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Using Dynamic DCF and Real Options methods to value and assess flexible mine project designBy Graham A. Davis, Michael Samis
The dramatic fluctuation in metal and energy prices in the last few years is causing mining companies to consider alternative analytical methods for mine design and valuation. The goal is to improve i
Jan 1, 2003
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Leitch MineBy C. J. Coulson, G. A. McKay, A. M. Cormie
"The Leitch mine, in the Beardmore area, Thunder Bay district, Ontario, is a part of the Leitch estate. It includes a group of patented claims, staked by P. A. Leitch of Port Arthur early in the centu
Jan 1, 1954
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Continuing Education A Critical QuestionBy J. H. Brown
"THE need for continuing education has been recognized only in fairly recent years as a major concern of the engineering profession. Formerly, it was acknowledged that engineers were required, at leas
Jan 1, 1966
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Advanced Process Control for Grinding CircuitsBy D. Groenveld, M. Rozou
"Recent trends move towards automation, smart sensors, internet of things, powerful DCS, and more data. Are those trends already utilized in a real time production environment? Today operators still h
Jan 1, 2016
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The Frood-Stobie MineBy H. F. Zurbrigg
"The Frood-Stobie Mine is by far the largest metal producer in the Sudbury area. Its efficient development was made possible by the consolidation of three mining properties that covered parts of the s
Jan 1, 1949
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Treatment of Hydromet Processing Crude Using Decanter CentrifugeBy J. Kramer, T. Hartmann
In the Hydrometallurgical processes, the presence of the so-called “crud” is a constant challenge in solvent extraction. Crud is a stable emulsion which forms along the interface between the aqueous a
Jan 1, 2012
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Maintenance of Large Shovels and DrillsBy R. H. Andrews, F. J. West
"Jones & Laughlin Mining Company, Ltd. operate the Adams mine at Kirkland Lake, Ontario, where they mine approximately 4,000,000 tons of extremely hard iron-formation and 3,500,000 tons of volcanic wa
Jan 1, 1970
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Technological advances in telecommunications for mines (d89a3fa8-5075-4299-bd13-b46b93bee6c1)By P. M. Y. Waye, R. Yewen
"As mines utilize more automation in mining operations to improve efficiency and safety, a corresponding increasing demand is placed on the transport of information. Some of the recent technological a
Jan 1, 2002
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Compressed air – Its time has come for improved efficiencyBy Lanny Pasternak
"This article is directed at plant production, engineering and maintenance personnel. Seldom does any industrial operation take the time to study the costs involved in the generation of what is probab
Jan 1, 1996
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Potline Dry Scrubbing Technology: Development of an Innovative Alumina Injection SystemBy H. Vendette, N. R. Dando, A. Moras
The thorough analysis of results obtained from different testing campaigns performed on an alumina dry-scrubber pilot installation treating aluminum potline offgases, suggests a clear relationship bet
Jan 1, 2006
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The Ecstall Story: The Railroad and Traffic DepartmentBy David G. Baskin
"THIS DEPARTMENT is unique in that it operates in the production stream and also provides an essential service. Its operating function consists of scheduling an ore train to haul 10,000 tons per day o
Jan 1, 1974
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Coal mining on Vancouver Island"Introduction The first documentary record of coal nurung on Vancouver Island was that of the Hudson Bay Company operations in the Suquash area in 1836. Between 1836 and 1862, the Hudson Bay Company m
Jan 1, 1985
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Safety in Coal MinesBy Gordon MacVean
The object of this paper is to present for your consideration some of the present-day trends of safety practice in the coal mines in the United States and Canada. Coal mining at its best is a hazardou
Jan 1, 1931
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Recycling of Zinc: An OverviewBy V. I. Lakshmanan, R. Roy
"Zinc is the fourth most widely used metal in the world after iron, aluminum and copper. The primary zinc production is through flotation of zinc concentrate, roasting, leaching and electrowinning. Cl
Jan 1, 2012
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The Northern Gateway Pipeline: A Possible Corridor to Seed Renewable Energy in British Columbia, CanadaBy Mory Ghomshei
As fossil fuels become depleted over the next century, it is imperative that Canada and other countries examine ways to transition to other sources of energy, particularly renewable resources. A cri
Aug 1, 2013
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Effects of Uniform Direct Chill Casting Process on Structure of 7055 Alloy BilletBy C. S. Chen, Y. J. Luo, M. W. Gao, B. Li, Z. F. Zhang
"To obtain large-sized billets with fine grains and homogeneous elements distribution, uniform direct chill (UDC) casting process, based on annular electromagnetic stirring coupling with intercooling,
Jan 1, 2018
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Development of Certain Non-Metallic Minerals in Western CanadaBy H. B. Lumsden
This paper is intended to deal merely with the commercial development of some of the principal non-metallic mineral resources in the three prairie provinces- Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Coal
Jan 1, 1928
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Factors Influencing the Design and Application of Downhole DrillsBy John Knox
The object of this paper is to present an analysis of the major problems encountered both in the design and application of downhole drills. Particular reference is made to design features governed by:
Jan 1, 1965
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Input Automation of the Computerized Pit Design System at Iron Ore Company of CanadaBy Desmond Y. M. Lee
This paper presents a procedure to prepare input for the computerized pit design system at Iron Ore Company of Canada. The procedure is simple and requires very little training. Also, it is general en
Jan 1, 1978
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A Laboratory Protocol to Evaluate Potential Chemical Interferences in Flotation Circuit ApplicationsBy B. G. Cousins, B. O’Rourke, C. Spence
"Some non-flotation chemicals are added to flotation circuits directly and indirectly to control issues such as scaling and dust in other areas of the operations. Since dosage levels are generally not
Jan 1, 2016