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By M. Grenon

OBJECTIVE ?To link slope stability and financial assessment algorithms into a commercially available mine design software packages to provide integrated global pit optimization.

May 1, 2013

By Jim Richard

Introduction Electric Vehicle Controllers (EVC) and the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT) have created two generations of Lunar Highland Simulant ?Simulant preparation techniques and equipment resulted from drilling activities in support of Regolith and Environment Science and Oxygen and Lunar Volatiles Extraction (RESOLVE ) ?The purpose of defining the compaction process was to minimize the effect of density on drill testing This allowed other variables including drill bit geometry, auger, RPM, and thrust to be evaluated independent of density ?Density of Highland Regolith falls within a range of 1.40 to 2.29 g/cm3 (p484 Lunar Source Book)

May 1, 2013

By Erik Richer La Fleche

LEGAL RISKS LEGAL RISKS ARE COUNTRY RATHER THAN PROJECT RISKS OTHER COUNTRY RISKS ARE POLITICAL AND MACRO-ECONOMIC RISKS COUNTRY RISKS ARE EXAMINED AFTER PROJECT RISKS COUNTRY RISKS COUNTRY RISKS INCLUDE: WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT TERRORISM AND SABOTAGE CURRENCY INCONVERTIBILTY AND TRANSFER NATIONALIZATION AND CREEPING EXPROPRIATION GOVERNMENTAL BREACH AND REPUDIATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION COUNTRY RISKS FIRST NATIONS AND LANDOWNER CLAIMS LABOUR UNREST SINGLE CAUSE ACTIVISTS REGULATORY AND BUREAUCRATIC DELAYS CONFLICT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT LEVELS ETHIC AND RELIGIOUS TENSIONS INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS TAXATION CHANGES CHANGES IN LAW

May 1, 2013

By Tai Sik Lee

Why ISRU into Space Exploration are important NASA and International Mission statements calls for the sustainable human exploration of the Moon, Near-Earth asteroids, and Mars Common Exploration Goals and Objectives are Strongly influenced by ISRU Extend Human Presence: Continually increase the duration and level of self sufficiency at all destinations Develop Exploration Technologies and Capabilities: Develop and validate tools, technologies, and systems that extract, process, and utilize resource to enable exploration missions Perform Science to Support Human Exploration: Characterize available resources at destinations Stimulate Economic Expansion: Encourage commercial services and create new markets, including markets for discovered resources Enhance Earth Safety: Test techniques to mitigate the risk of asteroid collisions with Earth

May 1, 2013

By John Stubbs

Sub-Surface Shaft excavation Mine development Headframes Surface Production facilities Product storage and loading Tailings area Infrastructure Discovery Lodge Utilities Operations complex Port Marine loading Rail unloading and storage

May 1, 2013

By Steve Scott

Outline of Talk Seafloor Massive Sulfides (SMS) and Seafloor Sedimentary Sulfides (SSS) Ocean mining of SMS (Nautilus Minerals) Environmental issues Summary

May 1, 2013

By Jack Craft

Local Environment Atmospheric conditions (or lack thereof) Drilling fluids are impractical Cuttings removal is a major concern Heat dissipation is a major concern Some tried-and-true mechanisms need air to function properly Gravity Low gravity means low downforce Microgravity means even less downforce Regolith Local dust may be highly abrasive Packaging for Spaceflight System mass is highly constrained The drill must fit within the spacecraft?s launch envelope Power is constrained

May 1, 2013

Operating and Social Considerations from a Contractor?s Perspective

May 1, 2013

By Jorge Ganoza

Dado que la metalurgia no es una ciencia nueva -en tanto que los conceptos utiilizados como propiedades geológicas, mineralización, procedimientos de extracción y recuperación de oro son practicados durante mucho tiempo, la variación actual de su nombre, no es determinante. En ese sentido, el presente texto señala algunos aspectos metalúrgicos del oro como: mineralogía de los depósitos de oro, las muestras geometalúrgicas para el programa de pruebas, mezclas de minerales, ley de oro y relaves de cianuración.

May 1, 2013

By Andre du Preez

Emergency Fall Arrest System Rio Tinto?s Primary Objective: ?To achieve repeatable controlled safe deceleration rates during emergency fall arrest activation (Ontario OHSA Regulations) ?Must operate effectively on mine specified steel shaft guides.

