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Increasing the Scale and Scope of Mixing Technology
The paper discusses the special mixing requirements for Metallurgical Plant Design and outlines the problems associated with the agitation in Mineral Processing Industry today. It also covers new appl
Jan 1, 2004
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A Glossary of Terms Used in Mining-Geology
When perusing articles which treat of mining geology, and when talking with miners on the field, one is at times unable to follow the exact thoughts intended to be expressed, owing to the introduction
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Determination of Combustible Volatile Matter in Coal Mine Roadway Dusts by Backscatter of X-Rays from a Radioisotope Source
By Fookes R. A, Bunch K, Gravitis V. L, Watt J. S
The combustible volatile matter in coal mine roadway dusts (CVM) has been determined using x-ray backscatter techniques. The correlation between x-ray and chemical techniques is reasonably good for th
Jan 1, 1977
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Some Variations in the Bulli Seam (72de16ac-67f4-41d6-a112-99d725dba8e1)
The Bulli Seam, New South Wales, comprises medium to low volatile bituminous coal, generally of coking quality. It is worked over an area embracing 300 square miles.Variations in several factors are f
Jan 1, 1963
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The Nature of Australian Rutile and Zircon Concentrates
Australian rutile and zircon concentrates are refined raw materials and not manufactured products. The composition and properties of the grains are therefore fixed by nature. Specifications and assay
Jan 1, 1963
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A Preliminary Investigation of the Jurassic Coals of the Perth Basin
In 1961, West Australian Petroleum's Eneabba No. 1 bore encountered 22 seams of coal totalling 40 ft in thickness between the depths of 6373 ft and 6441 ft. On analysis, this coal had a similar c
Jan 1, 1964
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The Waihi Gold Permitting Experience: Would the Proposed Changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 have made a Difference?
The areas of concern lay in the processing of, and the subsequent hearing into, Waihi Gold's resource consent applications to extend Martha Mine. The proposed amendments to the Resource Managemen
Jan 1, 1998
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Silicon Manufacture in Western Australia Using Local Raw Materials
By Bibby P. A, Leupen R. A
A 24,300 tonnes per year state of the art Silicon smelter is being constructed for Barrack Silicon Pty Ltd at Kemerton, 20 kilometres north of the City of Bunbury in Western Australia. The plant is
Jan 1, 1989
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Optical Computing Systems Applied to Engineering and Geological Fabric Analyses
An optical computing system was used to determine spacings and frequencies in geological fabrics and engineering joint fabrics.Three-dimensional arrays of joints were plotted on an equal-area net. Dir
Jan 1, 1970
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The Ministry of Commerce Investigation into the Proposed North West South Island National Park - An Overview
The Ministry of Commerce has been carrying out an evaluation of the resources of the Northwest Nelson region. In part this was to revisit the issues covered in the earlier proposal to close part of No
Jan 1, 1993
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Project Management in China - Sino GoldÆs Story
By C Johnstone
Project management is not a task to be undertaken lightly. Mining projects generally present even more challenges due to ChinaÆs remoteness and complexity. Having experiences in project management in
Jan 1, 2009
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The Coromandel Epithermal Gold-Silver Province: A Result of Collision of the Northland and Colville Volcanic Arcs in Northern New Zealand
By D N. B Skinner
Changes in the configuration of late Cenozoic volcanic arcs related to Pacific-Australian plate convergence in northern New Zealand may have localised large-scale epithermal gold-silver mineralisation
Jan 1, 1997
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Disparate Tectonic Settings for Mineralisation in an Active Arc, Eastern Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
By C Spandler, S W. Richards G Rosenbaum, R J. Holm
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation.The recent and active magmatic arcs of eastern Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Solomon Island
Mar 18, 2015
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The Genesis of the Iron Ores of the Middleback Range, South Australia
The Physiographical Features of the Region The Middleback; Range proper, from the Iron Duke in the south to the Iron Prince in the north, extends in a meridional direction for 21 miles, but may well b
Jan 1, 1949
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New Zealand as an Exploration Destination: 2000 Update
This paper provides an update to a paper by the author on an overseas explorer's perception of New Zealand, presented at the 1997 New Zealand Minerals & Mining Conference. New Zealand has one
Jan 1, 2000
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DRI - An Alternative Amongst Many
A laboratory size solvent extraction apparatus has been constructed, which incorp- orates three stages of countercurrent extraction, followed by two stages of counter- current stripping. The model u
Jan 1, 1999
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Geothermal Systems in New Zealand and The Philippines - Why are they so Different?
The Taupo Volcanic Zone inNew Zealand and the Philippine Mobile Belt in the Philippines are characterized by active subduction, active volcanism and high seismicity. The main factors affecting charact
Jan 1, 1995
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A New Method of Magnetic Separation of Ferro- and Para-Magnetic Minerals from Feebly Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Minerals
By Mukhopadhaya K. K, Cory A. H
The concept of using travelling magnetic fields created by linear motors was stimulated by Laithwaite who advanced ideas on motors with shaded poles (Laithwaite, 1968), rack and pinion motors (Laithwa
Jan 1, 1980
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The Metallogenic Map of New Zealand
The metallogenic map of New Zealand shows the distribution of metallic mineral deposits, according to type and size, in relation to their geological setting. The major purpose of the map and accompany
Jan 1, 1993
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New tools for ground control in freeze shaft sinking
By J Franz, S Bock, N Hentrich
Artificial ground freezing is the unrivalled method for groundwater control during mine shaft sinking. Moreover, ground freezing may also provide temporary ground support. The fast development of fibr
Nov 30, 2018