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Nature and Distribution of Gibbsite in Some Western Australian Iron OresBy M Paine
Work to date has shown that the use of Al2O3:SiO2 ratios is suitable for identifying potential gibbsite bearing samples. Subsequent confirmatory XRD analysis helps to refi ne this initial identificati
Jul 11, 2011
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Carrapateena Vent Rise Performance – Geotechnical Design and CalibrationBy G Balog, T Ormerod, D Sidea
Carrapateena is a copper-gold sub level caving operation located in the Gawler Craton, South Australia. One of Australia’s largest undeveloped copper deposits, the project will be a 4.25 Mtpa undergro
Mar 15, 2021
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Blasting Harmonics and Controlling Peak Particle VelocityBy T J. Laing, A B. Richards, A J. Moore
Blastholes fired in a pattern with a constant initiation delay create a frequency in the ground vibration similar to that from a percussion instrument, such as a drum, in the air. A constant firing de
Aug 24, 2015
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Current Issues in the Mining Industry - From the Operational Mineral ProcessorÆs PerspectiveBy S Schwarz, D Alexander
The mining industry, and in fact the world, has undergone significant changes in the past five to ten years, ranging from the metals boom, the global financial crisis and the rise and fall of national
Oct 29, 2012
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Outside Auger Hollow Claw Tipped Mechanical Sampler for CoalBy Z-Y Pi, B Zhang, S Wen
"The paper introduces the structure and work processes of outside auger hollow claw tipped mechanical sampler for coal. Twenty sets of claw tipped sampler performance tests show that: The design of i
Aug 21, 2012
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Long hole plug – addressing the hazard of bogged rods in ‘upholes’By G Noonan, S Thomas, M Limbert
Stuck drill rods (often referred to as bogged rods) in production ‘upholes’ are a common problem in the underground mining industry. Bogged and broken off drill rods have the potential to fall out of
Oct 16, 2017
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Cook Open Pit Model – The Hurdles: How We Leapt, Lunged, Stumbled and Overcame ThemBy J Paradis, K Dudgeon, M Topping
At Newmont’s Jundee Operation, exploration and resource geologists collaborated to produce an open pit resource model. Using a variety of modelling and estimation techniques but no new data, an unecon
Aug 18, 2014
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Driving Mine Performance through CommunicationBy S Jeffrey, S Mundell, F Arboleda
In the current cycle of low commodity prices and rising costs, mine managers continue to focus on optimising mine performance and productivity. A critical component of strengthening performance and pr
Jun 22, 2016
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A Paradigm Shift in Underground Raisebore Reamer RemovalBy P Viljoen, A Holland, C Parken
In the raisebore industry, there are two known methods of removing large diameter reamer heads once the reaming of an underground shaft is complete: 1. Lower the reamer head to the base of the shaft a
Mar 15, 2021
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Training our New Starters – Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceBy M Davis
Increasing growth in the minerals industry over the past decade has raised the question of whether the standard of training for new geologists has been negatively impacted. This hypothesis was tested
Aug 22, 2011
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Innovative Use of Screw Press Filtration in Tailings Dewatering Plant DesignBy D Nieuwkerk, V J. Absolon
"Screw press technology is an innovative approach to tackling the growing pressure to conserve water and minimise the environmental impact of mineral tailings disposal. The principles of the technolog
Sep 1, 2014
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Options for Concentrate Drying Technologies when Designing a Copper SmelterBy H Lehtonen, H Mansikkaviita
In primary copper smelters, the received copper concentrate and other materials contain a certain amount of moisture, ranging from six to 14 per cent. Moisture in wet concentrate has a negative effect
Jan 1, 2006
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Enabling Technologies – The Role of New Communications TechnologiesBy C Fischer
The introduction of digital communications technologies into the underground mining industry, in both coal and hard rock mining, has enabled high bandwidth applications to be applied in the mining ind
Nov 22, 2011
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Thin Spray-on Liner Concepts and Practical Examples of the Non-Reactive System - MEYCO TSL 865TSL Concepts and Practical Examples of the Non-Reactive System - Meyco TSL 865 Thin Spray-on Liners (TSLs) have been intensively investigated by mining and chemical industries within the last decade.
Nov 25, 2010
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Physical properties optimisation of the Zimbabwean limonite ore-carbon composite pellets as a sustainable feed for pig iron productionBy S Maritsa, D Simbi, E K. Chiwandika, S M. Masuka
The steel industry is facing challenges on a global scale that include depletion of resources, huge energy consumption, and the emission of CO2. The demand for iron products is increasing due to the i
Jun 19, 2024
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Acousto Ultrasonic-Echo (AU-E) and Ultrasound Technology ù Determination of the Lining and Cooling Element Condition of Operational FurnacesBy A Sadri, S Smith
In the metal and mineral industry, different empirical techniques are used to estimate the remaining thickness of the lining within an operating furnace. The disadvantage and costly factor when using
Jan 1, 2006
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Excess pore water pressure induced during tailings run-outBy M A. Llano-Serna, D J. Williams, L Bu
Tailings dam failures continue to occur worldwide at an unacceptable rate, averaging two events annually over the last 100 years. Furthermore, tailings dams continue to grow in size, increasing the po
Jul 23, 2018
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Design of Segmental Lining for Waterview Project, Auckland, New?ZealandBy S Pradhan, A Kuras, R Mahajan
This paper describes the design of the precast concrete segmental lining for the 13.1 m internal diameter and 450 mm thick, 2.4 km long mainline tunnels for the Waterview Connection project in Aucklan
Sep 17, 2014
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An investigative study on the interfacial behaviour of waste graphite resource with liquid ironBy S Udayakumar, S Biswal, N Sarmadi, V Sahajwalla, F Pahlevani
Recent times have witnessed a notable momentum in the interest surrounding technology dedicated to harnessing waste as valuable resources, prompted by the mounting challenges posed by waste accumulati
Jun 19, 2024
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Geohazmap Implementation in Block Cave MinesBy S Talu, E Savage, S Howe
Major falls of ground, strainbursts, airblast and mudrush events are the major hazards in block caving environments, resulting in both safety and financial consequences and losses. Rio Tinto mines hav
May 9, 2016