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Uranium Processing, A Review of Canadian Developments
By K. D. Hester
"1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe uranium industry started in Canada with the reopening of the gravity concentrator at Eldorado's Port Radium mine in the North West Territories in 1942. In 1948, uranium exploratio
Jan 1, 1987
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The Effect of Disposal Configuration on the Environmental Behavior of Paste Tailings
By Thomas Deschamps
The main objective of this work was to investigate the effect of binder addition on the geochemical properties of surface paste tailings. Nine leaching columns were prepared following different dispos
May 1, 2007
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Effects of Borehole Deviation on Blasting Results and the Tolerable Error in Borehole Surveying
By Jerry J. Ran
In open stope mining borehole deviation is one of the main factors affecting the blasting results. Though previous research has identified some actual deviation patterns, these studies are unable to r
May 1, 2002
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Large Flotation Machine Development and Operation
By M. Churchill, V. R. Degner
"Over the past two decades, declining ore body grades, increased operating costs and increased construction costs have provided an incentive for the development of progressively larger flotation machi
Jan 1, 1982
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SEM-XMAP: Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Dot-Mapping Applied to Cemented Paste Backfill
By Serge Ouellet
Identification and quantification of cementitious phases in cemented paste backfill (CPB) is difficult due to the fineness of tailings and the low binder content used in the mixture. Techniques such a
May 1, 2007
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History of Developments in Mineral Processing in Canada from 1921 to Present Time
By John Convey
This paper, a follow-up to an earlier study, gives the history of Canadian developments in mineral processing from 1921 to the fall of 1964. It deals extensively with comminution and flotation, and th
Jan 1, 1965
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The economics of diamond projects in the Canadian Arctic (bbedb282-085a-4c62-8fa2-4245fef0430a)
By W. Bullen
A hypothetical economic model has been developed for diamond projects in the Canadian Arctic using data from recent exploration and mining projects. The model reflects economic conditions applicable t
Jan 1, 2006
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Acidic Effluents, Their Production and Characteristics
By C. C. Walden, A. Bruynesteyn
"Chemical and biological aspects of the formation of acidic effluents from sulfide waste materials are discussed. Test procedures to determine the acid producing potential of waste materials, as well
Jan 1, 1980
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Using Effective Stress Theory to Characterize the Behavior of Backfill
The importance of understanding the behaviour of cemented paste backfill (CPB) within the framework of the effective stress concept is highlighted in this paper. Only through an understanding built on
May 1, 2007
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The safety imperative?transforming the workplace to protect people
By G. Winkel
Safety conditions in industry have greatly improved over time. However, around the world, in Canada, and in each province or territory, people are still the victims of serious industrial accidents. Th
Sep 1, 2004
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Development Status of Thin, Spray-on Liners for Mining and Civil Engineering Applications
By James F. Archibald
Research has been conducted for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario (WSIB) to characterize thin, spray-on lining materials (TSLs), as well as combinations of TSLs and conventional spra
May 1, 2006
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The safety imperative—transforming the workplace to protect people (06bb12c8-6d2f-4f7c-beb1-5bcbdcf9392b)
By G. Winkel
"Safety conditions in industry have greatly improved over time. However, around the world, in Canada, and in each province or territory, people are still the victims of serious industrial accidents. T
Jan 1, 2004
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Effect of environmental variables on pitting corrosion
By S. Rajeswari, D. Gopi
"Pitting corrosion inhibition of 304 stainless steel (SS) in groundwater with a ternary inhibitor mixture (phosphonic acid + bivalent cation + various surfactants) was studied with different environme
Jan 1, 2003
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International mineral resource and mineral reserve classification and reporting systems
By S. Felderhof, W. S. Vaughan
"Over the years, it has been increasingly difficult for the minerals industry to raise the necessary capital for its activities. To alleviate this phenomenon, complete transparency and capital market
Jan 1, 2005
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Agglomeration of Sulphide Minerals
By J. A. Finch, J. Vergouw
"Flotation selectivity becomes progressively more difficult to achieve with decreasing particle size. One of the possible problems is agglomeration, i.e. particles clustering together. One mechanism d
Jan 1, 1997
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Centrifuge Units for Gravity Separation - An Update
By André R. Laplante
"This presentation reviews three continuous centrifuge separators, the Falcon-C, Kelsey Jig and Multi-Gravity Separator, two units with possible synergies with centrifuges, the In-Line Pressure Jig an
Jan 1, 2000
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Optimisation des systèmes pelles–camions en utilisant la théorie des files d’attente
By D. Komljenovic, J. Paraszczak
"This paper presents the use of queuing theory in truck fleet sizing in open pit mining operations. In the first part, a methodology is developed by which an optimal ratio between the size of shovels
Jan 1, 2004
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Optimization of shovel-truck systems using the queuing theory - Optimisation des systèmes pelles?camions en utilisant la théorie des files d?attente
By D. Komljenovic
This paper presents the use of queuing theory in truck fleet sizing in open pit mining operations. In the first part, a methodology is developed by which an optimal ratio between the size of shovels a
Sep 1, 2004
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A Unique Gold Casting Alloy for Dental Applications.
By Paul J. Cascone
This paper will discuss the science behind the development of a unique gold alloy for dental prosthetic applications. The alloy (GOLDTECH BIO2000) contains 99.7% gold providing unquestioned biocompati
Oct 1, 2003
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Leadership in Maintenance Best Practices - The Mining Experience
Leadership "Organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal" Paradigms ? Rush to produce or cut costs. ? The most important thing after safety is production. ? We?ll take care of ??this?? o
Aug 1, 2013