May 1, 2013

By Laura Kelsey

Contaminant Robust In Situ Water Extractor CRIWE Nafion-based water clean-up Extract purified water from natural extraterrestrial sources In situ water processing for downstream electrolysis Chemically resistant to process contaminants such as acid

May 1, 2013

By Christine Hansen

?Kiss my Asteroid? Unofficial Title Human life is tied to minerals It?s worth noting that: The living human body consumes minerals. The minerals we take in multivitamins show the close linkage between human beings and mineral resources. Unlike tourism or specialized manufacturing, a human being could not live without mineral consumption. Minerals and their consumption is a tangible part of human life.

May 1, 2013

By Tom Dettweiler

Who We Are A global pioneer in discovery, development and recovery of deep-ocean assets Shipwrecks Deep-sea Minerals Company Overview Founded 1994 HQ ?Tampa, Florida USA Employees 45 Tampa + 150 Abroad Publicly Traded: NASDAQ:OMEX Requires Specific Financial Controls and Reporting

May 1, 2013

By Vic Briccardi

Energy Management Challenges The Holistic Standard to Energy Management Energy Management Information System (EMIS) "Best Practices?: Energy Management Maturity Curve De Beers Canada Profile & Mine Locations Significant ROI Driven by Real-Time Energy Visibility Mining Energy KPI?s Summary: What Does EMIS Deliver? Q&A Session

May 1, 2013

By Dan Nower

Machinery Health Monitoring of Shovels MINExpo 2012: Caterpillar announced the largest Electric Rope Shovel, capable of 120 short tons The next day, JoyGlobal (P&H Mining) ?one-upped? CAT, introduced a shovel capable of 135 short tons Large Concern: breakdown (unplanned outages) of one machine will be more disruptive to production

May 1, 2013

By Muhammad Zaka Emad

ABSTRACT: Sublevel stoping mining methods with delayed backfill employs cemented rockfill (CRF) as a backfill material. It is used in underground mines to achieve ground control and reduce wall slough. In addition CRF serves to reduce development waste and provides a working surface for mining the upper levels. Efforts to optimize CRF practices have been published. This paper presents a detailed review of CRF practices in open stoping mining systems with reference to case studies. A new methodology is suggested in a simple stepwise approach, which can be adopted for site specific conditions. The need of laboratory testing and quality control program is discussed based on the published literature.

May 1, 2013

By Pedro Alejandro Samané Tuni

El presente texto describe las soluciones que disponen los geólogos e ingenieros para actuar de forma adecuada en la planificación, diseño y construcción de los proyectos, así como se muestran los errores de concepto que todavía persisten cuando se usan las clasificaciones geomecánicas.

May 1, 2013

By Trang T. Tran-Valade

With continually increasing energy prices, the mining industry has been on the search for new energy optimization technologies. One area that is garnering great interest is Ventilation-On-Demand (VOD). Prior to selection and implementation of a VOD solution, it is important to fully understand the mine requirements as well as its existing infrastructure and the interaction with other automation in place at the site. With this information, a business case can be generated including a cost versus benefit comparison for various control strategies. To assist in the development of the business case, this paper will identify key areas for consideration and recommendations for an implementation plan.

May 1, 2013

By C. L. Popp

The scope is to address issues confronted by parties in the mining industry such as: Mine planners, survey and engineering departments, field teams and subcontractors. Describing approaches and best practices for assembling a project team to identify and create modeling requirements and to implement beneficial results. 3D Machine Control and Guidance tools continue to reduce project risk and attract quality resources with skill sets new to the earthmoving industry. These tools increase production, reduce rework and help with government permitting.

May 1, 2013

By John Ratti

Building on Canadian Capabilities for Space Resource Missions: Space resource science and technology mission building blocks Canadian historical perspective Status and future pursuits It takes Canadian Teamwork to succeed in space exploration! Space resource science and technology building blocks: Orbiting / Delivery Elements Spacecraft Sensors Landed elements Roving / Mobility, Autonomy Sample acquisition and handling Sensors, GN&C Science Operations Partnerships: Government ? Industry Between Industry With Academia and Scientists

May 1, 2013