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  • AUSIMM
    The relationship between the magnitude of impact velocity per impulse and cumulative absorbed energy capacity of a rock bolt

    By B Crompton, A Berghorst, G Knox

    Laboratory-based dynamic testing provides an invaluable tool in the development of rock bolts for use in highly stressed, burst prone rock masses. While in most cases the laboratory-based test method

    Nov 30, 2018

  • AUSIMM
    Distinguishing Carbon Fractions in Coalmine Rehabilitated Soils

    By J Chan, T Baumgartl, A Plante, C Peltre, P D. Erskine

    Mine soils are often organic matter and carbon poor due to disturbance, topsoil stockpiling and mixing with spoil. They present an opportunity to observe the accumulation of soil carbon arising from r

    Jul 16, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    People-An Employer's View

    Rather like the mythical "Economic Man" "an employer" in this context must necessarily be an abstraction, and the views possessed by such an abstraction, a composite of many views known to have bee

    Jan 1, 1982

  • AUSIMM
    Historical Challenges, Modern Solutions at Ballarat East

    By M Sykes

    Gold was initially discovered at Ballarat in 1851. After initial alluvial mining, underground quartz mining commenced in 1853, continuing until 1918. The historic miners were considered to be capable

    Jan 1, 2008

  • AUSIMM
    External Influences on Electronic Detonator Blasting Systems and how to Protect Against Such Influences

    By R van Wyk

    In today’s mining environment the use of heavy mechanical devices and other high-tech electronic devices like two-way radios, cellular phones and even automated mining systems, form a vital part of th

    Nov 8, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Present Situation and Future Trends in the Chinese Steel Industry and Utilisation of Low-Grade Iron Ore Resources

    By J Pan, G Qiu

    In this paper, an analysis is made of the present situation in the Chinese steel industry and its demand for iron ores. It is shown that the demand for iron ores has been growing substantially with th

    Jan 1, 2009

  • AUSIMM
    Rapid Logging of Different Magnetic Phases in Banded Ironstones Using a Travelling Three-component Vector Magnetometer

    By C A. Foss, K Leslie, C Arnold

    Magnetic susceptibility measurements provide rapid, non-destructive testing of drill core, but cannot directly map magnetite and/or hematite content. Combined magnetic susceptibility and magnetisation

    Jul 13, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Processing of Subsea Massive Sulfide Ores by Flotation – Similarity and Features with Terrestrial Ores

    By L O. Filippov, I V. Filippova

    Subsea massive sulfide deposits have particular mineralogical compositions and textural features differentiating them from onshore ore. When extracted from salty water and exposed to the air, massive

    Nov 4, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Sensible Cost Cutting for Resource Projects

    By D Connelly

    As the resources sector becomes tougher with rising costs and cyclical metal prices, mining companies need to continue to reduce their costs and do more with less. Many new resource projects fail to c

    Aug 8, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Reflections on Empirical Methods in Geomechanics – The Unmentionables and Hidden Risks

    By F T. Suorineni

    Empirical methods are deeply rooted in geomechanics. This is a consequence of the recognised complexity of the nature of the rock mass. The usual assumptions of material continuity, homogeneity, isotr

    Nov 5, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Legislation, Litigation and Liability

    Safety and health at work is about people. It is about people who plan for work, organise work and perform work. It is about those who come in contact with the workplace and those who are responsible

    Jan 1, 2005

  • AUSIMM
    Pongkor Gold Mine (Indonesia) ù Changing From Traditional Handheld Cut and Fill to Mechanical Cut and Fill

    The Pongkor Gold Mine employs 678 staff. The mine is owned by the Indonesian state company PT Antam Tbk and is located 100 kilometres south west of Jakarta, in Java, Indonesia. Mine and infrastructure

    Jan 1, 2002

  • AUSIMM
    Chromite for the Production of Chromium Chemicals

    By Lawson F

    Chrome chemicals are commercially produced by the alkali roasting of the chrome-bearing ore chromite with sodium carbonate. In order to ascertain the influence on the extent of reaction of the replace

    Jan 1, 1984

  • AUSIMM
    Metallogeny of the Northeastern Pacific Rim: An Example of the Distribution of Ore Deposits Along a Growing Continental Margin

    By C J. R Hart, J K. Mortensen

    The distribution of mineral deposits within northwestern North America (Alaska, Yukon, and northern British Columbia) allows for an in-depth examination of the metallogenic patterns of a growing conti

    Jan 1, 1999

  • AUSIMM
    Gas Dispersion Measurements in Industrial Flotation Cells

    By D Alexander

    For nearly 100 years, the flotation plant metallurgist has often wondered what is happening æbeneath the frothÆ. To assist in unravelling this mystery, new technology has been developed as part of the

    Jan 1, 2005

  • AUSIMM
    Copper Price Uncertainties – Chaos Theory to Manage Risks in Mining Projects

    By C Tapia Cortez, C Sammut, S Saydam, J Coulton

    ‘Like every other commodity, the value of the metals is subject to variation’ (Ricardo, 1817). Mineral commodity price uncertainties have always been a significant issue in mining business due to the

    Nov 4, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    A Comparison of Skip Loading Systems from an Operational, Maintenance, Safety and Capital Cost Estimate Perspective

    By A E. A Northcote

    The drive to maximise performance, reduce maintenance times, improve safety of operation and maintenance on mining equipment while keeping both operational and capital costs down has provided good nou

    Mar 21, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Case Studies Demonstrating Value from Geometallurgy Initiatives

    By A R. Bye

    The mining industry is facing some key challenges that provide a compelling case for geometallurgy initiatives. Over the last 30 years, the average grade of Australian orebodies being mined has halved

    Sep 5, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Measurement? Assessment? The Real Challenge is Communication

    One of the earliest and continuing challenges in driving sustainable development in large scale resource industry projects is around the issue of assessment û how do you measure the sustainability of

    Jan 1, 2009

  • AUSIMM
    The Influence of Energy Policy and Security Energy Supply Policy of Indonesia to Asia-Pacific Coal Distribution in 2025

    By A P. Wibowo

    Indonesia holds a significant role in the utilisation of coal resources in the world. Although the number of Indonesian coal resources and reserves do not fall into the world’s top ten, according to 2

    Nov 22, 2011