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A comparison of X-ray and electron-based analysis techniques for characterising the mineralogy and alumina distribution in iron oresBy M I. Pownceby, C M. MacRae, A Torpy
Electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and quantitative X-ray diffraction (QXRD) techniques are capable of providing high-quality quantitative information regarding the phase mineralogy and distribution
Jul 24, 2017
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Conducting comprehensive evaluations of preconcentration optionsBy P Holtham, K Duffy, B, W Valery, E Tabosa, rade
Pre-concentration has potential to significantly improve Mineral Resource efficiency by removing gangue early in the process, before energy intensive and expensive comminution and fine processing. How
Nov 10, 2020
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Mineralisation and Alteration at El Pe±on Mine, Northern ChileThe El Pe±on gold-silver deposit comprises four epithermal, low-sulfidation veins, which contain 2.9 million oz Au and 48 million oz Ag. Provisional data on alteration mineralogy, fluid inclusions, an
Jan 1, 2002
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Recent advances in tailings testing methodsBy D J. Williams
The majority of surface tailings storage facilities continue to employ sub-aerial tailings slurry deposition. Surface TSFs are typically sized and operated in a way to minimise the initial capital cos
Jul 23, 2018
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Debt Finance: The Technical FactorsThe key to the successful debt funding of a new mining project, whether in economically established or developing nations, is the submission of a comprehensive feasibility study. The feasibility stud
Jan 1, 1995
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New Technologies for Environmentally Friendly Use of Brown Coal for Power GenerationBy Johnson T, Huynh D
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria is conducting a program of research and development into alternatives to the use of conventional boilers for the generation of electricity from brown coa
Jan 1, 1992
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A Novel Blasting Technique to Create Drawbells and Eliminate the Undercut Level in Block Cave MiningBy A Tawadrous, D S. Preece
Cave mining is of interest to the mining community as it offers a chance to extract large, deep orebodies with low operating costs and high production rates. It allows for extracting large low-grade o
Aug 24, 2015
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The Exploration FuturePredicting the future is a task that should always be delegated. If that is not possible, then stating your views confidently, but retrospectively, is preferable. Hindsight encourages clarity of thoug
Jan 1, 1997
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A Geometallurgical Approach for Iron Ore Product EvaluationBy B J. Beven, A Vatandoost, J Young, S Campbell-Hardwick
The intrinsic value of iron ore depends on its physical and chemical characteristics. For example, silica and alumina are unwanted elements, downgrading iron grade and adversely affecting high tempera
Sep 29, 2013
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Dynamic Displacements from a Blast-triggered Seismic EventBy D P. Blair
Various analysis techniques are used to determine the nature of a large seismic event that was triggered by a mass blast in an underground mine. This event was recorded by surface accelerometer arrays
Aug 24, 2015
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The Effect of Thallium on the Rate of Exraction of Gold from Pyrites CalcineThe addition of a thallous salt to the cyanide leach of a calcined pyritic concentrate causes a marked increase in the rate of extraction of gold. This is due probably to the activation of passive gol
Jan 1, 1964
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Minimising the water loss associated with mine tailings disposalBy C Vuillier, A Roshdieh
Water is the main medium for removing impurities from iron ore during wet processing to achieve a higher quality product. However, there is a substantial increase in freshwater consumption due to an i
Jul 24, 2017
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Evaluation of Post-tertiary Training Programmes Designed to Develop Practical SkillsBy Baxter J. L
Post-tertiary training programmes have been designed and produced for geologists at different levels of understanding and expertise in the relationship between gold mineralization and shear zones.
Jan 1, 1989
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Notes on Ore Occurrences in Highly Metamorphosed Precambrian RocksS. R. Carter (Mount Isa Mines Ltd., Mt. Isa): I found many ideas to interest me in Haddon King's paper "Notes on Ore Occurrences in Highly Metamorphosed Precambrian Rocks" (Stillwell An
Jan 1, 1959
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Drawbacks in Sluice box operating Practices in Papua New GuineaSluice box operating practices in Papua New Guinea (PNG), and published work on sluice boxes are briefly reviewed. Some recent work on sediment entrainment mechanisms occurring in sluice boxes hav
Jan 1, 1991
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Some Aspects of the Oxidation of Sulphide Minerals in Aqueous SuspensionThe oxidation of sulphide minerals in aqueous suspension is discussed from several viewpoints. Limitations of our present knowledge are pointed out, and several points where further information would
Jan 1, 1961
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Some Notes on Recent Changes in Ore Extraction Practices in the Zinc Corporation and New Broken Hill Consolidated MinesUp to the end of World War n, flat-back cut and fill stoping with or without square sets was the universal method of ore extraction. Rapid changes in practice occurred during the post-war years; first
Jan 1, 1957
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An Aspect of Community Development in a City Based on Mining and Metallurgy-The Case of WollongongWollongong* is Australia's largest single centre of mining and metallurgy. Wollongong's total employment in manufacturing of basic metal products (over 26,500 in 1972/1973) was almost 50
Jan 1, 1976
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Determination of Flotation Kinetics of Coal Grain Types in a Pilot Scale Jameson Cell using Coal Grain Analysis MethodDetermination of Flotation Kinetics of Coal Grain Types in a Pilot Scale Jameson Cell using Coal Grain Analysis Method
Sep 13, 2010
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Tertiary Training - Non-degree CoursesIn addressing the need for non-degree tertiary training, let us examine some recent reviews of engineering and geoscience education. The Finniston Report (1) criticised the formation of engineers in
Jan 1, 1989