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  • ISEE
    Application, monitoring, and control of vibrations induced by underground rock blasting using a near-field methodology

    By A. Gontijo, A. Matos, P. Lincoln, L. Fonsecail

    This paper investigates how to manage and model the vibrations caused by rock blasting in a Brazilian underground mine. Considering the frequent detonations and the previous lack of effective vibratio

    Jan 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Fusion of molten phase R&D into the metallurgical industry to drive circularity

    By S L. Nicol, B J. Hogg, O J. Mendoza, S Nikolic, A Burrows

    The top submerged lance (TSL) technology, developed in the 1970s, is now widely used for the processing of a range of materials. The key advantage the ISASMELT™ TSL technology provided was the ability

    Aug 21, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Real-time fluorine mineral sensor – taking research to prototype

    By J Moffatt, T Payten, N Spooner, L Teixeira, L A. Balzan, G Wilkie, G Tsiminis

    Fluorine is a penalty element due to its reactive nature. In acidic environments many fluorine minerals dissolve to form hydrofluoric acid (HF), changing processing conditions. When smelted HF can be

    Aug 24, 2022

  • SME
    Keep ’Em Separated—Managing Contract Interfaces for the Westerly Storage Tunnel (WST) - NAT2022

    By Ryan P. Sullivan, Ben D. DiFiore, Robert J. Auber, Michael A. Piepenburg, Lisa M. Smiley

    Pollution to Lake Erie will be significantly reduced by the Westerly Storage Tunnel (WST) system, which is mainly comprised of a 10,000-ft long tunnel and a dewatering pump station in the downstream t

    Dec 1, 2022

  • DFI
    Efficient Deep Foundations, Earth Retention Systems and Ground Improvement – New School Techniques for Columbia Manhattanville’s Subsurface Challenges

    By Justin Lukens, Di Stasim Jeffrey, Frank Di Salvo

    Columbia University’s Manhattanville Campus expansion includes the construction of two new business school buildings. The new buildings require development of an entire city block bound by 12th Avenue

    Jan 1, 2019

  • DFI
    Emergency Jacking Tunnel in Compressible Soil

    By Tai Luu, Michael McNicholas, James C. McIntyre

    The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA), discovered that an existing sewer pipe had collapsed under the New Jersey Transit Conrail Railroad between Pine Street and Ash Street in Jersey C

    Jan 1, 2019

  • AUSIMM
    New Zealand as an Exploration Destination: An Overseas Explorer's Perception

    The perception of New Zealand as an exploration destination has improved compared with other countries. There has been a realisation that New Zealand's potential is greater than previously though

    Jan 1, 1997

  • ABM
    Efeito Da Pulsação De Corrente Sobre A Microestrutua Da Zona Fundida Na Soldagem Dissimilar Entre O Aço Inoxidável Ferrítico Aisi 444 E O Aço Inoxidável Austenítico Aisi 316l

    By Isabel Ferreira de Barros

    O objetivo deste trabalho é investigar o efeito da pulsação de corrente sobre a microestrutura da zona fundida de soldas dissimilares entre o aço inoxidável ferrítico AISI 444 e o austenítico AISI 316

    Aug 7, 2018

  • AUSIMM
    A guide to reporting Mineral Resource exclusive of Mineral Reserve

    By H Arvidson, V Chamberlain, R Marinho, B Parsons, T Rowl, M Noppé, M Mattera

    With the introduction of CRIRSCO (2019) based mineral asset disclosure, Regulation S-K part 1300, 2019 (S-K1300) by the United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), applicable to compa

    May 24, 2023

  • AUSIMM
    Advancing sustainability in pumping systems – a comprehensive methodology for calculating, monitoring and minimising power and water consumption

    By A Karrech, G M. Hassan, A Varghese, E Lessing, S Martins

    Pumps play a critical role in mining operations, and their energy consumption and environmental impact are significant. This paper addresses the need for a holistic approach to sustainable pump deploy

    Sep 1, 2024

  • ABM
    Estudo Da Cinética De Redução Não-isotérmica Usando Misturas Autorredutoras Diversificadas

    By Giselle de Mattos Araújo

    A autorredução é afetada por características das matérias-primas tais como granulometria, porosidade, tipo e teor da fonte carbonácea, e também por características do ciclo de processamento imposto, t

    Aug 2, 2018

  • AUSIMM
    Benefits of Advanced Technology in Underground Mining

    By M Edhammer

    In 2007, Atlas Copco introduced an integrated tunnel scanner/profiler. The tunnel scanner, which is integrated into the control system, is mounted on the drill rigs, and replaces the previous variants

    Mar 21, 2011

  • ABM
    Dry Slag Granulation With Heat Recovery

    By Ian James McDonald

    Each year, approximately 400 million tons of blast furnace slag is produced worldwide with a tapping temperature of around 1,500°C. It is normally used as a substitute for cement clinker or as an aggr

    Aug 16, 2017

  • NIOSH
    IC 6184 Mining Laws of Guatemala

    By A. D. Garman

    This paper presents one of a series of digests of foreign mining legislation and court decisions which is being prepared in advance of a general report relative to the right of American citizens to ex

    Oct 1, 1929

  • SME
    2023 MPD Student Poster Contest – Winning Abstracts - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)

    By Chee Theng

    The Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division (MPD) of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration held the 13th MPD Student Poster Contest on March 1, 2023, during the MINEXCHANGE 2023 SME Ann

    Nov 28, 2023

  • IMPC
    Mechanism Of Ore Disintegration In A Roller-Press

    By Fedotov Pavel

    One of the efficient means of ore disintegration during the processing is its volume breakage in such machines as roller-presses. Up to date neither the ore disintegration mechanism in roller-presses

    Sep 1, 2012

  • CIM
    Faster Analysis: Recent Advances in GEOSCAN on-Belt Analysis Techniques Allowing for Rapid Real-Time Measurement of Minerals

    "Real-time, on belt analysis of minerals is becoming increasingly important and critical in modern operations, especially in the mine-to-mill. Prompt gamma neutron activation analysis has long been ut

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SME
    Innovative Rehabilitation Approach for Overstressed Existing Linings Using an Adaptable Yielding Support System

    By Ingo Ossenbühl, Wolfgang Dolsak, Vojtech Gall, Axel G. Nitschke

    "Yielding support systems for application in underground construction have a long history, primarily in mining. Typical examples are tunnels subject to loading conditions that lead to overstressing of

    Jan 1, 2016

  • CIM
    Mine Ventilation on Demand System at Nickel Rim South Mine; Testing Procedures, System Maintenance, and Results

    By E. McLaren, J. Sanftenberg, C. Cameron, H. Dello Sbarba

    "A Ventilation on Demand (VOD) system has been optimized and maintained at Glencore’s Nickel Rim South Mine (NRS) in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada for the past seven years. The system monitors and controls

    Jan 1, 2019

  • AUSIMM
    Commissioning ù The Interface Between Construction and Operations

    This paper outlines the role of commissioning in the project cycle, shows how to get organised for commissioning and describes the principal commissioning activities. Emphasis is placed on appointing

    Jan 1, 2005