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Mechanism analysis and particle flow simulation of water-sand inrush in thin bedrock working faceBy 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
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Geometallurgical Sampling and Resource Estimation for Magnetite DepositsBy J N. Farrell
Metallurgists frequently use a small number of large samples to characterise expected mill performance, with the a priori assumption that these few samples are representative of the entire deposit. Ge
Sep 5, 2011
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Optimising the Telfer Pyrite Regrind Circuit – Effect of Dissolved Oxygen DemandBy D R. Seaman, B Adamson, P Sharman, M McMahon
"The Telfer processing plant commissioned its pyrite regrind and flotation circuit in August 2012. The circuit was designed to regrind pyrite concentrate to a p80 of <30µm then float a gold
Oct 10, 2016
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Application of sensor-based-sorting technology at pilot plants in South AmericaBy T Soares, P Esteves, C Senna, V Souto, E Dias
Steinert provides a wide portfolio of Sensor Based Sorting (SBS) technologies, including the possibility to combine different sensor data in the development of the separation applications. This multi
Nov 10, 2020
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Molten slag flow in an ironmaking blast furnace – a mesoscopic level investigationBy D Sert, A Jayasekara, P Gardin, B J Monaghan, S J. Chew, P Zulli, D Pinson, X F. Dong, R Ferreira
In an ironmaking blast furnace (BF), molten slag and hot metal form in the softening-melting (cohesive) zone and then trickle through the coke packed bed before being discharged from the taphole. Duri
Jun 19, 2024
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Pipeline ManagementBy A G. L Pratt, J R. Grant
Mining companies face the ongoing challenge of sustaining and growing production. This paper outlines business investment concepts to grow reliable returns on investment from a portfolio of choices by
Jan 1, 2006
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Energy complexities in complex orebodiesBy M Ziemski
The provision and management of energy in both fuel and electricity forms is an increasingly important consideration for mines. Pressures from communities, governments and markets are increasing towar
Nov 21, 2018
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Ore recovery on a room and pillar zinc mineBy J Santana, V Ferraz, G Pinto, G Cruzado
Morro Agudo is an underground zinc and lead mine owned by Nexa Resources. The mine uses room and pillar as the main mining method. The recovery of pillars as well as the opening of new excavations usi
Nov 29, 2022
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The golden thread of waste characterisation from exploration drilling to waste rock placementBy M Bettison, R Marton, R Wright, M Lowry
Depending on the geological setting, waste rock from mining can present risks to achieving acceptable closure outcomes. In the Pilbara iron ore mines, the majority of waste rock is geochemically inert
Jul 25, 2018
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Characterisation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Structural Mortar of Glass Insulators Employed in Transmission LinesBy C K. Suzuki, J A. Yanaguizawa, D M. F de Santana, L R. P Leite, A H. Shinohara
In the present work, the microstructure and mechanical properties of structural mortar from glass insulators were studied by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, microhardness
Jan 1, 2008
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Influence of Saline Water on Electrostatic/High Tension SeparationBy P Ramsaywok
The use of saline water for mineral beneficiation in arid regions is general practice and also the case with Exxaro Namakwa Sands, situated on the west coast of South Africa. Although it is ‘cost effe
Oct 5, 2011
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Development of a nitrogen prediction model for 320 tonne converterBy Y D. Jeon, K S. Kim, C-H Eom, C M. Yoon
The carbon neutrality continues to require reduction of carbon usage in ironmaking and steelmaking processes. Specially, it is expected that the hot metal ratio (HMR) in the steelmaking process should
Aug 21, 2024
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Machine learning for predicting chemical system behaviour of CaO-MgO-SiO2-Al2O3 steelmaking slags case studyBy B Laidens, D Souza, W Bielefeldt
The CaO-MgO-SiO2-Al2O3 system, characterised by its intricate phases and thermodynamic properties, plays a pivotal role in steel secondary refining processes, encompassing desulfurisation, non-metalli
Jun 19, 2024
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Back analysis of pit slope performance in a saturated alluvial sedimentBy J Player, G Sweby
The material properties and hence performance of saturated alluvial sediments slope can be incorrectly forecast if the water content is not preserved, and materials properties not correctly determined
Jun 22, 2022
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The Kharmagtai Porphyry Breccia Complex – Characteristics of Early Carboniferous Porphyry Mineralisation in the Gurvansaikhan Belt, Southern MongoliaBy A L. Stewart, M Baatar
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation.The Middle Palaeozoic Gurvansaikhan Belt (Southern Mongolia) of the Central Asian Orogenic B
Mar 18, 2015
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2020 Vision ù The Manager of the 21st CenturyBy E Hondros
Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) commissioned The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to undertake a study into how the role of AustraliaÆs senior managers is likely to change between now and
Jan 1, 2006
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R&D roadmaps in mining and water management – a design-led approach to driving sustainability and innovationBy M Yadav, K Clode, S Daykin
The mining industry faces numerous challenges related to sustainability and circular economy principles, necessitating strategic approaches to innovation and resource management. As demands for minera
Sep 1, 2024
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Machine learning integration of hyperspectral and geophysical data for improved exploration targetingBy B P. Voutharoj, R A. Dutch, M Paknezhad, T Ostersen
With the proliferation of new sensor technologies, acquiring multiple data sets over the same ground is becoming cheaper and easier than ever. This new, higher resolution multivariate data provides a
Sep 1, 2024
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Effective Domain Selection for Grade Control in Narrow Vein Gold DepositsBy G D. Matthews, M E. Haylett, S Khosrowshahi, A Weeks
Effective domaining is fundamental to geostatistical modelling for grade control. Through analysis of lithological, structural and alteration logging data, effective groupings (domains) can be identif
Aug 18, 2014
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Evolution of the modern surge-bin in mineral processing plants with highly variable feedsBy J Lyons, S Baker, D MacHunter, D Pepper
Mineral processing plants require a storage buffer to bridge differences in production rates between mining and processing. Where coarse ores are processed, such as coal or hard rock, this buffer may
Aug 24, 2022