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  • SAIMM
    Experimental Investigation Of Liquidus Temperatures Of ISP Slags

    The slags produced by the Imperial Smelting Process (ISP) are based on the system ZnO-?FeO?-Al2O3-CaO-SiO2. The slag chemistry is important to the process since it determines the fluxing practice and

    Jan 1, 2004

  • AUSIMM
    Direct Electrowinning of Lead from Lead Sulphide Concentrates

    By Siemon J. R

    It is possible to use compacted anodes formed at low pressure for the direct electrowinning of lead from sulphide concentrates. An anode containing 5.5 per cent graphite, formed into a compact at 34 M

    Jan 1, 1976

  • AIME
    New York Paper - Genesis of the Lake Valley, New Mexico, Silver-Deposits

    By Charles R. Keyes

    PAGE I. Introductory............ 140 II. Location and History...........140 III. Surface-Relief of the District....... 141 IV. General GeoloGic Features........ 142 1. Main Relationships and Map.

    Jan 1, 1909

  • AUSIMM
    The Evaluation of Four Potential Hydrometallurgical Processes for Copper Production

    By Peeler P. K

    The recent renewal of interest in hydrometallurgical routes for copper production has been brought about by the possible future reliance on mixed ores and lower grade deposits, environmental aspects,

    Jan 1, 1977

  • AIME
    Mining - Blasting Theories and Seismic Waves. Part 11: Seismic Wave from Plaster and Drillhole Explosive Charge

    By A. W. Ruff

    The seismic wave produced by an explosive is very important in blasting. A true understanding of the wave is only important when considering possible structural damage to buildings located near the bl

    Jan 1, 1961

  • AIME
    Preferred Orientations in Iron-silicon Alloys

    By C. S. Barrett

    IT has been observed that deformation in iron takes place by slip on {110} + {112} + {123} planes1,2 but in silicon ferrite with low deforma-tion temperatures or high silicon contents (exceeding 4 per

    Jan 1, 1937

  • SAIMM
    Interaction Of Mgo-Mgr2o4(R: Al, Cr, Fe) Refractories With SO2-Containing Gases

    By N. Z. Fotoyi

    Keywords: MgO-MgR2O3 refractory, SO2-containing gases, chemical attack The reaction mechanisms occurring when MgO-MgR2O3 refractories are exposed to SO2-containing gas atmospheres were examined. T

    Jan 1, 2011

  • NIOSH
    IC 7759 Block-Caving Methods At The Sunrise Mine Platte County, Wyo. ? Introduction

    By F. L. Wideman

    This paper is one of a series on mining methods being published by the Bureau of Mines. It describes briefly mining practices at the Sunrise iron mine of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp., Platte County,

    Jan 1, 1956

  • AUSIMM
    Rock Stresses at Ok Tedi, Papua New Guinea

    By L Mollison, K W. Mills, N R. P Baczynski, M F. Lee, I A. de Bruyn

    This is the first of two papers concerned with rock stress inputs to various mine design issues at the large Ok Tedi open pit mine in Papua New Guinea. The companion paper (also published at this conf

    Nov 5, 2014

  • IOM3
    Thermodynamic modelling of minor-element behaviour in in-bath copper smelting and converting with calcium ferrite slag

    By H. Y. Sohn, Hang Goo Kim

    Computer simulations were carried out using calcium ferrite slags containing 25 wt% CaO, and the results compared with those obtained using fayalite slags. There was little difference in overall elimi

    Jun 18, 1905

  • SAIMM
    Formation and stabilization of rock cavern roof arches

    By M. Lu, E. Broch

    Abstract: The formation and mechanism of rock cavern roof arches are studied and effects of rockbolts reinforcement are evaluated. It is concluded that a self-supported roof arch may be formed by the

    Jan 1, 2003

  • IOM3
    Characterization of strength of Australian iron ores by tumble-drum and drop tests

    By R. D. Dukimo, M. V. Sevian

    The nature of fracture and factors that control the extent of fracture in the tumble-drum and drop-tower tests have been identified. The product-size distribution, on which the standard strength indic

    Jun 19, 1905

  • CIM
    Study the Effect of Crystal Structure on Milling and Liberation Performance of Minerals

    By R. Venugopal, Saxena. V. K., U. Sankrityayan

    "There is a dire need of a technology which can break the mineral interfaces to enhance liberation with minimum energy consumption in mineral beneficiation processes. Understanding of mineral crystal

    Jan 1, 2013

  • SAIMM
    Block Size Selection And Its Impact On Open-Pit Design And Mine Planning

    By R. M. Jara

    This work evaluates and characterizes the impact of the support size and mining dilution of a block model in the operation and selection of equipment at an open pit mine. An exploratory analysis and g

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Slope Optimization At Escondida Norte Open Pit

    By Manuel Rapiman, Ricardo Sepulveda

    The feasibility study of Escondida Norte (ENorte), recommended a slope angle design for the Final Pit. But, according to the experience obtained with the slope adjacent to the West wall of ENorte, in

    Jan 1, 2006

  • NIOSH
    RI 5390 Radiometric Determination Of Uranium In Ores ? Summary And Conclusions

    By LaMar G. Evans

    The rapid determination of uranium in ores by radiometric means was investigated by the Bureau of Mines. Among the various procedures and schemes tested, two showed most promise. They were the ratio s

    Jan 1, 1958

  • NIOSH
    RI 7716 Use Of Cryogens To Reclaim Nonferrous Scrap Metals

    By E. G. Valdez

    Three cryogenic systems that utilized liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and methanol with dry ice were investigated in conjunction with crushing and classifying techniques. The systems were used to aid in sep

    Jan 1, 1973

  • NIOSH
    RI 8250 Splice Flexure Performance Factors in Shuttle Car Trailing Cables

    By George J. Conroy

    To provide data as a basis for proposed acceptance standards and procedures covering permanent splices in trailing cables, the Bureau of Mines conducted testing programs on the flexure life in flat ty

    Jan 1, 1977

  • NIOSH
    OFR-168-84 Geostatistics For Resource, Reserve Estimation

    By Luis v. Coppa

    Since its inception in 1910, the Bureau of Mines has been the principal Federal agency involved in ore reserve estimations, using such traditional methods as polygons of influence and variations of in

    Jan 1, 1984

  • AIME
    Part II – February 1969 - Papers - Hydrogen Embrittlement: A Resistometric Study of Niobium(Columbium)-Hydrogen Alloys

    By D. G. Westlake

    Resistance was measured as a function of temperature, 77° to 350°K,for niobium with hydrogen concentrations up to 3.76 at. pct. Cooling curves exhibited a discontinuity in slope that was attributed t

    Jan 1, 1970