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  • AUSIMM
    Development of a Parametric Estuarine Model for Gippsland Resource Planning

    By McLean E. J

    Background The resources of the Gippsland Basin include not only the coal and oil for which it is well known, but also the tourism resource and the quality of life which it offers its residents and

    Jan 1, 1992

  • NIOSH
    OFR-136-81 Upgrade Stench Fire Warning System - System Development And Prototype Tests

    By Terry L. Muldoon

    This report describes development and demonstration of an upgraded stench fire warning system for underground wines. Current systems, which have been used since before 1920, release an ethyl mercaptan

    Jan 1, 1981

  • ISEE
    Velocity Capture Methods and Comparisons

    By Kevin Phelps, Jason Baird

    When dealing with high velocity projectiles, the ability for researchers to accurately and precisely measure the velocity of the projectile is of great value. This report will analyze three different

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SME
    Technical Considerations For TBM Tunneling In The Andes

    By Dean Brox

    The use of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for tunnel construction of long tunnels in the Andes of South America has been of mixed success in the past due to a variety of reasons and key lessons can be

  • SME-ICGCM
    Field Experience Of Measuring The Acoustic Energy From A Hammer Blow To Coal Mine Roof And Its Relationship To Roof Stability

    By Peter Altounyan

    The rate of decay of the energy from a hammer blow to a coal mine roof is related to the size and nature of the contacts between the rock being struck and its surroundings The use of this principle as

    Jan 1, 2000

  • DFI
    Army Corps of Engineers Seepage Control Cutoffs for Dam and Levees Engineering Manual (EM)

    By David B. Paul

    "ABSTRACTThe US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has 704 dams in their inventory and over 100,000 miles of levees with a capital value of over $150 billion. Currently, there are 319 dams that are class

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Coal Pillar Extraction Experiences In New South Wales

    By G. H. Lind

    New South Wales has a successful history of pillar extraction stretching back more than 60 years. Various methods of pillar extraction ranging from the rib pillar methods (such as the Wongawilli syst

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SME
    Remote-Control Monitoring Cuts Maintenance Costs

    By Michael W. Lewis

    The latest downturn in the world’s metal prices has forced many mining companies to focus on cost reduction and productivity improvements to remain competitive. Maintenance represents a significant p

    Jan 1, 2000

  • AUSIMM
    The Effect of Mineralogical Composition and Particle Size on the Relative Ignition Reactivities of Nickel Sulphide Concentrates

    By Davies S. G, Mackey L. C

    The oxidation of iron and nickel sulphide concentrates, and the dominant sulphide minerals which comprise them, has been studied under ignition conditions using thermogravimetry (fG). The concentrates

    Jan 1, 1989

  • AUSIMM
    The Mineral Association of Tennant Creek Gold Ores

    By Edwards A. B

    The following note on the mineral association in the ores of the Tennant Creek Goldfield, Northern Territory, is largely based on Mineragraphic Reports Nos. 49, 89, 117 and 193 of the Council for Scie

    Jan 1, 1942

  • NIOSH
    IC 8651 Bureau Of Mines Energy Program, 1973

    By John D. Spencer

    Research on the development of new and improved methods for the discovery and production of oil and gas and production of fluid fuels from coal continued to be the major thrust of the Bureau of Mines

    Jan 1, 1974

  • NIOSH
    IC 8709 Coal Mine Illumination - Proceedings: Bureau Of Mines Technology Transfer Seminars - Pittsburgh. Pa., November 4, 1975: St. Louis. Mo., November 6, 1975: and Denver, Colo., November 11, 1975

    Research personnel from the Bureau of Mines, representatives of the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA), and members of the mining industry met with other Government and Industry repre

    Jan 1, 1976

  • ISEE
    *Kuz-Ram and Digital Image Processing System Combination to Determine Specific Blasting Parameters

    By A. Karadogan, G. Tuncer, A. Kahriman

    Determination of optimal blast parameters have been the priority act for blasters on the field due to financial and technical properties of the operation. Therefore many researchs were done to establi

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Oxyfinestm Technology For The Re-Melting Of Fines, Dust And Sludge

    By J. von Schéele

    OXYFINESTM is an oxyfuel-based concept for in-plant recycling. It enables the possibility of fines, dust, sludge (without any drying step) and other by-products generated by the stee

    Jan 1, 2004

  • IMMS
    Observation And Sampling Of Seamount Ferromanganese Crusts With A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV): Advantages For Geochemical And Geological Characterization

    By Akira Usui

    The details in small-scale variability of the geological occurrence and chemical composition of ferromanganese crusts are not yet well understood, although the northwestern Pacific seamounts are belie

    Jan 1, 2011

  • CIM
    Using Magnetic Liners to Reduce costs and Improve Efficiencies

    By Terry Keough

    Contents for discussion ?Current liner technology ?Innovation of magnetic products ?Development of magnetic wear liners ?Installation and change out method ?Uses and capabilities ?Internal we

    May 1, 2010

  • SME
    Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park, Taehee Lee, Minkyu Kim

    Mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) can be a significant source of fine, respirable dust. This dust poses concerns, especially for nearby communities, because of its detrimental impact on respirat

  • SME
    Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (6fb672b9-0ca5-4950-bdb0-c8b7f905646a)

    By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park, Taehee Lee, Minkyu Kim

    Mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) can be a significant source of fine, respirable dust. This dust poses concerns, especially for nearby communities, because of its detrimental impact on respirat

  • SME
    Mines of Today Educating Minds of Tomorrow

    By Dan Witkowsky

    Beginning on June 11, 2007, as many as 36, kindergarten-to-grade-12 (K-12) teachers will participate in a program designed to educate them all about the mining industry. The 39th Annual A Total Concep

    Jan 1, 2007

  • CIM
    Effects of blasting on damage and grindability of impacted rock

    By C. Pelley, S. Kelebek, G. Kunzel, S. Gregersen, M. Pollanen

    A series of small-scale tests was conducted to evaluate the effect of micro-fracture development, imposed by blasting, on the material properties of the rock as well as its resistance to crushing and

    Jan 1, 2006