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Improving cobalt extraction through oxidative blowing of copper-nickel matteBy R A. Pakhomov, L V. Krupnov, P V. Malakhov, I M. Dymov
The article presents results of thermodynamic calculations and laboratory studies, focusing on the cobalt behaviour during oxidative smelting of copper-nickel mattes. The compositions of the studied s
Aug 21, 2024
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External Influences on Electronic Detonator Blasting Systems and how to Protect Against Such InfluencesBy R van Wyk
In today’s mining environment the use of heavy mechanical devices and other high-tech electronic devices like two-way radios, cellular phones and even automated mining systems, form a vital part of th
Nov 8, 2011
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The Implementation of Snowden's Reconciliation Software - A Case Study from TelferBy J Gotte, C Morley, J Froud
Newcrest Mining LimitedÆs Telfer Mine is a world-class gold and copper producer, situated in the Great Sandy Desert, in the north west of Western Australia. The mine has a number of distinctive charac
Jan 1, 2007
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Work Organisation for Attractive Mining – Lean Mining and the Working EnvironmentBy J Johansson, J Lööw
Attractive mining workplaces are good, safe and healthy environments. They are also workplaces that the workforce of the future wants to work in. As skilled miners and engineers are already scarce, th
Nov 4, 2015
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Contract Considerations and Other Critical Ventilation Aspects in Achieving a New Mine Ramp UpBy B Broad
"Establishing ventilation in the early stages of a new mine is an essential step to achieve scheduled outcomes that ultimately drive the financial success of an operation. If the primary ventilation i
Jul 1, 2013
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New Backfill Binder and Method (269bf2ac-7892-4b0f-a5d0-bcfbbe6cee8f)By Grossi M, Baiden G
This paper describes a new mine backfill method based on a newly invented binder with several years of test results from laboratory and on- site applications. The new binder has several advantages ov
Jan 1, 1998
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The evolution of the Monty Geological model and the revolution of the on-site modelling and grade control processesBy P Willems, J B. Crow, R Dale
Open pit mining commenced at Lihir Island in 1997 and is undertaken using a conventional drill, blast, load, haul methodology. Unique challenges at the operation include an active geothermal system, a
Mar 22, 2022
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The challenges of the reuse of tailings and overburdenBy E M. Gama, L Resende
The tailings are waste from mineral processing operations. The type of tailings of iron ore processing are classified into sandy tailings and mud. Already the overburden are showing significant levels
Jul 23, 2018
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Eight years of ACARP research on rehabilitation of challenging mine sites – practical application in the era PCRPsBy L McCallum, G Dale, B Silverwood, T Roscoe, A Costin
The introduction of Progressive Closure and Rehabilitation Plans (PCRPs) in Queensland from 2019 places greater importance on planning and implementation of mine rehabilitation activities. The progres
Aug 2, 2023
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Geological Settings of Gold Districts in MyanmarBy C Ausa, Nyunt Htay, A, L Deiparine
The main tectonic elements in Myanmar are a late Mesozoic and Cenozoic magmatic arc system in the west, repeated in northern Myanmar by more than 300 km of dextral movement on the Sagaing Fault, and t
Jan 1, 1999
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Challenges and opportunities in accelerating electrification of underground heavy haulage equipmentBy J Webb
The mining industry is relatively niche and complex compared to other global industries in its safety and operating environment. Whilst some of the technology required to decarbonise the mining indust
Mar 29, 2023
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Setting for Success – Private Equity Exploration and Mining Project Buy-in to Listing and DivestmentBy A Keogh, P Allen, P Stoker
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. Private equity (PE) firms are comparatively free of mandatory requirements for the level an
Mar 18, 2015
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Potential TWA changes for gas monitoring instruments are alarmingBy P Aspinall
Safe work Australia (SWA) has a number of proposed amendments to existing Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) values that may dramatically change how mining workplaces using personal gas monitoring inst
Apr 16, 2024
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Pipeline ManagementBy A G. L Pratt, J R. Grant
Mining companies face the ongoing challenge of sustaining and growing production. This paper outlines business investment concepts to grow reliable returns on investment from a portfolio of choices by
Jan 1, 2006
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Selecting Optimal Operating Conditions for Knelson ConcentratorsBy G K. N Subasinghe
Metallurgists operating Knelson Concentrators (KC) often rely on manufacturerÆs recommendations for selecting operating parameters, such as fluidising water flow rate and cycle time. Recent studies ha
Jan 1, 2006
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Speech to Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Sydney 11-15 1988I've talked a number of times in the past year or so to audiences like today's about culture -about thinking of it, understanding it, respecting it. So, rather than talk just yet about you
Jan 1, 1988
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Optimising the operation of paste thickening at the Yara Siilinjärvi PlantBy E Ruhanen, S Kauvosaari, M Kosonen, C Meintjes
The Yara Siilinjärvi plant is located in the central part of Finland. Siilinjärvi is Western Europe's only apatite mine and annually it produces 1 Mt of apatite concentrate, which create
Aug 29, 2018
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Automatic Material and Boundary Layer Detection During the Process of Mining on a Bucket Wheel ExcavatorBy V Gau, L Overmeyer, M Kesting
Economically efficient mining processes can be significantly assisted by the implementation of sensor technologies for the detection of materials and boundary layers between materials inside the strat
Sep 26, 2011
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Characterising the Blasting Properties of Iron OreBy A Scott, I Onederra
Most iron ores occur in mine benches as complex mixtures of lithologies and ore types. This significantly complicates their characterisation for both blast design and fragmentation modelling. A great
Jul 13, 2015
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Energy complexities in complex orebodiesBy M Ziemski
The provision and management of energy in both fuel and electricity forms is an increasingly important consideration for mines. Pressures from communities, governments and markets are increasing towar
Nov 21, 2018