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Measuring ore quality using real-time on-belt elemental analysis – more than grade controlBy H Kurth
Mining geologists utilise many technologies to map, sample, measure, model and plan before and during the mining process. Predicted ore quality rarely corresponds with feed quality determined by proce
Sep 20, 2017
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Seismic Hazard Assessment at Junction Gold MineBy M Henderson, M Hudyma
Mining-induced seismicity at Junction Gold Mine became a serious operational problem in the late-1990s. Assessing the local seismic hazard is an important step in assessing the risk associated with po
Jan 1, 2002
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Work Organisation for Attractive Mining – Lean Mining and the Working EnvironmentBy J Johansson, J Lööw
Attractive mining workplaces are good, safe and healthy environments. They are also workplaces that the workforce of the future wants to work in. As skilled miners and engineers are already scarce, th
Nov 4, 2015
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Investigations on Lead Roasting at the Sulphide Corporation's Works at Cockle Creek, N.S.W.THE paper is principally eoncerncd with experimental work carried out the author whilst a number of the metallurgical staff at the Cockle Creek works. The metallurgical has been discussed sufficiently
Jan 1, 1924
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Some Installation, Operational and Maintenance Aspects of Diesel Engine Power Plant, Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie LTD., W.A.This paper describes the oil engihe plant owned and operated by Gold Mines .of Kalgoorlie Limited, and gives some details of installation, operational, and maintenance experiences which have arisen du
Jan 1, 1945
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The Colorimetric Determination of Tungsten in Soils, Sediments, and Rocks by Zinc DithiolSamples weighing O·25 g are fused with 1 g potassium hydrogen sulphate, leached with 5 ml. of hydrochloric acid, and then diluted with another 5 ml. of acid. After settling, an aliquot of the cle
Jan 1, 1970
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Mine Data Analytics – New Skills Required for Tomorrow’s MinesBy P Knights
This paper examines the process and specialised skills required to extract insight from data routinely collected by mine operations, maintenance, engineering and environmental departments. Typical ins
Nov 22, 2011
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State-of-the-Art in Tunnel Ventilation Systems Design – Applicable Options to Meet Fire-Life-Safety Code RequirementsBy P C. Miclea
Transportation networks extend every day around the world, requiring safe and well-maintained structures for efficiency and for users’ safety. Due to specific features of the infrastructure, such as l
Mar 8, 2011
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Using Independent System Simulation to Mitigate Risk in the Dalrymple Bay Coal ChainBy B Olsson, B Reynolds, R Norman
An unprecedented growth in demand for coal exports has placed pressure on multi-user coal chains to guarantee that their capacity expansion projects will meet the required demand. These projects, howe
May 24, 2012
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Characterisation of pore pressure in tailings dams and the implications for designBy D Johns, L Murray
This paper discusses pore pressures in the embankments of tailings dams by comparing real world data with common design assumptions. Assessment of pore pressures has implications on material behaviour
Jul 23, 2018
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Determination of cyanide and potentially toxic elements in gold tailings at Barberton, Mpumalanga, South AfricaBy K E. Mudzanani, T A. M Msagati, D T. Maiga, T T. Phadi, M R. Letsoal, B M. Chabalala, S W. Limani
This paper addresses critical environmental, health, regulatory and scientific concerns related to gold mining activities in the specific area of Barberton, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The paper thus ca
Apr 16, 2024
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Back to basics: resourcing the mining industryBy S Dunbar, S Harrison, J Cilliers
‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’George Santayana (16 December 1863 in Madrid, Spain to 26 September 1952 in Rome, Italy). Philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist.The m
Aug 29, 2018
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Development of a damage/failure mechanisms database for Kazakhstan underground mining industryBy A Mortazavi, M Akhmedya
Mining is recognised as being one of the most dangerous industries in the world due to the difficult working conditions. Working in such hazardous circumstances in an underground mine often results in
Nov 29, 2022
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Solvent Extraction of Uranium – Towards Good Practice in Design, Operation and ManagementBy P Bartsch
Uranium solvent extraction, USX has been applied commercially for recovery and concentration for over 50 years. Uranium in acidic liquor, which is prepared following ore leaching, solid/liquid separat
Aug 8, 2011
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Modern X-Ray Diffraction Techniques as a Fast Industrial Analysis Method for Iron Ores - From Exploration to Process ControlBy L Gobbo
X-ray diffraction (XRD) provides useful information about the composition of an ore sample in terms of quantification of crystalline phases and amorphous content. The use of new, fast detection system
Jan 1, 2009
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Space mining – managing astronomical complexityBy D Brown, K Markovic, Z Tabor
From ancient times to the modern world, the mining industry has played a pivotal role in shaping the society that we live in today. It remains an integral part of everyday life and is a catalyst for b
Sep 1, 2024
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The effect of iron oxide on sulfide capacities of CaO-based molten slagsBy K Saito, M Hasegawa
Removing sulfur and phosphorus from molten iron can be expressed by the following reactions, respectively. [S]Fe + (O2-)slag = (S2-)slag + [O]Fe [P]Fe + (3/2) (O2-)slag + (5/2) (FeO)slag = (PO43-)slag
Jun 19, 2024
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A Geological Review of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Deposit, Southern Mindanao, PhilippinesBy B Rohrlach, J Gonzalez, A Buenavista
Located on the island of Mindanao in the Southern Philippines, the Tampakan copper-gold deposit represents a major high-sulfidation epithermal deposit superimposed on an underlying porphyry copper sys
Jan 1, 2004
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Modelling of Iron Ore in Materials Handling Applications with a Focus on WearBy T Krull, T J. Donohue, D Ilic
"Problematic issues in materials handling applications are often amplified in the iron ore industry due to the relatively high density of the ore as well as the abrasive nature of the product. One of
Aug 12, 2013
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Evaluation of sustainability of copper production value chain from ore to metal using advanced simulationBy A Remes, A Dennis, M Talikka, T Kotiranta, S Horn
A mine project combines vast amounts of information from various disciplines including but not limited to geology, mining, metallurgy, technology, environment and economics. In many cases, all relevan
Jul 25, 2018