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  • AUSIMM
    The Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme Special Reference to Tunnelling Operations

    By Knevitt L. T

    PART 1Details of Kiewa Scheme.Introduction.Topography.Preliminary Investigations.Geology.Description of Project.Details of Main Works.Main Transmission of Power.Construction Facilities.PART 2Undergrou

    Jan 1, 1950

  • SAIMM
    A Set Of Indices Based On Indentation Tests For Assessment Of Rock Cutting Performance And Rock Properties

    By H. Copur

    Experimental studies for quantification of force and brittleness indices relevant to rock cutting performance are presented. A simple interpretation method is developed, which quantifies the force-pen

    Jan 1, 2003

  • NIOSH
    Electromagnetic Detection Of Trapped Miners - A Report On 94 Field Tests Using Narrowband EM Transmitters To Locate Trapped Miners

    By J. Durkin

    The Bureau of Mines has conducted field studies in coal mines throughout the United States to determine the effectiveness of electromagnetic techniques in locating miners trapped underground following

  • CIM
    Oxidation, Weight Gain and Self-Heating of Sulphides

    By J. E. Nesset, J. A. Finch, Rosenblum. F., S. Somot

    "In a previous presentation at the CMP, evidence was shown for the formation of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in self-heating experiments on pyrrhotite-rich samples (Somot and Finch, 2006). Oxidation of H2S

    Jan 1, 2009

  • CIM
    Automation Technology to Increase Productivity and Reduce Energy Consumption in Deep Underground Mining Operations

    By J. A. Scott, K. Moreau, H. Shang

    "Trials of automated technology at underground mine sites around the world have reported increased production and the potential for lower energy consumption. Autonomous mining eliminates a range of de

    Jan 1, 2019

  • NIOSH
    Review Of Literature On Effects Of Breathing Dusts With Special Reference To Silicosis - Introduction

    By D. Harrington

    Dust diseases are much before the public at present, but little reliable information on the subject is readily available to the layman; even those rated as experts usually have a more or less theoreti

    Jan 1, 1937

  • AUSIMM
    Application of an environmental ‘black carbon’ particulate sensor for continuous measurement of DPM in three underground mines

    By J C. Volkwein, A D. A Hansen, E Sarver, C Barrett

    Ensuring that diesel particulate matter (DPM) levels in underground metal and non-metal mines are maintained below statutory limits is an essential requirement of mine ventilation systems. However, de

    Aug 28, 2017

  • SAIMM
    Winning Paper: Analysis Of Strike Gully Stability At Tautona Mine

    By J. Thompson

    Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B. Eng (Mining Engineering) degree A study into the stability of strike gullies at TauTona mine was to be carried out. In reaching

    Jan 1, 2002

  • AIME
    The Great Lead and Zinc Mines

    By Walter Renton, Ingalls

    SEVERAL years ago I became interested in computing the historic lead production of the United States, and the mines, or mining districts whence derived. This led me subsequently to an examination of t

    Jan 1, 1946

  • SME
    Physiological Analysis Of Human Generated Heat In A Refuge Alternative

    By T. E. Bernard

    Occupying a refuge alternative (RA) is an accepted practice in mine fires and explosions when escape is not feasible. MSHA has promulgated a final rule on refuge alternatives that includes a recogniti

    Feb 27, 2013

  • AUSIMM
    Biogeochemical Prospecting for Zinc and Lead in the Te Aroha Region of New Zealand

    The uptake of zinc, lead, and copper by the flora of the Tui Base Mine area near Te Aroha is described.Vegetation and soil samples were taken from two traverses across the Raukaka Lode. Results. after

    Jan 1, 1969

  • SME
    Rockworks Earthapps - A Free Collection Of 74 Programs Forcreating Geologically-Related Diagrams Within Google Earth

    By J. Reed

    The RockWorks EarthApps represent a free collection of 74 geology-related programs that read data from a built-in datasheet and create diagrams within Google Earth. EarthApps also includes programs th

    Feb 27, 2013

  • CIM
    Improved Production Forecasting through Geometallurgical Modeling at Iron Ore Company of Canada

    By Dave Bulled, Jim Thompson, Tim Leriche, Mark Blake, Troy Wilkie

    "A commitment to a core testing, plant modeling and reconciling technique has shown substantial economic benefits to IOC in terms of accurate production forecasting, smoother operation of the mill, im

    Jan 1, 2009

  • AIME
    Mining - Mechanics of Rock Slopes

    By D. H. Trollope

    In engineering in general, close agreement between theoretical predictions and structural performance is rare—this is particularly true in rock slopes. Since the complexity of natural arrangements mak

    Jan 1, 1961

  • NIOSH
    Government Actions And The Mineral Industry (dd005bac-daa5-4b21-bd61-2f4113c16e49)

    Lead Tariff.--The full House Ways and Means Committee approved H.R. 6089 which will have the effect of reducing the tariff on unwrought lead to 3% ad valorem, with a floor duty of 1.0625 cents per pou

    Jan 1, 1980

  • SAIMM
    External Corrosion Resistance Of Steel And Ferritic Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems

    By D. C. Oliver

    Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B.Sc. (Eng.) (Metallurgy and Materials) degree Corrosion in exhaust systems can occur on both the interior and exterior surfaces.

    Jan 1, 2003

  • NIOSH
    IC 8252 Mercury Potential Of The United States

    Mercury has been used by mankind since prehistoric times. It has been, and is now, widely used in industry and medicine and has unique properties which make direct substitution difficult or impossible

    Jan 1, 1965

  • NIOSH
    IC 8252 Mercury Potential Of The United States (2e1e0ae5-044d-4045-9121-a51137be1af6)

    Mercury has been used by mankind since prehistoric times. It has been, and is now, widely used in industry and medicine and has unique properties which make direct substitution difficult or impossible

    Jan 1, 1965

  • NIOSH
    Mineral Commodity Summaries 1978 - An Up-To-Date Summary Of 95 Mineral Commodities ? Aluminum

    1. Domestic Production and Use: In 1977, 12 companies operated 31 primary aluminum reduction plants, with 3 firms accounting for 65% of production capacity. Washington, Oregon, and Montana accounted f

    Jan 1, 1978

  • SME
    Heap Leaching Gold-Silver Ores With Poor Percolation Characteristics

    By S. D. Hill, G. E. McClelland

    To maximize productivity and improve minerals processing technology, the U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, is investigating a particle agglomeration technique as a means of increasing

    Jan 1, 1981