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Role of Environmental Ore Deposit Models in Resources DevelopmentBy Y T. J Kwong
With the recent emphasis worldwide on environmental protection and sustainable development, finding an enriched mineral deposit no longer guarantees mining development. Only if the identified resource
Aug 22, 2011
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Unravelling the Factors Impacting on Concentrate Quality by Geometallurgical Data Analysis at Fortescue Metals Group’s Iron Bridge Magnetite MineBy A Manfrino
The Iron Bridge magnetite mine and infrastructure project is currently in development as a joint venture between Fortescue Metals Group, Formosa and Baosteel. It is supported by an extensive database
Jul 13, 2015
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A Great Project Team - Bringing Together Location and CultureBy A M. Ebbels, D Pratt
The current commodities super-cycle has seen an explosion in the number of mining projects demanding human resources throughout the world. The demand for key personnel currently far outweighs the inte
May 24, 2012
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Blasting for Mine to Mill OptimisationBy S S. Kanchibotla, S Morrell
In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the impact that mining practices have on the efficiency of mineral processing operations. Head grade, dilution, particle size distribution and t
Jan 1, 1999
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An Integration of Short-Term Planning with Mineral Processing SimulationBy F D Durao, Muge F. H, Rogado J. Q
In the scope of the project named CAPUME II (EEC BRITE/EURAM contract - project MA2M-CT90,-0042(SMA)) for the development of an integrated mine planning system for underground mines, two of the main
Jan 1, 1995
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Political and Social Aspects of Present and Future TunnellingOur modern cities are almost incapable of sustaining themselves without subsurface infrastructure, which is not identifiable at first glance. This very soon becomes evident when the chaotic conditions
Jan 1, 1999
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The Interaction Between Geology, Mining and Metallurgy at Stawell Gold Mines Pty LtdStawell Gold Mines Pty Ltd operates two underground decline mines within the township of Stawell. An active exploration program and commitment by owners to improving the ore reserves has led to an imp
Jan 1, 2000
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Underground Mining and Water ManagementBy C J. Moran
All mines face water management challenges. Adopting leading practice water management strategies can help reduce both operational and strategic risks. While many of the water issues faced by undergro
Mar 21, 2011
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On Testing Reducing MachineryMany of the discrepancies that appear when comparing the results of reducing machinery are due to the nature of the materials reduced and the conditions under which they have been treated. It is there
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The Care and Maintenance of Winding Ropes and Attachments, as Practised at the South Mine, Broken Hill, N.S.W.By Howell M. W
The purpose of this paper is to outline the main points in the construction of the various types of wire ropes more commonly used for winding in Australia; and the maintenance of the ropes, and cage a
Jan 1, 1940
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Optimisation of Rotary DrillingOptimising drill performance has always been a primary goal of drilling and blasting managers. Improving drilling rates and utilisation will ultimately drive the cost per foot or metre downward. Ad
Jan 1, 1995
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Increased Flexibility Using Waterjet Assisted Blasthole DrillingBy P J. A Lever
This paper presents details of CRC MiningÆs work with waterjet assisted blasthole drilling. The objective of this work was to investigate techniques that reduce the cost and increase the productivity
Jan 1, 2004
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A Brief History of Pierre Gy's Sampling Theory and Current Trends in its Acceptance in the Mining WorldSixty years after its inception, after an alternation of periods of admiration and rejection by the industry, Sampling Theory can now be seen as going through its golden age. A brief history of its su
Jan 1, 2008
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Roasting and Treatment of Auriferous Flotation ConcentratesThis paper is intended to continue the subject in the light of recent work, from where it was left at the conclusion of the discussion on the excellent paper by the late Mr. Noel Haszard. The position
Jan 1, 1939
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Basicity of Metallurgical Slags (df15b5da-1878-4c59-91a1-a31e398aa14d)By Y Yang
Despite the importance and usefulness of basicity in metallurgical slags, the optimum quantitative expression of it has remained elusive, partly due to the fact that the precise concept of basicity ha
Jan 1, 2000
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The Implementation of Paste Fill at the Henty Gold Mine (e808b65b-096a-41b0-a461-dc39eb272114)By Jardine G, Woodall C
The Henty Gold Mine, located in Western lasiuania use, uuiusatise solutions to effectively manage a mining operation in an environmentally sensitive setting and has been presented with several envir
Jan 1, 1998
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Progress towards Data-driven Mine Planning via a Virtual Geometallurgical LaboratoryBy E Vargas, A Egana, M Alarcon, X Emery, A Barberan, A Lopez, N Morales, C Friedrich
"As the cost in time and money of data from sensors and small-scale tests has reduced, additional challenges have arisen. Although many mine data sets are not big relative to those in other discipline
Jun 15, 2016
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Rock Strength Anisotropy and Its Importance in Underground Geotechnical DesignBy M Sandy, A Vakili, J Albrecht
Although rock strength anisotropy is a well-known phenomenon in rock mechanics, its impact on geotechnical design is often ignored. No widely accepted guideline currently exists for its characterisati
Nov 5, 2014
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The Role of Simulation Modelling in Project EvaluationTSG Consulting works with many of the major global mining companies using simulation modelling as an integral component in their development teamÆs processes to determine which combination of infrastr
Jan 1, 2007
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Technology of Dust Suppression by Foam for Fully Mechanised Heading FaceBy H Wang, D Wang
Mine dust is the most serious occupation hazard in coalmines. And many coal workers suffer from pneumoconiosis because of long-term inhalation of respirable dust. Reducing the dust concentration of wo
Aug 31, 2015