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Roof Bolter Canopy Air Curtain Effects on Airflow and Dust Dispersion in an Entry Using Blowing Curtain Ventilation – A Computational Fluid Dynamics EvaluationBy M. R. Shahan, W. R. Reed, P. Zhang, J. P. Rider
Roof bolter operators may be exposed to high respirable dust concentrations on continuous miner sections with blowing face ventilation when bolting is performed downwind of the continuous miner. One s
Jan 1, 2019
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Economics And Technical Features Of Preconcentration Using SortingBy B. Arvidson
Computer-controlled machine sorting may, if properly applied, have a dramatic effect on overall economics of a mine operation. Radiometric and photometric sorters have been used for many years and new
Jan 1, 1987
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Use of dilatometer and piezocone testing in design of tailings reclamation plansBy R. E. Wardwell, J. D. Nelson
The design of cover systems for reclamation schemes in tailings requires estimation or determination of tailings materials properties such as compressibility, shear strength, and consolidation charact
Jan 1, 1987
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Recovery Of Fine Gold From A Placer Ore By Coal Gold AgglomerationBy C. J. Veal, C. I. House, S. R. Bellamy
INTRODUCTION Coal gold agglomeration (CGA) is a new concept in gold processing. It involves the recovery of oleophilic (oil-loving) gold grains by causing them to adhere selectively to the surfaces
Jan 1, 1989
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The Elk River, West Virginia MCHM Spill: A Case Study on Risk Management for Nonhazardous ChemicalsBy M. Scaggs, L. R. Mendoza
"On January 9, 2014, a large chemical spill occurred on the bank of the Elk River near Charleston, WV. Within hours, the potable water supply for more than 300,000 people was contaminated, and the inc
Jan 1, 2015
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The Effect Of Lignite Quality On CO2 Emissions And Cost Of Power Production From Western Macedonia Power PlantsBy K. Kavouridis
The competitiveness of power production from lignite depends on the ability of coal industry to meet CO2 emissions limits, as specified by the Kyoto protocol. According to the National Allocation plan
Jan 1, 2006
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The Utilization Of On-Line Analyzers At The Blair Athol Coal Mine, Queensland, AustraliaBy G. France
The Blair Athol Coal Mine (BAC) is a large open cut operation in the Bowen Basin of Queensland, Australia. Current mine capacity is about 11 million tonnes per annum(Mtpa) of export coal. On-line a
Jan 1, 1999
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Use Of Seismic Tomography In MiningBy D. F. Scott
Spokane Research Center personnel have been investigating the use of seismic tomography to monitor the behavior of a rock mass, detect hazardous ground conditions, and assess the mechanical integrity
Jan 1, 1997
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Blasthole Stoping At The Lac Shortt Mine, Corporation Falconbridge Copper ? Mine HistoryBy Louis P. Gignac
The Lac Shortt gold deposit is located in Northwestern Quebec, at some 115 km west of the Opemiska Division and 380 km northeast of the Lac Dufault Division, as shown on Figure 1. Falconbridge's
Jan 1, 1985
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Present Status Of Air Pollution Control Legislation And Regulations And Their Effect Upon The Utilization Of CoalBy Joseph W. Mullan
The today status of air pollution control legislation and regulations can best be described as an exaggerated state of environmental limbo. The '70's began but one and one-half months ago y
Jan 1, 1970
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The Modular Approach To The Analysis And Design Of Complex Plants With Mineral Processing ExamplesBy A. I. Johnson
This paper describes," the application, of a modular or building block approach to the analysis, design, and control of complex mineral treating processes. The main purpose of the paper is tutorial, t
Jan 1, 1972
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Geologic, Fluid Inclusion, And Stable Isotope Studies Of The Upper Mississippi Valley Zinc-Lead Deposits Of Southwest WisconsinBy Roger K. McLimans
Sphalerite in the ores is multi-banded. Based on color and textures, bands in samples separated by a few kilometers may be correlated. Darkness of color is directly related to iron content. Isotopic a
Jan 1, 1979
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Kelsey Lake: First Diamond Mine In North AmericaBy Howard G. Coopersmith
Kelsey Lake kimberlites are a cluster of eight diamondiferous pipes that occur in the northern State Line kimber lite district of the Colorado-Wyo¬ming diamond province (Coopersmith 1991, 1993) (Fig.
Jan 1, 1997
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Technology--The Future Of Raw MaterialsBy William H. Dresher
The crust of the earth, together with its seas and its atmosphere, is the source of all of mankind's primary wealth. Indeed, most people think of precious metals and stones when they think of wea
Jan 1, 1980
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Radial Gas Holdup Profiles: The Influence Of Sparger Systems (1b7aad1d-f978-4295-ae6a-281757179b58)By F. T. Paleari
Radial gas holdup profiles have been measured in a 50x400 cm flotation column using a multi-cell conductivity probe. Three different bubble generation systems were examined: up to eight vertical fil
Jan 1, 1993
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Minerals Processing 1990 - ConcentrationBy B. K. Parekh
The International Symposium on Comminution was organized at Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall England. Papers covered the fundamental and practical aspects of comminution in the mineral industry.
Jan 1, 1991
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Further Evidence for Fiber Width as a Determinant of Mesothelioma Induction and Threshold*Anthophyllite, Bolivian Crocidolite, and Cape CrocidoliteBy D. Van Orden, Y. Kamiya, R. Lee, E. Ilgren
Crocidolite is a well-known causative agent for mesothelioma. However, studies have shown that the pathogenicity of the fiber from different mines varies considerably and it has been postulated the pa
Jan 1, 2012
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Multiple Seam Mining (The Glenharold Mine) ? IntroductionBy Karl A. Olsson
The Glenharold Mine is a surface mine operated by Consolidation Coal Company. The mine is located approximately 90 kilometers (55 miles) northwest of Bismarck, and 3 kilometers (2 miles) southeast of
Jan 1, 1982
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Pit Lake Water Quality In The Western United States: An Analysis Of Chemogenetic Trends (bfd9cce3-6ac0-458c-b12a-e31d4a21ae75)By Andy Davis
The evolution of pit lake water quality depends on the lithology and hydrologic characteristics of the ultimate pit surface, the availability of buffering capacity in the wall rock vs. oxidizable sulf
Jan 1, 1997
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Factors Influencing Dust Suppressant EffectivenessBy C. R. Copeland
Water sprays are a common method used to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions. Various factors such as wettability, surface area coverage, fine particle engulfment rates, interparticle adhesion fo
Jan 1, 2008