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In-situ modification of platinum-group minerals in Tonsina ultramafic complex, south-central Alaska: implications for surficial dispersion and geochemical explorationBy N. B. J. Kieser
Paper presented at the IAGOD international symposium on mineralization related to mafic and ultramafic rocks, held in Orleans, France, 1-3 September 1993. Platinum-group minerals (PGM) in the enriched
Apr 1, 1994
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Analysis of Rock Fragmentation by Blasting Using Combined CFD/FEZ/DEM ModelsBy Alejandro Ferrada Vergara, Héctor Espinoza Muñoz
Drilling and blasting stages are considered factors that impact downstream processes significantly and over all the mining business value chain. Adequate control of these processes may represent energ
Jan 1, 2016
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Tracer Gas Techniques For Mapping Air And Methane Migration Through A Longwall Waste In An Underground Coal Mine Using Tube Bundle SystemsBy G. W. Bonnell, D. A. Young, D. G. Genter
Through 1996 and 1997, CANMET and the Cape Breton Development Corporation (CBDC) conducted a project to study the Phalen Mine’s 7 East longwall ventilation network to help determine methane emission p
Jan 1, 2001
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The Application Of In-Mine Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT) For Mapping Potholes And Other Disruptive Features Ahead Of MiningBy M. van Schoor
The bulk of the world?s platinum production originates from the Merensky and UG2 reefs within the Bushveld Complex, South Africa. Both the Merensky and UG2 reefs are disrupted by faults, dykes, pothol
Jan 1, 2005
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Gold Placer Exploration Models: Inferences from Placers in the Waitaki River Catchment, South Island, New ZealandBy J Youngson
Gold placers can be difficult to locate in areas where tectonic activity and paleogeography have changed significantly since placer formation. Existing placer exploration models are useful in areas th
Jan 1, 1999
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Dust Control at the Cassiar Asbestos Primary Crushing PlantBy F. J. MacPherson, A. C. Caron
"Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited is at present B,C.'s only asbestos mining company, and has been actively engaged in the management and operation of the Cassiar Mine since the early 1950's. The C
Jan 1, 1976
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The Computerised Evaluation of Mining Data at MacraesA Sun SPARCstation based computer network is utilised to store and process mining data at the Macraes Gold Mine. Techbase and Medsystem software running on the SunOS unix platform is used to generate
Jan 1, 1992
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The Optimum Production Equipment Scale For Open Pit Coal MiningThe trend for using larger equipment in open pit mining to achieve cost effectiveness raises the question about the optimum economic point of scale in the current world of globalization. The present p
Jan 1, 2004
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Theoretical, practical, and economic difficulties in sampling for trace constituents - SynopsisMany industries base their decisions on the assaying of tiny analytical sub-samples. The problem is that most of the time several sampling and sub-sampling stages are required before the laboratory pr
Jan 1, 2010
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IC 8295 Coal Resources Of The Fabius-Flat Rock Area, Jackson County, Ala.By Reynold Q. Shotts
A study was made of the coal resources of an area in Jackson County, Ala., forming a part of the Flat Rock, Henegar, and Stevenson quadrangles. The area studied is a portion of the Plateau coalfield o
Jan 1, 1966
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Low-Grade Geothermal Potential of the Regina - Moose Jaw Area, SaskatchewanBy L. W. Vigrass
Porous and permeable rocks deeply buried in sedimentary basins contain immense volumes of hot water with the potential to supply low-grade heat energy. A part of Canada with sizeable potential for low
Jan 1, 1979
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Investigating Different Methods Used for Approximating Pillar Loads in Longwall Coal MinesAccurately estimating load distributions and ground responses around underground openings play a significant role in the safety of the operations in underground mines. Adequately designing pillars and
Jan 7, 2020
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Finite Element Assessment Of The Influence Of Caving On Barrier Pillar Loads In Deep Coal Mines - Introduction - Preprint 09-065By W. G. Pariseau
Conventional barrier pillars in underground coal mines are intended to protect mains and sub-main entries for relatively long periods of time. Inter-panel barrier pillars that may be used in especia
Jan 1, 2009
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A fresh approach to mine organization and incentive planning based on experience at Campbell Chibougamau Mines Ltd. (now Campbell Resources Inc.)By J. G. Strasser
"There has been considerable output over the last three decades from the social sciences concerning man and his working environment. In the mining industry at large, however, authoritarian, hierarchic
Jan 1, 1981
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Contract—A tool for evaluating mining contractsBy D. McCarthy
Contract is a PC-based software program designed to satisfy the main features that have been identified to be lacking from cost estimation systems currently in place in the Australian coal industry. C
Jan 1, 2003
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Mining Grade And Sampling Theory - The Logical Way To Evaluate Ore ReservesBy P. I. Page
In mineral exploration the place that yields the first significant result is marked and two questions are posed immediately. Where should the next sample be drawn and how big should it be? At present
Jan 1, 2005
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The Geology of Iron Monarch OrebodyTo date Iron Monarch is the most important Australian source of iron ore and since HH5 has produced about 84 million tons of direct shipping ore containing 62 per cent iron and 3 per cent manganese.Pr
Jan 1, 1964
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El carbón como fuente alternativa de energíaBy M. H. Thomas
Ante la baja perspectiva en el aumento del petróleo, se replanteó el uso del combustible carbonáceo donde los beneficios económicos para cada usuario serán importantes, debido al costo considerablemen
Mar 1, 1984
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Use of Porous Concrete in Secant Bored Pile WallsBy Matthias Pulsfort, Markus Herten, Rolf Breitenbücher, Claudia Fierenkothen
"Secant bored pile walls are frequently used as retaining walls in watertight excavations to cut off ground water aquifers and are subsequently exposed to ground water pressure loading in addition to
Jan 1, 2017
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Results from Physical Models of Block CavingBy D Cumming-Potvin, S W. Jacobsz and E Kearsley, J Wesseloo
This paper describes a physical modelling program that recreated block cave propagation in a geotechnical centrifuge. A brief description of the design of the test along with the sample material and m
May 9, 2016