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A Structural Interpretation Of The Garlock Fault Zone At The Tehachapi CrossingBy Chester M. F. Peters
The opportunity to make a close study of the available geologic data existing along the line of the California Aqueduct crossing of the Garlock fault in the Tehachapi Mountains was brought about first
Jan 1, 1997
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Bio-Oxidation of Arsenic and Stibium Bearing Gold OresBio-Oxidation of Arsenic and Stibium Bearing Gold Ores Bio-oxidation of arsenic and stibium bearing gold ores with acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans was studied. The preoxidation results show that the b
Sep 13, 2010
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Cribless Tailgates In The Pittsburgh #8 Coal Seam Employing Cable Trusses – Preprint 97-199By A. Wahab Khair, John G. Oldsen, John C. Stankus, Song Guo
During the last several years, implementation of trusses, in lieu of wood cribs, has been successful for supplemental tailgate support in the Pittsburgh seam. This paper reviews, the truss support sys
Feb 24, 1997
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Observations on the 2005 PDAC ConventionBy Bruce Geller
The 2005 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention continued the upbeat mood found in 2004. The global mining industry is booming due to higher commodity prices in nearly eve
Jan 1, 2005
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Block Size Selection And Its Impact On Open-Pit Design And Mine PlanningBy R. M. Jara
This work evaluates and characterizes the impact of the support size and mining dilution of a block model in the operation and selection of equipment at an open pit mine. An exploratory analysis and g
Jan 1, 2006
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Methods To Improve Mine Ventilation System Efficiency - Introduction - Preprint 09-070By C. Pritchard
John Marks said in his acceptance of the Hartman Award in 2008 ? ?I guess that without the occasional complaint, your mine is probably over-ventilated? (Marks, 2008). Miners are seldom in this situati
Jan 1, 2009
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RI 8934 - Minimizing Lead Contamination in Copper Produced by Solvent Extraction-ElectrowinningBy T. H. Jeffers
The Bureau of Mines conducted a laboratory investigation of copper electrowinning from electrolytes produced by solvent extraction. The purpose of the research was to gain a better understanding of th
Jan 1, 1985
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The Analysis of Blast Vibration Data - What is the Current State of the Art?By Randall M. Wheeler
Many of us have used a seismograph to measure peak particle velocity and frequency. But do we really understand why? Also, why do we measure particle velocity instead of displacement and/or accelerati
Jan 1, 1997
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Industrial Minerals Potential in New South WalesDespite a long history of production of industrial minerals and rocks, New South Wales still offers significant opportunities for exploration for and development of these minerals. Exploration for
Jan 1, 1989
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Toward Understanding the Seismic Performance of Rigid InclusionsBy J. Tanner Blackburn, James R. Gingery, Lisheng Shao
Rigid inclusions consist of grout columns installed using displacement auger or vibrated tooling. The columns are typically installed in an array to provide support for footings, mats, or embankments.
Jan 1, 2018
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Mocca: A Grinding Circuit Control ApplicationBy C. Larsen, D. Fragomeni, A. Vien, D. G. Fisher
"MOCCA is a Multivariable Optimal Constrained Control Algorithm developed specifically for non-square industrial control applications with practical difficulties such as interactions, time delays, con
Jan 1, 1991
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Technical Challenges In Mine RehabilitationBy Don Dodds
Iron Mountain Mine Rehabilitation Project Brief History The Iron Mountain Mine is located in Northern California approximately 12 miles northwest of Redding. The ore body is a large, very dense pyri
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Social indicators for mining in Ancash, Peru: combining community objectives, technical considerations and community relations insight to design a practical framework.By Carol J. Odell
As a mining social practitioner, social indicators are within the purview of required competencies. A situation, where the ER manager requested assistance in quickly deriving a few social indicators f
May 1, 2010
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Notes on the Blair Athol (Queensland) Coal-FieldTHE following short paper on the Blair Athol coal-field will no doubt have a twofold interest to members from the fact that its main seam, known as the "Big Seam" of a maximum thickness of 9
Jan 1, 1918
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Characterization Of Inorganic Material In Secunda Coal And The Effect Of Washing On Coal PropertiesBy J. C. van Dyk
The objectives of this study were firstly to characterize and quantify the inorganic material in the Secunda gasification feedstock. Secondly, the effect of washing on coal properties and sulphur cont
Jan 1, 2005
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New Design Concepts For Electric Mining ShovelsBy L. A. Price
With increased stripping ratios and with dwindling ore content, the mining fraternity is increasingly turning to larger and larger equipment for profitable open pit operations. The availability of hig
Jan 1, 1970
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RI 7083 Liquidus Temperatures Of Titaniferous Slags (In Three Parts) 2. TiO2-Al2O3-FeO-SiO2-CaO-MgOBy Wesley T. Holmes
This report describes the second phase of an investigation aimed at obtaining a wider knowledge of the problems involved in smelting titaniferous magnetites. Liquidus temperature measurements were mad
Jan 1, 1968
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Golden Cross Mine - Mining and Processing Operations - Waihi, New ZealandThe Golden Cross mine is a Joint Venture between Coeur Gold New Zealand Limited, as Manager, and Viking Mining Limited. The mine is targeting Zero Lost Time Accidents as a goal. The Golden Cros
Jan 1, 1995
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Application of a Model-Based Predictive Controller on a Vacuum Heat-Exchange Network for the Bayer ProcessBy Yannis Faitakis, Simon Bergeron
"This paper describes the implementation of model-based predictive control (MPC) on a vacuum heat exchange network at Alcan's Jonquière Complex. The plant produces alumina from bauxite ore using the B
Jan 1, 2003
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Improved Electromagnetic System For Locating And Talking To Trapped Miners -(This Technology News Replaces Issue No. 10.) - ObjectiveImprove the Bureau-developed system for locating and communicating with miners trapped underground following a mine disaster. Approach Include in the wireless system a portable second-generati
Jan 1, 1981