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Parsimonious models of grinding and their applicationsBy P. C. Kapur
The hierarchical relationship between three broad kinds of grinding models for a spatially homogeneous, linear, time-invariant batch grinding system are first established. Limiting and asymptotic argu
Jan 1, 1987
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Risk Mitigation In Global Mining DevelopmentBy Wayne W. Murdy
Since 1993, Newmont Mining has been growing through the development 'q of three major foreign mining operations with a fourth under construction. The first project, Yanacocha in Peru, began ope
Jan 1, 1997
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Technical Parameterization of Reserves for Open Pit Design and Mine PlanningBy Thierry Coléou
In this paper, we consider open pit optimization. At present, most methods specify the economic parameters and then find the corresponding optimal pit. But as the economic environment varies (which
Jan 1, 1989
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Comparative Leaching of Silver Sulphide And Lead Sulphide in Ferric Chloride and Ferric Sulphate MediaBy R. E. Johnson, J. E. Dutrizac, B. R. Palmer
Silver sulphide (acanthite) and lead sulphide (galena) dissolve relatively rapidly in FeCl3 media with the formation of elemental sulphur and soluble silver and lead chlorides. Parabolic kinetics are
Jan 1, 1993
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Investigation Of In-Pit Ore-Waste Selection Procedures Using Conditionally Simulated OrebodiesBy Y. C. Kim
For the past few years, the Cyprus Bagdad Copper Company began experiencing a significant "ore-dilution" problem from its low grade open- pit copper mine located at Bagdad, Arizona. To pinpoint the ca
Jan 1, 1982
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Acquisition Of Federally Owned Industrial MineralsBy Terry S. Maley
Federally owned mineral deposits generally fall into one of three categories: (1) minerals locatable under the General Mining Law of 1872; (2) minerals leasable under the Mineral Leasing kt of 1920; a
Jan 1, 1987
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Changing Sampling Requirements And Systems In Underground Tennessee Limestone MinesBy Randy Sandrik
Sampling has evolved at two large underground limestone mines as conditions and product requirements have grown tougher over 100 years of mine life, requiring innovative techniques to insure delivery
Jan 1, 2005
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Alternatives for Recycling Dry Cell BatteriesBy F. C. Nicolli, J. P. Barbosa, P. S. M. Soares, A. V. Estevez
INTRODUCTION Spent household dry cell batteries are frequently disposed of with metropolitan wastestream (MSW) in landfills where they can leak due to handling or aging. Frequent rain and sun cycle
Jan 1, 1998
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Backfill --Whatever It Takes (fcae3bd4-481a-4110-9923-93fcb6b0528e)By D. Kump
The Bullfrog Mine is an underground gold mine that uses the underhand-cut-and-fill mining method. The portal was established on June 18, 1991. Mining is expected to be completed by the summer of 1999.
Jan 1, 1999
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Directory Of Digital Computer Programs For The Mining IndustryBy Richard L. Sanford
This paper summarizes the results of the development of a Directory of Computer Programs Applicable to U.S. Mining Practices and Problems. The Directory is funded by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and inclu
Jan 1, 1978
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The Use Of New Microtunneling Technology To Excavate Hard Rock In A Mining ApplicationBy D. G. Abbott
This paper will describe the development, testing, performance evaluation, and in particular, the utilization for a mining application of revolutionary new mini-disc cutters for use in micro-tunneling
Jan 1, 1996
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Effect Of Air Velocity On Conveyor Belt Fire Suppression Systems ? Preprint 09-135By J. H. Rowland
Four different types of fire suppression systems were evaluated in large-scale fire experiments to study the effect of air velocity on the effectiveness to extinguish conveyor belt fires. The four dif
Jan 1, 2009
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Radio imaging method (RIM) or diagnostic imaging of anomalous geologic structures in coal seam waveguidesBy L. G. Stolarczyk, R. C. Fry
In coal-bearing formations, seams are often bounded by sedimentary layers of mudstone, claystone or shale. When the electrical conductivity of the surrounding sediment layers is greater than the condu
Jan 1, 1991
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How Geodetical Measurements Help to Reduce Costs and Risks in TunnelingBy Martin Wehrli, Oliver Schneider
"MOTIVATION Tunnel construction companies must keep costs low, finish projects in less time and still meet the high quality and safety standards. Therefore, their main goal is always to optimize the t
Jan 1, 2016
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Pegasus Gold - Discovery and Development of the Pegasus Operation at Zortman and Landusky, Phillips County, MontanaBy J. J. Crowhurst
The modem open pit-heap leach operation by Pegasus Gold Ltd. at Zortman and Landusky in Phillips County, Montana, is a new chapter in the mining of gold in these districts. The discovery of bulk tonna
Jan 1, 1990
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Kubaka: Arctic Mining Challenge In RussiaBy Terry Owen
Not since 1917 has a foreign company developed a standalone, grass roots gold mine in Russia. With Russia's political changes of the late 1980s, development of mineral prospects once again beckon
Jan 1, 1997
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Comparison Of Methods For Determination Of Booster Fan Locations In Underground MinesBy E. Topuz, Xing Wu
INTRODUCTION The air flow in the mine ventilation network can be categorized in three ways: natural splitting, controlled splitting, and semi-controlled splitting. In natural splitting, the air fl
Jan 1, 1989
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Least Cost Surface Coal Mining (e63d9920-6b04-46a6-bef8-db50bd5e3206)By J. W. Devon
The coal mining industry is divided into two distinct economic segments based on Coal Supply Agreements. Coal supply agreements generally fall into two categories, spot or long-term, with the selected
Jan 1, 1994
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Choosing a Defoamer and a Defoamer Type and the Role of Defoamer in the Operation of Industrial Processes"INTRODUCTION Foam, unless intentionally created, in any industrial process presents operational problems, or at a minimum, is a nuisance. Some foam problems are unique to a given industry and others
Jan 1, 2016
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Back on Track: The Downtown Rail Extension - RETC2021By Meghan M. Murphy, Derek Penrice
The Downtown Rail Extension (DTX) is principal element of the planned second phase of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority’s (TJPA) Transbay Program. When complete, this regionally critical project wil
Jun 13, 2021