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  • SME
    On-Line Particle Analysis Of Aggregates

    By R. Owen, T. Canty, C. Marks

    The industrial vision system provides on-line 2D particle size analysis for aggregate slurries in both the overflow and underflow of hydrocyclones. This paper covers required vision system features a

    Jan 1, 2002

  • CIM
    Geometallurgical Modeling - The New Approach to Plant Design and Production Forecasting/Planning, and Mine/Mill Optimization

    By Dave Bulled, Chris Bennett, Glenn Kosick, Glenn Dobby

    "Mining companies around the world are embracing geometallurgical modeling at a rapid rate, as senior executives realize that inputs must be properly measured if the output is to be managed effectivel

    Jan 1, 2004

  • NIOSH
    RI 4659 Investigation Of Stange And Byrnes Heirs Manganese Mines, Bland And Giles Counties, Va.

    By Lowell B. Moon

    The Stange and Byrnes Heirs manganese mines, adjoining properties in Bland and Giles Counties, Va., have produced at least 20,000 long tons of concentrates containing 8,000 long tons of manganese. The

    Jan 1, 1950

  • AUSIMM
    Hydrological Controls on Mineralisation in the Active Epithermal Environment, Taupo Volcanic Zone (TVZ), New Zealand

    By S F. Simmons

    At Broadlands-Ohaaki geothermal system, TVZ, mineral distribution patterns in geothermal wells are analogous to those in epithermal veins. Fluid flow through geothermal wells is focused over vertical

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Matching numerical methods to rock engineering problems: a summary of the key issues

    By J. P. Harrison, J. A. Hudson

    ABSTRACT: Given the current widespread use of numerical models for rock mechanics and rock engineering, and the ‘Technology Road Map’ theme of the Congress, it is timely to consider the key issues in

    Jan 1, 2003

  • AUSIMM
    The Role of a Professional Institute in Addressing the Sustainability of Human Capital in the Minerals Industry

    Over recent years the trend in Australia has been towards the definitions of sustainable development which emerged from the 1992 Rio Summit of retaining a commitment to ecological integrity, but also

    Jan 1, 2002

  • AUSIMM
    An Environmental Evaluation of the Geochemical Properties of Kaiata Mudstone and Brunner Coal Measures, Cypress and Stockton Mines, West Coast, NZ

    By D Craw, P Lindsay, B Peake

    The geochemical properties of Kaiata Mudstone and Brunner Coal Measures are evaluated in order to determine their suitability for placement at the proposed Cypress and existing Stockton mines. Correct

    Jan 1, 2004

  • DFI
    Drilled Shaft Side Shear Capacity In Compressible Materials What Influences Capacity?

    By J. A. Hayes

    For over a decade the Osterberg Load Cell has been successfully used to determine the shear capacities of drilled shafts. Since the test method measures side shear directly, analytical complications d

    Jan 1, 2003

  • TMS
    Recycling of Steelmaking Slag Aiming at the Production of Thermo-Acoustic Insulation

    By Joner Oliveira Alves

    The aim of this work was to study the use of steelmaking slag as raw material to the production of rock wool and glass wool. Firstly, the chemical composition of the slag was analyzed. These results w

    Jan 1, 2009

  • AIME
    Flocculation of Mineral Suspensions With Coprecipitated Polyelectrolytes

    By Ivan B. Cutler, Milton E. Wadsworth

    Coprecipitation of anionic and cationic polyelectrolytes has been applied to flocculation of several mineral systems. Results obtained in a study of the flocculation of kaolinite and hematite suspensi

    Aug 1, 1956

  • AUSIMM
    Fine Coal Evaluation by Gravity Methods

    Fine Coal Evaluation by Gravity Methods

    Sep 13, 2010

  • SAIMM
    Mine rehabilitation in the arid Succulent Karoo vegetation zone on the South African west cost,Namakwa Sands—case study

    By T. F. J. Hälbich

    Namakwa Sands aims to conserve environmental resources and prevent or minimize environmental impacts from its operations. The challenge faced by Namakwa Sands is the rehabilitation of the arid winter

    Jan 1, 2003

  • CIM
    A Plant-Wide Control System for Flotation Level Control

    By D. G. Hulbert, J. H. Schubert, R. G. D. Henning

    "Froth depth, along with reagent addition and aeration rate, is one of the crucial factors that can be used to control a flotation circuit. Sub-optimal setpoints and disruptions in levels have a sever

    Jan 1, 1995

  • SME
    Simulation Modeling Validates Load and Haul Requirements at Cortez Gold Mines

    By W. L. Jacobsen, T. L. Dyer

    Cortez Gold Mines completed a feasibility study for a new openpit gold mine in north central Nevada. The production schedule calls for a peak in material movement. This schedule is based on current op

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Electrode Erosion In Submerged Arc Furnaces

    By J. A. Bakken, G. Sævarsdóttir, H. Pálsson, M. Þ. Jónsson

    The role of the electric arc in the consumption of electrodes in submerged arc furnaces has long been debated. The hostile environment in the furnace does not make direct measurement feasible, so simu

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Modern Mining Methods - Surface - Background Of Surface Mining

    By Edwin R. (Original by) Phelps

    Surface mining refers to the process of removing the material (over- burden) overlying a coal seam and exposing the coal so that it can be loaded out and conveyed by trucks or other methods to the pre

    Jan 1, 1981

  • CIM
    Dust Collection Methods for Primary and Secondary Crushing (NOVEMBER 21, 1975 )

    By D. Ingram

    "PRIMARY DUST COLLECTOR A. 42,000 CFM James Howden Fan Z-6 Size 3650 Fan Dia 40"" HP 75It was found that the fan was not large enough to remove the air that was displaced by the trucks dumping. So it

    Jan 1, 1976

  • AUSIMM
    Minerals Processing and Greenhouse

    The overwhelming weight of scientific opinion indicates that human activity is having a discernible and negative influence on the earthÆs climate system. The Australian Government, together with about

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SME
    Ground Water and Ground-Water Control

    By R. L. Loofbourow

    R. L. LOOFBOUROW 26.1-WATER FLOW, USE, EFFECTS, CONTROL Sec. 4 discusses ground water as a mineral resource. This section deals wits its control. 26.1.1-IMPORTANCE Flows of water have an im

    Jan 1, 1973

  • AUSIMM
    Using Ground Penetrating Radar to Enhance the Exploration-to-mining Value Chain

    By D Smith, A Ramdhani, J Francke

    Ground penetrating radar (GPR), a well-established geophysical technique generally used for shallow civil engineering applications, has, in the last decade, found increasing acceptance as a complement

    Aug 18, 2014