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Effect of mud farming on the dewatering of bauxite residueBy D J. Williams, C Zhang, F E. Herrera Cabrera
Farming on bauxite residue using screw propelled equipment (SPE) has been commonly practised to accelerate dewatering and as it promotes consolidation and enhances storage capacity. However, it is unc
Jul 1, 2021
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Risk Management and Use of a Geotechnical Baseline Report for a Competitive Alliance Procurement?ProcessBy T Ireland, S Eratne, W Newns, P Spies
The approach to risk management during the procurement of major projects often has a significant outcome on the ultimate delivery of a project. The NZ$1.4 B Waterview Connection project is the largest
Sep 17, 2014
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Operational Experiences and Performance Assessment of HPGR Technology at Argyle Diamond MineBy C Morley, B Costello
In 2002 the Argyle Diamond Mine upgraded the process plantÆs recrush circuit to include a High Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR), or High Pressure Rolls Crushers (HPRC) as they are termed in the diamond i
Jan 1, 2004
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Health Impacts Extend from the Life of a Mine to the Life of a Community - Knowledge GapsBy P Kirsch, P Jagals, D Viswanathan, J Shandro, R LaBouchardiere
The planning, design and operation of mines must include the development of positive environmental, community and land-use benefits if it is to achieve good corporate social responsibility and minimis
Jul 10, 2012
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Geological Mapping of Alteration in Outcrop at Mt. Leyshon, N.E. Queensland, Using X-Ray DiffractometryAnswers to the questions "which rocks contain diamonds?" and "which indicator minerals should diamond explorers look for?" are no longer so easily obtained, now that diamonds are known to occur in
Jan 1, 1989
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Paleoichnology of Uncia Formation (Silurian) ôLa Cumbreö Zone from ôRealö Andean Belt. Department of La Paz, BoliviaBy Marquez W
Trace fossils have been found in Bolivian Silurian sediments in "La Iumhre" area close to La Paz-Bolivia.Tracks, are good indicators of depth and environment. A detailed study of the ichnogenus is ma
Jan 1, 1990
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A coupled gas flow-geomechanical model based on energy analysis in coal and gas outburst simulationBy F Soleimani
Coal and gas outburst is a common hazard in coalmines and due to the complexity of its nature, efficaciously predicting the possibility of its occurrence is intricate. The mechanical and gas flow prop
Oct 12, 2022
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Development of a Dynamic Blasting SimulationBlasting, particularly bench blasting, uses finite length cylinders of explosive close to two free faces. The rock to be blasted is usually intersected by a complex 3-D system of joints. To fully si
Jan 1, 1990
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Preparation of a JORC Code Compliant Resource Statement Based on an Evaluation of Historical Data – A Case Study from the Panguna Deposit, Bougainville, Papua New GuineaBy P Collier
From 1972 until 1989 when operations were suspended Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL, owned 53.58 per cent by Rio Tinto Limited) operated a large open pit mine and processing facility at Panguna on Bo
Aug 22, 2011
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Simulating Time versus Mass Basis?SamplingBy J Ta’ala, M Handyside
Mechanical sampling from conveyors has historically been a staple in the iron ore industry when information related to chemistry, sizing and moisture is required. In order to comply with ISO 3082:2009
Jul 29, 2014
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Possible Future Applications of Biotechnologies in the Gold Industry - A Prospective ApproachBy C M. Zammit, N Cook, F Reith, C L. Ciobanu, J Brugger
The role of biological agents in the gold mining industry is currently limited to the use of microorganisms in bioleaching and bioremediation. However, there is a variety of possibilities in which bio
Sep 26, 2013
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Geology and Resource Estimation at the Panguna Porphry Copper/Gold Mine Papua New GuineaDaily geological mapping of the Panguna porphyry copper/gold system since mining began in 1971 has provided a good basis for resource estimation and mine planning as the mine and estimation methods
Jan 1, 1987
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Influence of Section Intake Dust Levels as an Exposure Assessment Parameter in Dust Exposure Level Index (DELI) ModelBy H R. Phillips
Fresh air intake in an underground coal mine is of critical importance to the occupational health and safety of workers due to the dynamic, confined and dangerous nature of the mining environment. In
Jan 1, 2005
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The Computer Modelling of Surface Mining OperationThe Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET) /Calgary Coal Research Laboratory and the National Research Council in Ottawa established a joint working research group with industry to d
Jan 1, 1985
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Rift-Related Cretaceous Volcanism along the Central Queensland CoastBy Schon RW, Stephens CJ
The Whitsunday Volcanics occupy most of the offshore islands from the Whitsunday Group, southeastwards through the Cumberland and Northumberland Groups, possibly extending to the mainland adjacent to
Jan 1, 1990
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The Role of Cyanide in the Elution of Gold from Activated CarbonBy Lorenzen L, Van Der P F
It is the aim of this paper to review recent research in understanding the role of cyanide in the elution of gold. Under conditions of severe pre-treatment (high temperatures and levels of cyanide), t
Jan 1, 1992
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The Discovery of the Wabu Ridge Gold Skarn, Irian Jaya, IndonesiaBy L Soebari, W Sunyoto
The Wabu Ridge Gold Skarn deposit is located at elevations of up to 3100 metres above sea level, in the Central Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia, 35 km NNW of the Grasberg porphyry deposit. Wabu is
Jan 1, 1999
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Evaluation of Quality Parameters for Assessment of Steaming Coal UtilisationBy Dyne GD
From experience in the design and operation of power station combustion facilities in most mainland Australian States, involving a wide range of black coals and lignites, and in the specification
Jan 1, 1983
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A Flotation Study for Effective Separation of the Heavy Mineral SandsBy Takiuchi T, Kurita M, Owada S
This paper describes the possibility of the application of flotation to the separation of monazite from xenotime and of columbite from ferberite, which have been said to be difficult with generally
Jan 1, 1993
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Coal - Paper No. 6 A Petrographic Basis For Classifying Australian CoalsBy Taylor G. H
The proposed classification scheme is based on two primary parameters, one for petrographic composition and the other for rank, both being determined with microscopical techniques. The scheme has be
Jan 1, 1969