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Poisson's Ratio As A Parameter For Determining Dynamic Elastic ModulusBy David M. Cregger
The performance of the nation's first geologic repository for Commercial High Level Waste will be evaluated in a variety of ways which will involve the use of the state-of-the-art thermomechanica
Jan 1, 1984
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Tactical medical mining rescue – closing the gap of professional medical attention in environments with difficult accessibilityBy C Staak, H Mischo, A Fichtner, F Reuter
In mining and remote areas of resource industry, there has been a development towards lacking emergency medical first aid response, that creates a potential disadvantage for patients after work accide
Sep 1, 2024
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Possible Improvements to Current Design Practices in Fire Safety Design for Road TunnelsBy R Lau
The fire safety design for road tunnels includes the following aspects: active systems, passive provisions and operational procedures. The active systems include the smoke control system, fire suppres
Mar 8, 2011
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The Risks Associated with TBM Procurement and the Next Steps toward Industry ChangeBy Gary Brierley, Lok Home
"The majority of tunnels for civil engineering applications are now being constructed using some form of mechanical excavation. Beginning in the 1960s with rock tunnel boring machines (TBM), the tunne
Jan 9, 2018
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What category cyclone is devastating your plant?By T G. Vizcarra, B Wong
Optimisation projects are regularly undertaken without knowing the root cause of an issue. It is all well and good to trial a multitude of flotation reagents, change the operating characteristics of y
Aug 29, 2018
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Modelling Open Pit and Underground Production Scheduling in ConcertBy B King
A large number of mineral deposits contain regions in which it is economically beneficial to extract ore both via open pit and underground mining techniques. Current industry practice lacks an effecti
Nov 24, 2014
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Valuation of Mineral Properties without Mineral Resources: A Review of Market-Based Approaches (c56e0f9b-373c-416b-a251-b9027f9776ff)By Ross D. Lawrence
"Comparable transaction analysis is the best known of the market approaches to valuation of exploration-stage mineral properties. The analysis of option and farm-in agreements can also provide useful
Jan 1, 2003
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Actual Challenges and Benefits of Monitored RollersBy J. Perlacia
Introduction The Bulk Handling Technology has already started its transformation to the Industry 4.0. Having some of the harshest working and environmental conditions of the industry, the possibility
Jan 1, 2019
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The government Miners' Training Schools (incorporated in the Union of South Africa): an outline of two vocational training schemesBy E. J. Bolitho
"The paper covers the activities of the Government Miners' Training-Schools. It argues that its success is proved by the steady demand for miners trained at the Schools; by the large numbers of ex-app
Jan 1, 1947
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Applying supervised machine learning and multiscale analysis on drill core data to improve geological loggingBy E J. Hill, F Huang, A Otto
Geochemical data from drill core samples is used in mineral exploration to enable geologists to understand subsurface geology. However, it is challenging to analyse these data sets rigorously and cons
Mar 22, 2022
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Challenges of Building the Deepest Basement in Downtown San JoseBy Ryan Nagle, Eric Lindquist, Rob Jameson, Kelli Mccurdy, Serena T. Jang, John Gouchon
This paper discusses the challenges associated with the design and construction of a deep basement in downtown San Jose, California for the 200 Park Avenue project. The aim is to present the critical
Oct 31, 2023
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KEYNOTE: Using Metallurgical Data to Drive Continuous ImprovementBy R Dunne
"Continuous improvement on metallurgical treatment plants is possible only when good data and analysis of the data are available. Good data implies appropriate and accurate mass measurement coupled wi
Oct 10, 2016
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SME Annual Conference & ExpoBy Georgene Renner, Chee Theng, William Gleason
"With more than 900 booth spaces sold and 630 exhibiting companies displaying their wares, there was something for all 7,804 attendees on the exhibit floor of the 2015 SME Annual Conference & Expo in
Jan 1, 2014
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Minerals Processing Automation Technology in 2007By R A. Medower
This paper provides a glimpse into the future of minerals processing with emphasis on æAutomation InnovationsÆ for the new millennium, particularly those involving advanced process control and innovat
Jan 1, 2000
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Measuring Attitudes To Improve Mine Safety (260640f6-2efc-4995-95cf-2493dd0fcd5d)By S. Mason
Many organizations are realizing that continual improvement in health and safety relies on addressing the potential for various forms of human error. Of these, violations are often the most frequent f
Jan 1, 1998
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Weathering and Degradation of Shales and MudrocksBy K. J. Aglias, M. Jeffery, J. V. Simmons, J. A. Johnston, S. G. Fityus
"Shales and mudrocks undergo weathering in the near-surface geological environment, and degradation when directly exposed at the surface. Despite having superficially similar appearances, many shales
Jan 1, 2015
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The application of critical chain project management to sublevel open stoping at Olympic DamBy J Light
Since 2019, the mine planning team at Olympic Dam has been establishing and maturing a shift from deterministic to probabilistic scheduling techniques. This paper outlines this journey undertaken by t
Mar 29, 2023
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The Automation of Western Mining Corporation's Olympic Dam Underground Rail Haulage SystemBy D Mee
The Western Mining site at Olympic Dam, near the community of Roxby Downs in South Australia is one of the largest orebodies of its type in the world. It contains known reserves of over 10.6 M tonne o
Jan 1, 2000
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Professional Development for Metallurgists – Improving Technical SkillsBy D Drinkwater
In 2009, Peter Munro and Peter Tilyard examined the “human capital” in the mineral processing sector in a paper entitled Back to the Future (Munro and Tilyard, 2009). One of their major concerns was
Aug 8, 2011
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Adequação Das Práticas De Operação E Manutenção De Sites Industriais Aos Requisitos De Segurança Da Nr-10: Casos ReaisBy Francisco Vitor Vasques Barbosa
Após 10 anos da aprovação da portaria 598 do Ministério do Trabalho, e ter realizado Laudo de Inspeção em mais de 60 sites industriais de grande porte, a PDCA Engenharia tem sido envolvida no processo
Jul 31, 2018