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  • SME
    The Search For Asbestos Within The Peter Mitchell Taconite Iron Ore Mine, Near Babbitt, Minnesota

    By Malcolm Ross

    Asbestos crystallizes within rock formations undergoing intense deformation characterized by folding, faulting, shearing, and dilation. Some of these conditions have prevailed during formation of the

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Northwest Mining Association Sparks Glimmer of Mining Hope

    By Steve Kral

    The domestic mining industry may be in the doldrums but there appears to be hope, at least from a regulatory standpoint. At least one US senator believes that the events of Sept. 11, 2001 made man

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SME
    Justifying API Bentonite Rheological Behavior Through Its Forming Size Fractions Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (8673045d-721a-4112-8198-a3a9a24151ef)

    By A. A. El-Midany, R. M. Farag, A. M. Salem, S. E. El-Mofty

    Bentonite represents one of the main players in the stability of the drilling mud. Its particle size and particle size distribution affect the physical properties of the drilling mud especially the rh

  • SME
    Analyzing the Health and Cost Benefits of Utilizing Electric Engines versus Diesel for Equipment Fleets in Hot Underground Mines

    By Karoly (Charles) Kocsis, August Greth, Jon Fox

    "It is the duty of the mine operator to ensure the mine environment is healthy and safe for the mine workers. For deep and hot underground mines, this requires maintaining adequate working temperature

    Jan 8, 2018

  • SME
    Emerging Conveyor Technologies

    By G. Bierie

    The conveying of bulk materials is prone to problems. These problems can reduce the capacity and efficiency of the plant, and even threaten the health and safety of the workforce. This presentation w

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Observational Method Using Real Time Surface Settlement Monitoring On The South Toulon Tunnel Project - Introduction - Project History

    By B. C. Vargas

    The Toulon tunnel project is a key component of the Highway corridor on the French Riviera between Marseille and Nice and is a fundamental transportation infrastructure for the region. The first desig

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SME
    Preventing Roof Falls in Weak Ground

    By Ryan C. Stephan, Christopher Mark

    "Some of the weakest roof in United States coal mines is found in the Illinois Basin. Historically, the Illinois Basin has also suffered from high rates of unplanned roof falls and rock fall injuries.

    Jan 1, 2019

  • SME
    The U.S. Cement Industry Operating In An Unfriendly Environment

    Cement in 1975 indeed did operate in an unfriendly environment. World recession, escalating costs, fuel crises, reduced product demand . . . . all led to market conditions detrimental to industry prof

    Jan 1, 1976

  • SME
    Mineral Resources and Land Use Planning Conflicts in Norway

    By K. Nielsen

    The paper presents a brief overview of the mineral industry in Norway, followed by a description of the mineral policy and relevant legislation including the roles of the Norwegian Directorate of Mini

    Jan 1, 2005

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    Numerical Simulation of Laboratory Strength Tests Using a Stochastic Approach Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (64afd044-d268-43ce-8f2e-500a0684ddfe)

    By Yuting Xue, Danqing Gao, Brijes Mishra

    Heterogeneity and discontinuity significantly affect rock strength. For accurate stability prediction, intact rock behavior is imperatively included in rock mass behavior. However, past research large

  • SME
    Numerical Simulation of Laboratory Strength Tests Using a Stochastic Approach Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Yuting Xue, Danqing Gao, Brijes Mishra

    Heterogeneity and discontinuity significantly affect rock strength. For accurate stability prediction, intact rock behavior is imperatively included in rock mass behavior. However, past research large

  • SME
    Ontario: A leader in Canadian mining

    The Canadian mining industry is one of the strongest in the world. Not only does the country produce a sizable amount of minerals and metals, Canada plays host to hundreds of global mining companies,

    Jan 4, 2010

  • SME
    Investigation of Microwave Exposure on Beneficiation of Low-Grade Banded Iron Ore Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Nikhil Dhawan, Shrey Agrawal, Veeranjaneyulu Rayapudi

    India’s steel vision of 2030 requires a huge amount of quality iron ore. The utilization of low-grade iron ores such as banded iron ores will play an important role to achieve the same production. The

  • SME
    Developing Trees Tolerant to Degraded Mine Soils in an Underground Greenhouse Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Michael Kukay, Paul Conrad, Cosmas Opoku-Ware

    This project is exploring the potential for developing trees tolerable to degraded un-reclaimed mine site soils and tailings as a solution to re-establishing long-term tree growth on those sites. The

  • SME
    Mine Safety Applications Of A Geographic Information System

    By S. E. Phillipson

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration?s (MSHA) Roof Control Division (RCD) collects a variety of geological and engineering information pertaining to mining conditions in surface and underground m

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SME
    Mechanized Mining of Narrow Veins – Problems and Equipment Options

    By Jacek Paraszczak

    Numerous problems encountered in the mining of narrow vein deposits challenge the productivity, competitiveness and profitability of many mines. Mechanization of mining operations is one of the most i

    Jan 1, 1992

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    Selective mining and good grade control are key to Carlin Gold’s success

    By Gerald C. Smith

    Introduction Newmont Mining Corp.'s Carlin Gold Mining Co. mines gold ore and waste material from four open-pit mines in Northeastern Nevada. Combined production rate is 24.5 Mt/a (27 million st

    Jan 11, 1985

  • SME
    Effects of Longwall Mining on Aquatic Resources at the Bailey Mine in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    By M. R. Haibach, M. L. Shema, J. M. Silvis

    "Since 2005, longwall coal mine operators in Pennsylvania (US) have been required to collect extensive hydrologic and biological data to document pre- and post-mining conditions of aquatic resources (

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SME
    Nation Needs More Coal-Fired Plants, National Coal Show Attendees Told

    By Steve Kral

    A few months ago, Congress passed, and President Bush signed, a national energy bill. Designed to decrease the nation’s dependence on foreign sources of energy, the bill earmarked several billion dol

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SME
    Beneficiation Of Terrestrial Resources For The Production Of Lunar Simulant Separates

    NASA has received direction for lunar habitation beginning in 2024. Prior to then, it will be necessary to learn about how lunar soil can be used to promote civilization on the moon. Questions must

    Jan 1, 2012