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A new sampler for grain and other free-flowing particulatesBy G J. Lyman
Sampling of grain for mycotoxins is challenging in that some mycotoxins, such as Ochratoxin A (OTA), have very low permitted levels and the kernels carrying the mycotoxin may be highly localised withi
May 9, 2017
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Environmental and Social Constraints to Mineral Mining Projects – Finding the Key to Unlock the ResourceBy A M. Avis
This paper presents an overview of recent developments in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to provide the background for a more detailed analysis of environmental and social constrain
Oct 5, 2011
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Blasting Harmonics and Controlling Peak Particle VelocityBy T J. Laing, A B. Richards, A J. Moore
Blastholes fired in a pattern with a constant initiation delay create a frequency in the ground vibration similar to that from a percussion instrument, such as a drum, in the air. A constant firing de
Aug 24, 2015
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New Blasting Initiation Technologies in the Mining IndustryAlfred Nobel first invented a practical detonator in 1863 and then the blasting cap in 1865. At that time the detonator was used on the end of a length of safety fuse to initiate nitroglycerine-based
Jan 1, 2005
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Selection and Design of Blasting Techniques for Selective Open Pit Gold Mining using Knowledge Based Systems TechnologyBy Little T. N
The Western Australian School of Mines is continuing to investigate the blasting techniques and mining strategies that are used for ore/waste separation (or high grade/low grade ore separation) or t
Jan 1, 1990
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Analysis of downstream field behavior of long‐runout tailings flows using remote sensingBy N M. Rana, A Take, N Ghahramani, S McDougall, S G. Evans
A critical issue associated with mining operations has been the stability of tailings impoundments. Some breach events have produced catastrophic tailings flows that have caused significant economic d
Jul 1, 2021
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The Influence of Pyrite on Galena Oxidation and Subsequent FlotationFolklore suggests that oxidation is detrimental to sulfide mineral flotation, and in many instances is the reason given for values reporting in the tailing. However, while a considerable body of work
Jan 1, 2005
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Low Intensity Rotating Magnetic Field SeparationMagnetic separation using particle rotation in a continuously rotating magnetic field offers very low to insignificant non-magnetic particle entrapment, and precise magnetic fractions. The precision o
Jan 1, 2000
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A New Flotation Technique for Feldspar-Quartz SeparationBy Keren Z, Huanguo G, Jlchuan Q
In this paper, the authors introduce a new flotation technique, a double collection flotation precess, which succeeds in separating feldspar from quartz effectively in weak acidic medium (pH = 5-6).
Jan 1, 1993
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Clermont Coal Project Mine PlanBy Armstrong M
The Clermont Coal Mine will export steaming coal from the Wolfang Basin in Central Queensland, Australia. It is expected to be developed in the mid-1990s.The majority of the reserves lie in the 30 m t
Jan 1, 1992
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Recent Developments in Direct Mineral Assay Using Downhole GeophysicsRobertson Diasol have developed a spectral gamma-gamma tool fully able to withstand borehole conditions. Spectral data is digitally recorded across 256 channels depending on energy levels of the photo
Jan 1, 1990
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Airborne Gravity Gradiometry and Magnetics in the Search for Economic Iron Ore DepositsBy R Miller
The enrichment of magnetite to haematite and haematite-goethite leads to a coincident magnetic low and gravity high within the banded iron formation. Palaeochannel deposits of pisolitic limonite can b
Jul 11, 2011
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Thickening at Karara – The Role of Test Work and Innovative DesignBy G Hart
As the iron ore/magnetite boom gains momentum, it is particularly important to question established past trends and explore the potential of alternative design options. Traditionally, ‘rule of thumb’
Jul 11, 2011
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An Approach to Optimising Coal Mine Design for Sustainable DevelopmentBy 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
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Can biocements stabilise tailings storage facilities?By G Simpson, S Dressler, A E. Levett
Tailings storage facilities often represent a mining operation’s most significant liability, posing serious environmental, social and safety risks. Almost all mining operations dispose of wet tailings
Aug 2, 2023
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Designing Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Surveys for Mine Monitoring with Accuracy AssessmentBy R Ahola, M D. Henschel, M A. McParland
With the introduction in recent years of third-generation interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) techniques, monitoring of mine slopes, benches and surrounding areas has benefitted from incr
Nov 5, 2014
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Situational 3D variography – determining the variogram in the context of geologyBy P Gleeson, J Coombes, P Suresh, T McLennan
The last 20 years have seen a dramatic rise in the use of 3D visualisation and modelling for geological data, but there has been relatively little effort to do the same for the variogram models that u
Sep 20, 2017
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A New Tool for Extensometer Data Analysis and Improved Understanding of Geotechnical Risk FactorsBy M Szwec, P Corbett, P Sheffield
Centennial Coal operates the Springvale and Angus Place longwall mining operations that extract coal beneath the Newnes Plateau in the Western Coalfields of New South Wales. Springvale and Angus Place
Nov 5, 2014
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Thermosensitive, Hydrophobically Modified Anionic Flocculants for Dewatering Kaolin ClaysBy D R. L Vedoy, L Botha, S P. Gumfekar, J B. P Soares
Most of the known in-place reserves of oil sands are found in Canada. These oil sands ores are mined using various processes to extract bitumen. The by-product slurry resulting from the extraction pro
Jul 27, 2015
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Comparison of Diamond Drill Size on Iron Ore Geometallurgical ResultsBy T Sua, B Wright
"BHP Billiton West Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) conducts an extensive geometallurgy program for its iron ore deposits in the Pilbara with the focus on determining the lump yield (the mass percentage of
Jun 15, 2016