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System drivers in the performance of auxiliary ventilation systems
By I. R. Muirhead, S. Frimpong
"The mechanization of mining operations in underground coal mines has led to faster cutting rates of coalfaces with increased levels of emission of gaseous and particulate contaminants in the workings
Jan 1, 2003
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Vector Neutral Truck: A 10% Improvement to the Haulage Cycle
By Michael Stuart Parsons
The haulage cycle is the sequence which a haulage vehicle must first arrive at the loading area, then turn around and reverse into position. Once it is loaded, the vehicle leaves and travels to the un
May 1, 2003
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CERM3 and its contribution to providing sustainable research for the mining industry
By M. Veiga, L. Lavkulich, R. Pakalnis, M. Ghomshei, S. Baldwin, J. A. Meech
"On July 26, 2000, the Canada Foundation for Innovation announced an award of $1.3 M dollars for The Centre for Environmental Research in Minerals, Metals and Materials, CERM3, at The University of Br
Jan 1, 2003
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The Pechiney reduction cell family: 25 years of development in design and process control
By C. Vanvoren
"Since 1975, the Aluminium Pechiney Research Centre at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (LRF) has been concentrating its efforts on designing, testing and perfecting the Aluminium Pechiney point-fed prebaked r
Jan 1, 2002
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The International Availability of Energy Minerals
By N. A. White
Whereas the ultimate world supply of energy minerals-defined as fossil fuels and fissile materials - is controlled by geological factors, the actual supply at any particular time is controlled by econ
Jan 1, 1978
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A Visit to the Gem Districts of Ceylon and Burma
By Frank D. Adams
The Island of Ceylon, which is one of the most beautiful possessions of the British Empire, has been an abode of man from the very earliest times. The Veddhas, a wild tribe of some 4500 people still l
Jan 1, 1926
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Abrasion and Wear in Mills
By D. Houghton
"I am very pleased to be a member on this panel today because abrasion and wear in mills has been part of my life over the past forty years. My presentation will deal with the role Ni-Hard has played
Jan 1, 1983
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Total systems approach to design for underground mine-mill integration
By M. Morin
"This paper examines the design issues associated with the integration of mineral processing within underground mining using a total systems approach. It demonstrates conceptual integrated system desi
Jan 1, 2003
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Engaging Local Communities and Sustainable Social Development
By Dina M. Aloi
In today?s evolving and globalized world, mining companies are being pressured to move beyond compliance towards long-term sustainability and sustainable development. Companies are expected to ?engag
May 1, 2007
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Prescriptive Blasting
By D. Mark Richards
Highland Valley Copper (HVC) is a large open pit copper mine in the southern interior of British Columbia. Machine guidance technology using GPS has been utilized at the mine since 1996 for blast hole
May 1, 2007
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Rock Pass Operational Problems in Quebec Underground Mines
By Jean-François Lessard
The performance of rock pass systems has a significant contribution to the economics of underground mines. Operational concerns include hang-ups due to arching of material, blockage and degradation of
May 1, 2002
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Meeting the Global Challenge
By Jean Vavrek
What is CIM?s role on a planet-wide scale? That question has been coming back to the forefront of many discussions regularly in the months since we came on board as Executive Director and Vice-Preside
Feb 1, 2004
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Mining Investments by the Public
By John D. Galloway
Mining is one of the important primary industries of Canada, with a gross production in 1927 estimated at $241,773,000- the highest in the history of the country-and an impressive dividend record. It
Jan 1, 1928
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The Development of an Integrated IT System at Albian Sands Energy
By Louise H. Michaud
Albian Sands Energy is scheduled to begin production at its oilsands operations in the fall of 2002. Start-up includes the selection and implementation of over 75 IT systems or computer applications.
May 1, 2002
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Dynamics of Canadian coal supply
By D. O. Downing
"The 1990s saw enormous changes in the Canadian coal industry and the future promises to be no less turbulent. While the markets served by Canadian coal producers have changed and buying practices con
Jan 1, 2002
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Energy/GHG Management Assessment Using TSM Indicators
By Lauri Gregg
Key Message Energy focused Change Management Process that engages operations managers is the missing tool needed to build capacity for energy/GHG management
May 1, 2007
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An Alternative Approach to Estimating the Composition of Existing Waste Rock Facilities
By Matthew P. Wickham
The use of existing mine records in conjunction with an appropriate classification scheme can be used successfully to identify and characterize the composition of existing waste rock facilities where
May 1, 2002
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Une mine à ciel ouvert et le déménagement d?un quartier : l?expérience de la Corporation minière Osisko à Malartic, Québec
By Julien Rivard
Au printemps 2011, la Corporation minière Osisko met en production le gisement Canadian Malartic, qui devient la plus importante mine d?or à ciel ouvert au Canada. Pour lui faire place, elle a déménag
May 1, 2011
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Algorithm to Help Additional Drilling Location
By Vanessa C. Koppe
During ore body modeling normally additional samples are required to improve resources evaluation and mining planning. At this stage one rises the question about where additional samples should be loc
Oct 1, 2009
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Mine Site Hydrogen Storage and Delivery Model
By M. C. Bétournay
Mine site infrastructure for storage and delivery of hydrogen must be standardized and acceptable for routine and safe industrial use before fuel cell technology is adopted as a major power source. A
May 1, 2007