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Improvement of Mass and Value Balance data from the Statistical Benchmark ModelBy Cecilia Arrue, Dominic Fragomeni, N. O. Lotter
"A statistically designed benchmark mill survey was carried out in July 2005 at the Kidd Creek Concentrator, D Division circuit, which processes Ni/Cu ore from the Montcalm deposit. A structured stati
Jan 1, 2007
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Thompson 1-D Deposit Geology and StructureBy Rob Stewart
Acknowledgements ? Josef Macek(Manitoba Geological Services) ? Sally Goodman (SRK) ? Inco Geologists ? Rogerio Montiero ? Thompson Mine Geologists Introduction ? Regional Geology ? Thompson G
May 1, 2006
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Applications of a Process Control Computer at Brenda Mines LimitedBy C. Larsen, E. Gratch, B. Flintoff, R. Bradburn
"In 1973 Brenda Mines Limited first investigated the potential use of a process computer to aid in the development of a control system for the concentrator grinding circuit. This initial study and its
Jan 1, 1978
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The Use of Centrifuge Technology in the Removal of Crud and Fine Particles in Mineral ProcessingBy Derek Ettie
"In the Hydrometallurgical processes, the presence of the so-called "crud" is a constant challenge in solvent extraction. Crud is a stable emulsion which forms along the interface between the aqueous
Jan 1, 2014
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Research into high density backfill placement methods by the Ontario Division of Inco LimitedBy B. Goard
"IntroductionCemented backfill has been placed underground in slurry form in Inco Limited's Ontario Division mines since the early 196Os. The slurry was traditionally mixed on surface at between
Jan 1, 1987
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Arsenic Management and StabilizationBy K. Lundholm, A. E. Mäkinen
"Ore grades are declining and getting more complex around the world which not only complicate the ore processing but also produce new type of requirements to manage the produce waste streams. One spec
Jan 1, 2014
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Lead-Zinc Smelting - 40 Years of Pollution ControlBy G. R. McMeekin
"THE TOPIC suggested for my contribution to this Symposium was ""Lead-Zinc Smelting - 40 Years of Pollution Control"". The history of the development of smelting industry at Trail and the control of s
Jan 1, 1972
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Towards a Better Understanding of Stirred Milling Technologies - Estimating Power Consumption and Energy UseBy Jonathan Allen, Peter Radziszewski
"Stirred mill technology dates back to 1928 where the idea to use “an agitator and spherical grinding media” was presented. The year 1948 saw the successful application of DuPont’s “sand mill” for pig
Jan 1, 2014
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The Nanuq Diamond Project, Rae Domain, Western Churchill Province, NunavutBy Jennifer Pell
Dunsmuir Ventures? Nanuq diamond project is located approximately 250 km northeast of Baker Lake and 170 km north of Chesterfield Inlet. It occurs at the intersection of the Wager Bay shear zone with
May 1, 2004
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Functional Performance of Ball MillingBy K. Wood, R. McIvor, P. Blythe, M. Lavallee
A new analytical approach for characterizing and improving the performance of ball milling is presented. Individual ball mill circuit design and operating variables can be related to overall circuit p
Jan 1, 1990
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Coal Production by Contract Strip MiningBy W. J. Blackstock
Introduction To The great majority of people, the term 'strip coal' has little or no meaning, or if it has any significance it is thought to refer to a poor grade of coal that had to be a
Jan 1, 1949
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Seismic Risk Management at LaRonde MineBy Frederic M. Langevin
?? Introduction ?? LaRonde ?? History of Seismicity and Rockbursting ?? November 27th 2002 Rockburst ?? April 1st 2006 Rockburst ?? December 11th 2006 & January 11th 2007 Rockbursts ?? Seismic R
Feb 1, 2008
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Enhancing the safety of remnant pillar recovery in lignite by numerical modellingBy C. O. Aksoy, H. Kose, K. Heasley, E. Yalçin
"In Turkey, the growing demand for lignite has resulted in increased lignite production and an emphasis on improving underground recovery. This has resulted in a gradual increase in the application of
Jan 1, 2004
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Employing a Virtual Reality Tool to Explicate Tacit Knowledge of Machine OperatorsBy A. Vasenev
The quality and durability of asphalted roads strongly depends on the final step in the road construction process; the profiling and compaction of the fresh spread asphalt. During compaction machine o
Aug 1, 2013
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Downhole geophysics as an aid to the interpretation of an evaporite sequence: examples from Nova ScotiaBy D. C. Carter
"The Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy located a drillhole at Riverside Corner, Hants County, Nova Scotia, to examine the stratigraphy, structure and potash potential of the Kennetcook River
Jan 1, 1989
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The Business Value of Life Cycle Assessment in the Mining, Minerals and Metals IndustryBy J. Hendry, K. Brady, J. Yorzyk
Drawing from the experience of nickel, copper, aluminum and mineral borates, this paper illustrates the business value that the mining, minerals and metals industry as a whole can gain from applying l
Jan 1, 2010
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Intelligence for Grouting BalanceBy J. A. López-Molina, S. García, V. Castellanos-Pedroza
"Grouting aims to reduce the permeability of rock mass below a predetermined value and has been widely used in rock engineering field for a long time. However, the injection procedure needs several em
Jan 1, 2015
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Case Studies with the Falcon ConcentratorBy G. Naud, J. Robitaille, M. Buonvino, A. Veltmeyer, A. R. Laplante
"A B6 Falcon concentrator was tested on several systems: a synthetic magnetite-silica ore, a massive sulphide gold-copper ore, a fine gold-pyrite-silica flotation tail, and a high grade gold ore in a
Jan 1, 1993
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Embedding Sustainability into Environmental and Social Impact AssessmentsBy Louise Pearce
?Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) are: ??process-driven and scientific processes ??The process entails a number of steps and procedures which result in obtaining a licenceto ope
May 1, 2011
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Feasibility of controlled recirculation of exhaust air to reduce heating costs at Ruttan Mine, ManitobaBy J. -P. Saindon, L. D. Nel, A. E. Hall, S. G. Hardcastle
"This paper reports on an investigation into gas and dust concentrations in Ruttan Mine's exhaust air. The values obtained indicate that there is excellent potential to recirculate approximately
Jan 1, 1988