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Spot Imagery for the Detection of Anomalous and Stressed Vegetation Over Mineral Deposits in Semi Arid TerrainSPOT imagery acquired in May 1986 of the areas that include the Dugald River lead-zinc lode, northwest Queensland, Australia and the Ngwenalekau copper deposit, Botswana has been evaluated and comp
Jan 1, 1988
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An analysis of impact of weak rock formation on mining-induced deformation of rock slopeBy A Sainoki, D Fukuda, K Shioya, C Zhang, M Sharifzadeh, T Yamaguchi, S Saydam, J Kodama, C A. Amagu, Y Fuji
In an open pit mining, ensuring stability of rock slope has been one of the major challenges. As the instability of rock slopes can results in slope failures; consequently, endanger the lives of worke
Nov 29, 2022
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Buckling of Sheave WheelsSheaves are a critical safety component in a winding system and are expected to survive such extreme loading events as rope break. Sheave designs have often been developed and evolved empirically, con
Jan 1, 2005
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The risk management and cost benefits of using a total monitoring approach to managing slope instability hazards in open pit minesBy C Jacobsen, N Harries
Assessing and managing instability hazards is an essential activity when working with unstable natural slopes and excavated open pit mining slopes. Slope monitoring has become the standard technique f
Nov 29, 2022
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Getting the Most out of Technology to Drive Mine Productivity ImprovementsBy K Sommerville, J Parkinson
"Open pit mines today have more technology and data available. The challenge is to effectively use resources to analyse and identify mine productivity improvements. AMC Consultants Pty Ltd (AMC) has c
Nov 15, 2016
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Safety Support Functions for Underground Network CommunicationsBy A Noack
Today underground infrastructures, like tunnels and especially wide spread underground mines, are often equipped with ethernet based communication systems. These networks are used for the unified comm
Sep 26, 2011
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A Cost Benefit Analysis to Explore the Optimal Number of Blast Movement Monitoring LocationsBy J Loeb, D Thornton
Blast movement measurement is a key component of grade control, enabling mines to carry all of the precision involved in locating ore blocks, through a chaotic blast, to production. A monitoring syste
Aug 18, 2014
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Sustainable Development and the Minerals Sector ù Leaving a Lasting LegacyBy L Chaffey, M Buckland
The minerals industry has enormous potential to positively contribute to sustainable development and many leading companies have concluded that their long-term success is directly linked to their abil
Jan 1, 2006
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Carrapateena project to date – Geotechnical risks and managementBy G Balog, T Ormerod, D Cox
This paper discusses the methods utilised by the technical team to identify and quantify the SLC risk factors, the modifications to mine design and scheduling, and the changes to the planned risk mana
Mar 15, 2021
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Rocktype classification and domaining of complex stratiform Zn-Pb-Ag mineralisation at the George Fisher Mine using high resolution XRF Core scanningBy R Valenta, I Fahey, M Klawitter, N Spanswick
Zinc-Lead-Silver (Zn-Pb-Ag) mineralisation at the George Fisher Mine occurs in multiple structurally-disrupted stratiform orebodies hosted within a mid-Proterozoic sequence of calcareous siltstones an
Nov 21, 2018
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Demonstrating Efficiency Gains from Installing Truck Turntables at CrushersBy P A. Grossman, J H. Rubinstein, M Brazil
The installation of truck turntables at above-ground crushers has the potential to yield gains in efficiency and productivity by eliminating the need for the trucks to turn around and reverse up to th
Nov 24, 2014
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Description of Lead RefineryThe building is a lofty, well-ventilated one of hardwood frame, with galvanized-iron walls and roof, and consists of five spans running north and south, covering a total length of 236 ft. Each span is
Jan 1, 1918
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A New Look at VentilationVentilation characteristics of a three h -nc longwall development panel in a 1/100th tale hydraulic model using dispersion mechanics are the first applications of its Find in ventilation. Dispersio
Jan 1, 1983
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Case study of a practicable, risk-based solution in response to new regulatory approaches to Mining Health and Safety using Queensland Recognised Standard 22 (Management Structure for the development and implementation of the SHMS)By S Amor, A Beasley
This paper provides an example of how industry can respond to the implementation of new regulatory approaches to mining risk, health and safety by adopting a robust, practical, software-based approach
Apr 16, 2024
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Application of multi-sensor and AI-based core logging for a reduction of decision-making time within mineral exploration field projectsBy A Krishnan, C Garcia, I Luna-Berbesi
The discovery and exploration of deposits are progressively shifting to extremely remote regions and greater depths. As a result, exploration costs and the economic risk of a bad investment increase.
Sep 1, 2024
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Paper No. 125. Notes on The Desulphurisation of Slimes by Heap Roasting as Conducted by The Broken Hill Proprietary Company, Limited.Before proceeding to the main portion of the above subject, a few remarks as to the general question of our mill slimes seem called for, and, with this in view, it is intended to briefly refer to the
Jan 1, 1903
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Engaging Society about a Potential Mining Future – Concerns and ExpectationsBy N Boughen
This paper synthesises the findings of five studies undertaken by the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship in 2009-10. This research explores the concerns, expectations, and information needs of a range
Nov 22, 2011
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Stope Cleaning - Historical MethodsIn classical drill and blast underground mining methods, especially narrow vein operations economic quantities of broken ore can be left behind following normal mucking operations on the stope floors.
Aug 1, 2010
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Current Situations, Problems, Countermeasures and Suggestions for ChinaÆs Metal Mine DevelopmentBy L B. Zhou, S Li, B L. Wang, S B. Li, Q Wang
The rapid development in ChinaÆs metal mine resources has caused a series of mine environment problems such as serious ecological damage and environment pollution, and secondary geological disasters.
Jul 10, 2012
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A Case Study on the Assessment, Planning and Extraction of the Crown Pillar at Sunrise Dam Gold MineBy M Brockman, M Cowan, A Robeson
"Sunrise Dam Gold Mine (SDGM) is located 820 km from Perth, 220 km from Kalgoorlie—Boulder and 55 km south of Laverton in Western Australia. The SDGM main pit had successfully operated since 1997 and
Nov 15, 2016