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The West Coast Gold Rushes in a Global Context
Gold rush histories are usually written as though they were unique events in the development of a region or nation. While this is a valid way of looking at gold rushes, it is not the only way. This pa
Jan 1, 1996
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Managing the Transition from Exploration to Feasibility and Project Development
The transition from exploration to feasibility is a stage in the development of mineral resource projects that is frequently not handled well. The transition marks a point in the project development p
Jan 1, 2004
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Variability in Parameters of the Water Balance Equation and their Influence on Evapotranspiration Cover Performance
By T Baumgartl, D R. Mulligan, D Doley, A Schneider
In arid and semi-arid areas evapotranspiration (ET) cover systems are often used to mitigate contaminated seepage from hazardous mine waste into the adjacent environment. The theory of ET covers is ba
Jul 10, 2012
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Calculating Similarity Among Geological Simulated Images and Reference Images Using Principal Component Analysis
By E Cunha, D Roldao, TáTamantini, J F. C L Costa, T Webber, C Monteiro
The main problem of geostatistical simulations is to reproduce the real characteristics of the mineral deposit when there are few conditioning data. In this case, the geological interpretation, based
Sep 26, 2011
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Controls Being Used to Reduce Diesel Particulate Matter Exposures in US Underground Metal and Non-Metal Mines
By M J. Schultz, R L. Rude, D M. Tomko
The US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted compliance assistance diesel particulate matter (DPM) sampling throughout the underground metal and non-metal mining industry. Based on th
Jan 1, 2005
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Improvement of sinter productivity by control of magnetite ore segregation in sintering bed
By H Matsuno, N Oyama, T Yamamoto, K Nakajima, Y Iwami, N Saito
Recently, the quality of sinter feed ore used in sintering process has deteriorated. In particular, Fe has decreased and gangue component has increased in the sinter feed ore. Increase of gangue is no
Jul 24, 2017
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The Little Beach - Wallace Beach Mineral Sand Deposit, Catlins Area, New Zealand
This paper reviews the gold mining history and recent exploration activities on a number of beaches in the Catlins area of coastal South Ota
Jan 1, 1992
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Landslide Stabilisation at the Clyde Power Project: A Major Geotechnical Undertaking
Construction work on one of the world's largest landslide stabilisation projects is drawing to a close in Central Otago. Begun in mid 1990, major stabilisation work has been carried out on seven
Jan 1, 1992
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Development and Application of a Holistic Quantitative Deterministic Technique for Risk Modelling (Quadrim) in Mine Valuation
In this paper a quantitative deterministic risk modelling approach (Quadrim) is introduced. The mathematical framework and equations for quantifying uncertainty within and aggregating across value cha
Sep 26, 2011
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Origins and Characteristics of Lateritic Nickel Deposits
Major Francis Hamilton Buchanan coined the term `laterite' (Latin; brick-rock) in 1807 for the red earths used for building blocks in southern India. Although these earths were actually weathe
Jan 1, 1996
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Statistical Plant Trials - Efficiently Combining Concentrate Grade and Metal Recovery Results
By S Taylor, B Lumsden, G Long
Statistical metallurgical plant trials are becoming more widespread, as a valuable tool for increasing plant profitability. Generally, a single parameter like metal recovery varies under the trial con
Oct 29, 2012
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Recent Developments in Computer-Based Technology in Mining
Today computers are accepted as a standard item in industry and they perform a variety of tasks over a wide spectrum of activities from mine planning and CAD to data processing and spreadsheet work. H
Jan 1, 1993
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Flow Sheet Development of Three Geographically Distinct Chromium-Bearing Ores
Flow Sheet Development of Three Geographically Distinct Chromium-Bearing Ores
Sep 13, 2010
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Some Considerations in the Mining of Saddies, Spurs and Backs on the Bendigo Goldfield
Any future developer of underground mining on the Bendigo goldfield will need to understand the unique geology and gold occurrence of this field. The development and sloping system employed will be pr
Jan 1, 1993
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Measured and Modelled Response of a Multistory, Urban Structure to High-frequency Blasting Excitation
By C Dowding, C Aimone-Martin, P Abeel
This paper presents measurement and analysis of the dynamic response of a five-storey building to very high frequency excitation (>100 Hz) from blasting vibrations originating from a contiguous exc
Aug 24, 2015
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Accurately estimating heat load from conveyed rock
By M A. Tuck
The dominant heat loads in a deep underground mine are the surrounding rock mass, autocompression and machinery. In addition heat can be contributed to by other sources. Many block cave, sublevel cave
Aug 28, 2017
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The Regulator's View of the Valuation of Mineral Assets in Expert Reports
The ASC has a dual role of business facilitator and law enforcer. Only certain types of expert report are of interest to the ASC. The powers of the old Companies Code and the Corporations law are c
Jan 1, 1994
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Investigation on Comprehensive Utilisation of Nickel Slag from JNMC
Investigation on Comprehensive Utilisation of Nickel Slag from JNMC
Sep 13, 2010
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Orebody Modelling and Mining Method Selection at the Callie Underground Mine
By A R. Proudman, A H. Purvis
The Granites Gold Mine Callie gold deposit is located 550 km northwest of Alice Springs in the Tanami Desert. Gold mineralisation occurs due to a complex interplay of geological factors which include
Jan 1, 1998
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Study on Mechanism of Sphalerite Flotation in the Presence of Main Metal Ions by Molecular Mechanics
Study on Mechanism of Sphalerite Flotation in the Presence of Main Metal Ions by Molecular Mechanics
Sep 13, 2010