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Preliminary Design for the Rockwater Power Project, South Island, New ZealandBy H Asche
The proposed Rockwater Power Project is a hydropower development on the Waitaki River in the South Island of New Zealand. The proposed development will have an installed capacity of 250 MW with a peak
Mar 8, 2011
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Analysing reduced conveying capability of the orepass systems in Malmberget mineBy T Wettainen, G Shekhar, M Stromsten, B Skawina
The aim of a transportation system in an underground mine is to move the rock masses from one location to another in the most preferable manner by minimising the long and short-term operational costs.
Mar 15, 2021
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Mineral chemistry of iron oxides in the Leveaniemi iron ore deposit in Northern SwedenBy A Larsson, K Niiranen
The Palaeoproterozoic Leveäniemi iron oxide apatite (IOA) deposit of the so-called Kiruna type is currently mined by Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (publ.), commonly known as LKAB. The mineralogy of iron
Nov 8, 2021
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Geology - Paper No. 9 The Reassessment Of Older Mining Fields In N.S.W. Non - MetallicsThe non-metallic minerals, excluding the construc- tions and fuel materials have for long been the "poor relations" of the Mining Industry of New South Wales. The State is self-sufficient in only a
Jan 1, 1969
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The Network Centric MineBy G Malherbe, J Gonzalez, D C. Franklin, J Bassan, C T. Farrelly
To respond to ever-increasing challenges, mining companies have been experimenting with new business models and technologies in order to speed mine development, production, processing and transport. T
Nov 20, 2012
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The use of the CyanosaveÖ Detoxification and Cyanide Recovery Process for Cyanide TailingsBy Huber A. L
Research and development into alternate gold and precious metals adsorbents has resulted in the development of a new technology named the AUROSAVE adsorption process (ARGOSAVE'" for high silver
Jan 1, 1988
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The challenges of the reuse of tailings and overburdenBy E M. Gama, L Resende
The tailings are waste from mineral processing operations. The type of tailings of iron ore processing are classified into sandy tailings and mud. Already the overburden are showing significant levels
Jul 23, 2018
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An Iterative Geographic Information System Based Approach for the Assessment of Tunnelling Impact to Existing Buildings and StructuresBy L Cain, C Every, S Mirlatifi, J Ashley
This paper presents a geographic information system (GIS) based method for the prediction of ground movement and the associated impact on existing buildings and structures due to tunnelling in the Nor
Sep 17, 2014
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A Review of the In Situ Stress Database for Tunnel Design in the Hawkesbury Sandstone, Sydney, New South WalesBy G McKay, M Erskine, S Macklin
The City of Sydney is currently investing in a number of infrastructure projects that require tunnel excavations within the Triassic Hawkesbury Sandstone. It is generally accepted that this formation
Sep 17, 2014
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The Origin, Flux and Fate of Precious Metals in Modern Hydrothermal SystemsBy K L. Brown
The concentrations of trace metals in deep hydrothermal solutions (~1 km depth, 200 to >300¦C) from modern hydrothermal systems in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand, and Ladolam, Lihir Island, P
Jan 1, 2008
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Column Flotation at PasmincoÆs South Mine, Broken HillIn late 1987 it was recognised that column flotation might have potential for improving the grade of the zinc concentrate produced at Pasminco's South Mine in Broken Hill. Intermittent test wor
Jan 1, 1991
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Microalgae in mining – environmental and social opportunitiesBy A E. Levett, J Durbin
The environmental, social and governance (ESG) obligations of mining companies promote the consideration of water and land resources as well as the post-mining employment opportunities following the c
Aug 2, 2023
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Geometallurgy Data Management – A Significant ConsiderationBy V Liebezeit
Data management is a significant, but perhaps unrecognised, consideration for any organisation embarking on a geometallurgy program. While resource geologists are accustomed to dealing with thousands
Sep 5, 2011
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Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Performance as a Function of Human Mechanical Efficiency and of Escape Route TerrainBy Sheer T. J, Van Rensburg J P
The primary objective of this research was to address the demands imposed on self- contained self-rescuer (SCSR) performance dur- ing simulated escapes. The results clearly indicate that SCSR perfor
Jan 1, 1988
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Slope stability is a critical issue for the open pit mining communityBy M Edgar, G Pattemore, M Auad, K Job, A Job, S Gale
In recent decades, significant advances have improved the modelling techniques for predicting slope failure. Predicting failures is vital in open pit mining due to the significant risk posed to person
Jun 22, 2022
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Transition to Sulphide Treatment - Laboratory Testwork to OperationsAs the oxide reserves in an oxide/sulphide deposit are exhausted transition to the treatment of sulphides should be investigated in detail and well before processing the sulphide ore commences. The
Jan 1, 1989
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Ore recovery on a room and pillar zinc mineBy J Santana, V Ferraz, G Pinto, G Cruzado
Morro Agudo is an underground zinc and lead mine owned by Nexa Resources. The mine uses room and pillar as the main mining method. The recovery of pillars as well as the opening of new excavations usi
Nov 29, 2022
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The VALMIN Code and Tenure Compliance – Not Just a ListBy J Evans-Wheeler
"The mandate of the 2005 VALMIN Code to provide ‘(all) reliable, thorough, understandable material information required by investors and their advisers when making investment decisions’ requires that
Mar 8, 2016
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On the flipside: why cost cutting is out; revenue maximization is in and value is always kingBy H Allday
The mining industry’s attention has shifted over the last decade with the recovery from the downturn resulting in greater development of innovation and new work methods in a bid to remain competitive
Mar 15, 2021
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Metallurgical test work – between a rock and a hard placeBy K Fiedler, A Newell, P D. Munro
Test work is the foundation upon which the success of projects and subsequent operations is laid, reflected in Professor Arthur Taggart’s pithy observation: ‘Make your mistakes on the small scale and
Aug 29, 2018