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The New Red Lake Mine: Narrow Vein Mining in Deep, Burst-Prone GroundBy Pierre Rocque
The Red Lake Mine is located approximately 600 km northwest of Thunder Bay. This 545 tpd (600 tons/day) underground narrow vein gold operation is set to produce in excess of 14.8 tonnes (475,000 ounce
Oct 1, 2001
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A Review of Long Distance Commuting Mines: Implications for Northern Mining CommunitiesBy Silvana Costa
In the last two decades, there have been nearly no new mining towns built in Canada. Governments and mining companies have viewed long distance commuting (LDC), commonly known as fly-in-flyout or fly-
May 1, 2004
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Flotation of Base Metals from Grinding Mill DischargesBy A. J. Williams
"Conventional base metal milling practice normally consists of crushing, grinding and cyclone classification followed by flotation. It is the authors' belief that the commencement of flotation after c
Jan 1, 1984
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Industry Requirements for Introduction of Alternate Energies with Emphasis on Hydrogen Fuel CellsBy Fred Delabbio
There are presently several issues that the mining industry is facing, such as underground air quality, deep mining and green house gas emissions, which could be addressed by the application of altern
May 1, 2007
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Horses for Courses – Tailoring Front End Design to Project RequirementsBy Paul Staples, Paul Messenger, Greg Lane
"Every project is different. While “conventional” SAG and ball mill circuits will suit many projects, for others there are alternatives, which may produce improved outcomes. This paper examines partic
Jan 1, 2008
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Optimization of cable bolting pattern for cut-and-fill stopes in a manganese mine using observational, empirical, and numerical modelling approachesBy A. Sinha, N. K. Babar, H. R. Kalihari, A. K. Chakraborty, M. R. Saharan, C. P. N. Pathak
A case study is presented on the optimization of cable bolting patterns in cut-and-fill stopes at the Chikla Mine, MOIL, India. Rock mass characterization, using Bieniawski’s RMR and Barton’s Q, indic
Jan 1, 2007
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How much is TOO much? A statistical look at bench flotation data and re-circulating chemical concentrationsBy Thomas R. Larson
"Many concentrators use re-circulating “plant” water for dilution in their flotation circuits. However, if crusher dust suppressants, ball mill grinding aids, or even agitator bearing grease are intro
Jan 1, 2002
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Suggested Criteria for the Custody Transfer Design of Automatic InstallationsBy K. H. Kretzschmar, M. A. Smith
A brief review of the rapid growth of ACT in Western Canada is presented. It is remarked that this rap-id growth has been accompanied by a heterogeneous approach to design. A more rational and consist
Jan 1, 1960
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Geology and Mineralogy of the Hercynian Koudiat Aïcha Polymetallic(Zn-Pb-Cu) Massive Sulfide Deposit, Central Jebilet, MoroccoBy E. Marcoux, F. Lotfi, A. Belkabir, L. Maacha, A. C. Brown, S. Brunet
"Koudiat Aïcha is a small Zn-Pb-Cu deposit, enclosed in the Visean Sarhlef volcano-sedimentary series of the Moroccan Hercynian Jebilet massif. Base metal mineralization is located between a basal uni
Jan 1, 2008
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A Career Brand for the IndustryStrategic Branding ? In 2006 Explore for More was created ? By industry, for industry ? Cohesive approach to career attraction ? Defines industry and employers of choice Career Kits ? Positive i
May 1, 2009
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An Economical Vertical Transport System to Hoist 3 Mt of Ore per Annum from 1640 mBy Wendy L. Naysmith
This paper deals with the various options considered and factors that influenced the final selection of the headframe, shaft layout and hoisting systems required at the Impala No 16 Shaft in order to
Oct 1, 2010
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Tof-SIMS Surface Analyses as a Diagnostic and Predictive Tool for Mineral Processing: New Developments and ApplicationsBy Brian Hart, Stamen Dimov
"The Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (ToF-SIMS) is unique in that it measures the outermost atomic layers of any material. The technique is particularly suited for determining surface c
Jan 1, 2010
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Pilot Scale Testing of a Lead-Zinc Ore Aljustrel ProjectBy Jeffiey B. Austin, Maurice Tagami
"The ores of the Iberian Pynte Belt are typically massive sulphide ores with very fine grained mineral textures. EuroZinc Mining Corporation is currently evaluating one of the massive sulphide deposit
Jan 1, 2000
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Automatic Sorting of Minerals: Current Status and Future OutlookBy T. P. R. de Jong, H. Harbeck
"This contribution reports recent mineral sorting experience and lists the opportunities of the newest generation of automatic sorters with a special focus on electromagnetic detection and Xray transm
Jan 1, 2005
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Application of Mass Blast Principle for Stope Blasting in Deep Mines?? Intro ?? Mass blast principle ?? LaRonde evolution toward mass blast ?? Overview ?? Mining method ?? Longitudinal ?? LaRonde evolution (2002 to today) ?? Drill and blast design ?? Consumpti
Feb 1, 2008
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The iron elephant: A brief history of hydrometallurgists 2019 struggles with element no. 26By A. J. Monhemius
This paper reviews the history of modern iron-control processes in hydrometallurgy. Attention is paid to processes developed in the electrolytic zinc industry for removal of iron from zinc sulfate lea
Jan 1, 2017
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Implementing Best Practices of Metal Accounting at the Strathcona MillBy Donald Leroux, Asim Tuzun, Simon Gariépy, Luc Lachance, Hayley Halsall-Whitney
"The importance of coherent material balance results has long been recognized by mining and metallurgical companies. Although this is still true nowadays, various stakeholders are increasingly concern
Jan 1, 2012
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The Evolution of Falcon Continuous Concentrators at Tantalum Mining Corporation of CanadaBy Claude Deveau
"With ever decreasing feed grades, finer mineralogy and increased demand for product, it became obvious that a major step in equipment performance was required to reduce operating costs and increase p
Jan 1, 2000
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Terrestrial Heat Flow in the St. Lawrence Lowland of Quebec_By T H. Clark, R P. Doig, V. A. Saull, R B. Butler
Terrestrial heat flow has been determined for four boreholes in the Montreal area. The mean value of the results (uncorrected for glacial effects) is 0.790 ± 0.053 x 10-6 cal/ cm2/sec (95 per cent con
Jan 1, 1962
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National Strategy Overcoming HR Challenges in the Canadian Mining IndustrySession 1 ? Intro to MiHR ? Business Case for Aboriginal Inclusion ? Overview of the Mining HR Guide for Aboriginal Communities ? Two presentations of Programs featured in the Guide ?? The RAP Pr
May 1, 2009