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Shifting the Cultural Paradigm for the Prevention of Catastrophic and Fatal EventsBy R Russell
The relative infrequency of fatalities and other serious events can give them an appearance of being random, of being beyond any reasonable degree of anticipation and prevention. In fact, the vast maj
Nov 20, 2012
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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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Adjusting Initiation Direction to Domains of Rock Mass Discontinuities in Aitik Open Pit MineBy N Johansson, D Johansson, A Beyglou, H Schunnesson
As demand for optimisation of mining processes increases, more attention is drawn to blast performance and fragmentation improvement. Fractures and discontinuities are among the most influential facto
Aug 24, 2015
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Possible Improvements to Current Design Practices in Fire Safety Design for Road TunnelsBy R Lau
The fire safety design for road tunnels includes the following aspects: active systems, passive provisions and operational procedures. The active systems include the smoke control system, fire suppres
Mar 8, 2011
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Structuring Meaningful MentoringBy J Coombes
Within the mining industry there is a growing trend of placing inexperienced technical people into positions of responsibility beyond their readiness. Their responsibilities often include providing th
Nov 20, 2012
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Understanding Overlaps - Mining Tenure Versus the Rest of the WorldIt is a common misconception that the grant of mining tenure, whether it be an Exploration Permit, Mineral Development Licence or Mining Lease, will entitle the holder to access all land within it in
Jan 1, 2007
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Defining Residual Risk for Successful Mine Closure – a Geochemical PerspectiveBy T Baumgartl, B Noller, B Forsyth, J Park, M Edraki, P Pham
Understanding and quantifying residual risk is the key to the successful closure and rehabilitation of mines. An important aspect of residual risk is predicting the long-term chemistry of mine water a
Jun 28, 2016
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Learnings from review of drawpoint management across New South Wales minesBy X Hill
Throughout the 2016/2017 financial year, the NSW Resources Regulator conducted an assessment of each underground metalliferous operation across the state to assess how each operation managed the princ
Oct 16, 2017
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Rapid Resource Modelling – A Vision for Faster and Better Mining DecisionsBy P F. Hodkiewicz
"Our understanding of mineral resources relies on three basic steps: data capture data interpretation model construction. Until recently, all three of these steps required significant time and ma
Aug 18, 2014
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Quality Control Aspects of Shotcrete in Mining – The Round Determinate Panel TestBy P M. Dight
Shotcrete usage in declines and developments has become pervasive as operators strive to achieve production improvements. Issues of mix control, fibreload, thickness control, temperature and curing co
Mar 21, 2011
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Optimising Land for Beneficial Use During and After MiningBy J Purandare, D Murdoch
The goal of the life-of-mine plan is to ensure that while the site is left safe, stable and non-polluting, the landscape is such that optimal use can be made of the site post-mining and closure. Howev
Jun 28, 2016
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Evaluation and operationalization of bulk sensing technologies: insights from real world case studiesBy J Rutter, D La Rosa, P Walters, M Scott, L Keeney
Bulk ore sorting technologies, whether surfaced based or penetrative, have seen an increased uptake by the mining industry for preconcentration application. As with all technologies, going through the
Nov 10, 2020
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From paper to bytes – digital mapping implementationBy A Whaanga
The use of photogrammetry has greatly increased the accuracy of 3D mapping underground. However, this has not reduced the need or desire for geologists to produce plans and sections showing an interpr
Mar 22, 2022
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Valid spontaneous combustion hazard assessment for surface mine environmental impact statementsBy J Theiler, B Beamish
Spontaneous combustion hazard assessment from an environmental impact perspective is not well understood and is seldom given due consideration in environmental impact statements. In surface mining ope
Jul 25, 2018
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Optimal ore blending given geological uncertaintyBy M Forbes, R Jeuken
Brownfields geoscience measurement such as drilling and surface geophysics can be costly and it is often difficult to weigh the cost of data collection and processing against the value it unlocks at t
Mar 22, 2022
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A Fully Integrated Approach to Mine Planning for Proposed Mineral Sand ProjectsThis paper examines the complex interplay of deposit characteristics, mining plans, tailings disposal techniques and rehabilitation requirements on planning for mineral sands operations. All component
Jan 1, 2001
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Development and Implementation of Major Hazard Management PlansBy D Hume
During 2001 the Ridgeway Gold Mine, driven by company initiatives and recent NSW legislation (General Rule 2000), developed and implemented Major Hazard Management Plans to control significant hazards
Jan 1, 2002
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Simulation of weathering impact on weak rockBy H Zhai, C Zhang, I Canbulat, K Yui
Sedimentary rock is a lithology that is commonly encountered in mining practices. Their properties, especially the resistance against weathering, are often of critical importance to long-term engineer
Nov 29, 2022
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Application of steel bollards for managing the hazards associated with open stopes, Waihi Underground OperationsBy C E. Gawith
The Waihi underground mining operation currently mines epithermal veins ranging from two metres up to ten metres in width using a ‘Modified Avoca’ stoping method. This method consists of longhole benc
Mar 15, 2021
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Improving Production Drilling and Blasting in the Kim South Orebody at Agnew Gold MineBy T A. Carter
In 2010 Agnew Gold Mine (AGM) struggled to produce the required tonnages from its stopes. The longhole rises used to create void in stopes were unreliable and often failed to gain the designed rise he
Mar 24, 2014