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San Manuel MineBy H. H. Richards, Ray L. Tobie, L. A. Thomas
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Since the beginning of operations, with the exception of a small tonnage mined by slushing, ore extraction has been by full gravity caving. Formerly, a checkerboard sequence of
Jan 1, 1982
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Technical Note: Proposed Method For Estimating Leach Recovery From Coarse OresBy W. J. Schlitt
Introduction A major uncertainty in assessing the potential for heap-and dump-leach projects is how to determine the extraction-rate curve for the recovery of the mineral values from coarse ore. Su
Jan 1, 1998
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The Effect Of Ventilation On The Performance Of Automatic Sprinkler SystemsBy Charles P. Lazzara, Alex C. Smith, Mark W. Ryan
The U.S. Bureau of Mines conducted a study to evaluate the effect of ventilation on the performance of automatic sprinkler systems in extinguishing wood crib fires. Experiments were conducted at airfl
Jan 1, 1993
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Lime In Gold Recovery OperationsBy C. J. Lewis
Commercial lime plants in the United States and Canada are depicted in Figure 1. The sources of lime available to Nevada and bordering states are rather few. Chemstar Lime has plants at Apex, Nevada a
Jan 1, 1989
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Shotcrete And Concrete At The Henderson MineBy D. Watson
The Henderson mine has more than 20 years experience and has placed a combined total of more than 400,000 m3 (520,000 cy) of shotcrete and concrete. Over the last 20 years the mine has used a variety
Jan 1, 1992
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Practical Application Of Auto Cad In Mine Systems ModellingBy R. D. Peterson
Autocad has become the standard graphics package for the mining industry as well as the general engineering profession. This paper discusses the evolution that mine planning has undergone and the tr
Jan 1, 1995
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Mini Symposium ? Quality Assurance - A Casting Supplier's View - IntroductionBy Robert C. Maxton
The foundry industry is a basic source of structural component for all industry. Millions of tons of castings are produced annually in both ferrous and nonferrous alloys. These castings are subjected
Jan 1, 1982
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A preliminary evaluation of a through-the-earth (TTE) communications system at an underground coal mine in eastern KentuckyBy E.C. Jong
Resumen ¦ Un sistema de comunicaciones “a través del suelo” (TTE) comercial y disponible fue evaluado en una mina de carbón subterránea en la zona Este del Estado de Kentucky. Este estudio de campo fu
Apr 1, 2016
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Mining Phosphate Rock In FloridaBy H. R. Quina
Phosphate is one of the most important minerals in our world today. It contains the life-giving element of phosphorus, which is essential to the growth of every living cell in plant, animal, and man.
Jan 1, 1962
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New Developments In Characterizing And Improving The Flow Of Bulk Granular SolidsBy D. S. Dick
Over the last few years, new methods to characterize the flow properties of bulk solids have been developed. Abrasive wear and particle attrition can now be accurately measured in a laboratory and sca
Jan 1, 1988
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Supervision Of Multiple Vehicles In Autonomous Surface Mines Through A Control RoomBy V. O. Tenorio
The implementation of autonomous technologies for production in surface mines demands changes in the existing monitoring and control systems. The present study deals with the concepts involved in the
Jan 1, 2011
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Reverse performance characteristics of main fans in an oil shale mineBy V. Rajaram
A mine fire or roof collapse may necessitate the reversal of main fans to isolate the fire or provide an escapeway. Hence, to assist the mine operator in estimating the flow and pressure during revers
Jan 1, 1987
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Controlling Grinding And Classification Circuits At Climax Molybdenum Company Climax, Colorado ? Control Systems:By Richard C. Enochs
In order to clearly understand our process control system it is necessary to briefly discuss the various process control systems that were considered and why we chose our particular configuration. We
Jan 1, 1975
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A preliminary evaluation of a through-the-earth (TTE) communications system at an underground coal mine in eastern Kentucky"A commercially available through-the-earth (TTE) communications system was evaluated at an underground coal mine in eastern Kentucky. This field study was conducted as part of a larger multisite eval
Apr 1, 2016
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Technical Note - The Flotation Column As A Froth SeparatorBy R. K. Mehta, C. W. Schultz, J. B. Bates
Introduction The Mineral Resources Institute, The University of Alabama, has for the past three years been engaged in a program to develop a beneficiation system for eastern (Devonian) oil shales.
Jan 1, 1992
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Horizontal Drilling Technology For Advance Degasification ? IntroductionBy P. C. Thakur
Horizontal drilling in coal mines is a relatively new technology. The earliest recorded drilling in the United States was done in 1952 at the Humphrey Mine of Consolidation Coal Company for degasifica
Jan 1, 1979
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Additives in selective reduction of lateritic nickel ores: sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium chloride (MME Technical-Paper Abstracts)By C. RAMADINI, F. NURJAMAN, A. SHOFI, B. SUHARNO
Nickel demand is increasing along with the rising need for stainless steel and other alloy steel/iron. The small addition of nickel in such materials can improve impact strength, ductility and corrosi
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Optimizing Froth Zone in Larger Flotation Cells Through Innovative Spider Crowder Upgrade - SME Annual Meeting 2024By C. Cardoso, G. Bermudez, A. Jalili
Bigger flotation cells can result in larger froth surface areas and longer froth transport distances, this has been credited to impact froth recovery. Thanks to recent advancements, the newer flotatio
Feb 1, 2024
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Best Practices for Ensuring Safety in Field Studies: A Comprehensive Guide for Mining Researchers and Operators - SME Annual Meeting 2024By Todd Minoski, Matthew McElhinney, Morgan Sears, Craig Compton
In an effort to advance the science underlying ground control engineering, researchers with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are frequently involved in field studies a
Feb 1, 2024
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Optimizing The Performance Of Vertically Mounted Jet Fans In Ventilation ShaftsBy ETHAN FUSTER, STEPHEN LEE, Richard Ray
By offering savings in space and capital cost compared to ducted axial and centrifugal fan systems, horizontally mounted jet fans are commonly used worldwide to ventilate vehicular tunnels. They disch
Sep 1, 2022