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Risk Mitigation On Anglo Platinum Underground Mines - The Role Of Borehole Radar - Introduction
Anglo Platinum commenced commercial underground borehole radar (BHR) surveys during 2006 following a series of trial surveys using both the ?slimline? Geomole and Aardwolf systems. Current boreh
Jan 1, 2007
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Geometric Control for Strategic Mine Planning at El Teniente Mine
By J Cornejo, A Pinochet, C Caviedes
The ore extraction rate and the incorporation of new areas are key operational parameters. In massive deposits mined by caving techniques they both control the cave back geometry, which is mostly resp
May 9, 2016
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Practical Methods Of Shallow Shaft Sinking
By James J. Brady, Joginder S. Bhore, Robert B. Gordon, Jimmy W. Honeycutt
The authors of this paper have a combined construction experience of 70 years. They have served as engineers and managers on projects throughout the United States and Canada. Approximately 50 shafts h
Jan 1, 1985
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Ventilating Metalliferous Mines: A Method of Attack Part II
THE following really forms the second part of, or a sequel to, a paper, " Ventilating Metalliferous Mines: a Method of Attack," read before the Broken Hill Branch of the Australasian Institu
Jan 1, 1923
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Characterization And Contamination Assessment Of Mine Waste Piles And Sediment Materials In Gilpin County, Colorado
By R. Abel, T. Wildeman, N. Heflin
A study was conducted to assess environmental effects of waste rock piles on water in the Russell Gulch area. Each pile was rated on physical characteristics of proximity to an ephemeral gulch, extens
Jan 1, 2004
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Ore Microscopy Applied to the Beneficiation of Volcanogenic Massive Sulfides
By Orlando C. Gaspar
Abstract - The presence of fine-grained mineral intergrowths, the complex distribution of deleterious minor elements, and the variable base-metal contents in some assemblages commonly pose technical p
Jan 1, 1997
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Ore Microscopy Applied to the Beneficiation of Volcanogenic Massive Sulfides (89e4320c-184a-4b9d-8a40-34c652dfef8c)
By Orlando C. Gaspar
The presence of ?ne-grained mineral intergrowths, the complex distribution of deleterious minor elements, and the variable base-metal contents in some assemblages commonly pose technical problems for
Jan 1, 1997
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OFR-130(1)-85 High Reliability Miner Hydraulic System - Volume I - Part I
The evident need to improve the reliability of fluid power systems in underground coal mining equipment prompted the U.S. Bureau of Mines, and later the Department of Energy, to contract with the Flui
Jan 1, 1983
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Demonstration Of The Advanced Radio Imaging Method (Rim): Ground Truth Results For Three-Dimensional Imaging Of Coal Seams
By L. G. Stolarczyk, Y. Luo, S. S. Peng
Detection and assessment of severe geological anomalies ahead of a longwall face greatly benefits the mining operation. Electromagnetic-based Radio Imaging Method (RIM) is one of the most promising ge
Jan 1, 2004
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OFR-47(2)-83 Ecological Studies On The Revegetation Process Of Surface Coal Mined Areas In North Dakota - 2. Physical And Chemical Properties Of Overburden And Topsoils As Affected By Time And Amendments
By Nirander M. Safaya
Revegetation success on surface mined lands is dependent upon the nature of the plant growth media. Soil physical and chemical properties dictate the needs for specific reclamation and subsequent mana
Jan 1, 1982
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Low-Rank Coal Ash Characterization- Washability And Utilization Implications – Preprint 97-132
By P. D. Rao, D. E. Walsh
Chemical and physical properties of typical low-rank coal (LRC) ash are significantly different than bituminous coal ash. With the exception of extraneous ash, which is incorporated during mining or i
Feb 24, 1997
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The Rehabilitation Of Impala No. 1 A Ventilation Shaft - Introduction
By A. Bothma
The Impala No. 1A ventilation shaft is located approximately 15 kms north of Rustenburg and is accessed via the R510road from Rustenburg to Northam/Thabazimbi. This situation is shown on the location
Jan 1, 2001
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Creating sustainability at Antamina
By S. D. Botts, F. Cantuarias
"The Antamina project, owned by BHP Billiton Plc, Mitsubishi Corporation, Noranda Inc., and Teck Cominco Ltd., is a $2.3 billion copper/ zinc project, located in the Ancash Department of Peru. The pro
Jan 1, 2003
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IC 8691 Updated Cost Evaluation Of A Metal And Mineral Recovery Process For Treating Municipal Incinerator Residues
By John J. Henn
An economic evaluation was made of the Bureau of Mines incinerator residue separation process to update the one published in 1971 to a mid-1.974 cost basis. This evaluation includes a modification of
Jan 1, 1975
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Argosy Casino Expansion: Open Cell Sheet Pile® Harbor Project
By Michael Lane
With the success of their existing casino operation on the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the Indiana Gaming Co., LP planned a major expansion of the current facilities. This expansion includes
Jan 1, 2008
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Technical Visit
By the courtesy of Metropolitana Milanese (Milan Underground), roost of the delegates visited on April 12, 1991 the tunnel of "PORTA VENEZIA" STATION of MILANO RAILWAY LINK. The "PORTA VENEZIA" ST
Jan 1, 1994
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RI 3419 Progress Reports -Metallurgical Division ? 25. Annual Report Of The Metallurgical Division, Fiscal Year 1937-38 ? Foreword
By R. S. Dean
This is the fourth of a series; of annual report of the Metallurgical Division to be released in this form and cover the fiscal year July 1, 1937, to rune 30, 1938. This report is not merely a recita
Jan 1, 1938
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Journal : Pitching Explosives: A Short History of Avalaunchers
By John Brennan
OK, I’ll admit it: I’ve always been a big Monty Atwater fan. Not only is the man credited with being the father of modern avalanche forecasting and safety in the United States, but he is also responsi
Jan 1, 2007
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Converting the Key Lake Mill Process for McArthur River Ore
"The Key Lake mill was commissioned in 1983 to process the two Key Lake ore deposits. With the depletion of these ore bodies in 1999, the plant was converted to mill the exceptionally rich McArthur Ri
Jan 1, 2001
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RI 3419 Progress Reports - Metallurgical Division ? 25. Annual Report Of The Metallurgical Division, Fiscal Year 1937-38 ? Metallurgical Fundamentals Section
By R. S. Dean
[During the past year the Metallurgical Fundamentals Section gave about an equal amount of time to the experimental determination of fundamental thermodynamic constants and to the demonstration of the
Jan 1, 1938