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Can We Stop a Black Swan Breeding? Advances in Bowties and Critical Control ManagementBy M Andrew, H Reynolds, R Mills
As the global mining industry continues to grapple with ‘black swans’ (high consequence / low frequency events) for health, safety and environmental losses, the focus is shifting from risk assessment
Jun 22, 2016
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Current Situations, Problems, Countermeasures and Suggestions for ChinaÆs Metal Mine DevelopmentBy L B. Zhou, S Li, B L. Wang, S B. Li, Q Wang
The rapid development in ChinaÆs metal mine resources has caused a series of mine environment problems such as serious ecological damage and environment pollution, and secondary geological disasters.
Jul 10, 2012
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A HPGR pseudo-dynamic model approach integrated with real-time information for pressing iron ore concentrates in industrial-scaleBy T M. Campos, H A. Petit, L M. Tavares, R Olympio
Much practical experience has been gathered in the last 30 years of application of high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) integrated with ball milling in size reduction of fine iron ore concentrates. The
Aug 24, 2022
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A case study in managing a high consequence geotechnical risk in a Queensland coalmineBy K Young, M Martin, D Payne
This paper outlines the evolution of managing high consequence risk scenarios in BHP Coal, with particular focus on managing the stability of an endwall that is adjacent to a public infrastructure cor
Nov 29, 2022
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Performance Enhancement at BHP BillitonÆs Newman Beneficiation PlantBy G McSpadden
At September 2001 the beneficiation plant at BHP Billiton Iron OreÆs Mt Whaleback mine is set to treat 9.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of iron ore, 40 per cent better than original design. This pa
Jan 1, 2002
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Tunnelling in the Andes in Chile – By Drill and Blast and Tunnel Boring MachineBy R Fletcher
Pacific Hydro, a leading renewable energy company from Australia, is developing a series of cascading run-of-river hydro electricity projects in the Cachapoal Valley at the base of the Andes Mountains
Mar 8, 2011
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Design of Grade Control Sampling Programs for Underground Gold MinesBy S C. Dominy
Grade control programs aim to deliver economic tonnes to the mill via accurate definition of ore and waste. The foundation of a successful program is high quality sampling supported by geology and a s
Aug 22, 2011
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Solving a Large Stochastic Integer Programming Model for Production Scheduling at a Gold Mine with Multiple Processing Streams and Uncertain GeologyBy M de Freitas Silva
One of the main steps during the decision-making process of long-term mine planning is the definition of the optimal sequence of extraction, which usually is synonymous with maximising the discounted
Nov 24, 2014
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Breakthrough in elliptical motion screen trial delivers significant performanceBy D Teyhan, J Kirsch
Traditionally, most Australian iron ore mining operations have been surface-based. Processing plants were designed to handle dry ores. In recent years mining operations in the Pilbara have progressive
Aug 24, 2022
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Improved mining recovery with bulk ore sorting and MR technologyBy C Beal, S Singh
Sensor-based bulk ore sorting is a form of preconcentration that autonomously measures and physically separates discrete bulk ‘pods’ of run of mine (‘ROM’) or primary crushed material. This case study
Nov 10, 2020
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Optimising Pit Slope Design at Kidston Gold MinesKidston Gold Mines Limited (70 per cent Placer Pacific and 30 per cent Public Shareholders) has been mining the Wises Hill Pit since late-1984. The Wises Hill Deposit is a large low grade gold deposit
Jan 1, 1992
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Now to the Future – A Path Toward the Future MineBy I Gipps
Each of us has a vision of what the future mine will be and, generally, these visions have many similarities and some differences. One of the major discrepancies in visions of the future mine is not t
Nov 22, 2011
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Thiorea Leaching of a Refractory Gold OreBy Ciminelli VST
Thiourea leaching has been applied to a refractory gold concentrate previously treated by bacterial oxidation. Following the bio-oxidation, gold has been leached in acidic thiourea solutions, under
Jan 1, 1993
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The Paulsens Transformation – A Shining Light under a Northern StarBy C Jones
When the Paulsens operation was poised to be placed on care and maintenance, Bill Beament and the rest of the Northern Star Resources (NSR) team capitalised on the opportunity to send the Ashburton re
Mar 24, 2014
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Breakthrough in elliptical motion screen trial delivers significant performance gainsBy D Teyhan, J Kirsch
Traditionally, most Australian iron ore mining operations have been surface-based. Processing plants were designed to handle dry ores. In recent years mining operations in the Pilbara have progressive
Nov 8, 2021
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The Challenges of Evaluating and Exploiting Gold-Quartz Reefs in the Central Victorian Goldfield, AustraliaBy L McCarthy, B W. Cuffley, O K. Thomas an
The Central Victorian Goldfield is a world-class field located in Victoria, Australia. It is currently undergoing a revival through activities in the Bendigo, Ballarat, Tarnagulla, Maldon, Castlemaine
Jan 1, 2004
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Sulfur – the new geometallurgical grade in gold-sulfide depositsBy S Juras
To our geologists at Eldorado Gold Corporation, the release of the gold assays on a new ore zone causes a flurry of excitement. But to our metallurgists, that news is often greeted with the question ‘
Sep 20, 2017
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Raising Sangdong – A Staged Approach to the Redevelopment of an Old OperationBy C Lutherborrow
The Sangdong Tungsten/Molybdenum Deposit is located in the Republic of Korea and was discovered in 1916. At this time Korea was a colony of Japan. It was mined for two years after discovery closing in
Aug 22, 2011
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Theory of Sampling and geostatistics – the ultimate linkBy D François-Bongarçon
The link between geostatistics and Theory of Sampling (TOS) is examined again in view of new findings made while trying to compare predicted sampling variances and estimated grades (using geostatistic
May 9, 2017
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Analysis and Adaptability of Belt Filter Presses and Other Technologies for Tailings Dewatering over a Range of Mineral Processes, Plant Designs, Conditions, Regions and Operating PhilosophiesBy M S. Fenzel
Increased environmental regulations and pressures have created changing and new demands for tailings management strategies in a variety of mining applications. Critical among these items is the dispos
Jul 27, 2015