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Cave Propagation and Open Pit Interaction at the Ernest Henry MineBy E Ah Mu and C R Lilley, A D. Campbell
Cave propagation is a complex process due to interacting variables such as mine geometry, rock mass heterogeneity and complex structural networks and stress fields. The Ernest Henry sublevel cave (SLC
May 9, 2016
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Optimum scale of an open pit operation: discount rate and riskFor a large scale open pit mining and concentrating operation, on a low-grade disseminated ore body, it is possible to set an approximate lower bound on economically feasible operating scales and an a
Jan 1, 1986
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Impurities in a Murray Basin Zircon SandZircon producers are often required to lower impurity levels to meet customer specifications as most of these impurities adversely effect the end use. For example, zircon sand in foundry applications
Jan 1, 2000
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The Mineral Potential of NorthlandThe Northland region of New Zealand has a complex geological history which has long been the subject of considerable controversy. Small mineral deposits have been discovered in the past, and some have
Jan 1, 1987
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Fault and Shear Characterisation in Archean Banded Iron Formation Bedrock - A Comparison between Core and Televiewer Data Collection TechniquesBy M Eggers, H Baxter
This paper discusses the geotechnical condition of bedding shears and small- and large-scale faults and shears in Archean banded iron formation (BIF) bedrock, based on observations of core and televie
Aug 12, 2013
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Optimal goaf hole spacing in high production gassy Australian longwall mines – operational experiencesBy B Belle
In a predrained gassy coalmine, ventilation control plays a secondary role to the longwall (LW) goaf drainage systems to safely manage panel return gas levels. Typically, the LW specific gas emission
Aug 28, 2017
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Sources of Alluvial Gold, Nokomai Catchment, Northern SouthlandBy P Wopereis
The Nokomai valley is located within the pumpellyite/actinolite facies of the Otago Schist, a regional scale metamorphic belt in Southern New Zealand. The Otago Schist is dominated by psammitic and pe
Jan 1, 1996
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Geostatistical Modelling of Hydraulic Fracturing Pressures at El Teniente MineBy P Landeros, D Benado, J Cornejo, A Pinochet, C Caviedes
In 2005, El Teniente mine began preconditioning the primary rock mass by hydraulic fracturing (HF). The major perceived benefits of this process are a decrease in the magnitude of the expected maximum
May 9, 2016
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How Particles Stick to Bubbles - The Influence of pH and Hydrophobicity in FlotationHow Particles Stick to Bubbles - The Influence of pH and Hydrophobicity in Flotation
Sep 13, 2010
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Atmospheric Corrosion of Extruded Silver Lead AlloysBy Hirst H, McAfee J
In December, 1934, Mr. R. Sussex extruded some silver lead alloy wires in order to determine their electrical resistance. After the determinations had been made each wire was threaded through a sheet
Jan 1, 1941
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A Geological Comparison of the Sishen and Sishen South (Welgevonden)Iron Ore Deposits, Northern Cape Province, South AfricaBy P J. Mienie
The Palaeo-Proterozoic Transvaal Supergroup in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa is host to the largest known resources of high-grade hematite ore on the Southern African continent. These ore
Jan 1, 2002
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Technology of TitaniumThe production of metallic titanium and titanium-rich alloys in forms useful to the engineer involves the use of certain techniques not usually necessary in fabricating the commoner metals and alloys.
Jan 1, 1950
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The Blackwater Mine at Waiuta - Exploration OptionsThe Reefton Goldfield on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand was a significant gold producing area between 1860 and 1951. During this period it produced approximately 2.1 million ounces
Jan 1, 1992
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Evaluation of Comminution Circuit Design for Sustainability Using EcoNomicsTMEvaluation of Comminution Circuit Design for Sustainability Using EcoNomicsTM
Sep 13, 2010
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An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Long-term Reliability of Extraction Level Pillars in Deep Block and Panel CavesBy P Duplancic and C R Lilley, R Hudson, D Beck
For deep block and panel caving mines, undercut or extraction level instability can have as much impact on overall recovery as underbreak or the premature ingress of waste. If the area of the mine aff
May 9, 2016
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Effective Mine Planning on a MicrocomputerTougher physical mining and processing conditions as well as economic circumstances are causing many mining companies to re-evaluate the effectiveness of their mine planning. The recent wave of ine
Jan 1, 1989
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The Framework Convention on Climate Change - Implications for the Minerals IndustryThe Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC) places serious obligations on New Zealand as a signatory nation. This paper examines the nature of the FCCC, New Zealand
Jan 1, 1994
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An Occurrence of Hydrothermal Eruption Breccia, Onemana, Coromandel Peninsula, New ZealandBy M R. Stevens
An approach of geological mapping and descriptive criteria has been used to identify hydrothermal eruption breccias, named the Onemana Breccia. These in part mantle a gold bearing fossil hydrothermal
Jan 1, 1991
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New 40Ar/39Ar Dates of Adularia from Epithermal Deposits in the Hauraki Goldfield, New ZealandBy C Hall, J L. Mauk
New 40Ar/39Ar dates of vein and wall rock adularia from seven epithermal deposits and one porphyry copper prospect help constrain the ages of mineralisation in the Hauraki Goldfield. Vein adularia fro
Jan 1, 2005
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