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Polar Zoning in Geochemical Ore Systems Based on Examples From the Pacific Rim Deposit
By V L. Los, G J. Abramson
The paper examines three types of polar zoning of ore-forming and associated elements that can be detected from geochemical data. Polar zoning is mapped in the form of geochemical ore systems of vario
Jan 1, 1999
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How Particles Stick to Bubbles - The Influence of pH and Hydrophobicity in Flotation
How Particles Stick to Bubbles - The Influence of pH and Hydrophobicity in Flotation
Sep 13, 2010
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Optimisation Improvements in Whittle using Stope Optimisation Software
Mining One (M1) is often challenged with the task of evaluating deposits considering open cut and/or underground (UG) mining methods. In many near surface deposits a combination of both methods result
Dec 6, 2010
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Pilbara creek diversions – resilience gained through increased ore recovery and an integrated approach to design
By M Rafty, A Markham, S Atkinson, M Heyting
Over recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of miners in the Pilbara region of Western Australia targeting channel iron deposits (CID) located in valleys, intersected by ephe
Jul 24, 2017
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Potential for Revegetating Base-Metal Tailings at the Tui Mine Site, Te Aroha, New Zealand
By P E. H Gregg, D Horne, R B. Stewart, N Bolan
The Tui mine site is situated on the NW flank of Mt. Te Aroha, at approximately 400 m altitude. During underground mining operations two lead-copper-zinc ore bodies were exploited and processed on sit
Jan 1, 1995
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A Non-Linear Programming Model for Open Pit Mine Equipment Selection
In mining industries, materials loading and handling costs represent a significant component of the total (capital and operation) costs. A variety of methods have been applied in surface mine equipmen
Dec 6, 2010
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The Resource Management Act 1991, Where to From Now?
By J Morton
The Resource Management Act 1991 represented an innovative and unique piece of planning and environmental legislation when it was introduced. Since the Act was passed into law in 1991 it has been subj
Jan 1, 2004
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Pillar Design Procedures and Research Methodologies - Can There or Should There be a Unified Approach?
After some 50 years of worldwide research in relation to coal pillar mechanics and design as well as numerous workshops and technical papers related to these issues there is still some significant dis
Nov 25, 2010
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Mining and Health in Development - An Inventory of Global Resource Industry Health Initiatives in Developing Countries
By J Harris, P Kirsch, R LaBouchardiere
æMining + Health in DevelopmentÆ is a project funded by the International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC, 2012) to develop a centralised database of corporate sustainability initiatives for mana
Nov 20, 2012
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Possible Metallogenic Significance of Epizonal, Polymetallic Vein Mineralisation at San Bartolome in the Ecuadorian Andes: A Working Hypothesis
The epizonal Ag-Pb-Zn vein deposit at San Bartolome is characterised by a base-metal sulphide assemblage containing the spectacular development of interpenetrating, bladed networks of pyrrhotite which
Jan 1, 1995
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A Potential Use of Oxygen and Carbon Isotope Zonations of Wall Rocks in Prospecting Skarn Pb-Zn Deposits at Kamioka, Central Japan
By H Peiming, W Sakurai, Y Matsuhisa, H Shimazaki, Y Fukahori
Oxygen and carbon isotope mapping of hydrothermally altered wall rocks was applied to the blind ore prospecting of skarn Pb-Zn deposits in the Kamioka mining district, centralJapan, where the wall roc
Jan 1, 1995
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Structural Controls in the Tarnagulla Goldfield, Central Victoria: Implications for Metamorphically Derived Auriferous Fluids
By V Morand, W R. H Ramsay
Structural, mineralogical, and textural data from the Tarnagulla Goldfield demonstrate that the area has undergone three significant phases of deformation. The first phase of deformation (D1) predates
Jan 1, 1995
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Gold in Tailings - Mineralogical Characterisation and Metallurgical Implications
By C A. Fleming
Gold extraction is largely driven by mineralogical factors, which often cause gold losses to various tailings. Mineralogical factors affecting gold recovery include grain size and shape, surface coati
Jan 1, 2007
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The Mineral Wealth of Nations
In the geologically prospective nations which rim the Pacific Ocean, mineral deposits offer great potential to create wealth fo
Jan 1, 1995
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High Resolution Soil Geochemistry for Gold Exploration at the Continental, Regional and Prospect Scale
By P de Caritat, A Davidson, A Mann
Top outlet sediments from the National Geochemical Survey of Australia have been extracted by a partial extraction method for over 50 elements including gold. The partial extraction results from this
Sep 26, 2013
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Forecast Trends of Australian Mineral Production to the Year 2000
By Huleatt M, Perkin D, McLeod I, Mock C, Pratt R, Gourlay A, Timoney E, Knight N, Ward J
Generally speaking, Australia's reserves of its more important minerals (in terms of export earnings) are adequate to sustain forecast rates of production to the year 2000. The rate of foreca
Jan 1, 1981
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Practical Considerations and Shortcuts in Sampling
By D M. Frantois-Bongarton
"A few situations are first reviewed where practical shortcuts lead to acceptable solutions where none seemed to be possible. These include: The solving of many complex sampling optimisation problem
Aug 21, 2012
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Inpit Tailings Disposal, Marymia Gold Operation: Case History
Inpit tailings disposal has been undertaken at a number of mining sites within Australia. This paper presents a brief history of the experience of inpit tailings disposal at the Marymia Gold Operation
Jan 1, 1999
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Morphological Characterisation of Spongillites from South-Eastern Brazil
By A F. D C Varajpo, R C. Weba, C Volkmer-Ribeiro, C A. C Varajpo, N S. Gomes
This study relates to the spongillite deposits from the region of Jopo Pinheiro, in the north-west of the State of Minas Gerais, south-eastern Brazil. The deposits occur in shallow ponds (with a maxim
Jan 1, 2008
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Simulating Extraction Shapes to Understand Financial Risk Using High Performance Computing
By E Lima, D Gregory, C Faria, A Lapworth
Open pit mine enterprises are complex systems that depend on multiple parameters such as mineral grade distribution, geotechnical characteristics, economic conditions and engineering requirements, all
Nov 24, 2014