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A scoping study method for determining the viability of block caving a hard rock orebody"A method is described for determining the viability of hard rock orebody extraction by block caving. Using a very limited amount of geotechnical data, the procedure enhances Laubscher’s empirical sta
Jan 1, 2002
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Applications of Fracture Mechanics in Failure PreventionBy W. J. Langford
"Conventional design criteria assume that the fracture strength of a structural material exceeds its yield strength. Fracture below the design load is not expected, y et many structures have failed in
Jan 1, 1976
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Natural Gas in Canada and Its UsesBy R. T. Elworthy
Canada ranks second in the list of world consumers of natural gas. In 1923 our production was nearly fifteen million thousand cubic feet valued at $5,800,000. Our output, however, appears very small c
Jan 1, 1925
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High Temperature Oxidation Behavior Of Nanostructured CoNiCrAlYBy G. Goodall, D. Mercier, M. Brochu, C. Kaplin
A nanostructured CoNiCrAlY coating was obtained by thermally spraying cryomilled feedstock powder using the high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) process. The oxidation behavior of the nanostructured powder a
Jan 1, 2010
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Toward the Inventory of Ontario?s Mineral AggregatesBy W. R. Cowan
The availability of mineral aggregates for construction purposes is rapidly declining through inadequate resource planning. restrictive zoning and legislation , and competing land uses. The Geological
Jan 1, 1978
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The Significance of Eclogite and Cr-poor Megacryst Garnets in Diamond ExplorationBy Daniel J. Schulze
Abstract-Eclogite is an important source of diamond in the upper mantle, but is more localized than peridotite. Using eclogitic minerals in kimberlite and diamond exploration is also more problematic
Jan 1, 1997
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The Signifcance of Eclogite and Cr-poor Megacryst Garnets in Diamond ExplorationBy Daniel J. Schulze
Eclogite is an important source of diamond in the upper mantle, but is more localized than peridotite. Using eclogitic minerals in kimberlite and diamond exploration is also more problematic than usin
Jan 1, 1997
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Relation of Gold Deposits to Structure, Yellowknife and Gordon ?Lake Areas, Northwest TerritoriesBy J. F. Henderson
THIS paper relates to an area of more than 5,000 square miles in the Northwest Territories extending north from Great Slave lake and including-the Yellowknife, Beaulieu River and Gordon lake areas. Wi
Jan 1, 1939
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HeapSim - Unravelling the mathematics of heap bioleachingBy N. Ogbonna, D. G. Dixon
Although heap bioleaching has been recognized as an economic alternative for treating low grade mineral ores, the underlying physical, chemical and biological processes involved are complex. A detaile
Jan 1, 2005
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Lower Carboniferous Sedimentary Rocks 1n Southwestern Newfoundland and their Relations to Similar Strata in Western Cape Breton IslandThe Carboniferous sedimentary rocks of southwestern Newfoundland merit investigation because of petroleum, salt and gypsum possibilities and indications of base metallization along the equivalent of t
Jan 1, 1964
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Reliability analysis as a tool for surface mining equipment evaluation and selectionBy J. Wong, M. G. Lipsett, L. K. Daneshmend
"Current trends of increased size, complexity, and automation of surface mining equipment necessitate more comprehensive and objective techniques for equipment comparison and selection. The field of r
Jan 1, 2000
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Using the Discrete-Element Method to Investigate Ball Milling Power Draw, Load Behaviour, and Impact Energy Profile (3f425fb8-db5a-45f1-9f1d-2e50996a242a)By M. B. Kime
"Discrete-element method (DEM) modelling is a powerful tool for studying particulate systems within the mineral processing industry. DEM simulations were conducted to investigate the power draw, load
Jan 1, 2017
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The Exploration and Development of Calumet Mine, QuebecBy Paul Armstrong
THE first discovery of lead and zinc ore on Calumet island was made in 1893 by John Lawn, who then staked a portion of the property now owned by Calumet Mines, Limited. His discovery was developed by
Jan 1, 1941
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An Approach to Steep Seam MiningBy J. H. H. Chamberlin
"In the Introduction the author briefly discusses the company history as it relates to the development of its contracts with the Japanese steel mills. The main part of the text describes how Coleman C
Jan 1, 1972
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A Reservoir Study of the Pincher Creek FieldBy F. D. Aaring
"IntroductionTHE PINCHER CREEK gas condensate field, in Township 3, Range 28, and Townships 3 and 4, Range 29, West of the Fourth Meridian, was discovered in 1947 by the Canadian Gulf Oil Company with
Jan 1, 1952
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Data Validation in a Context of Data ReconciliationBy Frédéric Flament
The aim of this paper is to present the development of a data validation software as component of a commercial mass balance package. Data reconciliation through mass balance is basically an optimiza
May 1, 2001
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Influence of Finger Configuration on Degradation of Ore Pass WallsBy K. Esmaieli
This paper addresses issues associated with ore pass degradation caused by material impact. A series of numerical experiments, using the particle flow code, were undertaken to investigate the influenc
May 1, 2009
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Modelling Combined Geological and Grade Uncertainty of a Gold Deposit Using MPS and SGSTraditionally within the mining industry, single models for both grade and geology of orebodies are created upon which all mine development decisions are based. These models provide a single interpret
Jan 1, 2011
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Recycling of Aluminum Alloy by Direct Convertion Method of Cutting Chips and its Mechanical PropertiesBy H. Mindivan
In the present study, the feasibility of recycling AA6061 Al alloy chips by a combination of ciyomilling, cold compaction and hot extrusion processes was investigated. Furthermore, the effect of Al po
Jan 1, 2011
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Stemming Zone Fragmentation Analysis of Optimized Blasting with Top-Column Air DecksBy W. Banda
"Trial application of air decks on a production shot improved fragmentation (32% reduction in x50). Empirical fragmentation models and digital image processing software were used to estimate fragment
Jan 1, 2018