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The Relation of Ore-Occurrence to General Geology, Brocks Creek District Northern Territory, Australia
The area (330 sq. miles) shown on the map of the Brocks Creek District (Fig. 1), was mapped by the Northern Territory geological party of the Aerial, Geological and Geophysical Survey of Northern Aust
Jan 1, 1950
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Mining Practice at the Zinc Corporation Ltd., Broken Hill
By Mech B
This paper gives a general description of mining practice at The Zinc Corporation Ltd., Broken Hill, New South Wales.The basic mining methods are those which have been common in Broken Hill for many y
Jan 1, 1946
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Indicator and Quartz Reefs
During the past Two years in reef gold mining, "indicators" have received great attention at the hands at the Victorian gold seekers. Many years ago, what was caned the" indicator lode,
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Geoscience input into blasting operations – let’s set a new standard
By T N. Little
The author contends that geoscience is presently under-utilised in the rock fragmentation by blasting process. Before we can set standards in this area, the following is required: mine geologists need
Sep 20, 2017
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Steam Boilers-A Few Hints as to Proper Management
I find that during the short time I have been in this district, the majority of boilers are, and have been, receiving very bad usage owing to the difficulties which they have to contend against, viz.,
Jan 1, 1901
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The Greymouth Coal Project
The Greymouth Coal Project is a proposal to mine by the application of proven hydraulic, and room and pillar underground mining methods; and to process the equivalent of an average of 1.7 million tonn
Jan 1, 1997
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An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Long-term Reliability of Extraction Level Pillars in Deep Block and Panel Caves
By P Duplancic and C R Lilley, R Hudson, D Beck
For deep block and panel caving mines, undercut or extraction level instability can have as much impact on overall recovery as underbreak or the premature ingress of waste. If the area of the mine aff
May 9, 2016
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Development of Underground Gold Processing Plants
Development of Underground Gold Processing Plants Underground gold processing plants have potential advantages over traditional surface installations related to a smaller environmental footprint, red
Sep 13, 2010
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Uranium Mineralization at Anomaly 2J, South Alligator Valley, Northern Territory, and Its Significance Concerning Regional Structure and Stratigraphy
By Miezitis Y
A weak airborne radiometric anomaly was examined in the field and the presence of uranium confirmed. Rotary-percussion drilling showed the presence of uranium but a subsequent programme of diamond and
Jan 1, 1977
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Further Notes on Underground Mine Fire Prevention at the South Mine, Broken Hill
CONTENTS.IntroductionAcknowledgementsDescription of MineVentilation of MineOrganisation of Fire Fighting SquadsTraining of Fire Fighting SquadsRescue WorkFire Fighting and Rescue EquipmentFire AlarmsC
Jan 1, 1946
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The Rate Variable Batch Test (RVBT) - A Research Method of Characterising Ore Floatability
The Rate Variable Batch Test (RVBT) - A Research Method of Characterising Ore Floatability
Sep 13, 2010
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Foreign Investment - Policies and Effects on Mining in New Zealand
The theme of this conference is æRediscover OtagoÆ. In order to ensure the development and exploitation of mineral discoveries in New Zealand, considerable capital will be required, particularly from
Jan 1, 1992
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The Role of Cost Estimating in Mine Planning and Equipment Selection
The objective of a mine planning exercise is to plan a safe mine that maximises net present value (NPV) for the project. Two primary elements are key to design of a mine plan optimised to maximise pro
Dec 6, 2010
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Metallogeny and Related Tectonic Settings in China
By F Pirajno
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. China’s mineral deposits are the result of metallogenic processes associated with the geody
Mar 18, 2015
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Reflections on Gold Occurence at Bendigo
Cessation of mining on the Bendigo goldfield makes it evident that, as the older generation fades away, knowledge of the famous Bendigo saddle reefs will be limited in the future by their written reco
Jan 1, 1961
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The Sulphating Roasting of Copper Sulphide Concentrates
It is shown that factors associated with conditions whIch are thermodynamically favourable for the formation of CuS04 in roasting lead to high copper recoveries on leaching. One of these factors is th
Jan 1, 1968
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Behaviour of Refractories in Zinc Concentrate Roasting Furnaces
Fire-clay blocks lining the combustion chambers of zinc concentrate flash-roasting, furnaces operating at 1,000-1,200° C. have suffered moderately rapid deterioration due to slagging. The attack
Jan 1, 1959
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Prospecting and Development of an Alluvial Tin Mining Area in Tasmania
As a result of the world depression and the consequent heavy fall in the price of tin, Malaya joined with other great tin producing: countries of the world in a restriction scheme that heavily restric
Jan 1, 1934
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Contrasting Epithermal Gold Mineralisation in the Northern Coromandel Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
By M R. Stevens
The Kauri Block (Hauraki Hill) andMatawai Valley epithermal vein systems, near Coromandel township, are hosted by hydrothermally altered Miocene andesites and Mesozoic greywackes of the Coromandel Vol
Jan 1, 1993