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Effect of C/A ratio on the crystallisation behaviour and structure of calcium-aluminate based alternative mold fluxes for casting medium and high Mn/Al steelsBy A Nigam, K Biswas, R Sarkar
Because of the problems with 1st and 2nd generations of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS), a 3rd generation of AHSS steels has become prominent and these steels have properties in between the 1st a
Aug 21, 2024
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A New Model to Improve Ore Grade Reconciliation Between the Exploration Model and the MineThe poor reconciliation between the values of estimated and actual grades can cause major economic losses to the mining industry. In a mining operation grade reconciliation is comparing the values of
Dec 6, 2010
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Extraction of Cement Raw Materials from Within and Under the Northland AllochthonA variety of cement raw materials occur within the Cenozoic sequence in Northland. These form the basis of Golden Bay Cement's cement manufacturing operation at Portland, Whangarei. High grade li
Jan 1, 1999
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Orebody Modelling and Mining Method Selection at the Callie Underground MineBy A R. Proudman, A H. Purvis
The Granites Gold Mine Callie gold deposit is located 550 km northwest of Alice Springs in the Tanami Desert. Gold mineralisation occurs due to a complex interplay of geological factors which include
Jan 1, 1998
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Eliminating Waste Streams on Synthetic Rutile Plants: Treatment of Electrostatic Precipitator Fume by Plant Acid EffluentBy M M. Collisson
The Synthetic Rutile (SR) plant operations, North Capel, produce electrostatic precipitator (ESP) fume and kiln scrubber residue. Typically ESP contains about 18 per cent Ti, 13 per cent Fe, 0.5 per c
Jan 1, 2001
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The Metallurgical Evaluation of AK1 Kimberlite to Establish Process Design CriteriaBy Mack JF
A metallurgical evaluation of the Argyle Kimberlite No. 1 (AKl) orebody has been carried out using a 40 tonnes per hour pilot plant. Pilot plant results, together with laboratory investigations pro
Jan 1, 1984
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Uncertainty - An Important Source of (Additional) Value for Mine ProjectsBy S Watson, L Martinez
Mine projects are complex opportunities that demand a constant assessment of uncertainty, ie risk and upside potential. This is because the value of a mine project is typically influenced by many unde
May 24, 2012
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Lead-zinc-silver Ore Concentration Practice at the Hilton Concentrator, Mount Isa Mines Limited, Mount Isa, QldTrial ore production began at the Hilton Mine in 1987 with ore being trucked into Mount Isa for treatment at the Lead/zinc Concentrator. The expansion of output from the Hilton mine required additiona
Jan 1, 1993
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Risk Associated with Rock Type Prediction using Simulation TechniquesBy L W. Palmer
"Evaluating the geological risk associated with ore deposits is becoming common practice in the mining industry. While geostatistical simulation is a useful tool for evaluating this risk, the effect o
Aug 18, 2014
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The Effect of Collectors and Their Interactions with Depressants on the Behaviour of the Froth Phase in FlotationBy P J. Harris, C T. OÆConnor
Collectors are used to impart hydrophobicity on particles thus increasing their chances of reporting to the froth phase. Also, the extent to which naturally hydrophobic gangue particles, such as talca
Jan 1, 2005
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Benefits Related to Applications of a Mass Blast in Open Cut MiningBy C Muñoz, N Ortega, J Vergara, D Avilés
Mass blasts have been the subject of extensive studies because of their potential benefits in mining operations. However, it has not been possible to advance due to the paradigm that states that the b
Aug 24, 2015
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Roasting - A Study on Environmental Aspects, Off-Gas, Effluents and Residue TreatmentBy M Runkel, J Hammerschmidt, A Holmstr÷m, A Charitos, J Gnntner
"Roasting of sulfide concentrates and refractory ores is an important process step in the production of metals and chemicals. Sulfides of iron, zinc, copper and other metals are oxidised with air betw
Sep 26, 2013
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Beyond NPV - A Review of Valuation Methodologies and Their Applicability to Water in MiningBy D Brereton, C J. Moran
In this era of rising focus on the social and environmental costs and benefits of mining operations, the valuation methodologies used to assess such impacts become increasingly important. Within an in
Jan 1, 2006
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Ore Characterisation for Mine to Mill FragmentationBy A Scott, S Kanchibotla, J Segui
The æMine to MillÆ concept is not new. In fact, it is the underlying objective of every mine. Unfortunately, in many operations the management structure and reporting systems have created independent
Jan 1, 2000
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Development of Effective Rehabilitation Protocols for Mineral Sands Mining in Virginia, USABy W L. Daniels, C Stilson, C Zimmerman
Mineral sands mining for ilmenite, rutile and zircon has disturbed over 1000 ha of prime farmland in Virginia (USA) since 1997 and additional areas are likely to be disturbed in Virginia and North Car
Jul 10, 2012
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Non-Ideal Explosive Performance Prediction Using the CPEX ModelBy Minchinton A
CPeX is a non-ideal explosive performance prediction model. The model takes into account the rate of energy release, the extent of chemical reac- tion and the effect of confinement on energy release.
Jan 1, 1988
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The Future of the Global Mining SectorBy T Goldsmith
The mining industry is cyclical, but those are more than normal business cycles. In the early 2000s the industry saw the start of China as a game changer for the mining industry which lead to catch ph
Aug 18, 2014
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Improved recoveries and environmental outcomes from complex ores utilising EcoTechnologyBy M Noakes
EcoTechnology refers to a series of potential metallurgical processes for complex ores, concentrates, tailings and slags that are all based on an initial chlorination step at low to moderate temperatu
Nov 21, 2018
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Sirosmelt-The First Ten YearsBy Conochie DS
SIROSMELT is a successful new pyrometallurgi- cal furnace system using a top-entry lance which can be submerged in both slag and matte. The lance is of simple construction, and is cooled by process
Jan 1, 1984
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Iron Ore Characteristics and their Application in Optimising the Granulation ProcessBy R Zhang, X Huang, M Zhou, X Lv, C Bai
Iron ore sinter accounts for a large proportion of blast furnace ferrous burden in Chinese steel mills. Depleting high-grade iron ore resources and spreading complexity of iron ores in mineralogy and
Aug 12, 2013