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Investigation of flotation behaviours of fine particles in a complex ore consisting of various copper mineralsBy K Aikawa, M Ito, K Mitsuhashi, Y Ebisu, J V. Satur, I Park, N Hiroyoshi, T Suto
Copper concentration using flotation is becoming more difficult, because of an increase in ore complexity accompanied by smaller grain sizes of copper minerals than usual, requiring finer grinding in
Aug 24, 2022
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Gold-New Developments, Research, and the FutureNew technology is a significant factor in the present upsurge in world, and Australian, gold extraction and production. The main technologies in current use for gold production are described, ref
Jan 1, 1986
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Potential and limitations for sensor-based particle sorting of gold ores – experiences on sensor-based particle sorting piloted for SAG pebblesBy A Kobzev, C Robben
Sensor-based particle sorting of gold ores is the masterclass of preconcentration. The technical challenges of a grade in ppm scale makes a direct detection with currently available technology in mill
Nov 10, 2020
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Optimising Flow in the Mining Value ChainBy A Dunne, R Kruger, H Coleman, P G. Laurens
External and internal challenges in mining are increasing the difficulty and complexity of operating mines. The external mining environment has a big impact on mining operations and is driving the foc
Jul 13, 2015
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Effect of solid particle size on the viscosity of a secondary copper smelting slagBy A Van den Bulck, K Verbeken, O Vergote, I Bellemans
Viscosity is one of the most important physicochemical properties during pyrometallurgical operations. In the sub-liquidus regime, an important factor is the presence of suspended solid particles, yet
Aug 21, 2024
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Acceleration of the oxidation reaction of iron-bearing materials by using biomass char in the sintering bedBy E Kasai, D Maruoka, Y Konno, T Murakami
The iron ore sintering process produces approximately three per cent of carbon dioxide emission in Japan because a large amount of coke breeze is used as the main agglomeration agent. Therefore, its s
Nov 8, 2021
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Vivien Mine modelling back analysis to forecast ground conditions and ground supportBy J Player, P Mikula, G Sweby
A numerical modelling back-analysis exercise was carried out at a WA gold mine at which early signs of seismicity (rock noise, scatts from active faces) were becoming apparent as depth of mining incre
Nov 29, 2022
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Sintering and Metallurgical Performance of Blends Comprising Fortescue Metals Group Rocket FinesBy J Pan, T Chun, D Zhu, Z Guo, J M. Young, T C. Ooi
With the rapid development of the Chinese steel industry, the strong demand for iron ores has led to huge imports of various iron ores from all over the world. As a relatively new force in the iron or
Aug 12, 2013
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The Current State of the Art of Pit Design and PerformanceBy Windsor C
A review of the current pit design procedures and their performance has been undertaken recently by Mining Research Associates (MRA) and the CSIRO Division of Geomechanics. Visits were made to mi
Jan 1, 1986
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Optimisation of Grinding Circuits at the Lead/Zinc Concentrator, Mount Isa Mines LimitedBy Drinkwater DJ, Watsford RMS, Johnson NW, Munro PD
This paper describes the use of modelling and simulation techniques in the analysis and optimisation of grinding circuits at the Lead/Zinc Concentrator of Mount Isa Mines Limited.The objectives of the
Jan 1, 1985
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Competing Factors in Support Selection for the West Zone of the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, TasmaniaBy P Fuller, A R. Penney
Re-commencement of mining in the Western Zone of Beaconsfield Gold Mine following a seismically-induced rockfall fatality in April 2006 required a change of mining method involving drilling and blasti
Jan 1, 2008
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Experimental Study on Extinguishing Characteristics of Coal Fire in Confined SpaceBy B Wu, B W. Lei, B J. Duan
When a coalmine fire occurs, it is crucial to judge the developing trends inside the fire area by analysing the changes of gas concentration in order to formulate the proper rescue measures. At presen
Aug 31, 2015
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Plate Tectonics and the Precambrian-Phanerozoic Evolution of AustraliaAustralian continental crust has accreted and consolidated by thirds: 1/3 during Archean time, 1/3 during Early to mid-Proterozoic time, and 1/3 during latest Precambrian to mostly Paleozoic time. The
Jan 1, 1995
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Sampling and Measurements in the Reaction Shaft at Olympic DamBy B Washington, A Campbell, R Taylor
A sampling and measurement program was undertaken on the reaction shaft of the Olympic Dam copper flash smelting furnace. The object of the work was to provide information to validate a mathematical m
Jan 1, 2005
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Mineral liberation studies of IMPTEC super-fine crusher – 130 crushed productBy J Addai-Mensah, W Skinner, C Kelsey, J R. Kelly, E Baawuah
Comminution continues to be the most capital-intensive unit operation in mineral processing. The fundamental purpose of comminution is to liberate the valuable minerals so that they can be economicall
Aug 29, 2018
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Application of High Efficient Fine Screen to Improve the Recovery of Tin ConcentrateBy W N. Qin, B Zhang, W Z. Huang, X S Mo
Mengzi Mining and Metallurgy Co, Ltd (MMMC) polymetallic ore contains recoverable amounts of tin, lead, zinc, pyrite and other valuable minerals. With the change in orebody, the run-of-mine (ROM) ore
Sep 1, 2014
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Petrographic and Mineralogical Factors Affecting Gold Recovery at Macraes Flat, Eastern Otago, New ZealandBy D Craw, P V. Angus
Gold mineralisation at Macraes occurs as late quartz-carbonate veins within a body of sheared and hydrothermally altered Otago Schist, the Intrashear Schist. The alteration is characterised by the pre
Jan 1, 1999
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The Edie Creek Vein System and Bulolo GrabenBy Corbett GJ
The Bulolo Graben represents an intra-arc rift formed by activa- tion of transfer structures in an extensional setting formed be- tween the eastern and western sectors of the New Guinea Origin. Crust
Jan 1, 1997
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Developing Assessment Methods and Remediation Protocols for New Zealand Sites Impacted by Acid Mine DrainageBy A Black, A de Jo, J Cavanagh, J Harding
Acidic and metal-rich waters have been discharging from Sullivan Mine, West Coast, New Zealand since the closure of the mine during the early- 1990s. This has resulted in a decrease in pH from a backg
Jan 1, 2003
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"Comprehensive Mineralogical Characterisation at the Cerro Corona Cu-Au Porphyry Mine – the Fundamental Key for Geometallurgical Applications"By P Gomez, R Baumgartner, G Escobar
"The Cerro Corona mine consists of a Cu-Au porphyry deposit located in the Andes of northern Peru. The deposit comprises a typical Cu-Au multiphase porphyry mineralisation that has been overprinted by
Jun 15, 2016