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  • AUSIMM
    A Geometallurgical Approach for Iron Ore Product Evaluation

    By B J. Beven, A Vatandoost, J Young, S Campbell-Hardwick

    The intrinsic value of iron ore depends on its physical and chemical characteristics. For example, silica and alumina are unwanted elements, downgrading iron grade and adversely affecting high tempera

    Sep 29, 2013

  • AUSIMM
    Can Australian Coal Alleviate Energy Poverty in India – a Case Study

    By H von Blottnitz, A C. Keith

    The influence of the life of a mine extends beyond its immediate vicinity both in geographic and temporal terms. Decisions around mine approvals are generally made based on economics, for the mine own

    Jun 28, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Mechanism analysis and particle flow simulation of water-sand inrush in thin bedrock working face

    By S Li, Y Lei, X Wu, C Ma, W Q. Zhang

    The failure of roof of thin bedrock working face under loose aquifer in a coalmine can lead to water-sand inrush disaster. Based on the accident of water-sand inrush in 30108 working face of a mine in

    Nov 29, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    An Approach to Optimising Coal Mine Design for Sustainable Development

    By M E. Karmis

    Traditional coal mining planning seldom considers key æsustainability factorsÆ such as: societal impacts in the area; jobs (both created and lost); dislocation of towns and residences; impact on neigh

    Jan 1, 2009

  • AUSIMM
    Solvent Extraction of Uranium – Towards Good Practice in Design, Operation and Management

    By P Bartsch

    Uranium solvent extraction, USX has been applied commercially for recovery and concentration for over 50 years. Uranium in acidic liquor, which is prepared following ore leaching, solid/liquid separat

    Aug 8, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    A quantitative risk assessment tool for geothermal outbursts at Lihir Gold Mine

    By M Zoorabadi, Y Zhang, D Bringemeier, S Nicoll, N Kerr

    Lihir operations of Newcrest Mining Limited (NML) are on Lihir Island (PNG) which is located approximately 900 km north-north-east of the national capital Port Moresby. The mine is located within the

    Nov 29, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    Geology and Preliminary Fluid Inclusion Study on Qiagong Skarn Iron (Copper) Deposit, Tibet, China

    By Y Li, L Zhang, G Li, S C. Dominy

    Qiagong skarn iron (copper) deposit is located in Xietongmen County of Tibet, China (N 29¦52Æ14.9ö, E 88¦24Æ10.3ö). It is situated at the middle-western Gangdese porphyry copper-belt. Mineralisation i

    Jan 1, 2008

  • AUSIMM
    A new test method for directional propagation of type-I rock cracks

    By W Y. Guo, L X. Chen, D X. Zhang

    To obtain the rock type-I crack propagation process accurately, a novel fixture is used to make the prefabricated crack of rock propagation along the predetermined direction. In this study, the crack

    Nov 29, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    Are there differences in size distribution when comparing conventional crushing and HPGR?

    By I Ritchie, G Lane, C Morley, D Yataco

    Marcobre SAC (Marcobre) is developing the Mina Justa project in Peru. The project has a lower grade oxide orebody overlaying the higher grade sulfide orebody. The oxide ore is treated by acid leaching

    Sep 11, 2017

  • AUSIMM
    The Network Centric Mine

    By G Malherbe, J Gonzalez, D C. Franklin, J Bassan, C T. Farrelly

    To respond to ever-increasing challenges, mining companies have been experimenting with new business models and technologies in order to speed mine development, production, processing and transport. T

    Nov 20, 2012

  • AUSIMM
    Implementation of the BIOX® process at the Runruno Gold project

    By J A. van Niekerk, J G. Jardine, J W. Olivier

    The Runruno Gold Project is located on the island of Luzon, approximately 200 miles north of Manilla in the Philippines. The mine is an open cut operation and uses the proven BIOX® and carbon-in-

    Sep 11, 2017

  • AUSIMM
    Spatial distribution of major, minor and trace elements in iron ores, using micro-XRF technology

    By N J. Potter, N W. Brand, J M. F Clout

    The increasing demand for iron ore with low concentrations of trace elements, puts increasing pressure on iron ore producers for high-quality material. Understanding the mineralogy, petrography, chemi

    Nov 8, 2021

  • AUSIMM
    Characterising the Spontaneous Combustion Propensity of Waste Rock

    By J Theiler, B Beamish

    The presence of reactive metal sulfide minerals in waste rock contributes to the hazard of spontaneous combustion in dumps, as these minerals react with air and water entering the dump at ambient temp

    Jun 28, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    A Conceptual Framework to Understand the Local Community/Social Impacts of Mining

    By T G. Measham, D A. Fleming

    When attempting to understand potential regional or community socio-economic changes that resource-extraction industries may produce, it is important to analyse the channels that promote these changes

    Jun 28, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Geostatistical analyses of cone penetration testing data of a tailings storage facility in a semi‐arid setting

    By P Chapman, B Moosapoor

    The objective of this paper is to present the potential applications of geostatistical analyses in planning CPTu investigations, as well as interpolation of CPTu data. The paper presents a case study

    Jul 1, 2021

  • AUSIMM
    Theoretical and experimental approaches to determine the mass transfer coefficient in the steel/slag/refractory system

    By S K. Michelic, M Schickbichler, A Kharicha, E Karimi-Sibaki

    The requirements for the controllability of metallurgical processes are increasingly becoming the focus of both industry and research. Advances in this field of research not only impact the stability

    Aug 21, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Advancing Cut and Cover Tunnelling in Auckland – Experience Gained from New Lynn Rail Trench

    By M McDonald

    KiwiRail has a goal of significantly improving passenger rail services to west Auckland, as part of its DART (Developing Auckland’s Rail Transport) suite of projects. The New Lynn Rail Trench (NLRT) p

    Mar 8, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Presentation of the Institute Medal, 1977 to Howard Knox Worner, C.B.E.

    By J. K. A. McLEOD

    Address by the President of the Institute (Mr J K A McLeod) in presenting the Institute Medal to Howard Knox Warner, C.B.E. Address by Howard Knox Warner after accepting the award.

    Jan 1, 1978

  • AUSIMM
    Comparison of Experiment and Simulation of Blast Loading on the Steel Beam

    By A Hosseinzadeh Barforoosh, A Abedi, M Taji

    The effect of blast loads on beams is one of the main issues in the analysis of steel structure. In this study, experimental tests on steel beam under blast loading, and also numerical simulation by t

    Aug 24, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Maritime Bulk Cargo Transportable Moisture Limit Requirements for Iron Ore Shipments

    By K Williams, M Pender, T Honeyands, T Krull, D McCallum, R Holmes, R Orense

    Bulk cargoes, including iron ore fines, must be shipped according to the rules agreed by the member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). One critical safety measure is the transpor

    Jul 13, 2015