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Waterproof Detailing in Drained and Undrained TunnelsBy J Palise
As cities become more populated and the need for tunnelling increases, we continue to dig deeper urban tunnels in more challenging ground conditions. At the same time our expectations for durability a
Mar 8, 2011
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Fundamental Properties of Flotation Frothers and Their Effect on FlotationBy J S. Laskowski
Froth flotation process requires the use of frothers. These important flotation agents are commonly characterised as either æselectiveÆ or æpowerfulÆ and are chosen following general guidelines and ve
Jan 1, 2005
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Recent Advances in the Simulation of Mineral Processing Circuits Using Artificial IntelligenceBy van der Walt TJ, van Deventer JSJ, Reuter MA
Owing to their complexity, many metallurgical processes are difficult to model fundamentally, and as a result more attention has been focused on the use of artificial intelligence techniques to simu
Jan 1, 1993
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Orepass Monitoring and Management at Olympic Dam MineBy J Rose, D O’Toole, D Grant
Orepasses are a critical element in the transport of ore from the stope drawpoint to the surface ore stockpile, making them an integral part of an underground mine’s ore-handling system. Well-designed
May 9, 2016
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Acid Rock Drainage Prediction and Waste Rock Segregation Plan for Ankerite-Containing Mine Waste ù Restigouche Mine Case StudyBy R Carreau
The results of a detailed acid rock drainage (ARD) prediction program were used to revise the waste rock segregation criteria at the Restigouche open pit mine. Waste rock at the site was predominately
Jan 1, 2003
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Developing and maintaining mine site ventilation capability and new trends in mine ventilation career pathsBy D J. Brake
The importance of mine ventilation to health and safety in both coal and metalliferous mines has been long recognised. The primary and secondary ventilation systems in most metalliferous mines incur 5
Oct 12, 2022
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The Investigation of High Density and Paste Fills for the Enterprise Mine Expansion Project at Mount Isa (ee90997b-915a-4723-962c-df13e11cf8b6)By Kuganathan K, Potvin Y
Enterprise Mine at Mount Isa is to expand ore production from the current 1.4 to 3.5 mtpa by mining the 3500 Orebody, from which production is scheduled to start in February 1998 making this the dee
Jan 1, 1998
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Flotation Process Diagnostics and Modelling by Coal Grain AnalysisBy B Firth, G OÆBrien, B Jenkins
In coal flotation, particles of different components of the coal such as maceral groups and mineral matter and their associations have different hydrophobicities and therefore different flotation resp
Jan 1, 2005
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Distinguishing Carbon Fractions in Coalmine Rehabilitated SoilsBy J Chan, T Baumgartl, A Plante, C Peltre, P D. Erskine
Mine soils are often organic matter and carbon poor due to disturbance, topsoil stockpiling and mixing with spoil. They present an opportunity to observe the accumulation of soil carbon arising from r
Jul 16, 2014
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Recent improvements in the milling circuit at Tropicana mineBy G R. Ballantyne, B Putland, I Lovatt, M Di Trento
The Tropicana Gold Mine, owned by AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd (70% owned and managed) and Independence Group NL (30%) is located 330 kilometres east-northeast of Kalgoorlie, Australia, in the newl
Sep 11, 2017
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Grouting Technology for Control of Ordovician Limestone WaterBy Yinxiang W, Chunlai Y
In older to improve efficiency of surface pre--grouting in sealing off water in heavily water-bearing strata, such as sandstone,siltstone and limestone, several methods have been used in China, they
Jan 1, 1988
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Recent Operation at Harima WorksBy Kadoya H, Kondo Y
The Harima works were established in 1964 and started operation in 1966. The initial capacity was 3500 t/month of zinc and 1500 t/month of lead. Until 1990 a lot of improvements had been made and th
Jan 1, 1993
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A cost-effective tool to assess iron ore products and optimise their operations in blast furnaces towards decarbonisation – state-of-the-art CFD modelsBy X Yu, Y Shen
The iron ore products should be assessed in terms of in-furnace behaviour and overall furnace performance, their operation should also be optimised under industry-scale blast furnace (BF) conditions,
Sep 18, 2023
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Design of Grade Control Sampling Programs for Underground Gold MinesBy S C. Dominy
Grade control programs aim to deliver economic tonnes to the mill via accurate definition of ore and waste. The foundation of a successful program is high quality sampling supported by geology and a s
Aug 22, 2011
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The Role of Surface Silanol Groups in Flotation Separation of Quartz from Feldspar using Nonionic SurfactantsBy Nakahiro Y, Wakamatsu T
In the present study, from experimental results, a new concept of possibility of flotation separation of quartz from feldspar is presented. The effect of the nonionic surfactant Brij 58 on the flota
Jan 1, 1993
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Reduction of Mechanical Entrainment by Polymer DepressantsBy Y Peng, D Wannas
In the fine particle flotation technologies being developed today the fine hydrophilic (gangue) particles are usually well dispersed. These highly dispersed fine particles can be recovered into the fl
Jan 1, 2005
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Approaches to the Simulation of Compositional Data – A Nickel-Laterite Comparative Case StudyBy K G. van den Boogaart, U Mueller
"An accurate prediction of benefit for some types of ore may require not just the ore grade, but a whole compositional characterisation of the estimates; that is, its full mineral composition includin
Nov 24, 2014
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Present Situation and Future Trends in the Chinese Steel Industry and Utilisation of Low-Grade Iron Ore ResourcesBy J Pan, G Qiu
In this paper, an analysis is made of the present situation in the Chinese steel industry and its demand for iron ores. It is shown that the demand for iron ores has been growing substantially with th
Jan 1, 2009
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Operating Performance of the Phu Kham IsaMill™By G Harbort, D Zoetbrood
"The Phu Kham copper-gold operation in the Laos People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is owned and operated by Phu Bia Mining Limited. PanAust Limited holds a 90 per cent interest in Phu Bia Mining Limit
Oct 10, 2016
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Bulk carrier vessel tracking automation – the Dalrymple Bay use caseBy W Russell, P Wighton, J Franke
Recent advances in ruggedised industrial control system technology and architecture in combination with latest technologies in the fast-evolving 3D LiDAR sensor sector becoming available have enabled
Nov 8, 2021