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Exploration Decision Analyses for the Brightwater Tunnels
By L. Maday, V. J. Perrone, M. B. Gilbert
INTRODUCTION The Brightwater conveyance system project in King County, Washington consists of constructing about 21 km (13 mile) of effluent and combined influent and effluent tunnels. The influen
Jan 1, 2005
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Feasibility Evaluation For The Excavation Of Large Hemispherical Cavities At The Nevada Test Site
By Robert P. Kennedy, Andrew H. Merritt, Edward J. Cording, Thomas R. Kipp
INTRODUCTION Measurement of certain data associated with nuclear testing necessitates the reception of waves at the instrument location which are unaffected by reflection off internal structures
Jan 1, 1979
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The Deep Underground Science And Engineering Laboratory And The Construction Of Physics Megacaverns
By C. Laughton
The Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) is to be constructed at the defunct Homestake Mine, in South Dakota. As a cornerstone of DUSEL?s research program, it is intended to con
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Considerations for improving the performance of froth flotation systems
By Richard R. Klimpel
Introduction Froth flotation is one of the most common unit engineering operations in use today. Its aim is to upgrade the quality of coal by removing ash/pyrite and separating selected minerals from
Jan 12, 1988
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Climate Change For Mine Planners: Some Fundamentals
By R. D. Williams
In spite of the increasingly polarized and politicized view of climate science and climate change in the United States, many of the principles behind the ?theory? of Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW)
Feb 27, 2013
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Ergonomic Interventions At Unimin (a8427aad-fa40-4708-ba18-5e74f8b6935f)
By A. Mayton, W. Porter, A. O’Brien
In 2004, management at Unimin’s Gleason, TN operation began implementing ergonomic interventions specifically targeted to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Together with corporate and s
Jan 1, 2007
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Cooperative Education In Mineral Engineering: Experience At Montana School Of Mines, Butte
By W. A. Vine
Next year, in 1964, Butte will celebrate its Centennial. It was in May, 1864, that the first recorded mining activity took place. During that summer, several rich placers were found on Silver Bow Cree
Jan 1, 1963
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Genesis Of Salt Dome Hosted Metallic Sulfide Deposits: The Role Of Hydrocarbons And Related Fluids
By Peter E. Price
Salt dome hosted metallic sulfide deposits are the product of a complex evolutionary system involving halokinesis, cap rock development and diagenesis, and the generation, migration, and accumulation
Jan 1, 2013
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Subsidence Impacts On Infrastructure And Drainage: Reestablishing A Stable Channel Using Geomorphic Design Principles
By G. Krogman, C. Walla, B. Wood
The Gebo Mining District (District) is located in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming. Commercial underground coal mining began in 1906 with the arrival of the railroad in Thermopolis, which is located appro
Jan 1, 2006
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Rock Mechanics Of The Davis Detector Cavern ? Introduction
By W. G. Pariseau
This contribution describes rock mechanics features of the Davis Cavern at the former Homestake Mine in Lead, South Dakota, U.S.A. The mine is located in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota. In
Jan 1, 2012
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Whither Mining Engineering Education?
By J. J. K. Daemen
Mining Engineering education is in trouble, if not in crisis. The most visible signs are the decrease in the number of programs that offer the degree, and the continued difficulties in attracting stud
Jan 1, 2004
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Transfer of German environmental expertise for mine site rehabilitation challenges worldwide - A case study: Vietnam
By R. Barthel, O. Nitzsche, J. Pateiro Fernández, T. Cramer
The Hong Gai coal field in northeast Vietnam has been the main coal mining area of Vietnam for more than 150 years. Anthracite coal is produced from several open pit and underground mines situated clo
Jan 1, 2011
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Engineering Research At The United States Deep Underground Science And Engineering Laboratory, In The Footprint Of The Homestake Mine.
By A. Bobet
Design of a new underground laboratory is underway through the auspices of the United States National Science Foundation. The Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) is scoped to p
Jan 1, 2011
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Subsidence Monitoring - Case History (0d38711c-ff49-495c-b908-b20ac8ac067d)
By Dr. Peter J. Conroy
The current study is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) on-going subsidence research program. The long-term objective of the DOE program is to develop analytical methods of subsidence
Jan 1, 1982
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The U.S. Cement Industry Operating In An Unfriendly Environment
Cement in 1975 indeed did operate in an unfriendly environment. World recession, escalating costs, fuel crises, reduced product demand . . . . all led to market conditions detrimental to industry prof
Jan 1, 1976
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Wireless Access To Live Data From Mining Operations - Anywhere & Anytime
By R. Heersink, C. H. Wells
Innovations in communications and real-time information systems are providing industry opportunities to improve profitability. Real-time operating data is collected from equipment across a site or ev
Jan 1, 2002
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Predictions Of Pit Lake Water Column Properties Using A Coupled Mixing And Geochemical Speciation Model (86271191-aaee-42de-b39f-4185708aba18)
By D. Dunbar
Flooding of open pits now receives considerable attention from the mining industry as an option that may minimize environmental impacts, particularly when anoxia in pit lake deep waters can effectivel
Jan 1, 2001
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Membrane Vs. Chemical Treatment To Remove Mine Water Contaminants ? Determining Which Process Works Best For Mine Water Treatment Needs ? Introduction
By H. C. Liang
Reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) are widely regarded as being best available technologies (BATs) for removing contaminants of concern from water. In recent years, NF or RO treatment has i
Jan 1, 2012
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Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park, Taehee Lee, Minkyu Kim
Mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) can be a significant source of fine, respirable dust. This dust poses concerns, especially for nearby communities, because of its detrimental impact on respirat
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Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (6fb672b9-0ca5-4950-bdb0-c8b7f905646a)
By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park, Taehee Lee, Minkyu Kim
Mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) can be a significant source of fine, respirable dust. This dust poses concerns, especially for nearby communities, because of its detrimental impact on respirat