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Field Parametric Geostatistics Geostatistical Rigorous Solutions Dealing with Extreme Grades During Resource EstimationBy M Armony, J F. C L Costa, J C. Koppe
Linear kriging methods fail to estimate local grades and local reserves for highly skewed variables due to three reasons: it uses only part of the available data information, it has no physical princi
Sep 26, 2011
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Ventilation contaminant characterisation for a greenfield projectBy A Hatt
This paper presents a case study of characterisation work undertaken at a greenfield exploration project to provide engineering and OH&S inputs for the design of a ventilation system. The paper discus
Oct 12, 2022
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Integrated Optimisation of Grinding and Flotation CircuitsBy P Holtham, K C. Runge, E Tabosa
Traditionally, comminution and flotation have been surveyed, analysed and optimised separately. This often results in less than optimal outcomes because of the complex interactions between the two pro
Sep 1, 2014
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A New Look at Kalgoorlie Golden Mile GeologyThe Kalgoorlie Golden Mile is proposed as an Archaean volcanogenic-type deposit, modified and redistributed along later-developed structures. Rich pyritctelluride and Green Leader gold mineralization
Jan 1, 1974
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Full-scale Tests on Precast Tunnel Segments Made in Concrete Reinforced with High-strength Steel FibresBy A Ross, B De Rivaz
The results of full-scale tests on precast segment made at University of Roma are presented. The segments were cast using fibre-reinforced concrete produced without any traditional reinforcement, by u
Sep 17, 2014
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Challenges and limitations in development of large thermodynamic databases for multiple molten phases using the Modified Quasichemical FormalismBy E Jak, M Shevchenko, E Nekhoroshev, D Shishin
In the field of pyrometallurgy, the presence of multiple molten phases with distinct chemical compositions, such as slags, mattes, speiss liquids, metals and molten salts, is a well-known phenomenon.
Aug 21, 2024
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Optimising the recovery of stopes at Bentley Mine through rockfill stabilisation and cemented aggregate fillBy D Pateman, F de Fredrick
The Bentley underground mine, which is located 60km north of Leonora, Western Australia, is owned and operated by Round Oak Minerals Pty Limited. A high-grade Zn-Cu Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS)
Mar 15, 2021
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The Influence of Inertisation Techniques on Gas InterpretationBy D M. Brady
Underground coal mines in Australia have embraced the use of various inertisation techniques both proactively and reactively. The use of such techniques can have a significant influence on ratios and
Jul 1, 2013
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Coal in the Context of Sustainable Development ù Implications for the Minerals IndustryThe concept of æsustainabilityÆ can largely be defined as development that will not compromise the ælivabilityÆ of the planet for future generations. It has multiple dimensions, such as the triple bot
Jan 1, 2004
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Holistic Management of Sulfides at Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Pilbara Mine SitesRio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) manages eleven mines in the Pilbara region, Western Australia. Three of these mines have previously or are currently mining black shale that contains varying amounts of pyrit
Jan 1, 2009
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Flotation Testing of a Base Metal Ore From White's Orebody, Rum Jungle, N.T.The base metal ore from the hanging wall of White's orebody at Rum Jungle, N.T., is composed of copper and oth.er sulphides in a rock described as a phyllite,.which consists essentially of micace
Jan 1, 1959
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Topsoil Management for Long-term Mine Operation and Closure – A Case Study from Alcoa's Bauxite Mining Operations in South-west AustraliaBy A Grigg, L Hackett
Alcoa operates two bauxite mines at Huntly and Willowdale, located within the jarrah forest south-east of Perth in Western Australia. Ore reserves are shallow but extensive, and mining pits averaging
Jul 16, 2014
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Alternative Underground Ore Transport Systems for the Jaguar Base Metal DepositBy W P. Darcey
Jabiru Metals completed a feasibility study on the Jaguar Base Metal Project in July 2005. The study was based on conventional truck haulage via a decline. Conveyor haulage was considered but not in s
Mar 21, 2011
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Performance of fully mechanised rock reinforcement using self-drilling anchors with pumpable resin technologyBy P Jere
Mechanically coupled rock bolts encapsulated in cementitious or polyester cartridge resin grouts have been widely adopted for various underground rock reinforcement applications. Resin grouts are cons
Mar 29, 2023
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Advances in downhole assay measurements and calibration techniquesBy H Rossiter, C Simpson, J Market, P Jeanneau
Downhole Assay tools are a geophysical method to collect an instigated response from the material surrounding a drill hole and deliver a multielement proxy-assay. They were first tested in the Pilbara
Nov 8, 2021
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ACARP Belt Press Filter Design, Operation and Maintenance HandbookBy D Eschebach, D Mathewson
A belt press filter (BPF) handbook containing practical information for the reference of plant designers and operators has been created as part of Australian Coal Association Research Program project
Jul 27, 2015
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Carrapateena Crusher Station One – Optimisation and excavationBy A Mooney, G Balog, P Burns, R Brooks
This paper outlines the rationale for the location of the crusher, geotechnical analysis and basis of ground support design, design and scheduling of the chamber and supporting excavations as well as
Mar 15, 2021
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Newmont Tanami Operations – Tailings Storage FacilitiesBy S Thacker, M Noakes
The Newmont Tanami Operations (NTO), formerly the Granites Gold Mine, commenced operation in the mid-1980s with tailings deposition evolving over the past three decades as production has increased and
Jul 27, 2015
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On the Influence of Fundamental Detonics on Blasting PracticeBy A Minchinton
With blasting, all far-field phenomena including, but not limited to, stress wave propagation, fracture, vibration and muck pile formation are intrinsically and irrevocably dependent upon near-field p
Aug 24, 2015
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Comparative Life Cycle Impacts of Deep Ocean Minerals and Land-based CounterpartsBy B C. McLellan
The decline of ore grades on land, increasing demand and high prices for various minerals have led to an increased interest in mining the deep ocean sea floor. The potential deep ocean reserves are va
Nov 4, 2015