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Applying enhanced grade engineering to complex ore bodiesBy R Morrison, P Walters, B Adair, V Jokovic
‘Grade Engineering<sub>®</sub> is an integrated approach to coarse rejection that matches a suite of separation technologies to ore specific characteristics and compares the net value
Nov 21, 2018
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Defining Residual Risk for Successful Mine Closure – a Geochemical PerspectiveBy T Baumgartl, B Noller, B Forsyth, J Park, M Edraki, P Pham
Understanding and quantifying residual risk is the key to the successful closure and rehabilitation of mines. An important aspect of residual risk is predicting the long-term chemistry of mine water a
Jun 28, 2016
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Unveiling the future of psychosocial hazard management – a multidisciplinary approachBy N Armitage, C Young
In the dynamic realm of mining health and safety, addressing psychosocial hazards is crucial. Legislative requirements now demand employers navigate this complex terrain, but uncertainty often clouds
Apr 16, 2024
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Planning for (not so) final land useBy J Durbin
To effectively plan for closure, we must have an end-point in mind. To undertake meaningful rehabilitation, a post-mine land use (or uses) must be known. However, it is becoming more apparent that th
Jul 25, 2018
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Rocktype classification and domaining of complex stratiform Zn-Pb-Ag mineralisation at the George Fisher Mine using high resolution XRF Core scanningBy R Valenta, I Fahey, M Klawitter, N Spanswick
Zinc-Lead-Silver (Zn-Pb-Ag) mineralisation at the George Fisher Mine occurs in multiple structurally-disrupted stratiform orebodies hosted within a mid-Proterozoic sequence of calcareous siltstones an
Nov 21, 2018
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Adaptive management in deep sea mining – looking like you know what you’re doing when it’s never been done beforeBy R L. Grogan
Regulators of deep-sea mining projects are becoming increasingly hesitant about the concept of adaptive management as a tool to facilitate compliance and continuous improvement. Adaptive management is
Jul 25, 2018
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New reagents for beneficiation of lithium oresBy T Walsh, S R. Mudnuru
The development of lithium-ion batteries, coupled with the global trend towards electrification of transportation, has led to a dramatic increase in the demand for lithium. The production of lithium f
Aug 24, 2022
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Sustainable production from rehabilitated coal mine pastures in southern Queensland’s Brigalow Region – Acland grazing trial resultsBy J Eberhard, C Paton, J Bennett, C Baillie, A Melland, J F. Clewett, T Newsome
A central aim of rehabilitation is to ensure that disturbed land is returned to a post-mine condition that is safe, stable and self-sustaining. This paper describes initial results from a grazing tria
Jul 25, 2018
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Waste Rock Pile Construction to Lower Closure and Relinquishment CostsBy J R. Taylor, J A. Muchan, S M. Pape, B S. Davis
Acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) is routinely derived from waste rock, tailings, pit wall rock, underground mine voids, heap leach pads, ore stockpiles, concentrate stockpiles and even slag piles
Jun 28, 2016
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Balancing the benefits and impacts of future copper demand – climate change and arsenicBy P J. Bangerter, G D. Corder
With the societal desire and drive towards low carbon energy sources, there is a growing awareness of the important role that minerals and metals will play with renewable energy technologies. Copper
Jul 25, 2018
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The International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) ù An Overview of ActivitiesBy A-M Fleury
There has been much progress on the issue of acid drainage over the past 20 years; however, significant challenges remain. The International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) is attempting to address
Jan 1, 2003
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Critical risk management, good, but not good enoughBy D L. Head
Critical risk management (CRM) has become one of the latest safety buzz terms in mining. Everyone seems to be doing it, everyone seems to know about it, yet we are still having fatalities in our indus
May 5, 2022
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Synergies between renewable-powered mines and community development programs throughout mine life cycle and post-closureBy J Joughin, D Kyan, L Rollin
In line with the 2015 Paris Agreement and corresponding climate disclosure requirements, many mining companies have publicly disclosed that they are developing and/or implementing ambitious decarbonis
Aug 2, 2023
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Simulating Integrated Hydrology in Mining Catchments from Planning to ClosureBy S Szylkarski, D N. Graham
In mining, water management is an operational necessity, requiring planning and detailed engineering, as well as risk assessment. Yet, the hydrology of streams and aquifers typically extends well beyo
Jun 28, 2016
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BHP Port Hedland wind fence – innovations in dust controlBy R Peiffer, L van Wyk
The Port of Port Hedland is the largest bulk export terminal in the world and is one of Australia’s most important pieces of economic infrastructure. BHP is the largest Port user to support the export
Sep 18, 2023
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Trucking, Rail or Conveyor?By R B. Venugopal, P Staples
The selection of the mode of transport for moving bulk materials is never a simple task as there are various concerns/considerations applied to the selection of the most practical and cost-effective m
Jan 1, 2005
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A study of heat and material balances in direct reduction plant with various conditionsBy H Kim, M J. Sun
Global steel companies are actively combating climate change by reducing carbon emissions. Traditional steel production, using the blast furnace (BF) – basic oxygen furnace (BOF) process, heavily depe
Aug 21, 2024
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Dynamic Simulation as a Test Bed for Emerging TechnologiesThe adoption of new technologies is accompanied by risks that the stakeholders will wish to understand and minimise. The process of developing a dynamic simulation and the plant it will be used in pro
Sep 26, 2011
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Hy3 (Hy-cube) project – Hyundai Steel’s carbon neutral strategyBy H Kim, M J. Sun
In order to reduce carbon emissions from the steelmaking process and achieve carbon neutrality, global steel companies are establishing their own medium to long-term strategies and implementation plan
Jun 19, 2024
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Climate, safety leadership, and critical risk management in the Australian mining sectorBy A Fern, A Hawkes, o
This presentation will cover: the importance of high-quality safety leadership; insights from a Safety Climate Survey that includes responses from 7903 employees working at 19 Australian mining organi
Apr 16, 2024