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Bulk Solids Sampling
By J E. Powalisz
Obtaining a representative sample of bulk materials in process industries is critical to providing valid data for process control and custody transfer (valuation). The accuracy of a sample, that is to
Jul 29, 2014
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Downstream impacts of Grade Engineering and preconcentration
By J Salaya, J Kwak, L Keeney, S Dehkhoda
In addition to volatile commodity prices influencing decision making, in recent years, social and environmental performance have become important decision drivers within the mining industry. There are
Nov 10, 2020
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The value of data – getting it right from the start!
By S L. Martin, M Wimberger
The binary indicator coding of assay and lithological data according to a single criterion or multiple criteria is a powerful technique for representing mineralised shapes through the modelling of pro
Mar 22, 2022
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Mechanical Sampling Plants
In 1997, the Australian coal industry through Standards Australia committee MN-001 Coal and Coke recognised the need to produce a Standard giving some instruction on how to inspect and audit mechanica
Jan 1, 2005
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Matte Fuming of Tin from Sulfide Concentrates Containing Tin and Copper
Recovery of tin and copper from concen trates containing cassiterite, stannite and chalcopyrite was studied in laboratory-scale tests designed to simulate continuous operation of the matte fuming p
Jan 1, 1980
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Evaluation of Quality Parameters for Assessment of Steaming Coal Utilisation
By Dyne GD
From experience in the design and operation of power station combustion facilities in most mainland Australian States, involving a wide range of black coals and lignites, and in the specification
Jan 1, 1983
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Thermoluminescence Applied to Uranium Exploration and Genesis of the Deposits-Implications for the Northern Territory
By Ypma PJM
The Westmoreland uranium deposits occur on the northern flank of the Murphy Tectonic Ridge in the upper member of the Westmoreland Conglom- erate. Uranium mineralization is spatially associated wit
Jan 1, 1984
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The New Iron and Steelmaking Process at New Zealand Steel
This paper describes the new iron and steelmaking process recently commissioned at NZ Steel. Ironsand mined and concentrated at Waikato North head is slurry pumped 18 km to the company's Glenbroo
Jan 1, 1986
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Process Integration and Optimisation - A Case Study in Productivity Improvement
By J Col, D La Rosa, W Valery, A Jankovic
Metso Minerals Process Technology Asia-Pacific and South America (MMPT) has been working with operations around the world to increase their efficiency through æMine-to-MillÆ or Process Integration and
Jan 1, 2007
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A Study on the Impact of Utilising Sea Water for Wet Concentration of Beach Minerals Deposits on the Recovery and Quality of Ilmenite Produced by High Tension Separation
By C Swamydas
VV Mineral (VVM) group of companies is the largest and the first private producer and exporter of beach sand mineral products in India. During 2010, the company produced and marketed around 750 000 to
Oct 5, 2011
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Metal cap versus steel lining system at Philsaga Mining Corporation’s Ø6100 mm SAG mill
By N S. Weerasekara, S Town, E Lessing, J A. De Torres
Philsaga Mining Corporation (Philsaga) had three main aims in converting their lining system from steel to metal cap. They wanted to increase mill availability, minimise localised high wear and optimi
Aug 29, 2018
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A Study of the Electro-Kinetic Properties of Activated Carbon Used as a Tool for Gold Extraction
Attempt has been made to determine the nature of charge on activated carbon surface by studying the electro-kinetic properties of the carbon in the presence of cations, anions and aurocyanide solut
Jan 1, 1982
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Profitability, Sustainability and Community Development - Is There a Contradiction? A Case of Gold Fields' Driefontein Gold Mine in South Africa
Since the days of Adam Smith and Milton Friedman the discussion of corporate citizenship and sustainability has been flooded with multiple contradictions, with proponents of sustainability saying that
Jan 1, 2009
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An Insight into the Swedish Heart of Atlas Copco
Atlas 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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Isotopic Studies of Australian Natural and Coal Seam Gases
By Rigby D, Gould K. W, Hart G. H
The variation in chemical and isotopic composition of hydrocarbon gases generated from humic source rocks in the Cooper Basin, the orth West Shelf, the agoorin oil shale deposit. ollinsville and the s
Jan 1, 1985
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Gravity Anomalies of Costa Rica and their Relations to Crustal Structure and Mineralization
By Case JE
Complete Bouguer and isostatic anomaly maps compiled for Costa Rica provide new insights into the crustal structure and mineralization. Terrain corrections were approximated from the station to a
Jan 1, 1987
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Application of Optimisation Technology to Resource Planning Within BHP Billiton Iron Ore
By D Xu
BHP Billiton Iron Ore is one of the world’s premier suppliers of iron ore. It currently has operations in Western Australia and Brazil and also has some iron ore interests in West Africa.BHP Billiton’
Jul 11, 2011
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Evaluation of Gravity Spirals for Beneficiation of Banded Haematite Jasper Iron Ore of India
By D R. Venkatesulu, N K. Nanda
Due to increased production of steel in India, the thrust is now on iron ore producers not only to enhance productivity from existing mines, but to look also into alternative resources, like lean grad
Jan 1, 2009
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General Approaches to the Design of Underground Openings
The elements of consistent structural de sign models for underground structures are explained. Such models should comprise at least ground properties, excavation and support methods, computational
Jan 1, 1987
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Experimental Study on Extinguishing Characteristics of Coal Fire in Confined Space
By B Wu, B W. Lei, B J. Duan
When a coalmine fire occurs, it is crucial to judge the developing trends inside the fire area by analysing the changes of gas concentration in order to formulate the proper rescue measures. At presen
Aug 31, 2015