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A guide to maximising ball mill circuit classification system efficiency (CSE), for operators and equipment designersBy O Arafat, R E. McIvor, K M. Bartholomew
It is well known in the industry that good classification system performance is vital to efficient ball mill circuit performance. But what is meant by good classification system performance, and how i
Aug 29, 2018
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Slag-metal interfacial reactions in pyrometallurgical processing of industrial wastes for recovery of valuable metalsBy J H. Park, R R. Kim, H S. Park, H J. Kim
This study focuses on the recovery of valuable metals, specifically silver (Ag) and palladium (Pd), from copper-containing sludge (with copper content less than 20 per cent) generated during PCB proce
Jun 19, 2024
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Predicting Finished Product Properties in the Mining Industry from Pre-Extraction DataBy J E. Everett
An essential requirement of product quality control in the mining industry is to be able to reliably predict key quality properties of finished product from the data available before the extraction of
Sep 5, 2011
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Dense media separation – a valuable process for preconcentrationBy I Grewal, M Lundt
Dense medium separation (DMS) is one of several preconcentration methods used for early waste rejection from run-of-mine ores at relatively coarse particle sizes prior to additional milling and benefi
Sep 11, 2017
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Predicting changes in static liquefaction susceptibility using cone penetration test resultsBy J T. Sharp, M A. Styler, D McGowan, P W. Mayne
Static liquefaction is a geotechnical hazard in mine tailings facilities. Soils that are contractive in shear are susceptible to static liquefaction. Tailings facilities are dynamic structures, typi
Jul 23, 2018
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Geology and Orebody Delineation Using 3D Computer ModellingBy Ketelaar P. B, Nichols S, Power W. L, Utley D. C
The impact computers are having in geoscience is distinctly mixed. In the petroleum industry where much of the data are based on geophysics, computers have become an integral part of exploration and
Jan 1, 1997
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O and C Isotope Study of Bastnäs-type Rare Earth Element Mineralisation, Bergslagen, SwedenBy F Sahlström, E M. Jolis, V R Troll, E Jonsson, K Högdahl, C Harris
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. The Bastnäs-type magnetite-skarn-hosted rare earth element (REE) mineralisations are locate
Mar 18, 2015
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Iron Ore Ultrafines Challenges and OpportunitiesBy D Tucker, K Harney
Hatch forecasts that an increasing share of seaborne traded iron ore will be ultrafine, being either concentrate or pellet feed. This provides several challenges for the iron and steel industries, but
Jul 13, 2015
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Local Scale Estimation of Sublevel Cave Stocks - Is it Possible? A Case Study in Reconciliation of Metal Production, Ridgeway Mine, New South WalesBy T O&apos, Sullivan
Reconciliation of metal production from a sublevel cave (SLC) mining operation is a complicated process. SLC reconciliation is unlike reconciliation for open stope operations, where a tonnage of extra
Jan 1, 2006
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An investigation of gyratory crusher liner wear at the Telfer Operation using non-operational streamlined modellingBy J Harding, S Munro, R A. Bearman
Despite the importance of the primary crushing stage, performance optimisation is not well analysed with sufficient focus to give improvement opportunities. At the Newcrest owned Telfer operation, lin
Aug 24, 2022
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Critical Assessment of Machine Learning Algorithms as Estimation Techniques for a Polymetallic Ore DepositBy D Misra, R Ganguli, S Bandopadhyay
The objective of this paper is to assess the accuracy and applicability of recent state-of-art methods such as the machine learning algorithms (MLA) for mineral resource estimation. Conventional metho
Sep 26, 2011
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Discovery to Production – The Athena Gold MineBy D Howe
The Athena gold deposit was discovered in 2007 by Gold Fields Australia Ltd, at the St Ives Gold Mine, 35 km southeast of Kambalda, Western Australia. Gold anomalism was identified in sheared Paringa
Aug 22, 2011
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Integrated Expert Control System for Grinding and FlotationBy Jarvensivu M, Ylinen R, Jamsa-Jounela S-L
The paper presents a new integrated system for control of concentration processes. The system is based on cluster-based modelling taking the ore quality into account and a new on-line particle size
Jan 1, 1993
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Firedamp Drainage InstallationsFiredamp drainage has become an essential part of many mine environmental systems, and new applications are arising. Installations are evolving further to satisfy ever changing basic requirements,
Jan 1, 1982
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Optimisation of the Advanced Automation System at Inmet Mining's PyhSsalmi Mine, FinlandOptimisation of the Advanced Automation System at Inmet Mining's PyhSsalmi Mine, Finland
Sep 13, 2010
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Predicting Iron Ore Fines Shipment MoistureBy J E. Everett, D Linden, P Maney
In response to the implementation of a new schedule for iron ore fines in the International Maritime OrganizationÆs (IMO) International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, improved measures for
Aug 12, 2013
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An analysis of impact of weak rock formation on mining-induced deformation of rock slopeBy A Sainoki, D Fukuda, K Shioya, C Zhang, M Sharifzadeh, T Yamaguchi, S Saydam, J Kodama, C A. Amagu, Y Fuji
In an open pit mining, ensuring stability of rock slope has been one of the major challenges. As the instability of rock slopes can results in slope failures; consequently, endanger the lives of worke
Nov 29, 2022
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An attempt towards ferrochromium production using molten oxide electrolysisBy L Klemettinen, J Biswas, W Malan, D Sukhomlinov, D Lindberg
In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, our society must be able to drastically reduce its CO2 emissions. As the metallurgical industry is a considerable contributor to these emissions, ne
Jun 19, 2024
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An Investigation of Current Flotation Survey SamplingBy D Laskovski, T Nguyen
Flotation surveying can be an extremely powerful means of determining opportunities for circuit optimisation and benchmarking. The type of survey employed depends heavily on the nature of the informat
Jul 29, 2014
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Mill Operators’ conferences – a 40-year retrospective and a vision for the futureBy P D. Munro
On the occasion of the 14th Mill Operators’ Conference and marking 40 years since the first one was held in Mount Isa in 1978, it is fitting to review the history of the Conference and its development
Aug 29, 2018