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Effects of Open Fire on Ventilation in Coal MinesBy S K. Ray
Open fire in a mine gallery causes large-scale damage to property and sometimes precious lives. Such fires produce two distinct effects, the throttle effect and the buoyancy effect. These effects dist
Jan 1, 2005
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Mathematical Approach for Better Mine Waste Rock Dumping ManagementBy Y Li, D J. Williams, E Topal
A mine waste rock dump does not have any intrinsic value, yet is an inevitable structure in surface mining operations. Since the purpose of mining is to maximise profit, possible expenditure reduction
Jul 10, 2012
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An approach for evaluating a liberation functionBy Massacci P
A review has been made of the studies focusing on methods for the description of grain -size distribution after breakage and, separa- tely, of the degree of liberation of the miner- al species makin
Jan 1, 1986
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Getting the Most out of Technology to Drive Mine Productivity ImprovementsBy K Sommerville, J Parkinson
"Open pit mines today have more technology and data available. The challenge is to effectively use resources to analyse and identify mine productivity improvements. AMC Consultants Pty Ltd (AMC) has c
Nov 15, 2016
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The Introduction of Axis at Black Star Open CutBy M Gabbitus, B Young, T Lukins, M Slater
This paper details the implementation of a new type of grade control system at the Black Star open cut mine in Mount Isa, Queensland. It explores the site requirements for grade control, what as previ
Sep 18, 2012
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Future Mining - Workers' Skills, Identity and Gender When Meeting Changing TechnologyBy J Johansson
The aim of this paper is to discuss how to form work and organisations in the mines of the future. The Kiruna underground iron ore mine in the far north of Sweden is used as an example on how technica
Jan 1, 2008
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Supervisors and Teams at WorkBy T G. Neville, G Terrey, J Burns
This paper explores recent industry training programs and lessons for supervisors. The Belbin Team Role model was used to increase participants’ awareness of behaviour and its application. The applica
Jun 22, 2016
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ISO/TC 34/SC 16 horizontal methods for molecular biomarker analysis – molecular biomarker analysis and sampling management systemBy M D. Sussman
A large number of countries in the world now have some regulation for labelling the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food. For the last ten years, ISO/TC 34/SC 16 has been providing
May 9, 2017
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Application of SLon Magnetic Separators in Modernising the An Shan Oxidised Iron Ore Processing IndustryThe An Shan iron ore deposit is the biggest low-grade oxidised iron deposit in China. Over the past ten years, about 120 SLon verticalring-pulsating high gradient magnetic separators units have been i
Jan 1, 2009
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A novel innovation for reconciliationBy J R. Ruiseco, D La Rosa, L Julian, W Hunt
The DeGrussa copper-gold deposit is located 900 km North of Perth. Copper-gold bearing massive sulfide lenses occur in lower greenschist facies meta-sedimentary and mafic volcanics of the Bryah Basin.
Mar 22, 2022
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Slag-metal interfacial reactions in pyrometallurgical processing of industrial wastes for recovery of valuable metalsBy J H. Park, R R. Kim, H S. Park, H J. Kim
This study focuses on the recovery of valuable metals, specifically silver (Ag) and palladium (Pd), from copper-containing sludge (with copper content less than 20 per cent) generated during PCB proce
Jun 19, 2024
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Dewatering Open Pit Mines, Yilgran Craton, Western AustraliaOpen pit mines in the Yilgam Craton have unique hydrogeological characteristics resulting from a combination of geology, mineralisation and the complex and extended development of the regolith. The pr
Jan 1, 1993
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Concept Design of the Central Business District Rail Link, AucklandBy J Q. Cooper
The New Zealand rail authority, Kiwi Rail and Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), are jointly planning a new mainline rail link between Auckland’s downtown Britomart Station and the existing
Mar 8, 2011
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Optimisation of Grinding Circuits at the Lead/Zinc Concentrator, Mount Isa Mines LimitedBy Drinkwater DJ, Watsford RMS, Johnson NW, Munro PD
This paper describes the use of modelling and simulation techniques in the analysis and optimisation of grinding circuits at the Lead/Zinc Concentrator of Mount Isa Mines Limited.The objectives of the
Jan 1, 1985
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An Investigation of Heave and Fragmentation Related to Explosive PropertiesBy Vestre J, Kure K, Bergqvist I
Existing practical laboratory tests for comparative strength determination of commercial explosives consist of the lead block test, the ballistic mortar test, the bubble test etc. These tests are ca
Jan 1, 1990
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Innovative Beneficiation of Iron Ore Fines with allflux® Two-Stage Fluidised Bed Classifiers and gaustec® Wet High Intensity Magnetic SeparatorsBy A Horn
Mineral processing is characterised by a constant adaptation to changing raw materials and market conditions. It is the link between the mined raw material and a marketable product. As a lot of high-g
Jul 11, 2011
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Continuous Monitoring Techniques for Environmental Control of Waste Water Discharge at Northern Territory Mine SitesBy Mine F. J, Woods P. H
The Top End of the Northern Territory lies in the monsoonal zone and receives rain during the November-April period. Initially, at the start of the wet season, rain storms are localised, but, follow
Jan 1, 1994
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Strata Mechanics of Pillar Extraction Goaf EdgesBy Chaturvedula V. K
Pillar extraction carried out using various methods (split and lift, Wongawilli and Old Ben) involves the formation of narrow fenders (commonly 7 m of coal) formed by driving "splits" for lifting
Jan 1, 1992
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Ventilation Design for Xstrata Copper's Ernest Henry Underground Project Prefeasibility StudyThe Ernest Henry Mine is an open pit copper-gold mining operation located in north-west Queensland, Australia. It is owned and operated by Xstrata Copper with a current concentrator throughput of appr
Jan 1, 2008
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DeGrussa Copper Mine, Western Australia - Feasibility to First Production: A Case Study in Developing a Working Geometallurgy Model from First PrinciplesBy P Vass, C Butler, J Condon, B Hooper
DeGrussa Copper Mine, resource status 10.2 Mt at 5.7 per cent Cu, 2.1 g/t Au (Sandfire Resources, 2013), commenced concentrate production through its 1.5 Mt/a conventional copper flotation processing
Sep 29, 2013