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Development of an acQuire Based Geotechnical Data Management SystemBy V Pere
A geotechnical data management system has been developed to manage drillhole and mapping data generated from in house and consultant administered field programs. This system comprises a data collectio
Aug 22, 2011
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Simulation Aided Engineering – Integration of Monitoring, Modelling and PlanningBy D Beck
Open access to forecasts of mine geotechnical performance in the form of open databases of model results has been considered risky in the past, with a concern that the results will not be understood o
Mar 21, 2011
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Resue Mining with eDev™ Electronic Detonators at Stawell Gold MinesBy C Hamilton
Stawell Gold Mines (SGM) is an underground mining operation located in Victoria, Australia. The mining method employed is long hole retreat stoping, utilising up and downholes and artificial concrete
Mar 21, 2011
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Advanced Mill Relining - A Key Operational Control (Not Simply a 'Must Do' Maintenance Function)RME has a vision for a new grinding plant operational paradigm made possible by RMEÆs fast, safe Mill Relining System. Some new liner designs can degrade SAG mill performance because of mill volume lo
Jan 1, 2007
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Optimisation of Ok Tedi's Medium-Term Production Schedules Using the Life of Business Optimisation System (LOBOS)By D Horacek, I K. Sheppard
Ok Tedi is in a period of transition. By 2008 mill feed will consist of higher levels of high-grade but metallurgically challenging skarn ores. Additionally, the Taranaki pit will start production in
Jan 1, 2007
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A review of the most common underground slot, winze, rise or raise designsBy E Wargem
The conventional method of underground mining involves a process known as drilling and blasting to excavate valuable ore bearing minerals through the load and haul process. Drilling and blasting proce
Mar 29, 2023
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Strategic short-term geotechnical designBy K T. Mandisodza, T J. Cartledge
The principal objective of Geotechnical Engineers supporting operating mines is to provide safe working conditions and ensure that pit designs are geotechnically optimised to site conditions and pre-d
Jun 22, 2022
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Applying control frameworks to enhance vehicle interaction technology outcomesBy P Standish
Qualitative risk assessment methods are not well suited to considering complex systems and potential interactions of new technology. As part of supporting tier one mining organisations and internation
Jun 22, 2022
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Assessment of lifter effect on tumbling mill dynamics using CFD-DEM coupling approachBy K Mayank, A N. Mainza, I Govender, M Narasimha, A Mittal
In mineral processing industries grinding is the most energy-consuming process. A tumbling mill is an essential grinding equipment widely used for particle size reduction. Power consumption, impact fo
Aug 24, 2022
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Dredging fine tailingsBy S H. Burgmans, B Anderson
This paper aims to define the specific challenges relating to dredging fine tailings from an above ground storage facility for transferral to a mined-out pit. In addition, it compares dredging and min
Jul 1, 2021
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Taming the dragon – the art of transitioning from reactive to proactive tailings management through strategic operator engagementBy C N. Hatton, K Ward
Tailings operations are inherently reactive as operations personnel continuously contend with a concentrator reject feed (tailings) transient in physical and engineering properties, which places a con
Jul 1, 2021
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Data cross validation for a newly commissioned dynamic drop test facilityBy D W. Evans
Research into the dynamic properties of ground support elements continues to grow at a global level, given the increasing importance of this field of application within underground hard rock mining. M
Nov 29, 2022
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Best practice in Multiple Indicator Kriging (MIK) – importance of post-processing and comparison with Localised Uniform Conditioning (LUC)By G Zhang, I Glacken
Multiple indicator kriging (MIK) has been used in the minerals industry for some decades. As one of the non-linear estimation methodologies, MIK has advantages related to resolving multiple or mixed p
May 24, 2023
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The risk management and cost benefits of using a total monitoring approach to managing slope instability hazards in open pit minesBy C Jacobsen, N Harries
Assessing and managing instability hazards is an essential activity when working with unstable natural slopes and excavated open pit mining slopes. Slope monitoring has become the standard technique f
Nov 29, 2022
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Real time phosphorus analysis using GEOSCAN on belt analysers at Assmang Khumani Mine in the Northern CapeBy L A. Balzan, F Nieuwenhuys
GEOSCAN on belt analysers have been widely utilised in iron ore for nearly two decades. Since the first installations in 2003, the availability of accurate and reliable grade data has become standardi
Nov 8, 2021
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Moving mORE for LessBy G Brudek, P Elestedt
Schalker Eisenhütte und Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Nordic Minesteel Technologies and Bombardier Transportation have developed an evaluation tool that considers the main cost drivers of the rail, truck
May 9, 2016
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Mt Wright – geotechnical learnings from a sub level shrinkBy P Wilson
The Mt. Wright Underground Mine is located near the town of Ravenswood in North Queensland and is operated by Carpentaria Gold – a wholly owned subsidiary of Resolute Mining Limited. The establishment
Nov 30, 2018
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A Cost Benefit Analysis to Explore the Optimal Number of Blast Movement Monitoring LocationsBy J Loeb, D Thornton
Blast movement measurement is a key component of grade control, enabling mines to carry all of the precision involved in locating ore blocks, through a chaotic blast, to production. A monitoring syste
Aug 18, 2014
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Developing the Foundation Communication Infrastructure to Support Remote and Automated Mining Initiatives in Underground MinesBy D Kent, R Paine
"Automated mining systems are increasingly being seen as a key requirement for a productive mining operation in the future. The importance of an integrated communication network infrastructure to supp
Mar 24, 2014
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Soft Computing Approach to Predict Blast-induced FlyrockBy N Gupta, R Trivedi, S Bhandari
Managing blasting operations in four mines surrounded by villages is a challenging task. This study aims to compare the blast-induced flyrock as observed in opencast mines by predicting flyrock distan
Aug 24, 2015