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Off to a Good Start with Lift #2: Drawbell Extraction ù NorthparkesBy M Lovitt, T Hewitt
The extraction of drawbells in Lift #2 at Northparkes Mines E26 orebody was achieved by single shot blasting, enabled through the use of electronic detonators. This paper discusses the designs conside
Jan 1, 2005
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Planning for underground mining at Savage River Iron Ore MineBy U Singh
This paper presents the evolution of the studies and strategic plans to extend the life of operations at the Savage River iron ore project in north-western Tasmania. The current Life-of-Mine (LOM) pla
Mar 29, 2023
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Above/Belowground Feedback May Facilitate and Sustain Mono-Dominance on Rehabilitated North Stradbroke IslandBy V Glenn, P McKenna, H Vickers, P Audet, M J. Gillespie, A Gravina, D R. Mulligan
A requisite corollary of mineral sand mining on North Stradbroake Island (Queensland (Qld), Australia) has been the progressive rehabilitation of post-mined lands for the revegetation of native subtro
Jul 10, 2012
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Resource Efficient Mining Processes of TomorrowBy P Holtham, K Duffy, W Valery, A Jankovic
In the face of increasing energy costs, limited water resources, more stringent legislation, and lower feed grades, the mining industry is searching for more sustainable technologies and practices. Me
Nov 4, 2015
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The application of secondary crushing at the Jundee gold mineBy S Tyrrell, B Jackson, K Matson
Northern Star Resources Limited Jundee Gold Mine in Western Australia operates a comminution circuit that consists of a primary crusher, 3.85 MW semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill, 1.8 MW ball mill a
Aug 29, 2018
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In-Line Pressure Jig Preconcentration Plant at the Pirquitas MineBy A H. Gray
Gekko Systems Pty Ltd engaged in the test work, design, manufacturing and commissioning of the pre-concentration plant at Silver Standard Resources Inc’s Pirquitas mine in the north western Jujuy prov
Aug 8, 2011
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More than Coal MiningThe energy supply in the 21st century is still secured by coal. According to estimates of the International Energy Agency (IEA), coal will have the same importance as oil for the world-wide supply of
Dec 6, 2010
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Challenges of Developing Low-Grade Deposits in æNew WorldÆ Countries from a Mining ConsultantÆs PerspectiveBy L Lorenzen, H Muller, L Bernard
Australian companies and consultants are becoming ever more involved in projects in African, South American, East European and Middle Eastern countries. However, significant differences in culture and
Sep 26, 2013
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Use of Isanol in Production Blasting at ISA MineBy Bradford NL
The Isa Mine of Mount Isa Mines Limited produces 2.6 million tonnes of silver-lead-zinc ore annually from sub level open stopes of which approximately 40% comes from the narrow Racecourse orebodies be
Jan 1, 1985
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The Waterview Connection Project – Progress to DateBy S Hanke, J Burden, P Spies
The Waterview Connection will complete Auckland’s long-planned Western Ring Route, a 48 km north-south motorway alternative to State Highway 1 that bypasses the central city to the west. The project i
Sep 17, 2014
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Ultra-High-Intensity Blasting - A New Paradigm in MiningBy G F. Brent, S Hawke, M Rothery, P Dare-Bryan
Mine-to-mill studies have previously demonstrated downstream productivity benefits from relatively modest increases in blast energy, or powder factor. These increases have up to now been limited by sa
Sep 26, 2013
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Nova-Bollinger reconciliation and riskBy C Laming, P M. Hetherington, F A. Pym, M P. Murphy, K E. Crook
Reconciliation is a powerful tool used by mining operations to compare the mass and grade of ore produced with what was estimated before mining. The primary objective of reconciliation is to verify th
Mar 22, 2022
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Geology, Geochemistry and Exploration Implications of Hydrothermal Alteration Associated with Epithermal Au-Ag DepositsBy AMIRA P588 Research Team
This contribution summarises new knowledge and data, obtained during a three year ARCAMIRA funded research project, on the mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of hydrothermal alteration asso
Jan 1, 2005
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An Overview of Current Planning and Production Systems at McArthur River MineBy M Gwynne
McArthur River Mine is located approximately 50 km south-east of the NT township of Borroloola and approximately 120 km from the Gulf of Carpentaria. The mine hosts a series of layered shallow dipping
Jan 1, 1998
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Crushing Plant Process OptimisationCrushing Plant Process Optimisation Design of processes in order to find the most efficient solution to a specific task is a difficult problem. Often the number of solutions are large and the optimal
Sep 13, 2010
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Attrition ScrubbersBy W Baguley
Attritioning has been a method of improving mineral extraction for over 60 years, however it is only recently that an understanding of the mechanism employed and the improvement in efficiency that hav
Jul 15, 2013
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Sintering and Smelting Mixed Lead Carbonate û Lead Sulphide Concentrates at Mt. Isa, QueenslandThe treatment of mixed lead carbonate and lead sulphide concentrates at Mount Isa presents a problem which is unique ,in the lead smelting world; a problem whose solution is far from simple, and is no
Jan 1, 1933
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The Role of Geology and Exploration Within the Mining Cycle at the Osborne Mine, NW QueenslandBy P Voulgaris
The Osborne Mine commenced production from an open pit in December 1994 with the first ore being hauled from underground one year later. Currently all ore is hauled up a decline by trucks until the sh
Jan 1, 1998
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Potential of the Overburden Cast Blasting Technique in Indian Surface Coalmines – A Modular Approach and its Financial ImplicationsBy M D. Uttarwar, R R. Yerpude
India is the world’s third-largest producer of coal and is endowed with the fifth-largest coal reserves in the world. Surface mining straddles the entire domain of the Indian coal mining industry, yie
Aug 24, 2015
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Community Health Considerations from Mining Executives and Managers in Western CanadaBy M Scoble, A Ostry, J Shandro
Mining companies are not ill-informed on the topic of community health. There have been a number of research studies that have illuminated community health issues associated with mining, especially in
Nov 20, 2012