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Environmental aspects of coalbed methane extraction, with emphasis on water treatment and disposal
By L. B. Clarke
The optimal maintenance and control of the air flow and pressure distribution in a mine network are achieved by the correct positioning of the mine fans and regulators within the mine ventilation circ
Jul 1, 1996
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Components of a recovery factor in gold and tin dredging
By R. H. T. Garnett
N.B. This paper provoked much (positive!) discussion in later issues, with responses from the author (and thanks also for the many private contributions he had received) - see under Garnett R.H.T. Exp
Sep 1, 1991
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Kinetics of reduction of metal values from fayalite-based slags - part 2: modelling of idealized slag-cleaning conditions
By B. S. Terry, C. L. Harris
Reduction kinetics from slags containing CuO(0.5), ZnO, PbO, NiO and SnO into a Cu-based metal phase were subjected to computer simulation using a previously developed model for the kinetics of metal-
Aug 1, 1995
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Options for climate control during construction of large underground storage chambers
During the construction of storage caverns, and during their lifetime if the use to which they are put so requires, it is necessary to provide adequate ventilation to ensure the safety and comfort of
Aug 1, 1994
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Damage to underground excavations from open-pit blasting
By A. M. Tunstall
Aspects of blast vibrations, damage mechanisms and the influence of rock quality on damage severity are reviewed and results presented from a monitoring programme in which the rock mass rating for six
Jun 19, 1905
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Investigation of blasting parameters to optimize fragmentation
By O. Dojcar
The results of a laboratory investigation of rock fragmentation conducted with a model material were partially verified under field conditions. The object of the investigation was to study the qualita
Jan 1, 1991
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Physical and chemical properties of bentonite deposits of Milos Island, Greece
By G. E. Christidis, P. W. Scott
The deposits were formed from low-temperature alteration of pyroclastic rocks. Properties investigated include their cation exchange capacity, swelling capacity, pH, rheological properties, the green
Jun 18, 1905
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Engineering geomorphological mapping and opencast mining in unstable mountains - a case study
By G. J. Hearn
between particles in the classifying region is then
Apr 1, 1995
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Mine gas exploitation at Appin and Tower Collieries, New South Wales, Australia
By K. C. Garner
The visit reported was made with support from the 1997 J.C. Boyle travelling scholarship. The management and control of hazardous gases released into the underground environment are an integral part o
Jun 21, 1905
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Gold mining in Africa - the final frontier?
By A. Sutton-Pratt
The African continent has been the most prolific producer of gold since mining began. Although most of this gold has come from South Africa, other countries have also been important contributors in th
Apr 1, 1996
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Sources of sulphur, metals and fluids in granitoid-related mineralization of the Southern Uplands, Scotland
By W. E. Stephens, A. J. Boyce, D. Lowry
Paper presented at Mineralisation in the Caledonides, the Mike Gallagher memorial meeting held in Edinburgh, 27-28 June 1996. An integration of S isotopic, fluid and mineralogical data for granitoid-r
Jun 19, 1905
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Influence of a pisolitic limonite on sintering of an Australian iron ore blend
Studies were carried out to examine the effect of introducing varying levels of a pisolitic limonite (Yandi) into an Australian iron ore blend. Compared with other ores in the blend Yandi is more poro
Dec 1, 1991
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Recovery of molybdenum as molybdic oxide from Rakha molybdenite, India, by soda-ash roasting
By D. K. Bose, R. H. Rakhasia, V. D. Shah, J. C. Sehra
A series of experiments was conducted to determine the effects of roasting temperature, soaking period and quantity of soda ash added. At a laboratory scale, under optimum conditions of roasting at 87
Jun 18, 1905
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Oxidation of silver-copper selenide matte in copper-anode slimes smelting
By G. G. Barbante
The oxidation behaviour of selenide matte with a substantial Cu content and low Ag differs significantly from that of high-Ag matte. Low-Ag selenide mattes display a large oxygen solubility and the up
Jun 19, 1905
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Potential for epithermal gold mineralization in east and central Sutherland, Scotland: indications from River Brora headwaters
By J. Crummy, I. K. Anderson, A. J. Hall, R. S. Haszeldine
Bedrock gold mineralisation has been located in association with an extensive float train 25 km west of known alluvial gold. It is in the form of open, matrix-supported breccias comprising pyritic qua
Jun 19, 1905
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Fused-salt electrorefining of bismuth-lead alloys in a recessed-channel cell
By F. Tailoka
Bi was electrorefined from alloys containing 10-90 wt% Pb, together with Cu and Ag as minor impurities, in a basic cell and in a recessed-channel cell with 27.5:72.5 NaCl-PbCl electrolyte at 450-470 d
Aug 1, 1995
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Three-dimensional modelling of fill drainage in mine stopes
By L. T. Isaacs, W. H. Traves
A numerical model for analysing the drainage of fill in mine stopes has been described. The model can be used to analyse the process of fill drainage in existing and proposed mine stopes. The validity
May 1, 1991
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Current status of determination of mineralogical balances for platinum-group element-bearing ores
By L. J. Cabri
Although no complete mineralogical balances have been published, the background knowledge and proven, highly sensitive analytical techniques to produce them already exist. For PGE-Cu-Ni sulphide ores
Apr 1, 1994
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Distribution and genesis of some epizonal Zn-Pb and Au provinces in the Carpathian-Balkan region
By A. H. G. Mitchell
Most, if not all, of the six recognised post-Cretaceous, predominantly andesitic mineralised belts in the region are now thought to be subduction-related magmatic arcs. The Inner Carpathian arc and th
Aug 1, 1996
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Metalliferous mineral exploration opportunities in Britain
By T. B. Colman
Paper presented at the MEP '89 conference held in Madrid, 13-15 November 1989. Britain has sustained an important metalliferous mining industry over many centuries. Recently, new geological concepts a
Jan 1, 1991