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802.11 Wireless Site Survey Methodologies in an Underground Mine Environment
By Mark G. Lafontaine
Underground 802.11 wireless communications has become widely adopted for automation and communication purposes but maximizing the wireless signal presents many obstacles given the harsh environment as
May 1, 2013
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Equity Silver Mines Scavenger Circuit
By P. G. Semple
"In January 1985, Equity Silver Mines Limited began operation of a cyanidation circuit to scavenge precious metals from the flotation tailings. At present, this process is treating 270,000 tonnes of t
Jan 1, 1987
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Assessing the Value of Ventilation on Demand CIM Conference
By Glenn Lyle
CEMI Introduction ? Introduction of the CAF VOD Project ? Who are our partners ? What were the Outcomes What is next
May 1, 2011
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The Link between Pulp Zone Hydrodynamic Characteristics and Froth Stability in a 125 m3 Flotation Column
By D. Knuutila, G. Goyette, James A. Finch, G. Bartolacci, A. Fortin, Chi Ho Lau, A. Lockhart
"In a COREM-McGill collaborative research and development project, gas dispersion parameters and froth properties were manipulated in a copper flotation plant to study interactions between the collect
Jan 1, 2008
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Development of the automatic GO-60 drill
By R. England
"This paper describes the objectives and design parameters for the operation of a computerized In-The-Hole (I. T.H.) Drill. The principal objective is to add computer control to an Inco 00-60 I. T.H.
Jan 1, 1987
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The Ecstall Story: The Ecstall Concentrator
By Michael P. Amsden
"THE ECSTALL CONCENTRATOR is situated adjacent to Highway 101 and the Ontario Northland Railroad, 15 miles east of Timmins, Ontario. Ore is delivered to the concentrator by rail from the mine, which i
Jan 1, 1974
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Vision for a Risk Adverse Integrated Geometallurgy Framework
By Guillermo Turner-Saad
"Best practice in the economic evaluation of mining projects and operations is based on the integration of geological, mining, metallurgical, environmental, marketing, economic and corporate informati
Jan 1, 2010
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How to use Energy Management to Improve Mining Operation Productivity and Reduce Downtime: Canadian Utility Company Incentive Programs
By A. Tylczak, C. Norman, C. Shook, S. Loif
"There are a lot of good reasons to manage energy use at mining operations. Optimizing process energy use reduces operating costs. Tracking energy use can help identify unplanned process changes or m
Jan 1, 2015
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In-Situ Recovery in Hard Rock Applications: Idealistic Notion or Realistic Future Processing Option?
By L. Vollert
In-situ recovery of metals is presently experiencing a revival not seen since early applications in amenable copper oxide deposits, uranium and generally applications where neither, porosity and perme
Jan 1, 2019
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Difficult Gold Gravity Recovery Separations
By J. Ling, L. Racine, P. Cousin, A. R. Laplante
"The problem of gold recovery by gravity from high density gangues is first discussed from a fundamental perspective. Three potential difficulties are presented: poor liberation and fine gold particle
Jan 1, 1997
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Geology and Mineralogy of the Hercynian Koudiat Aïcha Polymetallic(Zn-Pb-Cu) Massive Sulfide Deposit, Central Jebilet, Morocco
By E. Marcoux, F. Lotfi, A. Belkabir, L. Maacha, A. C. Brown, S. Brunet
"Koudiat Aïcha is a small Zn-Pb-Cu deposit, enclosed in the Visean Sarhlef volcano-sedimentary series of the Moroccan Hercynian Jebilet massif. Base metal mineralization is located between a basal uni
Jan 1, 2008
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Benchmarking Red Dog Ores using Modal Analysis and its Correlation with Observed Metallurgy
By David Lin
"Modal data from Red Dog Main Pit ores were collected and analysed on a size-by-size basis. The Main Pit data were compared to data from composite samples of Red Dog Aqqaluk ores. The data revealed th
Jan 1, 2002
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Environmental and ventilation benefits for underground mining operations using fuel cell powered production equipment (0d6b8fbf-8199-4422-8088-a542f4b15d8b)
By D. Eastick, S. Hardcastle
"Over the last few years, a multi-faceted feasibility study has been evaluating the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell-powered equipment into underground mines to replaced diesel engine-powered equipm
Jan 1, 2007
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Barrick Goldstrike Roaster Facility Dry Grinding and Leach
By Dayle Denton, Lloyd Buckingham, Kenneth G. Thomas, Jacques McMullen
"The dry grinding and leaching circuits of Barrick Gold’s new Roasting Facility at Goldstrike Mine in Nevada, USA incorporate well proven technologies in a unique combination. During the design of the
Jan 1, 2001
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Integration of gyratory crusher liner wear and operational performance for better crusher management
By P. P. Rosario, D. M. Maijer
The primary crusher is a key component in the comminution process applied in open pit mines. A collaborative research project between the University of British Columbia and Highland Valley Copper (HVC
Jan 1, 2006
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Robotic Mapping of Underground Drift Networks
By Unal Artan
It is well known in the robotics community that the ability to determine the position of vehicles in real time is a key enabling technology required for automation, traffic management, and to ensure s
Oct 1, 2009
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Horses for Courses – Tailoring Front End Design to Project Requirements
By Paul Staples, Paul Messenger, Greg Lane
"Every project is different. While “conventional” SAG and ball mill circuits will suit many projects, for others there are alternatives, which may produce improved outcomes. This paper examines partic
Jan 1, 2008
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Effluent Treatment Practice at the David Bell Mine
By A. N. Veltmeyer
"INTRODUCTIONTeck-Corona Operating Corporation's David Bell Mine is located 35 Km east of Marathon, Ontario. In conjunction with its 1000 tonne per day gold concentrator, the company operates an efflu
Jan 1, 1989
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Textural Analysis Provides Clue to Poor Ground Conditions in a Saskatchewan Potash Mine
By A. Dave Mackintosh
In 2001, at the CIM AGM in Quebec, a paper discussing poor ground conditions in a newly opened area at Agrium?s Vanscoy Potash Operation?s, suggested load transfer around old workings as a possible re
Apr 1, 2005
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The Possibilities and Prospects for the Utilization of Canadian-Produced Copper in Home Manufacturing Industries
By A. H. A. Robinson
Until quite recently-practically up to the present time-all but an insignificant amount of the copper produced in Canada was shipped abroad in the form of ore, matte, blister, etc., there to undergo t
Jan 1, 1931