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Improved Ground Control Using Hydro Scaling and In-Cycle ShotcreteBy B Upton, J Mitchell
The use of hydro scaling and in-cycle shotcrete to replace conventional jumbo scaling, mesh and bolting as the primary method of ground control for run of mine development has been investigated throug
Jan 1, 2005
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A New Dry Processing Approach to Alluvial DepositsBy G R Ryan
Dissatisfied with conventional wet processing methods for alluvial deposits, Resource Trend Pty Ltd of Cairns set out to develop a better process. After comprehensive investigation of existing dry t
Jan 1, 1994
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The Influence of Molecular Structure of Ampholytic Polymers on their Behaviour and Flocculation Activity in Sedimentation ProcessesBy Hoberg H, Schneider FU
The stability of suspensions can frequently be controlled only by the use of supplementary polymeric agents. Such methods date back to the time of the ancient Egyptians, who used natural rubber as
Jan 1, 1993
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Machine Monitoring and Automation as Enablers of Lean MiningBy L Mottola
Three decades ago mining companies, principally in North America, aided by machine and explosive manufacturers, started significant attempts to develop and implement automated mining systems, mainly u
Nov 22, 2011
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Consolidation and shear strength of coal tailings slurriesBy D J. Williams, S Islam
Worldwide production of black coal amounts to about 8 billion tonnes. Perhaps 20% of this annual production is washed to improve its quality, generating perhaps 250 million tonnes of coal tailings ann
Jul 23, 2018
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An Integrated Optimisation Study of the Barrick Osborne Concentrator: Part A - Crushing and GrindingBy M Korte, J McMaster, C Brent
The Barrick Osborne concentrator has gone through a number of upgrades since commissioning and has increased production from the original 119 t/h design capacity to a milling throughput of 265 t/h in
Jan 1, 2009
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Establishing the Design Parameters of a Control Blast for Long-term Stability of the Hang Wall at Rampura Agucha MineBy R Shrimali, P Rajmeny, L Shekhawat, A Joshi
Rampura Agucha open pit mine has successfully been excavated to a depth of 320 m, incorporating multistage working. The key to success is the implementation of presplitting as control blast measures a
Aug 24, 2015
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The AusIMM's Place in the Australasian Mineral IndustryThe Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) is a professional society for all those associated with the activities of the mineral industry. Differences of opinion exist within the mem
Jan 1, 1997
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The Use of Magnesium Oxide and Iron to Predict Host Units in Grade Control and Exploration at Bulong Nickel OperationAt Bulong, the mineralised (>0.8 per cent nickel) ore exists within numerous lithologies, which can and do occur coincidently. It is very important to discriminate between the different host units for
Jan 1, 2000
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Simulating Block Cave Secondary Breakage ù An Application of Information and Operations Management Tools in Mass Mining SystemsBy M Scoble, E Rubio
The re-engineering of manufacturing production systems has demonstrated the benefits from using production information for optimising processes. This paper explores the techniques and issues in the ac
Jan 1, 2000
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Role of Oily Bubbles in Enhancing Bitumen FlotationBy J Masliyah, Z Xu
The largest oil sand deposit in the world is located in Alberta, Canada, with a total proven reserve of 2.5 trillion barrels of oil. The water based extraction process is currently being used in comme
Jan 1, 2005
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A Geochemical Study of Island Arc VolcanismThe Northern Mariana archipelago in the W.Pacific forms a classic intra-oceanic island arc system far from the influences of continental crust. As such it offers an ideal location in which to stud
Jan 1, 1987
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A Novel Approach for Control and Prevention of Acid Rock DrainageBy M Logsdon, T R. Clark, T I. Mudder
Oxidation of pyrite and other metal sulfides is accelerated by the activity of acidophilic iron- and sulfur-oxidising microorganisms. The ideal biocide for controlling biocatalysed acid rock drainage
Jan 1, 2003
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Ore Selection Optimisation for an Iron Ore Deposit Using Linear ProgrammingBy M Aros, L Reilly
Iron ore is normally sold in bulk at certain specifications. These include iron grade and specific contaminant grades, typically silica, alumina, phosphorous and sulfur. These target grades are normal
Nov 24, 2014
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Cannington Mine Development Project 1993 - 1998The Cannington silver lead zinc deposit is located near Mt Isa in North West Queensland. This world class orebody is owned by BHP World Minerals (BHP) and is estimated to contain 45 million tonnes of
Jan 1, 1998
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Draw Control at Premier MineBy K Nesbitt
Draw control at Premier Mine is considered important to avoid conditions of isolated draw, which results in early waste ingress, compaction of the kimberlite ore and loss of ore reserves. The Premier
Jan 1, 2000
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Mining Safety - The Lessons Learned but not AppliedBy J M TORLACH
Learning is an iterative process, and we might reasonably expect that after more than a century of mining during an era of sustained technological development, (following a millenium or two of unrel
Jan 1, 1992
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The Pima II: A New Technique for Field-based Alteration MappingBy Cocks T
The 15-year long debate between the industry, Government and Aboriginal people about the rights and wrongs of Land Rights, the right of Aboriginal people to control development on their land and the
Jan 1, 1994
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Australia and it's Minerals Industry-Sharing the Same FutureIn Australia we usually define "resource" in purely material terms, and rarely relate it to intellect and human capacity. We look at the sheer abundance of our natural resources and are satisfied w
Jan 1, 1986
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Recent advances in understanding phosphorus in oxygen steelmakingBy G Brooks
The control of phosphorus in steelmaking is one of the famous challenges of pyrometallurgy. It is well established that highly basic slags, the presence of FeO in the slag and lower temperatures (less
Jun 19, 2024