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Decomposition and Oxidation of Bismuthinite in Nitrogen–Oxygen Atmospheres
By R. Padilla, M. C. Ruiz, R. Villa
"Bismuth is an impurity in copper minerals where it occurs mainly as the mineral bismuthinite (Bi2S3). In smelting of copper minerals, most of the bismuth reports to the white metal, as a result, a su
Jan 1, 2011
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Implementation Of Corporate Biodiversity Management Program
By M. Hamarat
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) is committed to preserving and enhancing biodiversity in the areas in which we operate. As a member of the ICMM, FCX is committed to implement the 10 Sustainable D
Jan 1, 2011
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Life Cycle Assessment of China’s Alumina Manufacturing by Bayer Process
By D. Q. Cang, G. Duan, H. X. Li, H. Bai
"Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a valid environmental evaluation method and enterprise environmental management tool used in industrial ecology areas. In this paper LCA was newly used to evaluate the
Jan 1, 2011
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Residual Stress Mapping in the Interbore Region of a Heat Treated Aluminum Engine Block
By D. Sediako
Excessive residual stress in Al engine blocks may result in cylinder distortion which reduces engine operating efficiency. As such, neutron diffraction was used to measure residual strain along the Fe
Jan 1, 2011
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Development Of High Resolution 3D Vertical Seismic Profiles - Synopsis
By C. C. Pretorius
3D seismic surveys have become a well-accepted method of imaging sub-surface geology in the Bushveld Basin. Because both the seismic sources and receivers are placed at surface, most surveys are limit
Jan 1, 2011
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Time Delay of the Temperature Measurements in High Temperature Furnace
By M. A. Marois
This paper proposes an improved temporal stability condition for the implementation of an inverse heat transfer method for predicting the time-varying bank thickness of the phase change protective ban
Jan 1, 2011
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Knelson-Deswik Mill: Evaluation Of Operating Variables ? Introduction
By D. Rahal
All ores have an economic optimum particle size (Wills and Napier-Munn, 2006). This optimum value is often a compromise between the need to achieve adequate liberation for the efficient separation and
Jan 1, 2011
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Optimization of Fragmentation in benches for Dragline deployed in large opencast coal mines- A case study of Indian mine
By Rajesh Sonkar, Sanjeev Kumar
The deployment of Dragline machines in opencast coal projects involves huge capital expenditure as well as operating costs. The mine operators always endeavor to ensure smooth excavation of material b
Jan 1, 2011
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Control System Performance Assessment-Best Practices
By Michel Ruel
"PID loops – also known as base layers or regulatory controls – form the foundation of any plant’s control layer and it is generally accepted that PID loop health has a direct impact on the plant’s bo
Jan 1, 2011
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OFR-38-88 Feasibility Of Economic Gold Mining In The Juneau Gold Belt Area Of The Juneau Mining District, Alaska
By Gary E. Sherman
Preliminary economic mining feasibility studies were conducted by the Bureau of Mines to estimate mining costs in the Juneau gold belt area of the Juneau Mining District, southeastern Alaska. Investig
Jan 1, 2011
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Functionalized Mesoporous Silica: An Effective Adsorbent for the Uptake of Gold Thiosulfate
By L. Mercier, R. Narendrula, F. Desmarais, L. Amaratunga, A. Aledresse
Thiosulfate is recognized as a promising alternative lixiviant to cyanide for the extraction of gold from ore bodies. Gold thiosulfate ([Au(S2O3)2]2), however, is not well-adsorbed by activated charco
Jan 1, 2011
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Measurements At A State Of The Art 2 X 5 Mw Dual Pinion Mill Drive
By M. Rufli
Until not so long ago most ring geared mills were operated with fix speed motors only. By using the latest generation of medium voltage frequency converters, new possibilities have arisen to improve t
Jan 1, 2011
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Modified Tail Section Reduces Noise On A Continuous Mining Machine (5b570952-5e1d-4ba6-8a08-6c5b579cf020)
By A. K. Smith
Overexposure to noise remains a widespread, serious health hazard in the U.S. mining industry. Most other categories of illnesses and injuries associated with mining have improved, with the exception
Jan 1, 2011
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Achieving Stakeholder Support for New Gold Mining Developments that Contain Sulfide Minerals
By T. D. Chatwin
While new jobs and taxes are major incentives for support of mining, stakeholders must also be assured that current jobs, resources and environment will be protected. Mining companies can help achieve
Jan 1, 2011
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Fluid Bed Chlorination Pilot Plant At Mintek - Synopsis
By A. Kale
A chlorination pilot plant having capacity to produce 5?10 kg/hr of titanium tetrachloride is in operation at the chlorination facility in Mintek. The bubbling fluid bed chlorination plant can be oper
Jan 1, 2011
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The Use Of Spin Fin® Piles In Massachusetts
By Les R. Chernauskas
Driven pipe piles are commonly used for near and offshore structures due to their omni-directional bending resistance, large surface area, and ease of installation. However, these piles typically cann
Jan 1, 2011
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Rapid Solidification of Al-Ni Alloys by Electrosparkdeposition
By G. Portillo
Electrospark Deposition (ESD) is a pulsed-arc micro-welding process characterized by using high current electrical pulses, of a short duration, to deposit an electrode material on a metallic substrate
Jan 1, 2011
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Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferro-Alloy Furnaces
By I. J. Barker
Keywords: Submerged-arc furnace, plasma furnace, d.c. furnace, scale up, Søderberg electrodes, smart grid, demand side management, load shedding This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and
Jan 1, 2011
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Response Surface Methodology For Optimization Of Copper Leaching From A Low-Grade Flotation Middling
By Jian Liu
The study aims to leach copper from a low-grade flotation middling by optimizing the leaching process using response surface methodology. The effect of key parameters, i.e., sulfuric acid concentratio
Jan 1, 2011
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The Influence of Solidification Rates on Hot Workability and Mechanical Properties of AM60 Magnesium Alloy
By G. Kugler, M. Tercelj
"The use of the up-to date light alloys and their development are in the sharp ascent especially in transportation industry. In the last years the use of the magnesium alloys for the various purposes
Jan 1, 2011