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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
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Remote Monitoring of Rock Mass Deformation During MiningBy M Mee, R L. Gwyther
Accurate measurement of rock mass response during the mining of massive underground orebodies is essential, as mines become larger and deeper. These measurements enable: provision of quantitative data
Jan 1, 2000
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The Operation of the LAROX PF-50 Pressure Filter at 'Ellatzite-Med' Flotation Plant, BulgariaThe Operation of the LAROX PF-50 Pressure Filter at 'Ellatzite-Med' Flotation Plant, Bulgaria The implementation of Larox pressure belt filter, type Larox PF-50 provided within 6˜8% moistur
Sep 13, 2010
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Increasing stope recovery in an underground gold mine by using effective analysis, corrective action and employee engagement processesBy R F. Cota, C Freeman, A Heberle
"The Lamego mine is an underground gold mine in the Iron Ore Quadrangle in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The mine produces 48 to 50 koz per annum, as part of the larger Cuiabá-Lamego Complex. This combi
Oct 16, 2017
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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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Secondary Copper Processing using Outotec Ausmelt TSL TechnologyBy J Wood
Steady depletion of the world’s primary copper reserves coupled with a meteoric rise in electronic waste (e-waste) generation has led to secondary copper processing assuming an ever-increasing importa
Aug 8, 2011
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Blasting Harmonics and Controlling Peak Particle VelocityBy T J. Laing, A B. Richards, A J. Moore
Blastholes fired in a pattern with a constant initiation delay create a frequency in the ground vibration similar to that from a percussion instrument, such as a drum, in the air. A constant firing de
Aug 24, 2015
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Effect of sodium sulfite on flotation behaviour of bornite and tennantiteBy G P. W Suyantara, Y Tanaka, T Hirajima, Y Aoki, K Sasaki, H Miki
The effect of sodium sulfite (Na2SO3) on the flotation behaviour of bornite and tennantite is reported in this work. Flotation tests were performed using pure minerals of bornite and tennantite under
Aug 24, 2022
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Pilot Plant Treatment of Waste Liquors at RisdonIn 1975, following a programme of solution characterization and small scale laboratory test work, a pilot plant was constructed to treat waste liquors from the Risdon works. The plant was designed
Jan 1, 1977
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Commissioning New Equipment in Continuously Operating PlantsOver the past 5 years, Bougainville Copper Limited has undertaken a number of major plant expansions to the copper concen- trate production plant at Bougainville in the North Solomons Province of P
Jan 1, 1986
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Regional Drainage Geochemical Gold Exploration Techniques Used in Queensland, AustraliaBy Towsey C. A
Significant advances in regional geochemical exploration techniques have been made over the last 5 years in the search for gold deposits. This has occurred largely by the development of the bulk
Jan 1, 1989
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Using Geometallurgy during Process Optimisation Activities at the Southern Middleback Ranges Magnetite ConcentratorBy D Olwagen, C Stanton, J Gerber
From December 2013 to February 2014 the Southern Middleback Ranges magnetite concentrator went through a successful optimisation process that included the installation of extra grinding power to treat
Jul 13, 2015
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Physical properties optimisation of the Zimbabwean limonite ore-carbon composite pellets as a sustainable feed for pig iron productionBy S Maritsa, D Simbi, E K. Chiwandika, S M. Masuka
The steel industry is facing challenges on a global scale that include depletion of resources, huge energy consumption, and the emission of CO2. The demand for iron products is increasing due to the i
Jun 19, 2024
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The Use of High Resolution Geophysical Technologies to Map the Base of Ore at BHP Billiton Æs Yandi Channel Iron DepositBy G Hall
BHP BillitonÆs (BHPB) Yandi ore deposit is a channel iron deposit (CID) in the Pilbara district of WA. The ore is predominantly a goethite-hematite pisolite and overlays a clay at the base of the depo
Jan 1, 2002
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Multi-factor integrated data analytics and data-driven decision-making for ground control managementBy R Carstens, L Munsamy, L Prinsloo, C Huang, C Zhang, R Liang, I Canbulat
With recent advances in machine learning, data-based automated decision-making has been proven successful with promising outcomes in many industries. Its application in the mining sector can be ground
Nov 29, 2022
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Bulk sensing for effective ore sorting – learnings over 35 yearsBy H Kurth, L Balzan
The potential for bulk diversion was identified and quickly implemented following the development of bulk sensing technologies applied to conveyed flows. In the early 1980s real time analysis of ash i
Nov 10, 2020
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Managing the Closure and Reopening of the South Ramp at Telfer Gold Mine During Sublevel Cave Breakthrough into the Open PitThe Newcrest Mining Limited Telfer Gold Mine consists of an underground sublevel cave (SLC) operation located 734 m directly below active open pit operations. Open pit and underground current producti
Nov 25, 2010
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A Paradigm Shift in Underground Raisebore Reamer RemovalBy P Viljoen, A Holland, C Parken
In the raisebore industry, there are two known methods of removing large diameter reamer heads once the reaming of an underground shaft is complete: 1. Lower the reamer head to the base of the shaft a
Mar 15, 2021
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Longwall face floor failure assessment using a semi quantitative risk rating methodologyBy S Grimsey, E Janetzki, J Emery
Floor failure on the longwall face is a complex problem due to the dynamic interaction between the surrounding strata and powered roof supports involving multiple variables. It can also be highly prob
Nov 29, 2022
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Geostatistics and Sample Numbers from an Acid and Metalliferous Drainage PerspectiveBy C Linklater, A Garvie, D Kentwell
Various Australian and international regulatory bodies (Environmental Protection Authority, 2015) require an early assessment of the geochemistry of waste rock. This usually includes estimates of the
Jun 28, 2016