men in mining respond? How can the minin

    Jan 10, 1981

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    Investigation Of The Selectivity Of Ethoxylcarbonyl Thionocarbametes During The Flotation Of Copper Sulfides

    In this study, the flotation performances of ethoxycarbonyl thionocarbamate (ECTC), dialkyl thionocarbamate (DATC) and xanthate copper sulfide collectors are compared by the structure-reactivity relat

    Jan 1, 2008

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    Advances in grid-based numerical modeling techniques for improving gas management in coal mines

    Effective gas management in coal mines, as well as proper ventilation design, is very important for maintaining the safety of underground coal miners. Advances in numerical modeling techniques have en

    Jan 1, 2009

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    Quarry Expansion – Sustainable Management of Natural Aggregate

    By M. L. Tucker, William H. Langer

    Many countries, provinces, territories and states in the European Union, Australia, Canada, the United States and elsewhere have begun implementing sustainability programs. Most of those programs, ho

    Jan 1, 2004

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    The Design, Commissioning And Operation Of The Castle Valley Plant In Wellington, Ut

    By P. J. Bethell

    Background Increasingly complex geological conditions, with the presence of high ash binders in the mining horizon were encountered at the A.C. I. Dugout Mine near Price, Utah. This led to the prod

    Jan 1, 2008

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    Inorganic Polymers Improve Bitumen Recovery From Low Grade Canadian Oil Sands

    By A. Mahmoudkhani

    There has been a continuous interest in chemical aids for processing Canadian oil sands by hot water extraction process since the first commercial industry operation in 1967. Several inorganic and org

    Jan 1, 2012