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An Investigation into the Stand-up Time of Stopes at Birchtree Mine in Thompson ManitobaBy Matthew Violot
Vale Canada?s Birchtree Mine, located in Thompson Manitoba, has been experiencing problems with hanging wall / footwall dilution, as well as sloughing off of adjacent stopes and temporary stope block
Jun 1, 2012
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Design and Optimisation of a New Hydrometallurgical Processing Route for Copper Recycling Using Process SimulationBy A. de Ville d’Avray, G. Guezennec, P. Wavrer, E. Braak
The aim of the European CEReS project was to develop an innovative copper recycling route based on the coprocessing of coal production waste by bioleaching and printed circuit boards (PCBs) from Waste
Jan 1, 2019
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An Electrochemical and SERS Study of the Gold-Thiosulfate Interface in the Presence of CopperBy J. Mirza, E. Nicol, J. Lipkowski
Gold passivation in thiosulfate leaching media is a major barrier to its implementation. Addition of Cu (II) into the leaching solution has shown to aid in gold dissolution, but the mechanism by which
Jan 1, 2011
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Alkaline pressure oxidation at Barrick Mercur"In conjunction with Banick Mercur , Wright Engineers Limited designed the first multi-stage aqueous pressure oxidation system in an alkaline environment in North America. A three-stage slurry heating
Jan 1, 1989
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Effect of Laser Power and Joint Gap on Weld Quality Of Aerospace Grade Ze41a-T5 Magnesium Alloy Using Nd:YAG LaserBy H. Al-Kazzaz
The effects of laser power and joint gap on the welding quality of 2-mm butt joints of ZE41A-T5 sand castings were investigated using a continuous wave 4 kW Nd:YAG laser system and 1.6-mm EZ33A-T5 fil
Jan 1, 2006
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Performance Evaluation and Analysis of a New Pumpable Resin Injection System for Rock Bolting ApplicationsBy W. Dolsak
Introduction Alternative bolting injection resin Hollow bars, rebars, and cable bolts Results from an in-house product development project Sept. 2011 to Feb. 2013 Goals Introduction of a new
May 1, 2013
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Consideration of Some Factors Affecting the Economic Use of Wire Rope on Open-Pit Mining •EquipmentBy P. J. Finnis
This paper describes the use of wire rope on open-pit mining equipment, giving specifications and examples of the performance achieved. Installation methods are also discussed, making the paper of con
Jan 1, 1973
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Mineral Separation Techniques in Gold Recovery from Refractory OresGold recovery from refractory ores can be very difficult and complicated depending on the causes of the refractoriness. Typically, a fine wind and/or the oxidation of the gold-bearing sulfide minerals
Jan 1, 2011
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The Kinetics of the Copper-Catalysed Oxidation of Thiosulfate in Ammoniacal SolutionsBy M. J. Nicol, C. van Wensveen
The kinetics of the oxidation of thiosulfate by copper(I I) in ammoniacal solutions have been studied in the presence and absence of dissolved oxygen. The formation of an intermediate mixed ammine/thi
Jan 1, 2005
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Development and Implementation of a Risk Mitigation Strategy to Mine a Primary-Secondary Production Stope in a High-Stress Environment at VALE Creighton MineBy Allan R. Punkkinen
Safe extraction of the valued ore resource in the deep levels of VALE Creighton Mine has progressed in a pillar-less fashion using vertical retreat, slot-slash and uppers retreat methods since the ces
Jun 1, 2012
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Crystallization of Zinc and Iron Sulphates Causing Major Scaling Problems in the Kidd Metallurgical Site Leach Plant AutoclaveBy L. Becze, B. Pierre, S. Di Carlo, G. P. Demopoulos
From January to June 2007, the autoclave production at the Kidd Metallurgical Site was severely affected as a result of plugged discharge lines and extensive precipitation/crystallization of sulphates
Jan 1, 2008
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Bulk Polymetallic Autogenous Heavy Media Concentration: A Workable Method for Reducing Flotation Circuit Plant SizeBy Javier Ramirez
"Recent R&D pilot plant testing was done to validate a full industrial scale system for recovering residual magnetite from the tails of an iron ore concentration plant. The recovery system is based on
Jan 1, 2016
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Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Stainless Steel in Thiosulfate Solutions Relevant to Gold LeachingBy A. Alfantazi, L. Choudhary
Gold leaching in thiosulfate solution has attracted widespread research interest through the last two decades primarily due to its perceived environmental benefits in comparison to the conventional go
Jan 1, 2014
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Dust Control at the Hollinger Milling PlantBy P. J. Dunlop
THE object of this paper is to present a brief survey of the work done and the results obtained in controlling dust at the Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines milling plant. The plant includes all pri
Jan 1, 1939
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Utilization and Implementation of Geothermal Systems and Ground Source Heat Pumps for Underground Mine CoolingBy K. Robertson, K. A. Scalise, K. C. Kocsis, M. B. Teixeira
"Many deep and highly mechanized underground metal mines require cooling. In many cases, appropriate working conditions might be fulfilled by ventilation alone, but some require the implementation of
Jan 1, 2019
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Technology for Processing of Refractory Gold-Containing Concentrates Based on Ultrafine Grinding and Atmospheric OxidationBy Y. G. Seredkin, A. A. Vasiliev, A. Y. Senchenko, A. V. Aksenov
"Autoclave oxidation, bacterial and chemical liberation, roasting, acid oxygen processes, atmospheric oxidation prior to cyanidation are applied to process refractory sulphide concentrates. It is obvi
Jan 1, 2016
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Process for activated carbon-assisted oxidation of arsenic species in process solutions and waste watersBy Ahmad Ghahremaninezhad, Noelene Ahern, Yeonuk Choi
Arsenic (As) is a toxic element and is a major contaminant in the extraction processes of some metals (e.g. gold and copper). Due to the toxicity of arsenic species, its removal from As-containing str
Jan 1, 2014
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The Optimization of Geochemical Exploration for Gold using Glacial Till (76195446-b504-40e7-8b58-83d87518abed)By M. B. McClenaghan, O. P. Lavin, Ian Nichol
"Exploration in most areas of Canada has to contend with problems posed by glacial overburden. In many areas exploration for gold has been based on the sampling of tills, frequently by deep overburden
Jan 1, 1992
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Longwall Mining in Thin SeamsBy N. T. Avard
THE Joggins coal field, Cumberland county, Nova Scotia, is on the easterly side of Chignecto bay, at the head of the bay of Fundy. In area, so far as proven, the field extends easterly from the town o
Jan 1, 1944
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Mass Flow Prediction for Reagent Control at Les Mines Selbaie (eace00b2-88bf-4cb6-8ac7-61dd727f9e04)By C. Bazin
"Discrete transfer functions which use the grinding circuit feed tonnage to predict mass flowrates at reagent addition points in the flotation circuit were calibrated using a dynamic grinding/flotatio
Jan 1, 1993