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The Tichauer-DeTomi Matrix: a Tool for Assessment of Geological Uncertainty in Small-scale Mining Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy Giorgio De Tomi, Ricardo Tichauer
Mineral exploration is a critical step for success in mining. However, small-scale mining often ignores exploration best practices. This paper introduces the Tichauer-DeTomi Matrix, a tool for assessm
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From school to the world of work : One mining engineer's experienceBy John R. Marks
Introduction An engineer is a builder and a problem solver. He uses knowledge of the properties of matter and energy to furnish the needs of society. Engineers form the bridge between scientific rese
Jan 2, 1985
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Nuclear Process Control Gauges In Industry ? IntroductionBy Heinz C. Dittmar
The phenomenon of radioactivity has been known since the turn of the last century. Scientists of many nations, intrigued by the strange effects of radioactivity, have engaged in research to probe the
Jan 1, 1966
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Phytoremediation Of Heavy Metals In Mining Liabilities By Stipa Ichu And Cortaderia Nitida: A Laboratory Assessment - SME Annual Meeting 2022By M. Guzman, S. B. Thais, M. F. Obispo, M. R. Arribasplata
The impact generated by old abandoned mines in Peru have produced mining environmental liabilities, which can generate an impact on the environment. In the search for long-term sustainable solutions,
Mar 2, 2022
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Some Marketing Aspects Of Bituminous CoalBy Myles E. Robinson
Significant changes in the markets for coal have taken place since World War II, As used in this study the term ?coal? will refer to bituminous coal, The anthracite industry in size, characteristics,
Jan 1, 1964
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TBM Trailing Sandwich Belt High Angle Conveyor - RETC2023By Joseph A. Dos Santos
The largest TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) tunnels are typically along modest slopes, but not always. Occasionally high slope angles are required beyond the capabilities of conventional open trough trail
Jun 13, 2023
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Leveraging IIoT to Improve Machine Safety in the Mining Industry Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy D. Parks, A. Miller, M. McNinch, R. Jacksha
Each year, hundreds of mine workers are involved in machinery-related accidents. Many of these accidents involve inadequate or improper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. To mitigate the occurre
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The Timing And Mechanisms Of Formation Of The Proterozoic Stratiform Pb-Zn And Related Mississippi Valley-Type Deposits At McArthur River, N. T., AustraliaBy Neil Williams
The brecciated dolostone-hosted (Mississippi Valley-type) and associated shale-hosted stratiform Pb-Zn deposits at McArthur River occur adjacent to a major syndepositional fault, the Emu fault. Base-m
Jan 1, 1979
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The Distribution Of Fresh And Saline Ground - Water Zones In The Punjab, West PakistanBy W. V. Swarzenski
In its, effort to combat waterlogging and coil salinity, the later and Soils Investigation Division of WAPDA (West Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority) has carried out an extensive p
Jan 1, 1967
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The Adsorption Mechanisms Of Modified Thiol-Type CollectorsBy C. I. Basilio
The mechanisms involved in the adsorption of modified thiol-type collectors on sulfide minerals have been investigated in the present work. These collectors belong to the broad classes of thionocarbam
Jan 1, 1991
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Application Of A Tech Innovation Model For The Mine Of The Future: Bridging The Gap Between Theory And PracticeBy Anastasia Xenaki, Edmundo Laporte, Antonio Nieto, Jesus Castillo Gomez, Oscar Velasquez
It is particularly challenging for the mining industry to create and implement an efficient and adaptable mining innovation model to secure the continuous improvement of processes and products via tec
Feb 1, 2023
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Characteristics of the top five most frequent injuries in United States mining operations, 2003-2007 - SME Transactions 2009By J. Brune, P. J. Coleman, L. Martini
Research in the field of mining safety and health in the United States plays an important part in protecting the lives of miners. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mini
Jan 1, 2009
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Diesel Aerosols in an Underground Coal MineBy Jared Winkler, Jon A. Hummer, Aleksandar D. Bugarski, Shad Peters, Steven E. Mischler, Steve Cochrane, Shawn Vanderslice, Teresa Barone
The case study assessed submicron aerosols at a continuous miner (CM) section, diesel aerosol concentrations at the longwall (LW) section, and elemental carbon (EC) and total carbon (TC) exposures. Ae
Mar 16, 2022
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Analysis Of Interfacial Water By In-Situ FTIR/Internal Reflection SpectroscopyBy M. R. Yalamanchili
The in-situ FTIR/IRS technique has been used to spectroscopically characterize interfacial water near a hydrophilic surface. Interfacial water was examined spectroscopically over known distances from
Jan 1, 1995
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Oil Shale Retorting - Measuring Process Yields - IntroductionBy M. T. Atwood
For more than sixty years the rich oil shale formations of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming have been evaluated as a future source of petroleum. After many false starts the commercial production of shale oi
Jan 1, 1982
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Corrosive And Erosive Wear In Magnetic Taconite GrindingBy K. A. Natarajan
The relative significance of corrosive and erosive wear in magnetic taconite grinding is examined. The influence of different types of aeration, namely, nitrogen, air and oxygen on ball war was establ
Jan 1, 1983
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Ventilation System Improvements At The Dutch Creek MineBy J. L. Fuller
Mine ventilation surveys were conducted by Technical Support engineers during June 1987 and September 1989 at the Dutch Creek Hine. The mine is located near Redstone, Colorado and is operated by Mid-C
Jan 1, 1991
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Equipment, Ground Control, And Safety Considerations For Thick-Seam Underground Coal MiningBy Christopher J. Bise
The potential of the coal reserves in the western United States for meeting future energy needs has been recognized for quite some time. However, two of the major constraints which have tended to limi
Jan 1, 1981
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Peruvian Mining Convention Highlights Mining?s Development And ImportanceThe 25th Peruvian Mining Convention (Convención de Ingeneieros de-Minas del Perú) was held Sept. 10-14, 2001, in Arequipa, Peru. The biennual meeting, sponsored by the Peruvian Institute of Mining En
Jan 1, 2001
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Rate Of Consumption Of Dissolved Oxygen During Ammonium Carbonate In Situ Leaching Of UraniumBy J. B. Goddard
Abstract. Leaching of, uranium in situ from sandstone deposits with ammonium carbonate solution containing: dissolved oxygen occurs rapidly compared with the leaching of the bulk of the sulfur present
Jan 1, 1980