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OFR-49-80 Evaluation Of Chemical Agents For Inhibiting Acid Mine Drainage Formation
By John W. Nebgen
This report contains findings from a U.S. Bureau of Mines study concerning the inhibition of acid mine drainage formation from underground coal mines. A series of experiments was performed in which th
Jan 1, 1979
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MLA 9-93 - Mineral Resources Of The Secesh Study Area, Idaho And Valley Counties, Idaho
By Alan R. Buehler
The Bureau of Mines conducted a mineral investigation of the 177,000-acre Secesh study area; most of the area had been proposed as wilderness. Bureau personnel mapped and sampled several hundred mine
Jan 1, 1993
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IC 8686 Noise Control - Proceedings: Bureau Of Mines Technology Transfer Seminar, Pittsburgh, Pa., January 22, 1975
Research workers From the Bureau of Mines and industry met with other government and industry representatives in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 22, 1975, to discuss the results of research under the Bure
Jan 1, 1975
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IC 6691 Square-Set System Of Mining ? Introduction
By E. D. Gardner
This paper on the square-set system of mining embodies the results of a special study of the subject made as a part of the Bureau of Mines general investigation of mining methods and costs. Data for t
Jan 1, 1933
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A comparison between ignition behaviours of 7 different UK and World-Traded coals in air, and in a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases representative of oxy-combustion conditions
By Mark Flower
A 20L ignition test chamber has been used to test suspensions of 7 UK and world traded coals in air and O2/CO2 mixtures typical of oxy-combustion conditions. The coals var
Jan 1, 2009
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OFR-36-86 Investigation And Control Of Noise Generated During Coal Cutting
By Mark R. Pettitt
The results of an extensive research and development program to reduce the noise generated during coal cutting are presented. The characteristics and magnitude of continuous miner coal cutting noise s
Jan 1, 1985
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OFR-24(2)-84 Mining And Rock Mechanics Research In Oil Shale And Nahcolite, Horse Draw Shaft, Colorado - Volume 2 Mine Operations Engineering
During the period 1979 thru 1982, Multi Mineral Corporation conducted a mining I research program at the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Mines Oil Shale Mining Environmental
Jan 1, 1983
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OFR-134-80 Electrical Practices In Metal/Non-Metal Mines And Mills - Mine Power Systems, Mill Power Systems, Federal Regulations, Electrical Accidents
By David Bendersky
The principal objectives of this study are to: (1) survey electrical practices in metal and non-metal mines, (2) survey electrical practices in metal and non-metal mills, (3) clarify the federal regul
Jan 1, 1980
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Disease And Illness In U. S. Mining, 1983–2001
By Edward A. Metz, R. Larry Grayson, Douglas F. Scott
We describe inconsistencies in disease and illness reporting in U.S. mining, identify under-reporting of disease and illness in U.S. mining, and summarize selected disease and illness in U.S. mining f
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IC 8222 Sulfur Resources And Production In Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, And Mississippi, And Markets For The Sulfur ? Introduction
By F. F. Netzeband
This report relates to the sulfur industry of seven States--Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas--and is part of a national study of the sulfur industry by the Burea
Jan 1, 1964
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OFR-102-81 An Assessment Of Thin Seam Mining System Technology
By J. Clark
The objective of this study has been to determine the state of the art in underground, thin-seam-mining systems, to identify new technology and procedures that would reduce the hazards of thin-seam mi
Jan 1, 1980
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IC 8926 Minerals Availability Commodity Directory On Phosphate
By Dale R. Spangenberg
This Bureau of Mines Information Circular on phosphate is one of a series of minerals availability commodity directories. Nonconfidential information from the Minerals Availability Program data base c
Jan 1, 1983
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Electrical And Mechanical Hazards And Falls Of Persons At Metal And Nonmetallic Mines - Metal- and Nonmetallic-Mine Accident-Prevention Course - Section 6 - Purpose And Scope
The first metal-mine accident-prevention course was prepared and published 1942-45 as a series of seven miners' circulars (Nos. 51-57). The course has been broadened, revised, and brought up to d
Jan 1, 1957
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Methods Of Analyzing And Testing Coal And Coke
THIS bulletin presents all analytical and lest methods regularly used by Bureau of Mines laboratories for characterizing coal and coke. To provide better service to coal producers and consumers, the s
Jan 1, 1967
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IC 8526 Review Of Bureau Of Mines Energy Program, 1970 ? Introduction
By Bill Linville
Producing oil, gas, and coal in sufficient amounts to satisfy U.S. demands for fuels, electrical power, and chemicals promises to be one of the country's major challenges during the 1970's.
Jan 1, 1971
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IC 6440 Mining Methods And Practices At The United Verde Copper Mine, Jerome, Ariz. - Introduction
By T. W. Quayle
This paper describing mining practices at the United Verde copper mine, Jerome, Ariz., is one of a series being prepared by the Bureau of Mines on mining practices, methods, and costs in the various m
Jan 1, 1931
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Gold Mining And Milling In The United States And Canada - Current Practices And Costs ? Introduction
By Charles F. Jackson
Gold mining is a subject that not only appeals to the popular imagination but has vital importance to the world's economic structure. However, a discussion of the use of gold as a medium of excha
Jan 1, 1932
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RI 4068 Catron and Sierra Counties Tin Deposits, N. Mex
By P. L. Russell, M. E. Volin, F. L. C. Price, D. H. Mullen
Tin deposits in Catron County, New Mexico, were explored by the Bureau of Mines under authority of the Strategic Minerals Act of August 1939. The investigation covered both lode and placer deposits an
May 1, 1947
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Introduction (b812f6a7-161c-4f41-87f7-eb34a74efe72)
The wealth of a nation can be measured many ways, but one of the most important measures is its natural resources, particularly minerals. Minerals provide the foundation upon which economic prosperity
Jan 1, 1990
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OFR-172-82 Sealant Tests To Control Radon Emanation In A Uranium Mine
By Donlad B. Lindsay
This report describes a field-test program to determine the effectiveness of a polymeric wall sealant to reduce the excape of naturally occurring radio-active gas radon from the walls of an undergroun
Jan 1, 1981