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A Study into Bonding within Reduced Titanomagnetite-Coal CompactsBy R J. Longbottom
In this study the bonding within reduced titanomagnetite-coal compacts was investigated. The aim of the study was to better understand the binding mechanisms in the reduced compacts and, based on this
Jul 11, 2011
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The Mineralised Rift Valleys of TasmaniaBy King D, Dickinson S. B, Matheson R. S
Commencing in 1956, Rio TInto Australian Exploration Pty Limited in association with Electrolytic Zinc Co of Australasia, Limited, has been carrying out a mineral prospecting program in North-West Tas
Jan 1, 1994
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Cyclic and Post-cyclic Behaviour of Four Australian TailingsBy R Fanni, D Reid, M Kulessa
Recent updates to Australian industry guidelines emphasise the importance of the assessment of liquefaction potential of tailings. This includes assessment of the cyclic liquefaction potential, and th
Jul 27, 2015
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Simulation study on crucial parameters of long-compressive and shortsuction ventilation in large section roadway excavation of LongWangGou coalmineBy H Wen
LongWangGou coalmine auxiliary inclined shaft heading face has a large section, fast heading speed, and large dust production. The problems of high concentration and wide distribution of dust in the r
Oct 12, 2022
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Float it, Clean it, Depress it – Consolidating the Separation Stages at Clarabelle MillBy V Lawson
Vale’s Sudbury Clarabelle Mill processes Cu/Ni ores from a number of mines in the Sudbury basin in Ontario, Canada. Bulk sulphide flotation produces a copper-nickel concentrate with pyrrhotite as the
Aug 8, 2011
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Cooling Pathways for Deep Australian Longwall Coal Mines of the FutureBy B Belle, M Biffi
Cooling of coal mines in the Bowen Basin, characterised by steep geothermal gradient, is presently achieved mostly through rental surface bulk air cooling in summer months. This paper argues that futu
Jul 1, 2013
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Application of normative ore mineralogy to geological and metallurgical data sets at the Hera Au-Pb-Zn-Ag mine, New South Wales, AustraliaBy A R. McKinnon
The recently opened Hera Au-Pb-Zn-Ag mine in central New South Wales has provided an ideal opportunity to demonstrate the calculation of sulfide ore mineralogy using normative methods. Normative miner
Sep 20, 2017
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How Robust Are Your Asset Integrity Management Processes?By R Cannings, J Wallace, M McCamley
The mining industry continues to have major disasters (Bingham Canyon, Pike River, Upper Big Branch, Mount Polley and Samarco), which often have a devastating effect on the enterprise, in terms of per
Jun 22, 2016
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Ventilation Upgrade at the FrogÆs Leg Mine - Case StudyBy A Llewellyn, M Varvari
The ventilation circuit at the FrogÆs Leg Mine was originally designed to permit mining to progress down to 440 m below surface at a maximum production rate of 500 kt/a, as per the feasibility study.
Jul 1, 2013
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Sand Mining Restoration on the Swan Coastal Plain using Topsoil – Learning from Monitoring of Previous Rehabilitation AttemptsBy E J. B van Etten
This paper reports on the results of several years of monitoring rehabilitation at a silica sand mine on the Swan Coastal Plain, south of Perth. Mining here occurs below the regional watertable and le
Oct 5, 2011
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Estimation of Flyrock Travel Distances: A Probabilistic ApproachBy M F. L Gibson
The issue of flyrock is very important in the operation of all mineral extraction sites that use blasting. Unlike the other environmental effects of blasting, ground vibrations and air overpressure, f
Jan 1, 2001
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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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Lighting up the dark – the use of 3D seismic to optimise mine plans at structurally complex Blackwater mineBy N Pranoto, E Lawell, T Dean, M Grant
The Goonyella Riverside Mine is located 30 km north of Moranbah in Central Queensland, Australia. Recent mining activities have exposed the north–south striking Kenya and Zimbabwe thrust Faults. These
Mar 22, 2022
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Evaluation of Exploration ProjectsIt is difficult to evaluate exploration properties in a manner that is transparent, repeatable and easily re-calculated to cater for different geological interpretations, but the risk-based assessment
Jan 1, 2007
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Admixture use in cemented rock fillBy B Roache, J O’Brien, M Gray
Admixture use in cement products is commonplace in the construction and mining industries. Many Australian mines have an operational concrete batch plant and stock hydration control and water reducing
Nov 29, 2022
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Strategies for Mine Planning and DesignBy S Coward, C Xu, P A. Dowd
"This paper provides an assessment of the current challenges in strategic mine planning and design and suggested approaches for addressing them. The specific challenges covered are: realistic quantif
Nov 24, 2014
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Tunnel Boring Machines in Mines – A?Brief Review of Past Use with a Status Report on Use Today in AustraliaBy M Rauer
With a worldwide growing population the demand for higher living standards, food and the development of new technology is rapidly rising. To allow for a continuous growth, larger quantities of mineral
Sep 17, 2014
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Tasmania's Mining HeritageThe region we call the West Coast is acknowledged as one of the richest and most diverse mineral provinces in the world. It's the most rugged part of Tasmania and our island is one of the most ru
Jan 1, 1993
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Forecast Trends of Australian Mineral Production to the Year 2000By Huleatt M, Perkin D, McLeod I, Mock C, Pratt R, Gourlay A, Timoney E, Knight N, Ward J
Generally speaking, Australia's reserves of its more important minerals (in terms of export earnings) are adequate to sustain forecast rates of production to the year 2000. The rate of foreca
Jan 1, 1981
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Overview of Ore and Coke Screening in the Ore Blending and Materials Handling Sections at Newcastle SteelworksOver the past 12 years screening of materials has undergone a dramatic change in both the types and materials used in screen mats and the quality requirements of the finished product. With the mai
Jan 1, 1984