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  • SME
    Human Health Effects Associated With The Commercial Use Of Grunerite Asbestos (Amosite): Paterson, NJ; Tyler, TX; Uxbridge, UK

    By Joseph Ribak

    Grunerite asbestos (amosite) has been shown in epidemiological and experimental animal studies to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and pulmonary fibrosis commonly referred to as asbestosis. An overview

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Floodplain Aggregate Mining in Western Oregon

    By E. F. Schnitzer

    During 1996 and 1997, Oregon experienced flooding on a scale not seen in many years. Some gravel pits located near rivers experienced erosion. In several cases, breaches occurred between the gravel p

    Jan 1, 1999

  • SME
    State-of-Art Grouting Remedy for Ground Improvement

    By Faruk Oksuz, Cary Hirner, William A. Rochford

    Grouting is a frequently utilized remedy in the planning and implementation of ground improvement and tunnel rehabilitation practice. The state-of-art grouting application used for Chicago’s McCook Re

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SME
    Predicted versus Actual Obstructions for Two Pipe-Jacked Tunnels of the Henderson CSO, Seattle, Washington

    By Dennis Molvik, Roberto J. Guardia, Brad Cowles, Rick Andrews, Robert A. Robinson

    A 220-meter (m) segment of the Henderson/ ML King Combined Sewer Overflow(CSO) consists of two 1.8-meter-inside diameter (I.D.) pipe-jacked tunnels that pass beneath Interstate-5 and the BNSF and UPRR

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SME
    Art Schweizer: An Interview With the 2004 SME President

    Let’s start off with your assessment of the mining industry. Today, the status of the mining industry is stronger than it has been over the previous few years. While mining continues to be a major pa

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SME
    Longwall Control At Shoal Creek

    By Debasis Deb

    The first version of the longwall strata control and maintenance system (LSCMS) has been successfully developed by the Strata Control Re¬search Team at the University of Alabama. The system includes a

    Jan 1, 1997

  • SME
    Transformation Mechanisms Of Self Reducing – Fluxing Dried Greenballs Into Pig Iron Nuggets

    By B. Anameric, S. Kawatra

    Pig iron nuggets, which have similar chemical and physical properties with blast furnace pig iron, were produced by a single step heat treatment of self reducing – fluxing dried greenballs. During thi

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Use of Mine Tailings as Precast Construction Materials through Alkali Activation Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Qingming Feng, Bo Huang, Dongbo An, Jinhong Zhang

    A study of the application of mine tailings as precast construction materials through alkali activation has been carried out, focusing on efficiently activating mine tailings, reducing alkali consumpt

  • SME
    Using the Modern Metric System

    By John Dasher

    In 1980, some US cars were designed and built to metric dimensions; wine and gas were sold by the liter; and the March of Dimes Walkathon was measured in kilometers. Although the US Congress has taken

    Jan 2, 1981

  • SME
    The Origins Of Public Concern With Taconite And Human Health: Reserve Mining And The Asbestos Case

    By Michael E. Berndt

    Asbestos first became an issue to Minnesota?s iron industry when it was revealed that mineral fibers similar to those in Reserve Mining?s tailings were being found in drinking water for several commun

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Use of Mine Tailings as Precast Construction Materials through Alkali Activation Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (afe55b4e-c2bb-46a0-a2d9-37ae31a22959)

    By Qingming Feng, Bo Huang, Dongbo An, Jinhong Zhang

    A study of the application of mine tailings as precast construction materials through alkali activation has been carried out, focusing on efficiently activating mine tailings, reducing alkali consumpt

  • SME
    APCOM 23 – Computer Simulation, Automation, Optimization and Debate For the Minerals Industry

    By Kerry Spickelmier

    Editor's note: information for this feature was taken from the published APCOM proceedings. Computer trends, with special focus on the reasons for computer use, grabbed the lion's share o

    Jan 1, 1992

  • SME
    The Expectations For Coal: Is Our Government And The Coal Industry Prepared?

    By M. S. Miller

    With prevailing assumptions that plentiful domestic coal reserves will be available for meeting our Nation’s expectations for on future low emission, coal-fired power plants, major government funding

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SME
    Assessment Of The Pathogenic Potential Of Asbestiform Vs. Nonasbestiform Particulates (Cleavage Fragments) In In Vitro (Cell Or Organ Culture) Models And Bioassays

    By Brooke T. Mossman

    Asbestos fibers are highly fibrous silicate fibers that are distinguished by having a large aspect (length to diameter) ratio and are crystallized in an asbestiform habit that causes them to separate

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Controlling Conveyor Dust Before it Becomes a Problem

    By Neil F. Archer

    Due to the increased chance of violations and shutdowns by the U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a company can save itself pro

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SME
    Environmental Issues For The Reclamation Of Abandoned Coal Mines In The Appalachian Coal Fields – Preprint 97-179

    By Anthony B. Szwilski, Dalip Sarin, Richard D. Begley

    This paper will present the results of an analysis of several abandoned coal mine projects and includes field data for over a dozen different reclamation projects recently completed in the state of We

    Feb 24, 1997

  • SME
    Long-Term Trends in Copper Prices

    By John E. Tilton

    Real copper prices during the past several decades display two striking characteristics. First, they are highly volatile. Within a year or two, copper prices can rise or fall by 30% or more. Second

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SME
    Mini Symposium ? Mill Design And Grinding Performance Of Large Ball Mills I ? Mill Design - Grinding Performance Of The Ball Mill At The Dizon Operation Of Benguet Corporation

    By Eduardo M. Sacris

    The performance of the grinding circuit, from the initial stages of operation to the present, is discussed. The mill efficiency as measured by the Bond grindability data and the operating work index i

    Jan 1, 1983

  • SME
    Experts Discuss Reserves Reporting at SME Meeting

    By Steve Kral

    Mining is a risky business. The cost of exploring for new mineral deposits is high and the success rate of finding one worthy of development is relatively low. And once a deposit is identified, ther

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SME
    Regulatory Changes Improve Alaska’s Mining Climate

    By Steven C. Borell

    For more than a decade, changes have occurred each year that have improved the regulatory and business climate for mining in Alaska. These changes have taken place during Republican and Democratic go

    Jan 1, 2004