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Mathematical modelling of the Sherritt-Gordon ammoniacal pressure leaching process
By P. A. Bahri, D. G. Dixon, T. M. Woodward
A comprehensive mathematical model of the Sherritt-Gordon ammoniacal pressure leaching process at K winana Nickel Refinery has been constructed. The process is comprised of six autoclaves functioning
Jan 1, 2005
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Field Experience with Novel High Performance Polyurethane Elastomers for Wear Protection in Slurry Pipelines and in Ball Mills
By Michael Magerstädt
Material loss by abrasion of contact surfaces of pipes, chutes, pumps, and other equipment in contact with ore is one of the main reasons for downtime of mining operations. Abrasion protection materia
Aug 1, 2013
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Magnesium as a Possible Degradable Bio-Compatable Material
By G. Song
Magnesium has excellent bio-compatibility in terms of its density, strength, elastic modulus and toxicity. However, due to its poor corrosion performance, so far magnesium has not been successfully us
Jan 1, 2006
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Applications of Sub-Surface Pressure Data
By Eliodor Stoian
PRESSURE information has earned a place of recognition to almost everyone interested in oil and gas production. This interest is due chiefly to the multitude of uses to which it can be put. A sub-surf
Jan 1, 1958
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Acid Mine Drainage in the Iberian Pyrite Belt: Sources and Remediation Strategies
By C. Ayora
The Iberian Pyrite Belt (SW Spain and Portugal) contains one of the largest reserves of pyrite in the world with mining activities dating back to prehistoric times. About one hundred abandoned mine wa
Aug 1, 2013
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New Data on Hematite Solubility in Sulphuric Acid Solutions from 130 To 270°C
Accurate hematite solubility data are required to construct predictive solution chemistry models for complex hydrometallurgical solutions. These data are useful in understanding Fe(III) speciation and
Jan 1, 2006
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Advances In Furnace Monitoring: Instrumentation
By R. MacRosty
The demand to increase production levels in smelting furnaces has driven the increase in the power levels. Consequently, greater cooling capacity of the furnace shell has been necessary, resulting in
Jan 1, 2007
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Structural Control of Mineral Deposits in Southeastern Manitoba
By C. H. Stockwell
"The Precambrian rocks of southeastern Manitoba contain a great variety of mineral deposits, including gold, chromium, copper, nickel, lithium, tin, beryllium, tungsten, and molybdenum. Although consi
Jan 1, 1954
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Surface Reclamation Situations and Practices On Coal Exploration and Surface Mine Sites At Sparwood, B.C.
By Roger J. Berdusco
Kaiser Resources Ltd. owns and operates a 5-million-tonper- year open-pit and hydraulic coal mine near Sparwood in southeastern British Columbia. Since 1969, Kaiser has maintained a field-scale reclam
Jan 1, 1978
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Telerobotic Experiments for Mining
By Greg Baiden
Telerobotics focused on mining is currently being introduced into production systems around the world. Mining companies in Canada, Sweden, South Africa and Australia have tended to lead the internatio
May 1, 2003
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Use of Filler Wire for Laser Welding oOf TI-6AL-4V
By A. S. H. Kabir
Due to the high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance, Ti-6A1-4V has been widely applied in aerospace industries. In this study, the welding performance of 3.2-mm and 5.1-mm thick Ti¬6A
Jan 1, 2011
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Canada's Position in Copper
By K. C. Hendrick
The paper will review the significant developments in world copper over the past ten years and their impact on the Canadian industry. It will also examine the outlook for the future.
Jan 1, 1971
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Explosion At Wakesiah Mine, .Nanaimo, B.C. November .24th, 1922
By W. H. Moore
It seems necessary, at times, that we should reconsider some of the more obscure causes that lead to explosions of gas and coal-dust in mines, in the hope that a recapitulation will keep before us tha
Jan 1, 1926
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Enhancing Bacterial Activity in a Uranium Mine
By D. W. Duncan, A. Bruynesteyn
Acidic mine waters containing solubilized uranium have been observed in many uranium and some copper mines. In every case, the sulphide and iron oxidizing bacterium, Thiobacillus ferrooxidans, was als
Jan 1, 1971
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Mining Research in Canada: An Offer You Can’t Refuse
By Alan Galley, Tom Hynes, Michel Plouffe
"Mining in Canada’s economy• Employs 320,000+ workers; Wages 30-60% above other sectors• Operates 220 producing mines, 33 smelters and refineries• Paid $8.4B in taxes and royalties to governments in 2
Jan 1, 2012
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Mineral Exploration in Africa
By R. D. Corrans
"Abstract - Africa is endowed with a number of the world's giant ore deposits which have contributed significantly to the development of their host countries. Mineral exploration has a long histo
Jan 1, 1994
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A Review on the Initiation of Environmentally Assisted Cracking in Line Pipe Steel
By M. T. Shehata, R. W. Revie, M. Elboujdaini
Environmentally assisted cracks in linepipe steels are initiated either as a result of stresses in combination with environmental effects, as in stress corrosion cracking (SCC), or as a result of trap
Jan 1, 2005
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The CESL Gold Process
By K. Mayhew, K. Murray
The CESL Copper Process was developed as a hydrometallurgical alternative to smelting and refining for copper sulphide concentrates. As the majority of such concentrates contain appreciable gold and s
Jan 1, 2011
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Overhead Protection Systems (OPS): Some Recent Applications
By M. C. Walton, W. Roelofs
ABSTRACT: In most cases, a refractory repair involves dealing with used refractory linings above shoulder height, defining these as overhead refractories. This paper details a method of personnel prot
Jan 1, 2012
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Comparison of Two Failure Criteria for the Assessment of Haulage Drift Stability Using Stochastic Analysis and Numerical Modelling
By Wael Abdellah
Mine haulage drifts are the primary access to the mining blocks of an orebody in a multilevel mining system of a tabular ore deposit. The stability and functionality of haulage drifts are thus crucial
Jun 1, 2012