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  • AUSIMM
    Modelling of Real-time Marker Data to Improve Operational Recovery in Sublevel Caving Mines

    By A D. Campbell, G R. Power

    The increasing availability of marker data in sublevel caving operations is changing the way draw can be managed to achieve positive recovery outcomes in these mines. This paper describes how marker d

    May 9, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Liberation characteristics of comminuted ore types of the Per Geijer iron-oxide apatite deposits

    By T Seifert, P Krolop, K Niiranen, S Gilbricht

    The Per Geijer iron oxide apatite deposits (IOA) display significant potential mineral resources for Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (publ), known as LKAB. LKAB continuously mines magnetite/hematite ores

    Nov 8, 2021

  • AUSIMM
    Staff Development and Training at Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania

    By C Kusi-Manu, E Nyamusika

    Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) is owned and jointly managed by Ashanti Goldfields Company (Ghana) and Anglogold (South Africa). The mine is currently one of the largest gold producing open pit opera

    Jan 1, 2003

  • AUSIMM
    Geopolymer Concrete for a Sustainable Future

    By S E. Wallah, D Hardjito, B V. Ran

    The manufacture of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is not only energy-intensive but also releases a significant volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. In addition, OPC in concrete often caus

    Jan 1, 2004

  • AUSIMM
    The Behaviour of Sulphur in the Sherritt Zinc Pressure Leach Process

    By Collins M. J, Ozberk E

    A major advantage of the Sherritt Zinc Pressure Leach Process is the conversion of sulphide sulphur in zinc concentrate to elemental sulphur during pressure leaching. Elemental sulphur can be recove

    Jan 1, 1993

  • AUSIMM
    Optimising Flow in the Mining Value Chain

    By A Dunne, R Kruger, H Coleman, P G. Laurens

    External and internal challenges in mining are increasing the difficulty and complexity of operating mines. The external mining environment has a big impact on mining operations and is driving the foc

    Jul 13, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Block Cave Evaluation

    By R J. Butcher

    Many deposits have been evaluated as potential block caves over the last 20 years due to the perceived benefit of low operating costs. However, block cave projects are typically capital intensive, wit

    May 9, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Empirical Evaluation of Factors Affecting Froth Stability in Copper Flotation

    By M Zanin, E Chan, D Xu

    An experimental design has been developed to investigate the relative influence of distinct pulp and environmental properties on froth stability in the flotation of a typical porphyry copper ore. In p

    Sep 1, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Improved Cleaner Circuit Design for Better Performance Using the Jameson Cell

    By R Araya, G Harbort, D R. Seaman, L Huynh, P D. Munro

    In today’s operating environment many conventional cleaner circuits struggle to produce final grade concentrate with acceptable levels of non-sulfide gangue and/or penalty elements. This is primarily

    Sep 1, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    A tailored solution to determine plant capacity using strategic analysis

    By J Nortier, J Dray

    There is no single factor that determines the appropriate capacity for a mining project. It is driven by the size of the resource, the capacity of the market, the availability of capital, the availabi

    Jun 22, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    A Comparative Study of Rock, Soil and Plant Chemistry in Relation to Nickel Mineralization in the Pioneer Area, Wester Australia

    By Smith F. A, Both R. A

    The application of biogeochemical methods in mineral exploration in the semi-arid to and environment of Western Australia was investiga- ted in an area near Norseman. The reliability of these method

    Jan 1, 1973

  • AUSIMM
    Friction bolt performance over the past ten years in Australian mines

    By T M. Nester, D J. Reardon, A N. Page, B J. Barsanti

    The load capacity of a friction bolt has long been regarded as 4 t/m of embedment for ground support design analysis and supported by in situ pull test results. In recent years, the authors have obser

    Nov 29, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    Exploration and Mining Unified through Seismic Imaging

    By J Dwyer, G Turner, D Pridmore, M Urosevic

    Due to their ability to produce high-resolution images of the subsurface to great depths, seismic surveys provide critical inputs to almost all oil and gas exploration projects. However, with some not

    Nov 4, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Northparkes Mines’ Current Air Blast Risk Assessment Practices for Block Caving Operations

    By C Vejrazka

    Northparkes is located 27 km north of the township of Parkes in central New South Wales, Australia. The operations consist of underground block cave mines and an ore processing plant that produces hig

    May 9, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Key insights for the successful implementation of proximity detection and collision avoidance technology for reducing vehicle interaction risk – a surface technology provider perspective

    By C Hoffmann

    Given that each year, 30–40 per cent of mining industry deaths are attributable to failures of vehicle interaction controls (EMESRT, 2023), the mining industry is now armed with a growing body of know

    Apr 16, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Using Process Safety Management to Manage Risk in Mineral and Metals Facilities

    This paper explores the use of a Process Safety Management (PSM) system to manage risk in the mineral processing and metallurgical refining industries. Important elements of a PSM system are described

    Jan 1, 2003

  • AUSIMM
    An electrochemical investigation on the mechanisms of interfacial interactions of a xanthate collector on PGM mineral surfaces in the presence of ions

    By L Dzinza, K C. Corin, M Tadie

    The recycling of process water comes with increased electrolyte concentrations that affect water quality, which may in turn affect the flotation performance of valuable minerals (Hirajima et al, 2016)

    Aug 24, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    Reducing waste in the iron ore industry by beneficiating slimes using new flotation regime and two-stage processing routes

    By N Lima, A Piçarra, L Filippov, I Filippova, M Marques, K Silva

    The iron industry produces a considerable amount of tailings per annum, due to its substantial volumes of production. The actual iron ore processing routes require the removal of slimes fractions. In

    Sep 18, 2023

  • AUSIMM
    Curved Pulp Lifters – Can They Save Energy?

    By R J. Soriano, S Ciutina

    The Masbate gold deposits are situated on the island of Masbate, 350 km south of Manila. A new plant was commissioned in April 2009. The grinding circuit consists of one semi-autogenous (SAG) mill Ø9.

    Sep 1, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Potential of the Overburden Cast Blasting Technique in Indian Surface Coalmines – A Modular Approach and its Financial Implications

    By M D. Uttarwar, R R. Yerpude

    India is the world’s third-largest producer of coal and is endowed with the fifth-largest coal reserves in the world. Surface mining straddles the entire domain of the Indian coal mining industry, yie

    Aug 24, 2015