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Underground Space and Urban Planning in Australia - Are They Compatible?This paper discusses the potential role of underground space and tunnelling in urban planning in Australia. The paper gives examples of the infrastructure and commercial applications of underground sp
Jan 1, 1999
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Support structure design for rock burst damage restraint initiated by a low-intensity seismic waveBy E Kabwe, M Karakus
Deep hard rock underground mines tend to experience high stress as such drives exhibit dynamic responses attributed to a rock burst variant (strainburst). This dynamic behaviour is difficult to predic
Nov 29, 2022
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Design and Specification of Permanent Shotcrete Tunnel LiningsBy D Mather
Fibre reinforced shotcrete has long been accepted as temporary ground support in both mining and civil tunnel linings. Greater knowledge and understanding of shotcrete as an engineering material and a
Mar 8, 2011
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Predicting Lump and Fines Finished Product Grades and Lump Percentage from Head GradeBy K Jupp, T J. Howard
Cliffs Natural Resources Pty Ltd (CNR) operates iron ore mines in the Koolyanobbing region of Western Australia. Ore is mined from three locations, separated by many kilometres. The ore is stockpiled
Jan 1, 2009
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Pulse Width Modulation Drives and Integrated Motors ù The Ideal Solution for Large Friction Winder ApplicationsThis paper examines the latest advances in mine drive and motor systems. In the last decade, the drive technology employed for large mine winders has migrated from the traditional dc technology to ac
Jan 1, 2005
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Geoscience 2033 – a vision for mineral exploration in ten yearsBy C Itotoh, K O’Halloran, L Karlson
Global methods used to explore for minerals have progressed relatively slowly since the development of the first diamond core drill in 1863. Since then, key developments such as wireline geophysics (1
Sep 18, 2023
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Effect of Vibration Sensor Mounting Method on the Quality of Vibration MeasurementsBy R Castedo, P Segarra, I del Castillo, L M. López, J A. Sanchidrián
This work investigates some suggested methods for blast vibration monitoring on a hard surface based on 53 tests on a vibration exciter. Errors in the measurement attributable to coupling have been de
Aug 24, 2015
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Evaluation of Gravity Spirals for Beneficiation of Banded Haematite Jasper Iron Ore of IndiaBy D R. Venkatesulu, N K. Nanda
Due to increased production of steel in India, the thrust is now on iron ore producers not only to enhance productivity from existing mines, but to look also into alternative resources, like lean grad
Jan 1, 2009
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Project Evaluation – A Non-Executive Director’s PerspectiveBy R Knight
"In project evaluation there are two matters of keen interest to non-executive directors: the process by which an investment recommendation is reached, as well as the investment itself, as presented.
Mar 8, 2016
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Controlled Recirculation and Refrigeration at ValeÆs Taquari Potash MineBy S Bluhm, LádeáOliveira, R Funnell
Taquari Vasouras potash mine (Vale Fertilizantes) has many interesting features including virgin rock temperatures of 50¦C at depths of 700 m. The mine has a relatively small shaft system with limited
Jul 1, 2013
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Exploration and Innovation – The Discovery and Evolution of the 2 Moz Vogue Gold Resource, Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, Western AustraliaBy T Blenkinsop, A Jenkins, H Moore, L Fisher, N Oliver, J Cleverley, M Nugus, J McLellan, J Hill, N Brunacci
The 2 Moz Vogue mineral resource is a recent discovery at the Sunrise Dam gold mine (SDGM), lying approximately 600 m vertically below the Sunrise Dam open pit. Unlike most other lodes, which are domi
Aug 18, 2014
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Optimisation of an Image Analytical System for Bulk Materials Using the Theory of SamplingBy K H. Esbensen
Optimisation of a real-time at-line monitoring system for control of industrial granule coating quality is presented. The system is based on a fluorescence imaging system, because fluorescence origina
Jan 1, 2005
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æShot to ShovelÆ ù Understanding the Impact of Muckpile Conditions and Operator Proficiency on Instantaneous Shovel ProductivityBy J Battista, J Grace, I Brunton
The need to better understand and develop strategies to improve instantaneous shovel productivity at the Cadia Hill Open Pit Mine (CHM) instigated the development of the æShot to ShovelÆ project. This
Jan 1, 2004
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The Reduction of Zinc OxideBy Hayes P. C
The reduction of small, dense zinc oxide (ZnO) samples in CO/CO2, and CO/N2 gas mixtures has been investigated at temperatures between 900 and 1100¦C. The microstructural characterisation of the rea
Jan 1, 1991
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Sampling of Mineral Process StreamsWhile sampling techniques used by the mineral industry continue to improve, sampling is still an area which is often neglected. It is often left to personnel who do not fully appreciate the significan
Jan 1, 1976
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On the High Temperature Properties of Blast Furnace BurdensBy Takasaki Y, Ohzeki S, Hotta H
TO measure high temperature properties of blast furnace burdens ( the change of gas permeability accompanied by contraction, soft- ening and melting ) which govern the gas flow and its distribution
Jan 1, 1980
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Geology and Exploration of the Hamata DepositBy Young DJ
Gold mineralisation at the Hamata prospect is related to a series of stacked pyrite and quartz-pyrite veins associated with a number of shears which strike N to NE and dip E. Mineralisation is con
Jan 1, 1991
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A New Method for Rapid Vertical Development of Underground Ventilation ShaftsBy R Markoski, P Grealish
The requirement for rapid vertical development for underground ventilation is often a factor when dealing with dynamic mine plans, with short vertical developments being used to optimise ventilation s
Sep 17, 2014
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Conveying 150 000 Tonnes Per Day Per Multi Motor Drive Using Variable Frequency Start-upThe design and selection of components for belt conveyors is a well known procedure and many handbooks, catalogues and design manuals offer a wide range of detailed information which can be applied
Jan 1, 1978
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