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Empirical geostatistics #1 – kriging slope of regression: sensitivities and impacts on estimation, classification and final selectionBy D Kentwell
IGO Ltd’s (IGO) Nova Operation (Nova) is 160 km east-north-east of the town of Norseman in Western Australia (WA). Discovered by Sirius Resources NL (Sirius) in 2012 and acquired by IGO in 2015, the N
Mar 22, 2022
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Analysis of premature failure of rock bolts and cable bolts failed in underground coal minesBy P Craig, A Crosky, H Ramandi, S Saydam, H Chen
Frequency of reports on premature failure of rock bolts and cable bolts have increased in past two decades. Such a failure threatens both the safety of underground mine workers and the economic viabil
Nov 30, 2018
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Microbiology of an Industrial-Scale Chalcocite Heap Bioleaching OperationBy J J. Plumb, P D. Franzmann
A study was conducted to describe the microbiology of the MICCL Monywa chalcocite heap bioleaching operation. Microorganisms were detected in the heap using culture-based techniques and cultureindepen
Jan 1, 2004
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Prediction of Roof Collapse for Rectangular Underground OpeningsBy A M. Suchowerska, J P. Carter, J P. Hambleton
"In order to effectively predict the roof collapse of underground openings using continuum models, it is imperative that a realistic failure criterion is used to represent the rock mass. However, for
Nov 5, 2014
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Methodology for Selecting Borehole Samples of Iron Ore for Mineral Processing CharacterisationBy G J. I dos Santos
The risk assessment of mining projects is directly related to the possible failure in estimating, and as estimates are made from sampling results, this activity should be done in a judicious and plann
Jul 11, 2011
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Volume and Structural Changes Occuring During the Isothermal and Non-Isothermal Reduction of High Grade Hematite PelletsBy Morrison AL
The volume changes occurring during the reduction by hydrogen of single, high-grade hematite pellets under isothermal and non- isothermal conditions were investigated using a time-lapse photographi
Jan 1, 1980
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A Review of Processing at the Cannington Ag/Pb/Zn MineBy G Clarke
Commissioning of the Cannington processing plant began in October 1997. The nameplate capacity (of 1.55 million tonnes of ore per annum) was achieved relatively quickly. Since then (like many mines) t
Jan 1, 2007
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Determination of the Optimal Direction of Mining Works Expansion in Open-Cut by the Volume Simulation MethodBy Bukeikhanov D. G, Syedin V. F, Sagyngaliyev K. S
The present paper describes a method of simulating deposits of com- posite structure by means of computers. The method employs mathematical tech- niques to study the openworks zone formation dynamic
Jan 1, 1977
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Selective Open Pit Mining and Ore Treatment at Croydon Gold Mine, North QueenslandBy Kandemir H, Stafford G
The Croydon Gold Mine is located in northwest Queensland and is a joint venture between Central Coast Exploration N.L. and Pancontinental Mining Ltd. The mining operation commenced in 1987 and co
Jan 1, 1989
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A Unique Vessel for Offshore ConstructionBy Dawson CF
About 17% of the world's present day oil supplies comes from wells drilled in the continental shelf of some 28 countries. The demand for oil is increasing each year and is expected to quintuple
Jan 1, 1970
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Mine to mill study – Bond Work index as factor for intrusive and non-intrusive rock typeBy W F. E Ouedraogo
This study data has been collected on a three-month period from November 2020 to January 2021 and based on three different pits: Vindaloo Main, Vindaloo Central and Bouere. Both pits having specific g
Jun 22, 2022
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JK Drop Weight Parameters - A Statistical Analysis of their Accuracy and Precision, and the Effect on SAG Mill Comminution Circuit SimulationBy T J. Napier-Munn, T Perkins
The JK Drop Weight test was developed at the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) in the early 1990s as a means of characterising ore for the purposes of AG/SAG mill and crusher modelli
Jan 1, 2008
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Bias Testing of Mechanical Sampling Systems for Coal - A Review of Test Results and Call for Use of Multivariate Statistical AnalysesBy C D. Rose
A review and summary of the results of 120 coal sampling system bias tests is presented. This review supports new methodology using multivariate statistics currently being considered by ISO TC27 SC4.
Aug 21, 2012
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Key Lessons for Good Water Management ù A Case Study of Mine Site RehabilitationBy D Newton
The Mt Morgan Minesite in Central Queensland has been subject to both underground and surface gold mining operations since the late-1800s. The site is largely unrehabilitated and poor quality surface
Jan 1, 2003
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Reducing Mine Site Extreme Rainfall Vulnerability Using Climate-related Adaptation from Terrain Evaluation ResultsBy M Grigorescu, J H. Hodgkinson, M Khanal
The mining industry often needs to operate in remote or climatically harsh locations. The industry has recently been forced to deal with extreme conditions including floods, heatwaves and droughts. As
Jun 22, 2016
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Mining's Image in the Twenty-First CenturyLast September, when I was asked to prepare this paper, I was told the subject was "mining," a broad subject indeed! Rather than choose one of the many important technical and economic details whic
Jan 1, 1991
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Phase diagram of V2O3-FetO-SiO2-CaO(15 mass%) system at 1623 KBy Q Shu, T Deng, B Yan, B Song, D Wang
In view of the lack of phase equilibria data of vanadium-bearing oxide system and the desirability of them for design or optimisation of vanadium extraction process, the phase equilibria relationships
Aug 21, 2024
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Flotation as an Operation of Macromolecular Mass TransferBy M R. Drumond
The present work presents a new theoretical interpretation of the flotation process, which can also be applied to other mineral processing physical unit operations. This interpretation is part of the
Jan 1, 2005
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Managing Geological Complexity - Beta Hunt Mine, Kambalda, Western AustraliaBy K P. Crameri
The Beta Hunt orebody is situated on the south western limb of the Kambalda dome. It is one of the nickel occurrences in the area which fall into the category of æKambalda Style OrebodiesÆ. These oreb
Jan 1, 2006
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Determination of the Complete Sampling Distribution for a Particulate MaterialBy G J. Lyman
The theory of sampling has progressed slowly over the last century. The concepts of correct sampling were known to mining engineers such as D W Brunton in the 19th century. It was recognised early in
Jul 29, 2014