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Growing Mineral Production Proves China's Resource PotetialAs 1979 drew to a close, it was obvious that China would have another good year with output of most industrial products at 3-9% above levels attained in 1978. Most increases were registered on the bas
Jan 3, 1980
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Evaluation index system of green surface mining in ChinaBy QINGXIANG CAI, Lin Li, PENG LIU, IZHAR MITHAL JISKANI, XIANG LU, Wei Zhou, YONGLI ZHOU
Green mining is the latest technological advancement to reduce mining’s environmental impact with minimal energy and resource consumption. Green mining — aimed at protecting nature and providing socio
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By-Products Generated By One Industry -- Useful Material To Another IndustryBy M. D. Ballain, V. C. Storhok, B. Pesic, J. C. Sever
Northwest Alloys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa, produces magnesium from dolomite by reduction with ferrosilicon and aluminum. This process produces alkaline by-products in quantities that allow
Jan 1, 1999
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Suitability Of Artificial Stone As Building Material: A Sustainable Development Option For The Construction IndustryBy S. Maurigiannakis
In an effort to promote sustainability in the construction industry, the natural decorative stones that cover large external areas of buildings may be replaced with artificial stones. In this paper th
Jan 1, 2003
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Exploration Review (e96536eb-375b-4e78-89b1-3a52f73b4768)By D. R. Wilburn
This summary of international mineral exploration activities for 2012 draws upon information from industry sources, published literature and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) specialists. The summary prov
May 1, 2013
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An Investigation of Slope Effects on the Efficiency of Capillary Barriers to Control AMDBy Bruno Bussière, Michael Aubertin, Robert P. Chapuis
Covers with capillary barrier effects (CCBE) have been used in recent years as gas barriers for the isolation of wastes, including reactive mine tailings. Capillary barrier effects help to maintain a
Jan 1, 2000
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Cut-and-Fill at Homestake Mining Co.By Joel K. Waterland
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Homestake Mining Co.'s operations are at Lead, SD. Production from the various methods used are: 1 155 753 t/a (1,274,000 stpy) by open cut-and-fill, 68 039 t/a (75,000 stpy)
Jan 1, 1982
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Application Of Monitoring And Control Systems To Coal Mine VentilationBy L. R. McCullough
To compete in Today's Market, Mine Managers have two, often conflicting tasks. They are to improve productivity, allowing the mines to compete in our world markets and to improve the environment
Jan 1, 1990
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Case Histories of the Application of the STG Integrated Grouting MethodBy Yu. A. Polozov, V. A. Lagunov, O. Yu. Lushinkova, Yu. I. Svirskiy, Eh. Ya. Kipko, Roy A. Williams
The integrated grouting method, as developed in the USSR, can be applied to multi-purpose operations that in¬clude the construction of shafts, drifts, and tunnels. In the USSR it has been used extensi
Jan 1, 1993
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Exploration Company Teams With Atlas Copco For Stealth Rig For Sensitive EcologiesEnergold Drilling Corp. is a leading specialty drilling company servicing the mineral and energy sectors in the Americas, Africa and Asia. Energold specializes in mineral exploration in remote locatio
Jan 1, 2013
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Estimating Recoverable Reserves: Developments In Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation (6233c2f1-d6b2-4041-9d9a-0a3cb963948b)The accurate estimation of ore reserves along with capital and operating costs are two key components to the successful outcome of any feasibility study. In recent years, there have been many project
Jan 1, 1994
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"Grinding Mill Drives: Systems, Challenges, Considerations"By Richard E. Sabaski
The demand placed on the mining industry in the past 15 years for increased production, coupled with lower grade ore and higher cost capital, has resulted in a noticeable increase in grinding mill siz
Jan 1, 1981
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Intelligent Monitoring System for Improved Worker Safety during Plant Operation and MaintenanceBy D. Parks, A. Miller, M. McNinch, R. Jacksha, H. Nickerson
Each year hundreds of mine workers are involved in machinery-related accidents. Many of these accidents involve inadequate or improper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. To mitigate the occurren
Jan 1, 2019
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Sam Goosly Or Equity Silver - Discovery of the Sam Goosly or Equity Deposit, British Columbia, CanadaBy John Barakso
The Sam Goosly or Equity silver deposit is fundamental- ly a discovery based on the analysis and interpretation of reconnaissance geochemical samples. The discovery was made by Kennco in an area of he
Jan 1, 1990
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Intelligent fleet management systems in surface mining: Status, threats and opportunitiesBy Arman Hazrathosseini, Ali Moradi Afrapoli
Fleet management systems (FMSs), as a pivotal part of any surface mining operation, need to evolve from conventional to intelligent systems because of both Mining 4.0 requirements and some shortcoming
Apr 1, 2024
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Effects of Tramp Grinding Steel and Iron Fines on Comminution, Flotation and CyanidationBy H. Yen, D. E. Walsh, H. K. Lin
"Comminution circuits are widely used in nonferrous and precious metals milling. Steel crushers, grinding mills and grinding media are typically used in comminution circuits. Comminution circuit wear
Jan 1, 2015
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New Emphasis On Geology In The Planning Of New Coal MinesBy James E. McNulty
The planning and development of new coal mines is requiring the increased use of geologic, geologic engineering and hydrogeologic investigations. This is caused in part by the fact that new mines must
Jan 1, 1981
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Structural Damage - Mine Subsidence or ???By Richard E. Gray
Virtually all structures show some signs of distress due to deterioration of the building components, to changed loads, or to changed support conditions. Changed support conditions result from ground
Jan 1, 1986
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Safety Initiatives in Support of Safety Culture Development: Examples from Four Mining Organisations - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)By Erik Sundström, Magnus Nygren
Having seen significant improvements to accident rates in the last 40 years, companies in the Swedish mining industry now show a greater focus on the development of safety cultures throughout their or
Jul 19, 2023
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Tunnelling for the Channel Tunnel Rail LinkBy David Court, Rab Brown
The paper discusses the work in progress on the construction of the extension of the High Speed Rail line from the Channel Tunnel into the centre of London UK known as the “Channel Tunnel Rail Link” (
Jan 1, 2003