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Chemical- and micro-analytical techniques for molten slags, mattes, speisses and alloysBy E Jak, P Hayes, J Chen
The paper provides an overview of the various analytical and microanalytical techniques currently in use to characterise the outcomes of pyrometallurgical processes, examining the advantages and limit
Jun 19, 2024
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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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Case studies illustrating the role of F-series mine reconciliations in production forecast improvement initiativesBy S J. Loach
F-Series reconciliations are formal comparisons of estimates and measurements of ore quantity and quality made at pre-determined points along the mining value chain. F1 is the ratio of ‘Depleted Grade
Sep 18, 2023
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Megablasts – Enabling Technologies in BHP Billiton Iron OreBy B Green
With a focus on safe productive tonnes, there has been an ongoing drive to increase the productivity of the mining fleet across BHP Billiton. In response, a team from the Iron Ore business was formed
Aug 24, 2015
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Update of the geometallurgical model of a spirals circuitBy R Belissont, C Veloso, L Senez, F Vasconcelos, E Kleiderer, J Mesquita, Y Basselin
Mont-Wright mining complex is an important asset of ArcelorMittal located in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is composed by Mont-Wright and Fire Lake mines, operating 365 days per annum, and produc
Sep 18, 2023
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Geochemical Controls on Acid Mine Drainage Generation, Neutralisation Treatment and Attenuation at Iron Duke MineBy B Manda, K L. Sandvik, K Musiwa
Mining and processing of pyrite ore at Iron Duke Mine, north east of Zimbabwe, generates large quantities of acidic mine water as a result of the oxidation of iron sulfides on exposure to air and wate
Jan 1, 2006
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Diesel Exhaust and the Underground Miner in Western AustraliaBy O Jones
Longstanding occupational health challenges of the underground hard-rock mining sector require both an analysis of historical data to assess evidence of linkages between the source of the problem and
Aug 31, 2015
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Digital mapping for rock mass discontinuities – opportunities and challengesBy J Leem, S Mehrishal, J Kim, A Fereshtenejad, J Song
Rock mass discontinuity mapping plays a crucial role in developing a reliable Discrete Fracture Network (DFN), providing insights into the distribution of geometrical and mechanical properties of disc
Sep 1, 2024
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Thermoelectric Power Measurements of Particulate Chalcopyrite Samples from the Mt Isa MineBy Kobayashi M
Particulate chalcopyrite samples (78 ~ 98 mole per cent chalcopyrite, screen size fraction from 710 to 250 µm) were prepared by crushing and sieving lump ore samples from 12 locations in the Mt I
Jan 1, 1990
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Environmental Impact of the Imperial Smelting ProcessBy Bishop D. J
The Imperial Smelting Process for the simultaneous production of zinc and lead is probably regarded by the ecologist as a necessary evil with the benefits of its products marginally outweighing the
Jan 1, 1993
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Tectonic Setting for the Emplacement of Granitoid Rocks in BurmaThe granitoid rocks in Burma can be subdivided into three main belts viz. (1) Eastern Granitoid Belt, (2) W-Sn related, Central Granitoid Belt and (3) Porphyry Cu (Au)-related, Western Granitoid Be
Jan 1, 1987
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Exploration Possibilities for Diamonds in VictoriaDiamonds occur in N.S.W., Victoria and north west Tasmania. Diamonds from different areas appear to have their own characteristics, lending weight to the suggestion that three or four different sou
Jan 1, 1979
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The Decision of Stationarity in Modern Resource EstimationBy B J. Wilde
Evaluating the resources and reserves in a mineral deposit requires many interdependent subjective decisions. The decision of stationarity is arguably the most important. This decision includes: the
Sep 26, 2011
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Discrete vein modelling – implications of a novel geology driven resource estimation methodology for vein hosted mineral depositsBy J P. van Dijk, M Munro
Discrete vein modelling presents an innovative geology driven 3D modelling method for quantification of vein hosted mineral deposits, with far reaching potential for critical mineral supply and low im
Sep 1, 2024
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Shifting Waters in the Pilbara’s Iron Ore IndustryBy I Brandes de Roos
Water has played a key role in the Pilbara’s 60-year history of iron ore operations. In contrast to many of the current-day mining environments, iron ore mining was initially hosted by geological form
Jul 13, 2015
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Defying Gravity – Brownfield Continuous ImprovementBy J Robinson, L D’Uva
"The Gold Fields group and Gekko Systems have successfully worked together on multiple projects, including at the St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith operations in Western Australia, and the Damang operat
Oct 10, 2016
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Flotation Separation of Scheelite from Calcite Using Alkylated 8-Hydroxyquinolines as ModifierBy Recepoglu O, Tolun R, Yavasoglu N, Bulutcu AN
Scheelite was floated from a low-grade (0.28 per cent W03) calcitic (96.30 per cent CaCO3) scheelite ore using oleoyl sarcosine as collector and alkylated 8-hydroxyquinoline as modifier. Compared to
Jan 1, 1993
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Investigation of Gas-Dynamics Processes and their Transience in Blast FurnacesBy Ovchinnikov YN, Novikov VS, Spirin NA, Babushkin NM, Mysik AF, Shcherbatskii VB, Kukarkin AS
Laboratory investigations were carried out to determine the resistance coefficient of the flow through beds irrigated with wetting and non-wetting liquids. A formula was obtained which may be used to
Jan 1, 1975
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Innovation in an Uncertain WorldAs Pliny commented two millennia ago, The only certainty is that nothing is certain. Despite the many breakthroughs, advances and promises, the way we each live and work remains awash with technologic
May 1, 2010
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Water Conservation at Construction ProjectsBy B Hannah, M Uriarte, F Labarca, C Madore, G Ganapathi, L Martin, T Haase
BechtelÆs Mining and Metals projects across the globe are executed in remote arid and semi-arid countries where providing even basic water supplies impose considerable challenges. Opportunities for wa
Nov 26, 2013