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Techniques for Assessing and Mitigating Longwall Subsidence Effectson Interstate Highways Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy Yi Luo, Jian Yang, Hua Jiang
Surface subsidence induced by underground coal mining activities, especially longwall mining operations, can cause various problems to interstate highways ranging from structural integrity, drivabilit
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Field Evaluation Of The Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) (d49e1078-3f23-4b51-b4d8-ee07d3406528)By M. L. Harris
In underground mines, coal dust explosions are prevented by the addition of rock dust sufficient to render the coal dust inert. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) develo
Jan 1, 2008
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Ecosystem Restoration Within The Anchor Hill Pit Lake, Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Site, South DakotaBy J. Jonas, J. M. Harrington, K. Wangerud, S. D. Fundingsland, J. G. Harrington
EPA NRMRL Mine Waste Technology Program and Region VIII Superfund office are jointly conducting an in-situ technology demonstration at the Anchor Hill Pit Lake, Gilt Edge Mine Superfund site. The goal
Jan 1, 2004
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Ground Observation System (GOS): A Web-Based Data Information Center for Ground Control MonitoringBy E. C. Westman, W. R. Thomas, W. J. Conrad, A. J. R. Russell
"Understanding ground control problems continues to remain a focus of the mining engineering community. To aid mine operators and engineers in identifying and responding to ground control issues, the
Jan 1, 2015
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Extractive Metallurgy Of Rhenium: A ReviewBy C. D. Anderson
A variety of processing technologies exist for recovery from both primary and secondary sources of rhenium. Currently, there are no known primary rhenium deposits, thus, the method in which primary rh
Feb 27, 2013
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Flotation Process Monitoring With A Novel Surface Charge SensorBy James C. Conti
A surface charge sensor has been developed that responds to changes in the double layer properties of colloidal silica during the cationic flotation of silica from taconite ores. Sensor design allows
Jan 1, 1981
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Fog Mesh Studies For Fog RemovalBy A. Martikainen
Field tests concerning a fog mesh method for fog removal are discussed. The first tests were performed at the Pyhäsalmi Mine, Finland. As this study gave promising results, further studies were compl
Jan 1, 2007
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Comparing Simulated And Interpreted Geologic ModelsBy M. Rossi
Geologic ore controls are usually interpreted and modeled from cross sections and plans, as they are critical to construct meaningful and accurate ore reserves models. The geologic boundaries are oft
Jan 1, 2004
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Promising Options for Solving the Dolomite Problem of the FloridaPhosphate Resources—a Brief Review Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy Dapeng Zhang, Brij Moudgil, Shibo Zheng, Chunhui Feng, Wenyi Song, Wending Xiao, Patrick Zhang
Separation of dolomite from phosphate is the most challenging problem in phosphate mineral processing. Over 50% of the future phosphate reserve in Florida contains too much dolomite to process using t
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Dysfunction Junction: When Inalterable Rules Meet Evolving TechnologyBy Mark N. Savit
It is indeed a rarity for a non-engineer, let alone a lawyer, to even be considered for a mining-related award, especially where that award is for significant contributions to technical progress in th
Jan 1, 2008
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IntelliMine - Innovative technologies and concepts for the sustainable and intelligent Deep Mine of the futureBy H. Hejny
"The mine of the future will exploit mineral raw materials at greater depths than today, requiring completely different approaches compared to today’s deep mines, in order to get mineral rights. Only
Jan 1, 2011
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Thermal Exposure Limit in a Simulated Refuge AlternativeBy C. D. Ashley, X. P. Garzon-Villalba, R. M. Lopez, T. E. Bernard
Federal standards for refuge alternatives (RAs) mandate that they not exceed a Steadman apparent temperature (AT) of 95 °F (35 °C) at an assumedmetabolic rate of 325W, a limit that appears to be arbit
Nov 8, 2019
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Development of Australia’s first major diamond discovery outlinedBy Richard D. Lang
Introduction Argyle is located in the Kimberley region in northwest Australia (Fig. 1). It is a significant diamond discovery by world standards and is the first major diamond find in Australia. T
Jan 1, 1986
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Annual Review 2003 - Mining ReviewBy P. A. Plunkert, D. E. Morse, L. McCartan, S. F. Sibley
The average annual growth rate of real gross domes-tic product (GDP) from the third quarter of 2001through the second quarter of 2003 in the United States was about 2.6 percent. GDP growth rates in th
Jan 1, 2004
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Hydrometallurgical Processing of Bastnasite Ore: A Theoretical Approach Using Pourbaix (Eh–pH) Diagrams - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2024)By Kwadwo Osseo‑Asare, Isehaq Al‑Nafai
The hydrometallurgical processing of bastnasite is a well-known process that is used to extract rare earth metals. However, more accurate measures are required to enhance the efficiency of extracting
Feb 9, 2024
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Mine Power SystemsBy Christopher J. Bise
INTRODUCTION A mine's power system represents the driving force behind all of the extraction and auxiliary operations, because the production and transportation of mined material and the oper
Jan 1, 1986
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Scheduling Fast-Track Tunnel Construction Projects - IntroductionBy Valerie (Wollet) Rebar
Successful execution of fast-track projects is an arduous task at best. Effective and organized management, a comprehensive technical design with an independent check-and-balance system, and optimal s
Jan 1, 2008
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Cable Shovel Health And Longevity In Formation ExcavationBy S. Frimpong
Cable shovels are used for primary excavation in in-situ and/or pre-fragmented formations in surface mining operations. Poorly fragmented hard rock formations and random occurrence of hard boulders i
Jan 1, 2007
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How Blasthole Shock Absorbers Reduce CostsBy Jack T. Work
Spiraling costs in every segment of the open-pit mining cycle is a fact of life that every operator must reckon with. The introduction of various shock absorbing devices for rotary drilling is one rec
Jan 4, 1980
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Perceptive Driving Assistant System for Opencast Mines During Foggy Weather (Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)By Swades Kumar Chaulya, Vikash Kumar, Sushma Kumari, Naresh Kumar, Girendra Mohan Prasad, Monika Choudhary
During harsh weather conditions, the presence of fog, dust in the environment degrades the image’s quality, which affects the visibility of drivers of heavy earth-moving machinery in opencast mines. D
Sep 21, 2022