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Magnetic Separation in a Flat OGMS with a Multizone ChamberBy Dmitrievskaya TY, Cheremnykh PA, Kuftinova IV, Yaremenko VN
The comprehensive processing of raw materials and the tendency to waste-free production require the combination of various methods of concentrating mineral resources. Magnetic separation, an ecologi
Jan 1, 1993
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‘It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time ...’ Common Mistakes in GeometallurgyBy P Kittler
In the spectrum of mining-related disciplines, geometallurgy sits between resource geology and metallurgical engineering. Unlike its neighbours, it is a relatively young discipline and its concepts, p
Sep 5, 2011
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Microplaty Haematite of the High-Grade Iron Ores – Its Nature and GenesisBy R C. Morris
Secondary microplaty haematite in its variety of styles and generations is the defining component of the high-grade banded iron-formation (BIF)-hosted iron ores of the world that are dominated by mart
Jul 11, 2011
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Characterising bubble size distribution and generation position in iron oxide-containing slag smelting reductionBy T Kon, K Ohno
Slag foaming is an important control item in the process of refining molten steel. This study aims to investigate the factors controlling slag foaming by observing the bubble formation behaviour resul
Aug 21, 2024
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Improving Pentlandite Pyrrhotite Separation at INCOÆs Clarabelle MillBy M Xu and, P F. Wells, A N. Kerr, Y Shields
Triethylene tetramine (TETA) has been used in combination with sodium sulfite (sulfite) for pyrrhotite depression at Clarabelle Mill since 1998. This combination has been highly successful at reducing
Jan 1, 2005
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Sustainable Development Reporting in the Australian Minerals Processing IndustryBy A Bossilkov
Although environmental and sustainable development reporting has now become widespread in the Australian mining and minerals processing sector, there remains a great deal of diversity in reporting con
Jan 1, 2004
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Beyond CIP/CIL - A Combination of Existing Technologies Utilising Gravity, Flotation and Intensive Leach May Herald the Future for Gold Ore ProcessingWith the burgeoning opportunities for new gold mines to be developed the opportunity now exists for a reassessment of the optimal processing path for these gold ores. Projects have traditionally follo
Jan 1, 2004
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Comparative Resource Studies in an Open-Pit-Blased EstimatesBy T QUINLAN
A resource estimate uses data obtained by sampling an orebody. An example is described in which a random drilling pattern did not provide a representative set of assays, and the estimated resource
Jan 1, 1992
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Electrolytic reduction of metal sulfides/oxides in molten salts for sustainable metal productionBy X Hu, J Björkvall, L Sundqvist Ökvist
The metal production industry is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions due to the use of fossil fuels such as coal and coke. To mitigate these emissions and meet climate goals, innovative
Jun 19, 2024
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Above and beyond NPV – determining the life-of-mine from an economic perspectiveBy C Tapia, B Hay
There is a close relationship between the mining industry, economic growth, and technological and social development. Mining activities benefit all economic agents, but only during a timespan determin
Aug 2, 2023
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Changing Trends in Column Flotation Use – Their Impact for Australian Mill OperatorsBy D Frost, G Harbort, T Lipiec, N Deonarain
"The use of flotation columns has remained a contentious issue among mill operators. There are those who consider them an essential part of any mineral processing operation, while others consider them
Oct 10, 2016
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Australia's First and Second Nickel Booms: The Similarities and ContrastsBetween 1966 and 1976, Australia moved from being a non-producer to a position of meeting more than ten per cent of world nickel demand. New mine developments beginning the early-1990s have the prom
Jan 1, 1996
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Cost-Effective Means for Identifying Acid Rock Drainage Risks - Integration of the Geochemistry-Mineralogy-Texture Approach and Geometallurgical TechniquesBy D J. Bradshaw, B Lottermoser, A Parbhakar-Fox
"Best practice for acid rock drainage (ARD) risk assessment still relies solely on the geochemical properties of sulfidic rocks and mineral processing products, despite the fact that a rockÆs tendency
Sep 29, 2013
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Technical Challenges Faced With Extracting a Transverse Pillar at Mount Isa Mines, Xstrata CopperBy A Winchester, D Grant
The massive 1100 Orebody in Mount IsaÆs X41 Copper Mine has been extracted over the last 40 years form north to south utilising sublevel open stoping methods.De velopment has continually stepped ahead
Jan 1, 2005
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What Causes Cracks in Rock Blasting?By S Nie, I Bergqvist, F Ouchterlony
In blasting, a few or many cracks are driven from the borehole into the rock. But what causes the cracks? The most common theory of breakage consists of two stages; first the shock wave causes radial
Jan 1, 2001
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Autogenous Grinding in the Warrego Concentrator of Peko Mines N.L.By Stevenson C. H, Lynch A. J
The reasons for choosing autogenous grinding for the new Warrego concentrator of Peko Mines N.L. are discussed and the ores to be treated in the concentrator are described. The mill was designed on t
Jan 1, 1974
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HRC™ HPGR as an energy efficient alternative to horizontal mills in the iron ore processing circuitBy E Nunes, R Mendes, D Jacobson, G Cota, T Machado, E Santos, J Almeida, E Pereira9, B Raso
Grinding circuits are known to be the highest consumer of energy used in the ore comminution process, with high operational costs and sensitivity to ore conditions. The mining industry is being encour
Sep 18, 2023
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Pulp Sampling Techniques for Steady State Assessment of Mineral ConcentratorsThe importance of proper planning, preparation, and execution of a steady state sampling campaign for metallurgical plant assessment must not be underestimated. Careful planning can increase the am
Jan 1, 1976
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Effect of carbon on the sintering kinetics of a single hematite pelletBy García B., Wolff E.
The pellet qualities primarily depend upon the thermal profile and gaseous environment during induration. During the induration of the pellet, it undergoes physical as well as chemical changes. Physic
Jun 17, 2024
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A Holistic Viewpoint for Selecting the Vertical Haulage System – Shafts and ConveyorsBy R M. Krek
The haulage system used to convey ore from an underground mine to a surface stockpile at the mine process plant is a vital component of the mine’s overall infrastructure and economic viability. The sy
Mar 24, 2014