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Measuring circular economy through life cycle assessment – challenges and recommendations based on a study on recycling of Al dross, bottom ash and shavingsBy G Tranell, E Pastor-Vallés, A Vallejo-Olivares, J B. Pettersen
Metals are essential for the sustainability transition and decarbonisation of society. Yet, it will be paramount to produce them sustainably and minimise the affiliated resource and energy use and the
Aug 21, 2024
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Particle Density MeterBy R Nicholson, N D. Cox, N W. A Lambert
"This paper reports on the long-term operation of a particle density meter (PDM) at the Bloomfield coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP). This unit has been operating continuously for over three
Oct 10, 2016
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Selecting and Implementing the Right TechnologyThe selection and implementation of the right technology for a project is critical to the future development of the resource industry. It is essential for companies to ensure ongoing competitive viabi
Jan 1, 2006
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The Kerimenge-Lemenge Gold Prospect, Morobe Goldfield, Papua New GuineaGold mineralisation at the Kerimenge-Lemenge prospects is a classical example of myltiple, overprinting events, associated with intrusive-related hydrothermal systems. Repeated emplacement of high
Jan 1, 1997
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Grade engineering at Gramalote gold deposit, Colombia: an example of industry – research collaboration, Part 2By N Clarke, J Hunt, A Barros, N Guerrero, L Keeney
Grade Engineering® (GE) involves a range of integrated technologies and operating protocols for improving effective feed grade through early rejection of low value material prior to costly processing
Nov 10, 2020
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The Application of AS 61508 to Road Tunnel Fire and Life Safety SystemsBy M Taylor
The Project Specification and Technical Requirements documents associated with several recent large road tunnel projects within Australia have specified the application of AS/IEC 61508 – FunctionalSaf
Mar 8, 2011
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Economies of Scale in Surface Mining Equipment ù Dimensions and Impact AnalysisBy M Scoble, R A. Hall
The mining industry has aggressively sought competitiveness through increased productivity and return on investment. A primary strategy has been the pursuit of economies of scale. This has also been d
Jan 1, 2003
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Incorporating Sustainability into Mining Plant and Infrastructure DesignBy A Murphy
Mining plants and infrastructure, and the decisions made by their designers, can have large impacts on their environmental and social context, commonly referred to as the site or plant footprint. They
Jul 16, 2014
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Dynamic Simulation as a Test Bed for Emerging TechnologiesThe adoption of new technologies is accompanied by risks that the stakeholders will wish to understand and minimise. The process of developing a dynamic simulation and the plant it will be used in pro
Sep 26, 2011
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An Investigation of Waste Oxides ReductionBy Fermino R
Reduction of waste oxides from steel plant operations was investigated in a laboratory tube furnace at different temperatures and furnace atmospheres. The results have shown that the waste oxide p
Jan 1, 1984
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Development of an Integrated Platform for the Analysis, Modelling and Design in Panel Caving MinesBy G Pizarro, O Miranda, D Rosales
In panel/block caving mines, large amounts of information are collected at the operations. This information includes grades and extracted tonnage, fragmentation, lithology, design of stopes and main i
May 9, 2016
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Design and operation of large drum scrubbersBy G S. Beros, K M. Edwards
Over the past 20 years drum scrubbers have become a widely adopted technology within iron ore beneficiation plants. Generally, the drum scrubbers in use are considered high-capacity machines capable o
Sep 18, 2023
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Now to the Future – A Path Toward the Future MineBy I Gipps
Each of us has a vision of what the future mine will be and, generally, these visions have many similarities and some differences. One of the major discrepancies in visions of the future mine is not t
Nov 22, 2011
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New Technologies for Measurement of Operator Fatigue Helping to Deliver Improved Operator Health, Safety and Performance at the Mt Keith OperationsThe Mt Keith Mining Alliance operates a fleet of large capacity hydraulic face shovels and more than 40 X 240 t capacity haul trucks to deliver annual production in excess of 40 Mbcm per annum. The Mt
Jan 1, 2007
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Benchmarking – Does it have a Role in Improving the Performance of Mining Geology?By M Berry
Many mining companies routinely use benchmarking to review their operational activities and associated costs. The aim is to measure operational performance against industry norms, and identify areas w
Aug 18, 2014
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Geology and Tectonic History of the Palaeozoic Hodgkinson and Broken River Provinces, North QueenslandBy Donchak PJ, Lang SC, Hammond RL, Bultitude RJ
The Hodgkinson and Broken River Provinces form the northern part of the Tasman Orogen. They are separated by a broad belt of Late Palaeozoic igneous rocks, but were probably originally continuous.
Jan 1, 1987
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Advancing sustainability in pumping systems – a comprehensive methodology for calculating, monitoring and minimising power and water consumptionBy A Karrech, G M. Hassan, A Varghese, E Lessing, S Martins
Pumps play a critical role in mining operations, and their energy consumption and environmental impact are significant. This paper addresses the need for a holistic approach to sustainable pump deploy
Sep 1, 2024
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Nature and Distribution of Gibbsite in Some Western Australian Iron OresBy M Paine
Work to date has shown that the use of Al2O3:SiO2 ratios is suitable for identifying potential gibbsite bearing samples. Subsequent confirmatory XRD analysis helps to refi ne this initial identificati
Jul 11, 2011
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Evaluation of the environmental benefits of using a conveyor belt mining system in an open pit mineBy G P. S Resende, D E. G Oliveira, E A. S Baeta, T F. Bravin
There is currently in the mining industry, as well as in other industries, a movement seeking to increase investments in decarbonisation processes to help combat global warming. Among some initiatives
Sep 18, 2023
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Design of Equipment for Dynamic Burden MeasurementsBy D Johansson, A Nordqvist, D Mihaylov, N Petropoulos, M Wimmer
The flowability of the caved rock masses in the sublevel caving (SLC) mining method is of great importance. During the blasting process of a SLC-ring, the caved rock mass in front of the ring is compa
Aug 24, 2015