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Hydrogen reduction of as-received and pre-oxidised NZ titanomagnetite ironsands in a small-scale high-temperature fluidised bedBy B J. Monaghan, R J. Longbottom, S Prabowo, D Del Puerto, B Maisuria, C W. Bumby
The use of hydrogen as a reducing agent can substantially reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the ironmaking process. Iron ore fines can be reduced in a fluidised bed (FB) using hydrogen (H2) a
Sep 18, 2023
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The R W Miller Mount Thorley Project 1976û1986For over 50 years R W Miller & Co Pty Ltd operated old coal properties abandoned by former owners as uneconomic, some of which dated back to the last century. The companyÆs ability to survive with wha
Jan 1, 1998
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The Pre-Feasibility Study – Big Choices, Little TimeBy D J. Logan, J Jackson
"As of 1 December 2014, the 2012 edition of the JORC Code requires Ore Reserves to be defined by studies at the pre-feasibility or feasibility level. This paper examines how the pathway for most minin
Mar 8, 2016
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Breadth and Depth – Ground Breaking Shafts for Melbourne Sewer ProjectsBy N Lewis
Recent major urban trunk sewer infrastructure projects in Melbourne have involved construction of nearly 10 km of tunnel boring machine (TBM) driven tunnels in a range of geological conditions varying
Mar 8, 2011
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Gold Mining South Australia The First Fifty YearsBy Fradd WP
South Australia pioneered metal mining in Australia and was the main source of copper for several decades. Gold discoveries and mining also contributed significantly to the development of the Colo
Jan 1, 1987
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Issues Confronting Major Expansions and New DevelopmentsThe mining industry has expanded significantly in the Pacific Region over the past two decades through a mix of new developments and brownfields expansions of existing operations. Despite this overall
Jan 1, 2004
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Studies on the Effect of Burden on Blast Damage and the Inplementation of New Blasting Practices to Improve Productivity at KCGMÆs Fimiston MineBy G E. Smith, G N. Lye
Wall control blasting practices are necessary to reduce the impact of blasting on mine faces but can also have a significant negative impact on mine productivity and operating costs. The conventional
Jan 1, 2001
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Study of Native Micro-Organisms in Bioleaching Processes of Refractory Auriferous Minerals and its Use as a Tool for Bio-RegenerationBy V Sanmartfn, J Torracchi
The broad biodiversity of our country is manifested through several different biological forms. From the villages of Portovelo and San Gerardo in the southern part of Ecuador, some samples of water an
Jan 1, 2004
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From Databases to Visualisation - Providing a User Friendly Visual Environment for Creating 3D Solid Geology ModelsBy Landy D. M, Ward M. O, Power W. L
Geological structures are irregular and intricate, so creating a 31) solid geology model is a complicated process. A software system can only partially automate this process, since geological knowle
Jan 1, 1995
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Issues in Capital Raisings and DisclosureBy B Dodd
This paper details how the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), as a disclosure and conduct regulator, approaches regulation of continuous disclosure, capital raising and control t
Nov 20, 2012
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In situ dynamic testing of mesh straps and W-strapsBy P Mikula, B Darlington, J Graham, P Young
In underground mines experiencing dynamic events, there is an ever-present challenge to design and maintain a capable ground support system. One key component of ground support systems is surface supp
Nov 29, 2022
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Can Bacteriophage be Used to Separate Minerals?By R T. A MacGillivray, S B. Curtis
Bacteriophage (phage) are viruses that infect bacteria. Protein coatings on the surface of the phage particle can be genetically engineered so that they bind to inorganic molecules. The filamentous ph
Jan 1, 2008
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Increasing stope recovery in an underground gold mine by using effective analysis, corrective action and employee engagement processesBy R F. Cota, C Freeman, A Heberle
"The Lamego mine is an underground gold mine in the Iron Ore Quadrangle in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The mine produces 48 to 50 koz per annum, as part of the larger Cuiabá-Lamego Complex. This combi
Oct 16, 2017
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Mobile Crushing/Sizing Systems for Modern Open Cast Mining - A Case Study of Mae Moh Phase 5 Project, ThailandBy R Bunduwongse
The oil crisis had repercussions throughout the world and most importantly on mining, where the drive to reduce the use of liquid fossil fuel led directly to the appearance and subsequent growth in th
Jan 1, 2007
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Addressing challenging applications of intensive cyanidation in gravity gold recoveryBy J Carrillo, A King
Gravity recoverable gold (GRG) is largely distinguished from other gold by its non-mineralised, metallic form, its high degree of liberation from the ore and its appreciable particle size. The gold mi
Aug 29, 2018
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Goafstream Sampling and the BarometerBy M Brady
"It has long been recognised that the barometer infl uences areas of underground coal mines that havebeen sealed off from the current, or active, mine workings but it appears litt le formal research h
Jun 1, 2012
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How to Develop a ProjectThe most critical step in the development of any mining project is the completion of a feasibility study. The feasibility study has one primary goal; to demonstrate that the project is economically
Jan 1, 1997
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Optimal Blast Scheduling of Sub-Level Stoping by Dynamic ProgrammingBy Bhattacherjee A, Makesh S
Mechanised sub-level stoping is one of the most widely accepted stoping practices followed in base metal mines in India. As a general practice, blast-scheduling of rings in these stopes is done eith
Jan 1, 1995
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The Business Case for Mine Closure Planning and an Overview of Anglo AmericanÆs Mine Closure Toolbox ApproachBy P R. Botha
Mining has played a significant role in human development and without the mining sector, society would not enjoy a large number of the benefits that it does today. However, mining has also carried wit
Jul 10, 2012
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Understanding Tailings Geochemistry - Continuous Learning and Innovation When Planning for Mine ClosureBy N Kawashima, R St C Smart, A M. Robertson
This paper focuses on a case study at a base metal mine located in a tropical semi-arid area of Western Australia (WA). It is demonstrated that understanding the geochemical nature of the mine tailing
Jul 10, 2012