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Ground Motion Parameters Associated With Coal Mine TremorsBy X. Wu, M. G. Karfakis, K. Y. Haramy, B. T. Brady
A quantitative evaluation of damage caused by ground motions associated with strong roof caving is presented. The strong roofs are modeled as either cantilevering or bridging beams over continuous ela
Jan 1, 1997
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Frictional Stability of Heterogeneous Surfaces in ContactBy Neville G. W. Cook, John Kemeny
Utilizing the principles of elastic-brittle fracture mechanics, stress-displacement relationships are derived for an elastic solid containing a slip plane consisting of various configurations of colli
Jan 1, 1986
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Measuring the impact of Hydraulic Fracturing in DMLZ Block Caving Mine using Shear Wave Splitting - RASIM2022By Erwin Riyanto, Roy William, Karl Llewellyn
The Deep Mill Level Zone (DMLZ) mine is currently one of the deepest block cave mines in the world. The rock mass is heavily veined with little to no joints and faults are usually healed cohesive stru
Apr 26, 2022
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Molybdenum Solvent Extraction Using Cyanex® 600 ExtractantBy T. Bednarski, T. McCallum, L. Moya, B. Gay
"Molybdenum recovery by solvent extraction has gained interest partly due to advances in concentrate leach technology. Historically, both molybdenum and rhenium have been produced using amine-based ex
Jan 1, 2017
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Improving The Plant Metallurgical BalanceBy Ronald L. Wiegel
In a mineral processing plant there are a number of routine decisions which are based at least in part on the plant's metallurgical performance. Among these are those related to: 1) equipment f
Jan 1, 1978
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Milestone Reservoir Quarry Project: Collaborative Design Development Using CMAR - RETC2023By Savita Schlesinger, Mike Hanna, Nathan Scalla, James O’Shaughnessy, Steve Miller
Loudoun Water’s Quarry A (Milestone Reservoir) project involves conversion of a rock quarry to a billion-gallon raw water reservoir. The project includes a new 40 MGD pump station, deep intake shaft,
Jun 13, 2023
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Assessing the Quality of Incident Investigations and its Effect on Safety Performance: A Study of the Ghanaian Mining IndustryBy E. Stemn
Incident investigation is of utmost importance in most high-risk industries. This study was undertaken to study the content of past investigation reports to determine the effectiveness of the incident
Jan 1, 2019
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Application of a Micro-Computer to Exploration Geology : A Case StudyBy T. J. Carew
INTRODUCTION The application of micro-computers to the evaluation of an advanced exploration project is illustrated by reference to a large project in the Sudbury Basin region of Canada. The depos
Jan 1, 1987
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New Collectors For Sulfide Minerals, Especially Copper And Molybdenum, Based On Sulfur Chemicals Derived From PetroleumBy R. M. Parlman
Interest is increasing in obtaining incremental improvements in mineral recoveries in flotation processes because of changing world economic conditions. Research on collector reagents, long indispensa
Jan 1, 1980
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Design Review Of A Rectangular Shaft In AlluviumBy P. D. Pack, E. H. Skinner
During design of a 550-foot rectangular shaft in alluvium, lateral support within the excavation was an anticipated construction problem. Actual experience showed that the nearly 9 x 14 foot excavatio
Jan 1, 1977
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Coleman Quartz Inc.: Novaculite For The Ferrosilicon IndustryBy F. Alsobrook
Coleman Quartz Inc. has a long history as the sole U.S. producer of lascas for the cultured quartz growing industry based on its unique deposits in Arkansas. Since 1989 the company has also been produ
Jan 1, 1992
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Rock Mechanics Instrumentation Trans Koolau Pilot TunnelBy Elwyn King, Donald J. Dodds
"...Unfortunately, the research activities in soil mechanics had one undesirable psychological effect. They diverted the attention of many investigators and teachers from the manifold limitations impo
Jan 1, 1997
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Design Parameters Of Roof Support Systems For Pre-Driven Longwall Recovery RoomsBy T. M. Barczak, S. C. Tadolini
Reduction in the recovery time required and improvements in safety during a longwall face move have compelled coal mine operators to examine and use pre-driven longwall recovery rooms. The recovery en
Jan 1, 2004
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A Comparison Of Rock Deformability Measurements By Petite Sismique, The Goodman Jack And Flat JacksBy Z. T. Bieniawski
Results of in situ investigations are discussed providing comparisons of rock mass deformability measurements by three methods: 'petite sismique' technique, the Goodman borehole jack and fla
Jan 1, 1979
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Technology News - Laser Scanning Aids Underground Mine MappingBy M. C. Stuttle
MDL Rock Lasers has undertaken successful mapping trials of abandoned mine workings using its underground cavity scanning system. The work was being performed for Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (
Jan 1, 1999
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2011 Review Of ZirconiumBy R. Adams
Zirconium is the 20th most abundant element in the Earth?s crust and it most often occurs in the form of silicate (as zircon), less often in the oxide form (as baddeleyite or caldesite). Historically,
Jan 1, 2012
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Rare Earth Mineralogy in Tailings from Kiirunavaara Iron Ore, Northern Sweden: Implications for Mineral ProcessingBy Y. Lahaye, O. Martinsson, B. I. Palsson
"Four main and three minor rare-earth-element (REE)-bearing minerals were identified and quantified in the Kiirunavaara apatite iron ore tailings using optical microscopy, an electron probe microanaly
Jan 1, 2017
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Classification And Concentration Of Heavy Minerals In Grinding CircuitsBy A. L. Hinde
The recovery of heavy minerals by gravity concentration during grinding is practised widely in the minerals industry. Studies have shown that the grade and recovery of the concentrate depends not only
Jan 1, 1985
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Injury Experience Analysis For Risk Assessment And Safety Evaluation (419d1321-aef1-473a-bd6e-0cad4598d750)By A. Bhattacherjee
Industries in general and the mining industry in particular have become more safe than ever before. However, there is a need to increase the search for the causes of mining work-related injuries and t
Jan 1, 1991
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Characteristics Evaluation and High Effective Utilization of Limonite Ores in Sintering Process - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)By Hongsheng He, Xiaofang Lv, Jianfeng Wang
This paper provided an overview of characteristics of limonite ores as well as their influence on sintering performance. Evaluation experiments focusing on basic characteristics, granulation character
Aug 27, 2021