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Computational Simulation for Mineral ProcessingBy Jancar T, de Guzman M M, Matthews B, Tu J. Y
The use of computational simulation to predict the performance of existing equipment or for the design of improved mineral processing equipment will be referred to as Computational Mineral Processi
Jan 1, 1995
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A Great Project Team - Bringing Together Location and CultureBy A M. Ebbels, D Pratt
The current commodities super-cycle has seen an explosion in the number of mining projects demanding human resources throughout the world. The demand for key personnel currently far outweighs the inte
May 24, 2012
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Microalgae in mining – environmental and social opportunitiesBy A E. Levett, J Durbin
The environmental, social and governance (ESG) obligations of mining companies promote the consideration of water and land resources as well as the post-mining employment opportunities following the c
Aug 2, 2023
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A cost-effective tool to assess iron ore products and optimise their operations in blast furnaces towards decarbonisation – state-of-the-art CFD modelsBy X Yu, Y Shen
The iron ore products should be assessed in terms of in-furnace behaviour and overall furnace performance, their operation should also be optimised under industry-scale blast furnace (BF) conditions,
Sep 18, 2023
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Earth Pressure Balanced Tunnelling in a Dense Urban Environment, C917ABy G Jones
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been procuring the expansion of their underground mass rapid transit rail network at a prodigious rate since the first line opened in 1987. Four lines
Sep 17, 2014
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Oxygen Demand Testing ù A New Laboratory ProcedureBy S Brown
With oxygen conditioning routinely used in both the lead and zinc circuits at Pasminco Elura Mine a more sophisticated method of determining oxygen demand was required. It is known that different ore
Jan 1, 2000
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Functional safety and behavioural economics – understanding human error risk in autonomous operationsBy B Patterson, Y Lanwin
Over the last decade the adoption of autonomous technology has proven its potential to fundamentally alter the mining industry, offering significant improvements in safety and productivity. Automation
Apr 16, 2024
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The Flotation of Water-Soluble Minerals ù Peculiarities and New TechnologiesBy V Novoselov, R Sabirov
Flotation processing technology of water-soluble minerals has made it possible to realise, since the 1960s, the wide scale industrial processing of potash and potassium-magnesium ores (about 200 milli
Jan 1, 2005
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Megathrusts, Megavalving and Mineralisation – Perturbation of Hydrothermal and Magmatic Flow Systems by Subduction Thrust RupturesBy R H. Sibson
Magmatic and/or hydrothermal fluid systems in island or mountain arcs self-organise to critical states subject to perturbation by changes in the regional stress, which plays a controlling role in the
Aug 22, 2011
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A Comparison of Skip Loading Systems from an Operational, Maintenance, Safety and Capital Cost Estimate PerspectiveBy 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
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Cabeus Crater lunar volatiles and their effect on human exposure limitationsBy A G. Dempster, N Barnett, J Oh, S Saydam
NASA’s Artemis III mission is expected to return astronauts to the surface to explore and sample the lunar volatiles by 2026. These volatiles are anticipated to provide scientific insights as to how t
Sep 1, 2024
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Dingo – an optimisation tool to solve complex short interval control at Telfer underground mineBy S Graskoski
The allocation of boggers and trucks at Telfer’s sublevel cave mine is currently assigned by manual techniques, with decision-making primarily dependant on the judgement of the operators and mine cont
Oct 16, 2017
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Fine Sizing in Magnetite ConcentrationBy J Wheeler
The benefits of fine size separation in magnetite concentration are detailed focusing on published research from various iron ore producers. Basic principles of fine sizing and advancements in screeni
Jul 11, 2011
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Risks beyond relinquishment – quantifying post-relinquishment management and maintenance costsBy M R. Lane, M L. Cramer, N P. Wines
Increasing attention is being focused by regulators and industry on the residual environmental liabilities associated with mining projects following site relinquishment (termed surrender in Queensland
Aug 2, 2023
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Mechanical Properties of Cementitious Grout Serving in Fully Grouted Cable Bolting SystemsBy P C. Hagan, J Chen, S Saydam
Fully grouted cable bolts have been used in underground mining industry for more than 40 years and are becoming more and more popular especially when severe geological conditions are encountered, such
Nov 5, 2014
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Exploding the Myths ù A Case Study on Land Use Planning and Quarry BuffersBy M Freeman
In a visionary move, the Planning Commission and the Ministry for Planning in Western Australia decided to invite three extractive industry quarry operators, local government councils and State Govern
Jan 1, 2001
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Closure Liabilities – Where Are We at?By M Slight, H Lacy
In recent times, with the global mining industry’s focus on sustainable development there has been a significant focus on mine closure and rehabilitation performance and reporting through the developm
Jun 28, 2016
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Why Reinvent the Wheel when there are Established Methodologies to Aid the Design and Assessment of Restored Natural Ecosystems on Mined Land?By R N. Humphries
The aim of this paper is to question the need to develop bespoke monitoring and assessment methodologies and criteria, thereby ‘reinventing the wheel’, when designing and assessing the success of impo
Jul 16, 2014
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Recent Iron Making Topics in JapanBy N Takamatsu
The environments surrounding the iron and steel industry have changed greatly in recent years. Reported in this paper are the technologies adopted by the Japanese iron and steel industry to fititself
Jul 11, 2011
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Integrated Site Water Balances and Water Quality Models for Decision-making over Life-of-mineBy R Strand, B Usher
Environmental compliance and mine designs are increasingly including assessment of flows and water qualities as a key driver to decision-making over life-of-mine. Integrated site-wide water quality mo
Jul 16, 2014