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The Dual Role Of Xanthate In The Induction Of Hydrophobicity Of ChalcociteBy J. A. Mielczarski
An infrared external reflection spectroscopy (ERS) technique has been developed to study the structure of the adsorbed layer of ethyl xanthate formed on copper and natural chalcocite (Cu2S) electrodes
Jan 1, 1990
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Ultrasonic Anemometry in Underground ExcavationsBy P. Mousset-Jones, F. Calizaya
Ultrasonic anemometry is a relatively new method of measuring the air velocity in underground excavations and is not widely used. The method has been mainly used for surface applications, such as mete
Jan 1, 1995
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Comparison Of Pressure And Vacuum Filtration Of Ul Trafine Clean Coal Slurry-A Pilot Plant StudyBy J. G. Groppo
Froth flotation technique is an effective and efficient process for recovering of ultra-fine (minus 74 pm) clean coal. Economical dewatering of an ultra-fine clean coal product to a 20 percent level m
Jan 1, 1997
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A Walk Across The PrairieBy K. R. Miller
Thunder Basin Coal Company has two mines located in the southern portion of the Powder River Basin. 60-90 km southeast of Gillette, Wyoming. The mines are principally located on federal coal leases ac
Jan 1, 1993
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Quartz Activation In Reverse Flotation And The Collector Adsorption Behavior Using QCM-DBy J. Kou
In this paper the activation behavior of quartz using Ca(OH)2 as an activator in quartz reverse flotation with anionic collector was evaluated and their adsorption behavior was investigated using a va
Feb 23, 2014
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Complex Network Model for Characterizing Hazards and Risks Associated with Mine-tailings FacilityBy Zhongxue Li, Shuang Gao, Zhixin Zhen, Yiqing Zhao, Xuan Qin
If not well-managed, a mine-tailings facility may become a major source of risks, endangering the community and environment, and damaging the reputation of the minerals industry regarding sustainabili
Jan 1, 2017
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Discrete-Zone Mixing of Net-Acid-Neutralizing and Net-Acid- Generating Rock: Avoiding the Argument over Appropriate RatiosBy Nora M. Hutt, Kevin A. Morin
There is currently some pessimism over mixing of net-acid-neutralizing (NAN) and net-acid-generating (NAG) rock to obtain indefinite near-neutral seepage from mined-rock piles. This is due in large pa
Jan 1, 2000
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Stripper – A Computer Program For The Analysis of The Effectiveness of Chilled Water Pipe InsulationBy R. RAMSDEN
The deep South African gold mines rely on refrigeration to provide a safe working environment. Chilled water, which is produced in large central refrigeration plants, is distributed throughout mines I
Jan 1, 1991
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An Analysis Of Surface Coalmine Blasting AccidentsBy H. C. Verakis, T. E. Lobb
During the past decade, approximately 5 billion pounds of explosives were used annually in the United States. Most of this quantity of explosives was used by the mining industry, with coalmining being
Jan 1, 2003
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Predictions Of Pit-Lake Water Column Properties Using A Coupled Mixing And Geochemical Speciation ModelBy D. Dunbar
The flooding of open pits is now receiving considerable attention from the mining industry as an option that may minimize environmental impacts, particularly when anoxia in pit-lake deep waters can ef
Jan 1, 2003
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A Geochemical Exploration Program For Uranium And Gold In Selected Triassic Basins In North CarolinaBy John Callahan
A stream sediment (minus 80-mesh and minus 60-mesh panned concentrates) and lithogeochdcal survey for gold did not locate any Triassic-age placer deposits in the northern Wadesboro and southern Sanfor
Jan 1, 1979
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Microtunneling Below Clarifiers Past Pipe PilesBy Steven W. Hunt, Gregory C. Baker, Glen J. Rorison
Microtunneling methods were utilized beneath pile-supported clarifier basins to replace settlement damaged sludge drain lines at the Jones Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To
Jan 1, 2001
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Longwall Top Slicing Of Thick CoalBy R. K. Dunham
It has been estimated that 30% of the United States coal reserves occur in the Western States at depths which would preclude exploitation by surface techniques. Much of this coal occurs in seams consi
Jan 1, 1977
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Parametric analysis in surface-mine reserve definition: the inherent error and its correctionIntroduction The objective of the design and operation of a mine is to make as much money as possible within certain reasonable and responsible constraints. The imposition of constraints on the obj
Jan 1, 2000
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Global Trends Affecting the Supply Security of CobaltBy Kim B. Shedd, Erin A. McCullough, Donald I. Bleiwas
"The earliest known use of cobalt was to make blue glass in Mesopotamia before 2000 B.C.E. Since then, innovations across many diverse industrial sectors transformed cobalt into an essential commodity
Jan 12, 2017
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Use Of An Automatic Earth Resistivity System For Detection Of Abandoned Mine WorkingsBy Wendell R. Peters
Shallow underground voids resulting from early coal mining and other resource recovery activities over the past several decades are now being recognized as a significant cause of ground subsidence pro
Jan 1, 1981
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Study of the Natural Floatability of Molybdenite Fines in Saline Solutions and Effect of Gypsum PrecipitationBy E. D. Gálvez, L. A. Cisternas, A. López-Valdivieso, F. Lucay
"The floatability of molybdenite fines in saline solutions was investigated through microflotation studies using a modified Hallimond tube. In addition, the effect of pH and gypsum precipitation from
Jan 1, 2015
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Key components for an effective filtration and pressurization system for mobile mining equipmentBy A. B. Cecala
Enclosed cabs have been used for many years to isolate workers on mobile equipment in the mining industry for health and safety reasons. These enclosed cabs create a microenvironment for workers where
Jan 1, 2014
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Hazardous Substance/Waste Management Considerations Another Dimension To An Environmental AuditBy J. C. Mullen
Today, the coal mining industry is more knowledgeable on the potential negative economic consequences associated with improper management of hazardous substances and various types of solid waste. The
Jan 1, 1992
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Real Time Processing System For Analyzing Of Ground Tremors Yielded From Underground Excavating Activities - IntroductionBy Takashi Goto
In 1968 three historical rockbursts had occurred at Bibai Coal Mine in Hokkaido. At the time they had been observed by several seismic observatories as natural earthquakes away more than 100km from Bi
Jan 1, 1982