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Air filtration technology for respirable dust control in room-and-pillar mining
By Y. P. Chugh
A novel dry and wet air dust filter concept was conceived and demonstrated successfully at two mines. A steel-wool and a fiberglass filter, suitable for underground use were identified through laborat
Jan 1, 2009
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Simulation Assisted Performance Improvements in Iron Ore Processing Plants (4c3a19f0-0877-40d2-a6da-cdc5ac5ec399)
By S. Ersayin
In 1998, the Concentrator Modeling Center was established within the Coleraine Minerals Research Lab to develop models for simulation of iron ore processing plants, and to assist plant operators in im
Jan 1, 2008
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Ground Investigation and Tunnel Design for the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works
By Guy Bridges, Elton Ko, Cheng Ting Ning, Owen Ng, Giovanni Chang, Robert Anderson
"PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP) and Associated Works will be the seventhland crossing between Shenzhen and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
Jan 1, 2016
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Lead concentrations associated with fire assaying can be a health problem
By Gaither H. Kitchell
Introduction Fire assaying is an ancient method of determining the amount of gold and silver in geological materials. Today's commercial, mining, school, and private fire assaying laboratories s
Jan 8, 1985
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Multiple Criteria Approach To Model Calibration In Dem Simulation Of Compaction Processes
By A. Sand
A 2-dimensional computational model based on the discrete element method (DEM) is utilized for modeling of stamp-charged coke making. In this process, a large volume of coal is compacted to one single
Feb 27, 2013
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Minerals Planning Policies in Europe
By S. Solar, G. Tiess, K. Nielsen, H. Wagner
The paper summarises the results of a recent study of minerals planning policies of the Member States of the EU. The study has shown that contrary to the public opinion the production of industrial mi
Jan 1, 2005
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The World's Largest Ore Grinder Without Gears - Introduction:
By Walter Meintrup
On Nov. 4, 1981 the newly installed 1000tph wet-process iron-ore ball mill of A/S Sydvaranger completed its first four months of uninterrupted, successful full-load operation in Kirkenes/Norway. This
Jan 1, 1982
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Ani-Metprotech Stirred Vertical Mills For Ultra Fine Grinding- Case Studies In Gold, Nickel And Lime Slaking
By K. S. Liddell
Ultra fine grinding is becoming increasingly used in the mining industry over recent years. The development of large-scale units for high volume grinding of low value materials and concentrates has op
Jan 1, 2001
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An Empirical Analysis Of Ventilation Requirements For Deep Mechanized Stoping At The Homestake Gold Mine
By LeEtta M. Shaffner, John R. Marks
INTRODUCTION In the last twelve years, underground stoping methods at the Homestake Gold Mine have evolved from open cut-and-fill with jacklegs, cribbed raises and electric slushers to ramp-based m
Jan 1, 1993
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Cresson Mine Completes Two-Year Expansion
By William R. Yernberg
The Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co.(CC&V) celebrated completion of a two-year, $168.5-million expansion and capital improvement program. An open house celebration was held in the historic mini
Jan 1, 2002
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Port of Miami Tunnel Study: Bored or Immersed Tubes?
By Eldon L. Abbott, Rebecca K. Bolan
The Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is studying the feasibility of a 1128 meter (3,700 foot) vehicular tunnel to provide direct access for Port of Miami traffic to/
Jan 1, 2005
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An Approach To Successful Development Of International Mineral Projects
By T. L. Owen
Since 1993 Cyprus Amax has brought $2.5 billion dollars of greenfield and expansion projects into production, taking it from a mid-sized domestic minerals company into a major international minerals o
Jan 1, 2000
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Adeco As An Alternative To NATM: How It Works, WHY It Works
By Fulvio Tonon
And Rabcewicz said ?tunnels should be driven full face whenever possible.? ADECO, which stands for ?Analysis of Controlled Deformations in tunnels,? now allows us to fulfll Rabcewicz?s dream in any st
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Survey And Experimental Studies On Engineering Control Of Machine Noises In Longwall Mining Faces
By Yi Luo, Jeremy Slagley, Arunkumar Rai, Steve Guffey, Syd S. Peng
Research was conducted to study the characteristics of longwall mining machine noises and to develop engineering controls for the reduction of noise exposure at longwall faces. Time-motion noise dosim
Jan 1, 2005
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The Interplay of Face Support Pressure and Soil Permeability on Face Stability in EPB Tunneling
By Dimitrios Litsas, Michael Kavvadas, Panagiotis Sitarenios
"The paper discusses the results of 3D finite element analyses to investigate the effect of face support pressure and soil permeability on face stability conditions in EPB tunnelling. Two main types o
Jan 1, 2016
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Face Ventilation on a Bleederless Longwall Panel Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
By S. J. Schatzel, J. D. Addis, V. Gangrade, L. L. Chasko, C. A. Hollerich
A ventilation study using tracer gas was conducted at a western US coal mine. The objective of the study was to evaluate the movement of longwall face air exchanges between the face and worked-out are
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The Potential Of GPS Guidance In The Mining Industry
Recent advances in GPS, machine guidance technology and telemetry allow an unprecedented level of control of surface mining operations. GPS technology can now locate the bucket of a shovel or the blad
Jan 1, 2004
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How the Global Experience and Reach of Tunnelling’s True Multi-Nationals Helped Solve a Difficult Road Tunnel Fit-Out Challenge
By Simon Strong, Tim Brown, Luis Ignacio Sanz Vivanco
"One of the most significant technical and practical challenges facing the tunnel construction team on the Legacy Way road tunnel project in Brisbane, Australia was how to erect the pre-stressed preca
Jan 1, 2016
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Challenges In Coal Mine Slope Construction
By J. Haynes
Coal mines in the eastern US often use sloped shafts as production beltways for ore removal, as means of access for supplies, and for ventilation. These structures are usually completed with the help
Feb 27, 2013
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Tunnels And Shafts - Des Plaines System
By Thomas F. Martin, Daniel J. Sieve
In April 1988, the joint venture of Morrison-Knudsen and Paschen Contractors (M-K/P) was the successful low bidder for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's (MWRD) Cont
Jan 1, 1991