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Mineral resource modelling of variables with inequality constraints: a case study of an iron ore deposit APCOM 2021By N. Madani, S. Abulkhair
In multivariate geostatistics, it is common to have different types of complexities between variables of interest. In this context, an inequality constraint is an example of complex bivariate relation
Sep 1, 2021
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Systematic characterization of the mixing process for the BIOX® reactorBy R. Van Deventer
The BIOX® process was developed for the biological pre-treatment of refractory gold ores and concentrates ahead of conventional cyanide leach gold recovery. Rights to the process are currently with BI
Jan 1, 2009
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The importance of peroxide addition schedules in WEE (Waste Electronic Equipment) sulfuric acid leaching, R. Engelbrecht, E. Marè, T.Coetsee, and D.R. GrootBy E. Marè, D. R. Groot, R. Engelbrecht, T. Coetsee
Hydrogen peroxide is often used as an oxidising agent in experimental waste electronic equipment (WEE) leaching work. However, the high cost of peroxide is a negative factor in its consideration in fu
Jan 1, 2020
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Application of Systemic Flow-Based Principles in MiningBy J. O. Claassen
"SynopsisMining value chains are dynamic systems and should be managed according to systemic flow-based principles. This includes a detailed focus on the impact of variable geological conditions on ma
Jan 1, 2015
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Impact of steel properties on the susceptibility to corrosion of weld mesh and mesh strapsBy F. D. Agrensa, J. Hadjigeorgiou, E. Storimans, S. J. Thorpe
Reinforcement and surface support are part of an integrated system that transfers and shares loaduntil the excavation surface is stabilized or until the ground support system fails. Steel mesh is the
Oct 9, 2024
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Potential Changes In The Physical Beneficiation Processes That Can Improve The Recovery Grade Or Costs For The Platinum Group MetalsBy J. Engelbrecht
Understanding the deportment of minerals in size fractions has already led to improvements in the flow sheets for platinum minerals beneficiation. There are, however, more potential changes in the
Jan 1, 2012
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Simulation of production processes and associated costs in mining using the Monte Carlo methodBy M. Mathey
The application of the Monte Carlo technique to production planning and everyday economic decisionmaking in mine production management is demonstrated. The logic is detailed using an example of underg
Dec 13, 2022
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Effect of NaHS activation on the floatability of copper sulfide minerals, H. Matsuoka, K. Mitsuhashi, M. Kawata, T. Kato, and C. TokoroBy H. Matsuoka, M. Kawata, K. Mitsuhashi, C. Tokoro, T. Kato
Copper sulfide minerals generally have high floatability, but their floatability decreases when surfaces are oxidised under some conditions. Sodium hydrosulfide, NaHS, is known both as an activator an
Jan 1, 2020
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Semi-autonomous inspection of a belt conveyor in an industrial environment with the use of a legged robot APCOM 2021By M. Stachowiak, M. Nowicki, K. Walas, A. Skoczylas, P. Stefaniak
In this paper the authors present a walking robot dedicated to the inspection of a belt conveyor’s transportation system in an underground mine. The developed robot can independently diagnose all of t
Sep 1, 2021
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Reducing mining tailings and operational dilution: a new application of the room-and-pillar mining methodBy G. de Tomi, G. C. Teodoro, E. Rodovalho, T. M. El Hajj, J. A. S. Tenório
The selection of an underground mining method stems from a multivariate analysis that considers geomechanical, geological, economic, and operational parameters. Even after identifying the most compati
Sep 9, 2024
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Financial Analysis of the Impact of Increasing Mining Rate in Underground Mining, Using Simulation and Mixed Integer Programming"This paper challenges the traditional notion that mine planners need to plan production so as to incur the lowest mining cost. For a given mine configuration, a mine that increases its mining rate wi
Jan 1, 2017
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Flyrock in surface mining – Limitations of current predictive models and a better alterative through modelling the aerodynamics of flyrock trajectoryBy T. Szendrei and S. Tose
Historical approaches to the problem of flyrock based on correlation studies and regression analysis, including artificial neural networks and similar techniques, are inherently incapable of addressin
Dec 13, 2022
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Assessment of magnetic separation for the recovery of awaruite, S. Seiler, T. Cebeci, G. Sánchez, P. Bradshaw, and B. KleinBy G. Sánchez, S. Seiler, B. Klein, T. Cebeci, P. Bradshaw
The Decar Nickel District is a greenfield discovery by FPX Nickel Corp., of nickel mineralisation located in central British Columbia (BC), Canada. The Baptiste deposit is part of the Decar Nickel Dis
Jan 1, 2020
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Assessing the impact of prereduction parameters on Mn ore from the Kalahari Manganese FieldBy B. M. V. Baloyi, D. Mchabe, D. Chetty
South Africa accounts for the largest global manganese ore production share, primarily from its Kalahari Manganese Field deposit. Despite this, domestic smelting is beset by energy constraints, result
Mar 4, 2025
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Influence of Medium Particle Size on the Separation Performance of an Air Dense Medium Fluidized Bed Separator for Coal CleaningBy S. Mohanta, B. C. Melkap
"SynopsisDry beneficiation of coal by air dense medium fluidized bed is an emerging trend. It is widely believed that the particle size of the medium has a significant effect on the separation efficie
Jan 1, 2015
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Designing curved pulp lifters for the Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex SAG mill using discrete element method modelling, M. Rezaei, M. Maleki-Moghaddam, A. Ghasemi, A. Fazeli, and S. BanisiBy S. Banisi, A. Ghasemi, A. Fazeli, M. Rezaei, M. Maleki-Moghaddam
The efficiency of high capacity SAG mills which consume large amounts of energy depends on the grinding and slurry discharge systems. A 9.7 m × 4.8 m SAG mill with radial pulp lifters is used at the S
Jan 1, 2020
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Representation of coal and coal derivatives in process modellingBy J. A. Theron
"This paper provides guidelines on performing mass and energy balance modelling involving coal and coal derivatives. Usually, the inputs to a pyrometallurgical process would be specified in terms of e
Jan 1, 2014
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Direct flotation and desliming of iron ore using the Reflux Flotation Cell, J.E. Dickinson, M.J. Cole, R. Campbell, M.C. Cole, and K.P. GalvinBy J. E. Dickinson, R. Campbell, M. J. Cole, K. P. Galvin, M. C. Cole
It is common practice in the beneficiation of iron ore ultrafines to apply reverse flotation, and hence float the gangue minerals, leaving behind a high-grade iron ore product. Given the difficulty in
Jan 1, 2020
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Computer Control of Flotation at the Ecstall ConcentratorBy C. Chapman, M. G. Reading, M. P. Amsden
Ecstall Mining Limited, a subsidiary of Texas Gulf Sulphur Company, operates the Kidd Creek Mine, a 10000 tons per day base metal producer, near Timmins, Ontario. Two different types of ore are mined
Jan 1, 2014
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Prediction and measurement of blast induced rock fragmentation − A case study of Kajiado County quarries, KenyaBy I. O. Ondicho, E. K. Mutinda, B. O. Alunda, E. Agyekum
Driven by the necessity to improve blast performance regarding fragment size distribution in limestone mines, this paper introduces the prediction and measurement of blast fragmentation distribution t
Mar 5, 2025