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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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