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Application of Lithostratigraphic and Chronostratigraphic Analysis to Seam Modelling in the Rapahoe Sector, western Greymouth Coalfield
Seam correlation in the central Rapahoe Sector (Greymouth Coalfield) can be enhanced by detailed lithostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy. Rewanui Coal Measures are overlain comformably by lacustrine,
Jan 1, 1996
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Computers - Overcoming the Phobia: Understanding Resources - Effective Mine Planning - Increased Profit
By M Bourke
Modern computers and software provide powerful tools for the geologist to construct reliable models of geological resources, and the mining engineer to produce accurate and workable mine plans. Over t
Jan 1, 1999
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The Tolukuma Gold Silver-Vein System, Papua New Guinea
By G J. Corbett, T M. Leach
A continued exploration programme has further defined the geology of the Tolukuma vein system, verified the resource indicated by Newmont, and identified potential for additional mineralisation. The r
Jan 1, 1995
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Installations of the Computer at Mount Isa
Mount Isa Mines Limited first installed electronic data processing equipment in 1959. The decision to replace this equipment with a computer was motivated by the need for greater processing power and
Jan 1, 1968
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A Collaborative Approach to Mining the Complex Narrow Vein Lode Deposits of the Trident Gold Mine, Higginsville, Western Australia
By B M. Wilson, B J. Turner, S Sinclair, R J. Buerger
The Trident Gold Deposit is centred on the historical Higginsville Mining Centre, between the world class gold centres of St Ives (+15 Moz) and Norseman (+6.5 Moz) in Western AustraliaÆs productive ea
Mar 26, 2012
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The Real Costs of Mining and Mineral Processing in Australia
By B A. Tapp
The minerals industry in Australia is currently regarded as the country's economic saviour; the bastion of economic security. As Fitzgerald (1974) stated, 'Australia's natural endowment
Jan 1, 1980
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Swelling of High Grade Iron Ore Pellets Reduced by Hydrogen in a Fixed Bed
A study of the swelling behaviour of a single batch of high-grade iron ore pellets during hydrogen reduction in a fixed bed showed that the extent of swelling is governed by the nucleation and growth
Jan 1, 1978
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A geometallurgical perspective on a high-grade iron ore deposit at Kiirunavaara, northern Sweden
By K Niiranen
Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB) operates one iron ore mine, three concentration plants and three pelletising plants in Kiruna, Sweden. The current methods of separation at the beneficiation plants
Jul 24, 2017
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Evaluation of Grinding Medium Wear in Stirred Mills
Evaluation of Grinding Medium Wear in Stirred Mills The standard fine grinding machines in the minerals industry are stirred mills whose performance largely depends on the competency of the grinding
Sep 13, 2010
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CRIMM - A New Process for Production of Directly Reduced Iron with Coal-Based Rotary Kiln
By Sheng-Hui X
This paper introduces a new coal-based rotary kiln process of DRI production - the CRIMM process, which is developed by Changsha Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in the past years. Its ma
Jan 1, 1999
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Deep Mill Level Zone – from Feasibility to Production
By A Priatna, H Rumbino, T Casten
This paper discusses the progress of the Deep Mill Level Zone (DMLZ) mine from the pre-feasibility study completed in 2005, through commencement of development access in 2008, completion of the feasib
May 9, 2016
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GIS as a Mine Rehabilitation Tool - Examples from Wangaloa Coal Mine
By D Craw, P Whigham, C Rufaut
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computerised management systems for spatial data, offering improved data management, extensive data manipulation techniques and greater understanding of data.
Jan 1, 2004
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A Case Study on Mine Subsidence Due to Multi-Seam Longwall Extraction
The case study has identified and characterised additional subsidence arising from longwall mining above or under existing longwall goaf. It suggests that the magnitude, mechanisms and prediction meth
Nov 25, 2010
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Mine value chain reconciliation – demonstrating value through best practice
By H Arvidson, C Morley
Reconciliation has become very topical over the last ten years but how do we distinguish what is good practice, and even more importantly, show how it adds value? Reconciliation at Anglo American has
Sep 20, 2017
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Development and Construction Update of the Grasberg Block Cave Mine
By A T. Yuniar, C A. Brannon, N D. Pascoe, H H. Firdausi
This paper describes the key components of the Grasberg Block Cave (GBC) mine design and the development and construction status of the mine. Drawpoint production from GBC will be initiated in 2018 fo
May 9, 2016
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Optimising multivariate variographic analysis with information from multivariate process data modelling (partial least squares regression)
By L O. Filippov, Q Dehaine
Variographic analysis, a classical tool from the Theory of Sampling (TOS), can address practical situations with multiple variables; however, its application has very often been limited to one variabl
May 9, 2017
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The Tifalmin Porphyry Copper Gold District, Star Mountains, Western Papua New Guinea
By L D. Queen
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. The Tifalmin porphyry copper district is located in the Star Mountains roughly 35 km north-
Mar 18, 2015
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Martha Mine Tailings Storage Facilities ù How Do They Stack Up?
By K M. Brodie, D I. K McLeod, J Ruddock
Environmental incidents involving mine tailings and waste rock inevitably become highly publicised and serve to damage the credibility of the entire industry. The recent serious incident involving a s
Jan 1, 2002
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The Application of the Environmental Assessment Procedures to Licensing for Minerals, Petroleum and Geothermal Energy
By D Thorburn
This paper reviews the history of environmental assessment in New Zealand with reference to mineral developments. Emphasis is given to larger more controversial projects particularly metal mines. The
Jan 1, 1990
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Australia and New Zealand: Sharing the Vision or the Confusion?
Great new drilling results! What's so sinful about being a multi-national company? Overseas protestors flown to Australia for a free holiday How to counter the protectionist danger?
Jan 1, 2000