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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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