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Integrated Landforms for the Storage of Tailings and Waste Rock at Magnetite Mines in Western AustraliaBy D R. Anstey
The mining of magnetite iron ore in Western Australia will generate large volumes of waste rock and tailings over many decades. The need to dispose of these materials will result in massive waste land
Jan 1, 2009
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Maldon to Dombarton Rail Link – Design Development of the Avon TunnelBy A Bagis, T Baker
In 1983 the New South Wales (NSW) Government began to construct a 35 km freight rail line to provide additional rail capacity to Port Kembla in the Illawarra region, south of Sydney, through a direct
Sep 17, 2014
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New improvements to MFIRE to enhance fire-modeling capabilitiesBy L. Yuan, A. C. Smith
MFIRE, the mine-fire simulation program of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is widely accepted as a standard for assessing and predicting the impact of a fire on
Jun 1, 2016
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Laboratory investigation of relationships between zeta potential and coal dust suppression efficiencyBy Z Zhao
Coal dust is hazardous to underground coal workers and water spray is the most common and economic method for controlling coal dust. Previous studies proved that the addition of surfactants can improv
Oct 12, 2022
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Advanced Mixer Settler Designs That Will Optimize Tomorrow's Large Flow Production RequirementsBy M. Giralico
Optimized mixer settler designs will now handle flows of over 25,000 GPM. The size and expense of the equipment hamper experimental settler optimization efforts. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is
Jan 1, 2003
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Comparison of risk register quality and consistency using causal network topology analysisBy Y Lin, B J. Seligmann, M Hassall, S Micklethwaite
For multi-site mining companies, checking the quality and consistency of the data recorded in risk registers is important for confirming how well mine safety management systems have been implemented.
Apr 16, 2024
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Brave New Mine – Examining the Human Factors Implications of Automation and Remote Operation in MiningBy T Horberry
This paper describes work conducted as part of an overall research project that aims to identify current and emerging trends in the development of automation and remote mining technologies, and to pro
Nov 22, 2011
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Block Caving - Controllable Risks and Fatal FlawsBlock caving is the lowest cost underground mining method but it has relatively high risks and a high up-front capital and development cost. It has application to large, often lower-grade orebodies wh
Jan 1, 2000
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Implementation Strategies for Energy Effectiveness and Sustainability – Example of Anglo American PlatinumBy O Bascur, A Soudek
Large metallurgical complexes are substantial users of energy, water and assets. To improve the effectiveness of energy and assets the quality of the data and events become paramount for real-time ope
Sep 1, 2014
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Single Stage SAG/AG Milling DesignBy Brian Putland
Single stage semi-autogenous / autogenous (S/AG) milling has become a common design for a variety of ore types with the advantages of being comparatively low capital cost and flexible for future expan
Jan 1, 2012
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Slurry Treatment Plants in Mechanized Tunnelling Operations— Safety, Performance and Cost Factor for Jobsites - RETC2021By Gino Vogt
In mechanized tunnelling operations performance, consumption and safety are main factors for jobsites. One of the most important components effecting these factors, especially in slurry TBM operations
Jun 13, 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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An approach to the calibration and validation of transfer chute DEM simulations handling cohesive iron ore finesBy T Walkemeyer, R Elliott, D Chang-Martin
Over the past decade, discrete element method (DEM) simulations have seen increasing adoption by the resources sector to inform the design of materials handling equipment such as transfer chutes, bins
Sep 18, 2023
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Achieving Stakeholder Support for New Gold Mining Developments that Contain Sulfide MineralsBy T. D. Chatwin
While new jobs and taxes are major incentives for support of mining, stakeholders must also be assured that current jobs, resources and environment will be protected. Mining companies can help achieve
Jan 1, 2011
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Integrated Site Water Balances and Water Quality Models for Decision-making over Life-of-mineBy R Strand, B Usher
Environmental compliance and mine designs are increasingly including assessment of flows and water qualities as a key driver to decision-making over life-of-mine. Integrated site-wide water quality mo
Jul 16, 2014
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Automatización y Optimización de la Gestión de Información Hidrogeológica en la Mina Cerro VerdeBy Stefany Castro, Miguel Pineda, Jonathan Calle, Sebastián Osorio
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde cuenta con un nivel de monitoreo completamente automatizado, el resultado final se presenta en una plataforma digital dinámica de visualización de resultados de calidad y n
Sep 30, 2022
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Teams That Work-Following The Gorilla's LeadBy J. W. Holzenthaler
Teams continue to play a major role at the Phelps Dodge Mining Company El Paso Operations, especially during the present time of low copper prices. The El Paso Operations' teams have taken the in
Jan 1, 1999
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Coal Bursts in the Deep Longwall Mines of the United StatesBy C Mark
Coal bursts involve the sudden, violent ejection of coal or rock into the mine workings. They are a particular hazard because they typically occur without warning. During the past two years, three US
Nov 5, 2014
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The Queensland Great Artesian Basin Water Resource PlanBy A McKay
The Great Artesian Basin (the Basin) is a large aquifer system underlying more than 20 per cent of continental Australia and most of Queensland. The aquifers of the Basin are an important water source
Jan 1, 2006
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Tunnelling within the Bunya Phyllite of Legacy Way, Brisbane, QueenslandBy M Norbert, C Bennett
The Legacy Way Tunnel was constructed from Toowong to Kelvin Grove in Brisbane, and is the first large-scale underground excavation in the Bunya Phyllite in Brisbane. The Legacy Way Tunnel is 4.3 km i
Sep 17, 2014