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Interpreting Geological Structure Using KrigingBy N-h. Mao
We applied kriging (geostatistics) to interpret the structure of basement rock in Yucca Flat, NTS from borehole data. The estimation error for 118 data is 81 m comparable with those based on both grav
Jan 1, 1985
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Environmental Alternative Dispute Resolution For Mining – An IntroductionBy J. S. Heath
Many disputes related to environmental issues in mining are resolved through often-antagonistic negotiations in a regulatory context or through litigation. These approaches are certainly the best cho
Jan 1, 2000
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Characterization of Nanoparticles Generated from Drilling Activities within a MineBy M. Schreiner, J. Brune, D. Theisen, C. S. -J. Tsai
This study reports that routine mining activities could produce a high number of nanometer sized particles which have not been well characterized and may represent an unacknowledged exposure present i
Jan 1, 2019
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Evaluation of sensors for mine fire detection using an atmospheric monitoring systemBy C. D. Litton, I. E. Perera
This report presents the results of experiments to evaluate different types of mine fire sensors in an underground mine environment using a commercially available atmospheric monitoring system. To det
Jan 1, 2014
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Significant Developments In Process And Equipment Design To Be Applied In New Outokumpu MillBy Paavo Eerola
In May of 1984, it was decided that Outokumpu Oy would design and build a new nickel flotation mill to process ore from the newly discovered Enonkoski mine in eastern Finland. Since there hart peen a
Jan 1, 1985
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Coal Is Still King At PP&L --- But For How Long? ? GeneralBy V. R. Burkhart
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company is an investor-owned public utility which was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on June 4, 1920, with general offices at 901 Hamilton S
Jan 1, 1973
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Ore Models And Classifications-Uranium ? IntroductionBy Robert J. Wright
The purpose of this paper is to propose a classification of uranium deposits that is believed to be well suited to the needs of uranium exploration and resource assessment. By way of background some
Jan 1, 1979
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Novel Scaling Methods For Modeling In Situ LeachingBy Muhammad I. Kabir
The streamline method of recovery prediction reduces a two-dimensional problem to a bundle of one-dimensional ones. This paper presents the development and application of a novel scaling technique whi
Jan 1, 1984
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Acid Mine Water Processing and Metal Recovery by Fast Solid Phase ExtractionBy Richard F. Hammen
Mineral extraction from sulfide ore deposits usually leads to the combined action of oxygen and water on the newly exposed ore. The result is acid mine drainage, a low pH solution of various metal sul
Jan 1, 1993
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A Skeletal Model For An Intelligent And Integrated Design System For Underground Coal MinesBy A. J. Basu
An overview of the evolution of computerized mine planning and design has been given, emphasizing the need for a knowledge-based system for planning and design of underground coal mines. An outline fo
Jan 1, 1991
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Smart Air in the Underground Mine: Advancing Real-Time Ventilation Monitoring in Humid Underground Mines - SME Annual Meeting 2026By Max Friedemann, Franziska Günther, Helmut Mischo
Ensuring adequate ventilation is a critical aspect of safety in underground mining operations. In small-scale mines in particular, key ventilation parameters such as temperature, humidity, and air vel
Feb 22, 2026
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Prediction Model for Safe Width of Rock Mass Preventing Water Inrush from Fault in Excavation Roadway and Influencing Factors Analysis: a Case Study of the Xintian Coal Mine - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)By Jie Long, Zijie Liu, Pu Liu, Bo Li, Menghua Li, Qiang Wu
During coal mine operations, roadways may be located close to faults. When designing these roadways, it is important to determine the width of the rock mass between a roadway and a fault area to preve
Jul 5, 2023
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Geophysical and Geochemical Surveys in Delaware Basin Sulfur ExplorationBy Blair K. Salisbury
Dissolution within Permian evaporites of the Delaware basin has created extreme lateral geologic and physical property inhomogeneity within and above the evaporites. Discriminating a sulfur deposit&ap
Jan 1, 1992
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Study Of The Mechanism And Rate Of Ilmenite WeatheringBy Langtry E. Lynd
Ilmenite concentrates prepared from beach and dune sands of Florida, India, Australia, and other localities deviate to varying degrees from the theoretical composition of pure ilmenite, and generally
Jan 1, 1959
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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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Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations in Production Scheduling Optimisation for Sublevel Stoping Mining Operations: a Review of Relevant Works and Future Directions - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)By G. M. Wali Ullah, MEHMET KIZIL, ` Micah Nehring, PETER KNIGHTS
In operations that use the sublevel stoping mining method, production scheduling takes into account factors, including ore reserve envelopes, ore grade averages, equipment capacity, feed controls to t
Nov 6, 2023
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Critical Minerals Potential of Uranium Deposits in New Mexico - SME Annual Meeting 2026By Rebecca Boakye, Zohreh Kazemi Motlagh, Virginia T. McLemore
The most significant uranium (U) deposits in New Mexico are sandstone-hosted deposits in the Morrison Formation (Westwater Canyon Member), where >169,500 short tons of U3O8 were produced from 1950 to
Feb 22, 2026
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How To Select Stockpiling, Reclaiming And Blending Systems For Bulk Materials ? IntroductionBy d&apos, I. J. Agati
The stockpiling and reclaiming of bulk materials can be a challenging task for engineers seeking the optimum solution for plant needs, reliability, and at lowest unit cost. The objective of this paper
Jan 1, 1969
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Mineral Wool Production From Coal-Ash - A Progress ReportBy William F. Lawrence
Research performed by the West Virginia University Coal Research Bureau under the sponsorship of the U. S. Bureau of Mines has demonstrated that coal-ash can be converted into mineral wool insulation
Jan 1, 1969
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New Techniques In Benefication Of Phosphate RockBy James E. Lawver
The agriculture industry has made great strides during the past decade to increase agriculture yields through increased use of fertilizers. Increased use of fertilizers may prevent or at least delay m
Jan 1, 1978