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Computer-Based Resource Estimation in Accordance with the 1999 JORC CodeBy P Hanna
Following the Busang fiasco, more detailed guidelines were appended to the latest revision of the JORC Code released in September 1999 (JORC, 1999). Although the definitions and terminology essentiall
Jan 1, 2000
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Updraught SinteringBy Green A. D M
The establishment of the Imperial Smelting Furnace at Sulphide Coporation Pty. Limited for the smelting of zinc and lead made it necessary to design and install sintering capacity to produce approxima
Jan 1, 1964
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The Transition from Semi-autogenous to Autogenous Milling at Waihi GoldBy D Bertoldi, C Haines
"The Waihi Gold Mine (WGM) operated by OceanaGold New Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the OceanaGold Corporation of Australia. Traditionally WGM has stockpiled and processed separate c
Oct 10, 2016
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Eight-Dimensional Planning Construction of an Integrated Model for Mine Planning Involving ConstructabilityBy E Rubio, N Morales
A common practice in the mining industry is to decompose the planning process into different tasks, so the overall process and specific schedules can be constructed easily. Nevertheless, currently the
Sep 26, 2011
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Olympic Dam open stope observations, tactics and characterisationBy G Capes, L Morizzi, N Mitkas, E Jones, D Grant
This paper describes the mining setting for the sub-level open stoping (SLOS) mining method used at Olympic Dam (OD), and investigates the range of stope performance conditions encountered over 30 yea
Mar 15, 2021
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Production and Ventilation Management Towards in Integrated Mine Information SystemBy Ward M
The current and future requirements for an underground mine information management system are being met with a flexible, value-engineered approach to mine information/communication infrastructures.
Jan 1, 1995
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Paving the Future - A Case Study Replacing Truck-and-Shovels by Shovel-and-Conveyor Continuous Mining at Carajas Open Pit MinesBy C T. Senra, A Souza
Increasing fuel prices, unavailabilty and high prices of tyres have imposed tremendous challenges for large open pit operations. Carajßs open pit mines, one of the largest iron ore projects in the wor
Jan 1, 2009
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Improving the performance of blind uphole rises at Ernest Henry Mine – a case studyBy T Purvis, Z Liu
Ernest Henry mine (EHM) is an underground sublevel caving mine located in north-west Queensland with a production rate of 6.4 Mt/a. The mine has sublevels spaced with a 25 m vertical interval. The pro
Oct 16, 2017
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The HydroFloat Separator ù A New Technology for Recovering Coarse Phosphate SandsBy T C. Westerfield, G, M J. Mankosa
An innovative separator known as the HydroFloat cell has been developed specifically for the upgrading of coarse particles that are difficult to recover using conventional flotation cells. The novel c
Jan 1, 2005
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Alternative Underground Ore Transport Systems for the Jaguar Base Metal DepositBy W P. Darcey
Jabiru Metals completed a feasibility study on the Jaguar Base Metal Project in July 2005. The study was based on conventional truck haulage via a decline. Conveyor haulage was considered but not in s
Mar 21, 2011
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Designing Flotation Cells For Optimised Flow DynamicsBy T Niitti, J Turunen, P B, A Rinne
In todayÆs marketplace, with high metals prices, many operations are faced with the challenge of improving recovery in the particle size ranges which are normally difficult to recover. This presentati
Jan 1, 2006
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The Eight Millisecond Time Window MythBy A B. Richards
Time window analysis that limits the explosive mass fired within a specified time window (commonly eight milliseconds) has been used for many years in blast design by explosives engineers. Despite sev
Jan 1, 2003
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Use of On-Belt Analysers for Improved Process Control of Conveyed MaterialsBy M Edwards
The paper outlines the successful application of some of the on-belt technologies available from Scantech International Pty Ltd and how these have provided benefits in a number of mining and mineral p
Jan 1, 2008
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Use of ?Tunnel Boring Machines in the Mine EnvironmentBy D Mather, H R. Asche
"In the civil tunnelling field, the use of tunnel boring machines (TBM) has now overtaken the use of conventional excavation methods (drill and blast / roadheader). This is due to a number of reasons,
Sep 17, 2014
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Magnesium Sulfate Production ù First Value Added Salt From Saline Waters of the Murray Basin (Australia)By T Barto, D Thomson, T Norgate, C Doblin
Collaboration between CSIRO Minerals and SunSalt Pty Ltd, a salt producing company located in rural Victoria, has resulted in a commercial process to recover magnesium sulfate (commonly called Epsom s
Jan 1, 2004
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Impact of Co-disposing Mixed Plant Rejects on Spoil Pile SettlementsBy D J. Williams, A K. Kho, A Shokouhi, N Tucker
The disposal of dewatered coalmine tailings and coarse reject within spoil piles is gaining popularity as a means of eliminating separate surface tailings storage facilities or dams. The contrasting c
Jul 27, 2015
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The Use of Customer Operated Bulk Emulsion Systems for Improved Productivity at the Tara Underground OperationsBy A Suokas
Boliden Tara Mines Ltd, located in County Meath Ireland, produce in excess of 2.5 million tonnes per annum of ore from the underground resource located 40 miles north west of Dublin. The zinc-lead ore
Jan 1, 2005
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Paper No. 126. Silver-Lead Ore Mining And The Various Systems of Stoping And Timbering Employed in Broken Hill, New South Wales.As this district is so far distant from the other mining centres and its mode of approach so circuitous, I am afraid that many residents of other portions of the Commonwealth never think of paying thi
Jan 1, 1903
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An Insight into the Swedish Heart of Atlas CopcoAtlas Copco is one of the worldÆs leading providers of industrial productivity solutions (Atlas Copco, 2009). Furthermore, the company spans 160 markets and held 34 000 employees at the end of 2008. T
Jan 1, 2009
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Effect of MgO concentration on phase evolution during steelmaking slag cooling processBy H F. Yu, S Ueda, J Diao, W F. Gu, Y Sasaki, H Qin
The main reason for the underutilisation of steelmaking slags is their instability, which is influenced by their complex phase structure. Recycling and sustainable steelmaking slag face challenges due
Jun 19, 2024