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Methods of Haulage in Coal MinesBy W. M. G. Heeley
In the province of Alberta the coal measures dip at so many different angles, between the horizontal and the vertical, that many different systems of haulage are in use. I will, however, only touch br
Jan 1, 1925
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Closing of a Goethite Pond at Umicore Balen, BelgiumBy P. Mengé
The covering of a hydraulically filled goethite pond is discussed from a geotechnical point of view. The characteristics of the goethite were defined in order to allow a detailed study of the procedur
Jan 1, 2006
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Portable Gas-Driven Mining PlantsBy F. A. McLean
At the Annual Western Meeting held at Blairmore, Alta., October 1924, the writer presented a paper drawing attention -to the advantages of portable gas-driven equipment for developing isolated mining
Jan 1, 1926
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Underground Milling of Uranium OresBy Chuck Edwards
"Cameco operates the high-grade McArthur River uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, and is constructing the high-grade Cigar Lake uranium mine. Cameco has studied the concept of underground milling
Jan 1, 2007
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A New Potential Standard in Monitoring and Optimizing Deposit Control in Mining Process WatersBy W. J. González
"With the increasing demand for minerals, technologies to maximize mineral recovery are paramount to a mine’s economic success. Many mining process waters have the potential to form calcium-based inor
Jan 1, 2014
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The State of Art in Environmentally Sustainable Nickel Smelting: Boliden Harjavalta Nickel SmelterBy P. Pyykkö, E. Peuraniemi, J. Järvi, P. V. Latostenmaa, V. Törölä, S. Junnikkala
"Nickel concentrate smelting started in Harjavalta in 1959. First, flash smelting - Peirce-Smith converting route was applied, and the high-grade converter matte was further refined to nickel cathodes
Jan 1, 2014
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History and Problems of the Wabana Submarine Iron MinesBy V. J. Southey
"This paper reviews the history of Wabana Mines from 1892 to 1966, inclusive, in order to clarify the essential factors involved in the achievement of maximum mining efficiency and in the search for a
Jan 1, 1969
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Optimization of the Damang Mine (f1135579-fc96-4b0b-98ae-1df94fee7413)By Dayang Datu Khalil, Charle Amoah, Fred Kock
Abosso Goldfields Limited has been optimizing the comminution circuit at the Damang Mine Operation for the treatment of 100% primary ore. The optimization process started at a base rate of 343 tph whe
Jan 1, 2012
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The Falconbridge Iron Ore ProcessBy P. G. Thornhill
EARLY in 1951, Falconbridge undertook a research program aimed at the development of a sulphate roasting process for the recovery of the non-ferrous rnetals from the nickeliferous pyrrhotite fraction
Jan 1, 1961
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The Modern Rare Earth Mine; on the Possibilities of Recycling CRT’SBy E. R. Weltevreden, C. Klauber, C. Vernon
"In this paper a review of the current status in recycling technologies for cathode ray tubes is given for both the glass and phosphors. Particular emphasis is placed on the opportunities for the reco
Jan 1, 2012
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Towards a Better Understanding of Stirred Milling Technologies - An Overview of Scale-Up MethodologiesBy Adam Moore, Peter Radziszewski, Matt Gallimore
"Stirred mill technology dates back to 1928 where the idea to use “an agitator and spherical grinding media” was presented. In the context of the mining industry, interest in stirred milling technolog
Jan 1, 2016
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Mining the Retreat Zone Between Two Converging Pyramids at Noranda?s Bell-Allard MineBy Véronique Falmagne
The mining sequence at Noranda?s Bell-Allard mine calls for two mining fronts retreating toward a central pillar known as the Retreat Zone between pyramids A and C. It is clear from numerical modeling
May 1, 2003
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Rock Mechanics and Computer Modeling Applied in the Design of Underground Salt Caverns Opened by Solution Mining for Brine Production and Natural Gas StorageBy E. Poiate, P. R. Cabral, A. V. N. Santos, P. V. M. Costa, C. S. Amaral, A. M. Costa
This paper discusses the design of underground salt caverns, opened by solution mining, for the production of brine and storage of natural gas under high pressures. The caverns are located in the salt
Jan 1, 2015
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Contrasting Volcanic-hosted Massive Sulfide Styles in the Tulks Belt, Central NewfoundlandBy R. M. Graves, C. B. McKenzie, D. Barbour, D. W. Desnoyers
"Abstract -The prospective Tulks volcanic belt hosts five significant massive sulfide deposits, Tulks Prospect, Tulks East, Jack's Pond, Daniel's Pond and Victoria Mine, as well as numerous
Jan 1, 1993
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Canadian Mining in the SeventiesBy A. E. Boone
"The paper presents critical areas in which improved coordination of effort by industry, government and sup-pliers will be essential to continue the growth record of the Canadian mining industry into
Jan 1, 1970
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Enhancement of Flow Dynamics of Existing Flotation CellsBy Timo Niitti, Antti Rinne, Janne Turunen, Sami Grönstrand
"This paper describes novel methods to enhance the flow dynamics of a mechanical flotation cell that can be applied to an existing installation. There are several reasons to alter the flow dynamics. T
Jan 1, 2006
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Geophysical methods applied to gold exploration saskatchewan case historiesBy Rodney R. Koch
The phys ica l properties of gold should faci li tate its detection. However, the average concentration of gold in the ea rth's cru st precl udes the ability of geophys ical methods to detect the meta
Jan 1, 1986
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Statistical Multi-Scale Method of Mechanics Parameter Prediction for Rock MassBy J. Z. Cui
In this paper a statistical multi-scale method for the mechanics parameter prediction of the rock mass with random distribution of multi-scale cracks/joints is presented. First the micro-structure of
May 1, 2009
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Electric-field-ratio Profiling at the Silsilah Tin-bearing Greisen Deposit, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaBy Charles J. Zablocki, Robert J. Kamilli
"Abstract - Buried, possibly mineralized granite cupolas at the Silsilah tin deposit in Saudi Arabia (lat. 26°06' N, long. 42°40' E) have been successfully located using a closely spaced ele
Jan 1, 1993
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Newfoundland FluorsparBy G. F. Carr
"IntroductionFLUORSPAR has been found at several •localities in Newfoundland, but all the commercial deposits discovered to date are in the vicinity of St. Lawrence, a town on the southeast coast. Mos
Jan 1, 1954