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The Application of a Bespoke Ventilation on Demand (VoD) System at Carrapateena Sublevel CaveBy A Coelho, D Bruce, H Grosser, C Parken, M Xia
Carrapateena is a new underground sublevel cave mine and was officially opened in 2020. It has a mine life of 20 years. Development began in 2016, and with the rare opportunity to start a with a blank
Mar 15, 2021
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Phase diagram of V2O3-FetO-SiO2-CaO(15 mass%) system at 1623 KBy Q Shu, T Deng, B Yan, B Song, D Wang
In view of the lack of phase equilibria data of vanadium-bearing oxide system and the desirability of them for design or optimisation of vanadium extraction process, the phase equilibria relationships
Aug 21, 2024
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Experimental and thermodynamic study of the phase equilibria in the NiO-CaO-FeO-Fe2O3 system in air and in equilibrium with metal (Fe-Ni) alloyBy S Sineva, E Jak, M Shevchenko, D Shishin
This study represents a part of comprehensive research aimed at integrating nickel into a thermodynamic database constantly developed at Pyrosearch. The behaviour of Ni in calcium-ferrite slags is con
Aug 21, 2024
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Improvements in estimating strengths of loose tailings: results from the TAILLIQ research projectBy D Reid, J Vinod, M Rahman, A Fourie, T Vo, J Ayala, A Russell
This paper reports on an industry and Australian Research Council funded research project, TAILLIQ, that is a joint initiative between four Australian Universities. The paper discusses the accuracy wi
Jul 1, 2021
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Developing a best practice framework for inrush risk managementBy L Manca, P B. Hills, D Tyler, N Pollington
This paper describes a collaborative project undertaken by Newcrest Mining Limited (Newcrest) and pitt&sherry to identify, develop and then implement global best practices to manage the exposure to in
Mar 15, 2021
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Implementation of a High Energy Dissipation Ground Support SchemeBy E Villaescusa, A Kusui, R Talebi, R Hassell, C Arcaro
Northern Star Resources (NSR) operates several seismically active mines as part of its Kalgoorlie Operations. In order to successfully continue mining at depth in increasing stress conditions, strateg
Mar 15, 2021
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Improving crusher throughput using a problematic ore index based on simple, first principles geologyBy T Walton, C Perring, M Pepper, G Gerber
The Yandicoogina Channel Iron Deposit (CID) is an accumulation of iron pisolites cemented by a goethite-rich matrix. The Yandicoogina CID’s are found in a palaeochannel that meanders within a broad st
Mar 22, 2022
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Crystallisation control of CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO system inclusionBy H Zhang, Y Wang, S Sukenaga, H W. Ni, H Shibata, W Z. Mu
The crystallisation behaviour of low melting point CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO inclusions greatly affect the deformability of inclusions during the rolling process. The crystallisation characteristics of CaO-S
Aug 21, 2024
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Improvement of the copper flash smelting furnace (FSF) and the slag cleaning furnace (SCF) process by advice-based control of silica and coke additionBy A Specht, A Müller, V Montenegro, S Winkler, E Klaffenbach, A Schmidt
In the process of primary copper smelting in flash smelting furnace (FSF), the ratio of iron to silica (Fe/SiO2 mass ratio) primarily determines the slag viscosity and magnetite formation. Viscous sla
Aug 21, 2024
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Raisebore drill string recovery case studyBy M Andrew, D McTiffen, M Adams
A major Ventilation Upgrade Project commenced at the Fosterville Gold Mine (FGM) in 2017 to service the ongoing ventilation requirements of the underground mining operation. The project consists of th
Mar 15, 2021
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Getting underground: design and construction of a portal in a pit with moving wallsBy J Player, P Evans, G Sweby
Achieving quick underground access after the completion of an open pit mine can be critical to maintaining project value and ensuring regular ore feed to the mill. This paper outlines the design and c
Mar 15, 2021
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Legacy tailings dam closure with a bituminous geomembrane coverBy M Medina, J Alexander, R J. Longey
Capricorn Copper Pty Ltd (CCPL) are operating the Capricorn Copper Mine located at Gunpowder, Queensland. As current holder of the environmental authority for the site, CCPL have obligations to rehabi
Jul 1, 2021
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Selection of undrained shear strength parameters of residual soils and their application in stability analysisBy Y Xu, T Rowles, B Dareeju, A Dissanayake
Recent updates on tailings dam design guidelines require analysis of undrained (short-term) stability with the application of the SHANSEP model. The SHANSEP model, which was originally developed for a
Jul 1, 2021
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Quality programs (QAQC) on Sample Stations – a prerequisite to achieve standards requirements and perform a robust reconciliationBy O Dominguez
Mine value chain reconciliation (MVC) is a necessary procedure to evaluate a mine’s performance against the assumptions and models used to plan mining and processing operations. Using nomenclature fro
Mar 22, 2022
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Physical modelling of tailings dam breach: exploring overtopping following shear failureBy W A. Take, M McKellar, A Walsh, S McDougall, S G. Evans
Recent tailings dam failures have heightened public awareness of the hazard posed by storage facilities for mining waste, illustrating the need for a more critical examination of tailings dam breach m
Jul 1, 2021
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Unlocking value in drill and blast at Olympic Dam – Lime 390 case studyBy P Vaikkattil, K Li, J Bullock
Unlocking maximum value is essential when designing a stope and the associated drill and blast packets. This is becoming increasingly important at Olympic Dam as the operation continues to expand sout
Mar 15, 2021
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Targeting dilatancy in upstream constructionBy A Simmons, J Chan, A Li, Q Gu, D M. Brett
The paper presents an example of field density achievements using thin layer deposition and solar drying and compares this with compaction data from laboratory testing and field trials of mechanical d
Jul 1, 2021
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On the flipside: why cost cutting is out; revenue maximization is in and value is always kingBy H Allday
The mining industry’s attention has shifted over the last decade with the recovery from the downturn resulting in greater development of innovation and new work methods in a bid to remain competitive
Mar 15, 2021
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The interaction between slag and MgO refractory at conditions relevant to nickel laterite ore smeltingBy A D. Pradana, D R. Pradana, Y H. Putra, Z Zulhan, T Hidayat
The high temperature processing of nickel laterite ore is currently dominated by the Rotary Kiln- Electric Furnace (RKEF) technology. The ratio of SiO2/MgO (S/M) in the ore is one of the critical para
Aug 21, 2024
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Mineral project risk and orebody knowledge – quantifying the value of drilling using decoupled net present value analysisBy D Espinoza, I Rees, J Pocoe, P Collier
P Collier, I Rees, J Pocoe and D Espinoza
Mar 22, 2022