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A Review Of The Technology Of Glass Recovery From MSW ? Introduction
By Hugh R. Rhys
The question of the desirability of recovering cullet from MSW in order to recycle it into the manufacturing of glass containers remains a controversial one. The main factors appear to be: 1. The pos
Jan 1, 1975
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Mine Ventilation at Kiruna
By Lennart Mukka
The Kiruna Mine in Sweden currently has three ventilation systems. The first two (a new and old system) serve the production areas. The third system is used for the facilities on the former main hau
Jan 1, 2002
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Haulage 2002: Lowering Haulage-Equipment Costs
By Steve Kral
Reducing the cost per ton and increasing productivity are key factors in a mine’s profitability. Mining companies can do little about commodity prices. So to keep a mine operating at a profit, manag
Jan 1, 2002
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Modeling A Small Laboratory Cold-Trap Experiment
By R. W. Fedors, S. T. Green, R. A. Hart, D. B. Walter
Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling of a potential nuclear waste repository drift may be an important tool to estimate moisture redistribution caused by natural convection within the drift. To
Jan 1, 2004
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Canadian Companies Make Their Pitch At PDAC
At the Prospectors and Developers Annual Convention (PDAC) in Toronto, Canada mining and exploration companies of all sizes were on hand to discuss the year that was and those that will be. The follow
Jan 1, 2009
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Risk Management of the Canada Line Transit Tunnels ? Introduction
By Brendan Henry
The Canada Line is a 19km long automated light rapid transit system with 16 stations in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Concession was awarded to InTransitBC to design, build, partially finance, operate, a
Jan 1, 2008
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Underground Mining: Comparison of Methods
By Stephen A. Orr
Underground mining is a dynamic art and science with a diverse set of design, production, and economic criteria that must be considered before selecting an optimal method to extract the ore. While all
Jan 1, 2008
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L-73 Tunnel, Woodbury, Minnesota
By Michael B. Gilbert
The Woodbury L-73 Tunnel involved the design and construction of a 96-inch tunnel driven through 8,080 lf of very difficult ground conditions. Anticipated ground and groundwater conditions consisted o
Jan 1, 2008
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Integration Of Real-Time Survey, Mine Planning Software, GIS & Machine Control GPS For Mining Operations Management
By Barry A. Hillman
The rapid evolution of computer and field sensor technology is now providing the ability to integrate mine and office operations. Digital maps and mine plans as well as CAD and GIS can be transferred
Jan 1, 1998
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A Review Of Tunneling Difficulties In Carbonate Sedimentary Rocks
By D. P. Richards
Tunneling in carbonate sedimentary rocks such as lime stones and dolomites can be difficult when solution channels or voids are anticipated. Addressing the risk aspects associated with these formation
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Multi method approach to heavy mineral exploration: Miocene of Denmark
By T. Rasmussen, T. G. Jørgensen, T. Fischer, R. K. McLimans, C. Knudsen, D. Frei
Ilmenite-bearing paleo-beach deposits were discovered in Jylland, Denmark using a combination of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), portable X-ray fluorescence (XMET), bulk XRF analyses, Computer Control
Jan 1, 2005
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Underground Mining: Challenges And Solutions In Subsidence Perspective (d1803fca-596b-4cc5-8f04-4e52c00599a3)
By S. K. Singh
To meet increasing demand of coal, underground mining is largely being replaced by the exploitation at deeper horizons and with greater complexities. The exploitation-proposition may be below not-to-b
Jan 1, 1999
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How Safe Are Your Recent Mills? The Compatibility Between FEA And Welding Codes
By V. Svalbonas, M. Fresko
The present versions of the Welding Codes, such as BS7608, have long been known to be compatible with hand computations of membrane and bending stress, rather than detailed finite element solutions.
Jan 1, 2002
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Characterization Of Coal And Quartz Dust In Interior Basin Coal Mines
By Y. Paul Chugh
NIOSH and the Illinois Clean Coal Institute are funding studies on characterization of coal and quartz dust in Interior Basin mines since 2009. Coal dust characteristics vary significantly and, are vi
Jan 1, 2011
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Innovative Mining Systems For Low-Cost Production In Very Thick Alluvial Deposits
By G. Goellner
The thick alluvial sand and gravel deposits along the base of the San Gabriel mountain range in Southern California area have been mined for construction aggregates for over 100 years. Encroachment of
Jan 1, 2004
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Newcrest Mining: An Independent Gold Miner On The Move In Australia
Newcrest Mining is one of the leading independent gold producers in Australia thanks in large part to its Cadia Valley operations. It is the largest gold and copper producer in New South Wales and one
Jan 1, 2008
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Accurate monitoring and control of flotation cells
By Carl Pinches
Underground or surface mining is only the first stage in the ore mining process. Once the ore is mined, it is transported to the surface for further processing. Generally, this is done to extract the
Jan 1, 2010
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Haul Truck Safety And Virtual Environments Training
By A. Schaum
On average, there are approximately 10 fatal haul truck accidents per year. The most common causes for haul truck accidents include mechanical problems, inadequate training and insufficient road/berm
Jan 1, 2008
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The Interplay of Face Support Pressure and Soil Permeability on Face Stability in EPB Tunneling
By Dimitrios Litsas, Michael Kavvadas, Panagiotis Sitarenios
"The paper discusses the results of 3D finite element analyses to investigate the effect of face support pressure and soil permeability on face stability conditions in EPB tunnelling. Two main types o
Jan 1, 2016
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United Nations’ Emergency Preparedness Program Available to Mining Industry
The Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at the Local Level (APELL) program is a process that helps people prevent, prepare for and respond appropriately to accidents and emergencies. APELL was
Jan 1, 2003