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An Application of Trend Surface Analysis to the Preparation of Cover Isopach Maps for Coal Seams
Conventional hand drawn isopach maps of the cover of the Bulli Seam are too eomplex for use in the delineation of large domains of similar cover. Isopach maps prepared from trend surfaces fitted to th
Jan 1, 1968
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North Mine Practice in Underground Points and Crossings
IN a mine with any considerable output the economical handling and transport of ore underground is a matter of prime importance, and in the design or lay-out of a trucking system the question of what
Jan 1, 1915
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Long-Term Mine Planning at the Largest Phosphate Mine in Brazil
Tapira Mine (Tapira, MG, Brazil) is the largest phosphate ore and concentrate producer in Brazil. The mine is an open pit, which until recently operated with a large equipment fleet and now uses a sma
May 1, 2010
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The Risdon Sulfuric Acid Plant of the Electrolytic Zinc Company of Australasia Limited
The acid plant consists of the following units: 1. Glover tower. 6. Mills-Packard type chambers. 3. Reaction towers. 6. Gay-Lussac towers.The sulphur dioxide bearing gases, used in the manufacture of
Jan 1, 1934
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Spontaneous Combustion and Simulation of Mine Fires and Their Effects on Mine Ventilation Systems
By H W. Wu, D Humphreys
The structure of a comprehensive research project into mine fires study applying the Ventgraph mine fire simulation software, preplanning of escape scenarios and general interaction with rescue respon
Jan 1, 2005
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The Reaction of Anfo Explosives with Mineral Sulphides
Ammonium nitrate-fuel oil (ANFO) explosives are unstable in hot, reactive sulphide-rich ground at Mount Isa. Under certain conditions associated with background heat, moisture, and chemical impurities
Jan 1, 1968
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Study on Utilisation of Flyash for Barrier Layer/Buffer Materials for Radioactive Waste Disposal
About 15 per cent of total electricity (400 MkW) was generated by nuclear power plants in the world (2009) and about 36 000 tons of uranium has been mined in uranium mines annually. Radioactive waste
Dec 6, 2010
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The Influence of Impurities on the Properties of Lead Part II
This paper forms the second of a series, in which it is proposed to communicate the results of an extensive research into the influence of alloying elements on the physical properties of lead, now bei
Jan 1, 1934
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The Planning of Modern Colliery Development for the Steel Industry
By Lonie W. M
The rapid development of the Australian steel industry over the past twenty years has greatly increased the demand for coking coal from the collieries owned by the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd. and
Jan 1, 1957
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Debt Finance: The Technical Factors
The key to the successful debt funding of a new mining project, whether in economically established or developing nations, is the submission of a comprehensive feasibility study. The feasibility stud
Jan 1, 1995
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Delivering a healthy atmosphere underground in a cost-conscious environment
By D Reid, J Black
The adverse health impacts from diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure are a well-known global concern. The building evidence has triggered underground mining operations to review existing atmospher
Aug 28, 2017
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Phosphate Deposits of Ocean and Pleasant Islands
Two small coral islands in the Pacific Ocean, situated close under the equator, and formerly classed among the Line Islands, have, during the last three or four years risen into prominence owing to th
Jan 1, 1904
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A systemic approach to managing the Mine to Mill reconciliation process
By R Adofo
Underpinning the mining process is a continuum of prediction, specifically of tonnes, grade and recovery from exploration to grade control, through short-term mine design, to mining and processing. Th
Sep 20, 2017
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Steam-Fluidised Bed Drying and its Significance for Electricity Generation and Gas Production in the Latrobe Valley
Currently raw brown coal is fired in the Latrotx; 'ahcc th,iki~, Lanying with it two major penalties, (a) boiler efficiency of 65 - 70 per cent (in terms of GCV), (b) much higher boiler cost th
Jan 1, 1992
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Computer Usage for Grade Control and Short Term Planning
Computer applications are ideally suited to the day to day operations of grade control and short term planning on a mine site. By refining this part of the operation there is scope to increase prof
Jan 1, 1989
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The Development of a Robust Sampling Strategy and Protocol in Underground Gold Mines
The development of a robust belt sampling strategy and protocol inunderground gold mines is a fundamental requirement for effective grade quality control, ore accounting and mine-mill reconciliations.
Jan 1, 1999
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Presidential Address, 1956
Before presenting this address I desire to express my appreciation of the honour which has been conferred on me by my election as iPresident of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. At
Jan 1, 1956
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Some New Ideas on the Age and Origin of the Etheridge Goldfield, Queensland, and their Exploration Implications
Close spatial relationships between the deposits of the Etheridge Goldfield (23 000 kg of bullion) and various regional geological and geophysical features suggest that genesis of the ore deposits was
Jan 1, 1980
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A review of the Wamum and Idzan Creeks Copper-Gold Mineralisation, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
The Wamum and Idzan Creeks Prospect, located 79km W of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG) was discovered by the exploration arm of Conzinc Riotinto of Australia Pty Ltd (CRAE). The detai
Jan 1, 1991
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Biodegradation of manganese dioxide tailings
By Madgwick J. C
Microaerobic biodegradation oflow-grade manganese dioxide slurry tailings was demonstrated in enrichment cultures treated with dilute molasses at 30°C and pH 5·8. Supplementary nitrogenous n
Jan 1, 1986