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Key Drivers of Energy and Cost Efficiency in Autogenous/Semi-Autogenous Grinding CircuitsBy G Lane, M Bueno
In a recent publication (Bueno and Lane, 2011) the authors presented the analysis of a consolidated dataset composed by 137 autogenous/semi-autogenous grinding (AG/SAG) mill pilot trials. By comparing
Oct 29, 2012
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Professional Engineering Competency Standards in the Queensland Mining IndustryA key issue in maintaining the mining industryÆs social contract to access community-owned resources, is the need to be able to demonstrate professional management of resource extraction and the risk
Jan 1, 2009
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Flow sheet development for treatment of rare earth oresBy M S. Henderson, R D. Alorro, L G. Dyer
An alternative leaching system for rare earth element recovery from monazite is under development. The initial stage utilises oxalic acid to convert the rare earth phosphate into an oxalate salt throu
Aug 24, 2022
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The Use of DMS Plants Versus Other Types of Plants for Diamond RecoveryIt should be stating the æbleeding obviousÆ to say that the most efficient method of recovery must be used during the testing and evaluation phases of an orebody. Furthermore, the company will be lite
Jan 1, 2004
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The SNIM Guelb II Project in Mauritania – Process Design ChallengesBy G Cooper
The Société Nationale Industriel et Minière (SNIM) is expanding its ore and concentrate production capacity in Mauritania, West Africa. This government-controlled mining company has bee
Jul 11, 2011
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Gold Recovery on the Shotover RiverGold was first discovered on the Shotover by Thomas Arthur in 1862, and soon there were over 3000 miners working on the river. It has often been called the richest river in the world. Most countries p
Jan 1, 1983
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The Use of the Eldomet for Anode CastingBy Robertson K. S, Hunter T. C
AEG-Elotherm's electromagnetic dosing channel, or Eldomet, is a recent invention enabling the transport and metering of molten metals. The development of a reliable refract- ory lining, and the
Jan 1, 1974
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Sustainable Development and TailingsBy H Jones
The paper outlines the adoption and evolution of ‘sustainable development’ as a concept in tailings management practices in the mining industry over the last 30 years. Over 500 lives have been lost in
Nov 22, 2011
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Tunnelling in the Andes in Chile – By Drill and Blast and Tunnel Boring MachineBy R Fletcher
Pacific Hydro, a leading renewable energy company from Australia, is developing a series of cascading run-of-river hydro electricity projects in the Cachapoal Valley at the base of the Andes Mountains
Mar 8, 2011
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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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Defying Gravity – Brownfield Continuous ImprovementBy J Robinson, L D’Uva
"The Gold Fields group and Gekko Systems have successfully worked together on multiple projects, including at the St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith operations in Western Australia, and the Damang operat
Oct 10, 2016
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Characterising the Blasting Properties of Iron OreBy A Scott, I Onederra
Most iron ores occur in mine benches as complex mixtures of lithologies and ore types. This significantly complicates their characterisation for both blast design and fragmentation modelling. A great
Jul 13, 2015
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A novel approach to evaluating gravity pre-concentration amenability utilising the hydrodynamics of dense liquids in inclined channelsBy J Zhou, T D. McGrath, K P. Galvin, C P. Lowes, J J. Eksteen
Pre-concentration of low grade ores can improve the economic and environmental sustainability of an operation significantly, with opportunities for implementation ranging from run-of-mine to mill disc
Nov 10, 2020
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Derivation of High Reliability Water Quality Guideline Values for Cobalt in Freshwaters – Improving Water Quality Guidelines for Better Water Quality Compliance Management in MiningBy F Butler, G E. Batley, A C. Hogan, A R. Butler
The ANZECC/ARMCANZ (2000) Water Quality Guidelines (the Guidelines) are the primary reference used in Australia and New Zealand for managing and regulating water quality. For most mining operations in
Jun 28, 2016
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An Insight into the Swedish Heart of Atlas CopcoAtlas Copco is one of the worldÆs leading providers of industrial productivity solutions (Atlas Copco, 2009). Furthermore, the company spans 160 markets and held 34 000 employees at the end of 2008. T
Jan 1, 2009
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The Filblast Cyanidation ProcessBy Bodnaras G. E, Sceresini P. A
The Filblast Cyanidation Process incorporates the advantages of intense high shear mixing, high dissolved oxygen concentration and high pressure to achieve extremely rapid gold dissolution rates. Th
Jan 1, 1994
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Former metal mining areas in England and Wales – local residents’ preferences for the management of wastesBy A M. Sardo, D E. Sinnett
This study uses the Q Method to examine how those living in former metal mining landscapes value this heritage and their preferences for the long-term management of mine waste. Such sites are often pe
Jul 23, 2018
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HydroCopper<sup>«</sup> ù A New Method for Treating Copper ConcentratesBy E Yll÷, O HyvSrinen
Outokumpu has developed a new chloride leach process, called HydroCopper«, to treat copper concentrates. Chalcopyrite is quite refractory in leaching and in sulfate milieu an autoclave of high tempera
Jan 1, 2005
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Near field blast vibration monitoring for slot or winze blast analysisBy E Wargem
The optimum mining of an orebody in an underground mining operation is fundamental to the mine’s ability to operate both sustainably and efficiently. The effective mining of an open stope or a cave is
Mar 29, 2023
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Eco-efficiency of ANFO and bulk emulsion explosives application in Indonesian miningBy H Utama, R Heryadi
The demand for environmentally friendly commercial explosives has increased globally due to concerns regarding environmentally friendly mining activities. Ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) and bulk emu
Sep 1, 2024