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Wireless Ad hoc System for Positioning – Effective Equipment and Personnel Location for Mining OperationsBy M Hedley
Tracking plant and personnel in mining operations provides multiple potential benefits for a mine including improved safety, better monitoring of production, traffic control and, in the future, monito
Nov 22, 2011
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International Mining Investment - Factors Affecting Country Selection\By Smele J. S, Dawes W. D
In recent years there has been a trend among mining companies to diversify exploration and development away from the countries that have dominated mining activity for the latter half of this centur
Jan 1, 1997
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The Design and Operation of Heavy Medium Recovery Circuits for Improved Medium RecoveryIn dense medium processes for the beneficiation of minerals the consumption of medium (generally ferrosilicon) represents a major component of the operating cost. This provides a strong incentive
Jan 1, 1987
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In-Situ Rock Condition Assessment for Underground Mining OperationsBy Grant JR, McKavanagh BM, Dear SJ
A geophysical technique of rock mass assessment for engineering purposes is being investigated and shows positive correlation with direct structural logging and mapping techniques for the detection
Jan 1, 1981
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Coarse processing of South African banded iron formation (BIF)By N Maistry, C Carelse, A Singh
Banded Iron Formations or more commonly known as BIF are sedimentary rock formations with alternating silica-rich layers and iron-rich layers that are mainly composed of iron oxides (hematite and magn
Sep 18, 2023
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Some Variations in the Bulli SeamThe Bulli Seam, New South Wales, cenprises middle to high rank bituminous coal, generally of coking quality. It is worked over an area embracing 300 square miles.Variations in several factors are pres
Jan 1, 1963
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Surface and Borehol Microseismic Monitoring of Longwall Faces; their Potential for Three-Dimensional Fracture Imaging anf the Geomechanical Implications.By Bishop I, Toon S
To determine whether 130 felt earth tremors around Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire U.M, which also experienced severe surface fissuring, were caused by coal extraction, a surface seismometer array was
Jan 1, 1992
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Design and Development of Slurry Sampling Equipment for Mount Isa On-Stream Analysis EquipmentBy Wickham P, Raeburn M. R
The design and development of slurry sampling equipment for the Mount Isa Mines Limited on stream analysis installations is discussed in detail. Emphasis is given to the critical areas of slurry t
Jan 1, 1976
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New Developments in Manganese Module Prospects, with Emphasis on the Australasian RegionBy Colwell JB, Cronan DS
Manganese nodules cover great areas of deep ocean floor far from land, and have long been considered a major potential resource of nickel, copper, cobalt and perhaps manganese. A decade ago there was
Jan 1, 1990
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Hydraulic Rock Drills in Production and DevelopmentThe paper covers the history and develop- ment of electrical and diesel-powered hydrau- lic percussion rock drills. It examines main design aspects and problems encountered in pro- ducing an efficien
Jan 1, 1978
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Hot Strip Mill at Australian Iron and Steel Limited, Port KemblaThe completion of the Hot Strip Mill at the Port Kembla works of Australian Iron & Steel Ltd., makes possible the production of steel plates and wide strip of a quality and in quantities not possi
Jan 1, 1956
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Practical waste rock management at the Roy Hill iron ore mine, Western AustraliaBy J Pearce, B Miles, V de San Miguel
Incorporating industry best practice waste rock management methods can be a relatively straight forward task when preparing management documentation, such as an acid and metalliferous drainage managem
Jul 25, 2018
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Advances in Research on Metallogenic Mechanisms for the Xitieshan Sedimentation-exhalation Lead-zinc Deposit, Qinghai Province, ChinaBy S Q. Zhao, J H. Wei
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. The Xitieshan lead-zinc deposit is located in the north margin of the Qaidam Basin, Qinghai
Mar 18, 2015
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The Energy Outlook in the Pacific Basin Region (0d1a04ad-4b32-49e8-99a0-89cb5b1072bb)The outlook for suppliers of energy to the expanding economies of the Pacific Basin region is essentially positive, but particularly for exporters of high quality steam coal. This paper argues that ec
Jan 1, 1990
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Basic Oxygen Steelmaking in AustraliaBasic Oxygen Steelmaking (B.O.S.) commenced in Australia in December, 1962. Two 200-ton furnaces were installed initially at Newcastle with a 50-ton furnace coupled to a continuous casting machine
Jan 1, 1972
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Passivation effect of immobilised ferric (hydroxy-)xanthate upon calcium/magnesium precipitates on the pyrite depression in alkaline conditionsBy T Suwa, S Ishida, J Xue, S Fuchida, H Shimada, Y Aoki, C Tokoro
Pyrite depression with prolonged pre-conditioning treatment in high salinity water has attracted much of researchers’ interest in recent years considering the increased utilisation of multiple stage f
Aug 24, 2022
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Wind Blasts in Underground Coal Mines: A Study of the Effect of the Rock Mass Properties of the Falling Roof Using a Physical ModelBy Torabi S. R, Daly C. R
Wind blast is the sudden movement of air displaced by the massive collapse of roof rock in underground openings and is experienced as a high velocity flow of air through adjacent workings. The initi
Jan 1, 1995
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Experience with Capping of Tailings Storage Facilities for Decommissioning Projects in AustraliaBy W Ludlow, C Harrington
This paper presents an overview of the design and construction challenges to implement capping systems on Tailings Storage Facility’s (TSF) based on recent projects in Australia. Key aspects discussed
Jul 23, 2018
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Lesson Learned From the Start-Up and Operation of the World's Newest and Largest ISL Uranium MineThe Beverley uranium mine û now in production in the remote north of South Australia at1000 tonnes per annum û was established to meet a projected, but little-recognised shortfallin primary supply of
Jan 1, 2002
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The Tajo Largo Gold Deposit, Argentina - Mineralogy and Fluid Inclusions StudyBy A S. Fogliata, L Bengochea, G Mas, J E. Lazarte
The Culampajß auriferous district is located in the northern sector of the eastern edge of the homonymous hill, Catamarca Province, Argentina. Tajo Largo mine is situated in the southern flank of Las
Jan 1, 2008