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Mining for Space Why now?
By Michel Doyon
Canadian Context: Exploration ??Space Exploration is within the unique mandate of the Canadian Space Agency ??Global partnerships ??Maintain close relationship with our partners ??New knowledge
May 1, 2009
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Designing Science Based Effluent Permits for the Mining Industry
The goal of this presentation is to firstly, review mine effluent permits in a number of regulatory jurisdictions; and secondly, to develop a strategy for incorporating the regulatory requirements int
Aug 1, 2013
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Perspectives on the scientific and engineering principles underlying flow of mineral pastes
By Michael Li, Arie Moerman
"Paste backfill as a means of supporting underground mining is gaining popularity. Despite this trend, engineering and design of mine paste backfill systems are still largely based on empirical method
Jan 1, 2002
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Some Reasons for Selectivity in Copper Activation of Minerals
By C. H. G. Bushell, G. Brown, C. J. Krauss
1N FLOTATION, copper sulphate is used universally for the activation of sphalerite and marmatite and, to some extent, for the activation of other minerals. The copper activated surface readily adsorbs
Jan 1, 1961
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Horses for Courses – Tailoring Front End Design to Project Requirements
By Paul Staples, Paul Messenger, Greg Lane
"Every project is different. While “conventional” SAG and ball mill circuits will suit many projects, for others there are alternatives, which may produce improved outcomes. This paper examines partic
Jan 1, 2008
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Experimental investigation of the oxidation and consolidation of sulphide aggregates and the application to underground muck-piles Lockerby Mine, Sudbury, Ontario
By S. Nikolic, O. O. Kehinde-Philllps, O. T. Djamgouz, D. H. Rousell
"A bulk mining method is employed at the Lockerby mine resulting in the formation of large muck-piles. If these muckpiles remain in the stopes for some time they may agglomerate to the extent that the
Jan 1, 1984
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Development and field testing of a tension measuring gauge for cable bolts used as ground support
By P. Choquet, F. Miller
"The development and testing of a simple low-cost gauge for measurement of tension in a cable bolt grouted in a borehole are presented. Its principle is based on a resistance wire which is wound on a
Jan 1, 1988
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Remote Real-Time Tire Monitoring in Open Pit Mines
By Joel T. Werner
Tire costs represent one of the highest controllable costs in open-pit mining, accounting for approximately 10% of mining costs. Tire monitoring technology has evolved rapidly in recent years and is e
May 1, 2002
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Consolidation of Ti and TiAl Using Spark Plasma Sintering Technology
By D. Paul Bishop, Kevin P. Plucknett, Hung-wei Liu
"Spark plasma sintering (SPS) process has been evaluated for producing the commercially pure (CP) Ti, TiAl and a TiAl-B4C composite. Comparisons were made between the materials in terms of the sintere
Jan 1, 2017
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Electric Furnace Off-Gas Cleaning Systems at PT Inco
By Paykan Safe
?? Background ?? WorleyParsons Gas Cleaning ?? PT Inco Smelter ?? Process Design Considerations ?? Furnace Control and Combustion ?? Combustion Chamber ?? Spray Chamber ?? Draft Control ?? Bag
May 1, 2008
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Energy and Cost Comparisons of HPGR Based Circuits with the SABC Circuit Installed at the Huckleberry Mine
By O. Mejia, J. Drozdiak
"This paper summarizes a comprehensive energy and cost study comparing an existing SAG mill based circuit at Huckleberry Mine with two proposed circuits involving comminution technologies which are as
Jan 1, 2013
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Optimization of the paste backfill plant at Louvicourt mine
By J. Cayouette
In 1995, Louvicourt mine started one of the first paste backfill operations in Canada. From 500 000 t in 1995, the annual paste backfill tonnage produced reached 800 000 t in 1999. The maximum through
Jan 1, 2003
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Social Acceptability in the Mining Industry: Innovative Practices in the Acquisition Process
By Transfert Environment and Society
Transfert?s added value ? Building bridges between project promoters and communities ? Unique expertise in working toward Social License to Operate through meaningful community engagement ? 25 ye
Aug 1, 2013
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The Order in the Disorder: Quantitative Analysis of an XRF Sorter Performance
By A. Mazhary, T. Huff
Sensor-based ore sorting technology is a growing area of interest due to lower-grade ore deposits and higher costs of processing, among other reasons. Among the sensors currently utilized in the parti
Jan 1, 2019
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The Treatment of Roaster - Off Gases at Campbell Red Lake Mines Limited
By J. S. Roberts
"Campbell mines has been in operation since 1948. Part of the process consists of roasting of a flotation concentrate which contains arsenopyrite.At present operation level the milling rate averages a
Jan 1, 1976
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How to Achieve Operational Reliability in the Natural Resources and Petroleum Industries
By Emilio Giuseppe Sarno Severi
Mining and Petroleum Similar Industries ?Asset Intensive ?Exposed to market volatility ?Highly Risky Operations ?Scarcity of Experienced and Trained resources ?Operating in diverse countries wi
Nov 1, 2011
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A Computer Model Study of Methane Migration in Coal Beds
By H. S. Price, F. N. Kissell, R. C. McCulloch, J. C. Edwards
"The methane em1ss10n from deep coalbeds which are actively mined is a serious problem facing the mining industry today. Pinpointing the source of methane and predicting the emission of this gas from
Jan 1, 1973
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Tof-SIMS Surface Analyses as a Diagnostic and Predictive Tool for Mineral Processing: New Developments and Applications
By Brian Hart, Stamen Dimov
"The Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (ToF-SIMS) is unique in that it measures the outermost atomic layers of any material. The technique is particularly suited for determining surface c
Jan 1, 2010
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Sea Water Flotation
By L. D. Haig
"The Texada Mill is a unique iron operation producing High Grade sinter iron concentrate and a by-product copper, gold, silver concentrate. The plant is complex and extremely flexible to handle the ma
Jan 1, 1974
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Non-Explosive Continuous Mining Methods Being Developed By CSIR: Miningtek
By R. Patrick
As a unique South African organisation, CSIR: Division of Mining Technology (Miningtek) strives to support the mining industry by improving health, safety and productivity through developing, adapting
Oct 1, 2001