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Mineralogical Solutions For Pyrometallurgical Problems - Synopsis
By L. Andrews
Mineralogy, traditionally associated with concentrator studies, is being increasingly applied to problems in pyrometallurgy. Such investigations commonly make use of a number of techniques, and the re
Jan 1, 2011
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Importance of failure mechanisms for management of surface instability risk above abandones mines
By J. P. Josien, Didier C.
ABSTRACT: France now faces the closure of most of its mining sites. Surface instability risk may sometimes remain, especially where large underground voids exist. This paper illustrates the importance
Jan 1, 2003
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Use of the DRA technique, porosimetry and numerical modelling for estimating the maximum in situ stress in rock from core
By K. J. Oliver, A. G. Meyers, S. P. Hunt
Deformation Rate Analysis (DRA) and porosimetry have been used to demonstrate the “stress memory” effect in rock and to estimate the vertical in-situ stress in samples of fine-coarse grained sandstone
Jan 1, 2003
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Integration of CSIR- and CSIRO-type of overcoring rock stress data at the Zedex Test Site, Äspö HRL, Sweden
By F. H. Cornet, D. Ask, O. Stephansson
We have conducted a stress analysis of overcoring stress measurements undertaken at the Zedex Test Site (ZTS) in the Äspö HRL, Sweden. Two different types of overcoring cells have been used at the sit
Jan 1, 2003
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A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld Complex
By D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner
In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200
Jan 1, 2003
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Strength of model rock masses with discontinuous joints
By Van Sint JanM., M. Prudencio
ABSTRACT We report the results of a model-testing program to evaluate the strength characteristics of non-persistent joints. We describe the conditions under which new tensile cracks generate and
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical Solution for the Deformations of Tunnels in Rock Masses and its Application to Estimate In Situ Stress Ratio K0
By M. Arlandi, J. C. Monge
In this paper, the finite element method is used to obtain deformations of a rock tunnel. More than 3,000 numerical simulations and calculations were carried out. The analysis of this results has all
Jan 1, 2003
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Modelling water uptake in highly compacted bentonite in environmental sealing barriers
By W. Wittke, J. Gattermann
ABSTRACT: One alternative to close a radioactive waste repository in rock salt is the construction of a “Cross Section Closure (CSC)“ sealing barrier. The proposed material for the CSC is highly compa
Jan 1, 2003
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Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and lining
By A. Kazemi, M. A. Ahmadi
Pressure tunnels are constructed nurously in related with powerhouse. In some cases, according to high internal water pressure, rock mass around tunnel can seldom suffer this pressure. So installation
Jan 1, 2003
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Geotechnical parameters characteristics for a kind of schist in Iran
By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: Triaxial tests were conducted on the schist specimens with various anisotropic angles under confining pressures of 0, 7 and 15 MPa, and axial stress-axial strains, were measured and plot
Jan 1, 2003
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Investigating Entrainment Levels in Lumwana and Kansanshi Ores using the Froth Stability and Water Recovery Methods
By L. K. Witika, J. H. Masinja
"Investigations of flotation characteristics of Lumwana and Kansanshi ores using formulated frothers were carried out. Of the six frothers tested, two came from the alcohol family, two from the glycol
Jan 1, 2015
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Preliminary assessment of rockfall hazard based on GIS data
By V. Labiouse, M. Jaboyedoff
GIS documents are of great interest for a quick and low-cost determination of areas endangered by rockfalls. They allow (i) the detection of potential instabilities from steep slopes and cliff areas,
Jan 1, 2003
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Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in Australia
By N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel
ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Kyoto Carbon Credits
By H. Immink
Keywords: Kyoto Protocol, carbon credits, global warming, energy, auditing Climate change is nowadays being taken increasingly seriously, and the link between global warming and the carbon dioxide
Jan 1, 2006
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The Corrosivity Regions Of Southern Africa ? Long Term Trends And Implications For Materials Selection - 1. Introduction
By John E. Leitch
The cost of corrosion as measured by such cost components as the renovation or replacement of coated steel, or the use of expensive coating systems on steel, is considerable. Extrapolating from figur
Jan 1, 2006
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Time-dependent behaviour of Tournemire argillites (France)
By A. Rejeb
ABSTRACT: This paper contributes to the study of underground structures in argillaceous media, especially Tournemire argillites (Aveyron, France). The basic results obtained over six years in two expe
Jan 1, 2003
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Net Present Value Maximization Model For Optimum Cut-Off Grade Policy Of Open Pit Mining Operations ? Synopsis
The optimum cut-off grade policy maximizes the net present value (NPV) of an open pit mining operation subject to the mining, processing, and refining capacity constraints. The traditional approaches
Jan 1, 2011
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An Overview Of The Zincor Process
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, zinc, electrowinning Zincor has been producing zinc since 1969 via the roast-leach-electrowinning process. It is the only primary zinc producer in South Africa, and curr
Jan 1, 2006
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Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modelling
By M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka
Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up
Jan 1, 2003