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An investigative study on the interfacial behaviour of waste graphite resource with liquid ironBy S Udayakumar, S Biswal, N Sarmadi, V Sahajwalla, F Pahlevani
Recent times have witnessed a notable momentum in the interest surrounding technology dedicated to harnessing waste as valuable resources, prompted by the mounting challenges posed by waste accumulati
Jun 19, 2024
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Training our New Starters – Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceBy M Davis
Increasing growth in the minerals industry over the past decade has raised the question of whether the standard of training for new geologists has been negatively impacted. This hypothesis was tested
Aug 22, 2011
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Predictive Maintenance Using Simulation and Machine LearningBy R Marchant, D Willingham
"Predictive maintenance (also known as PHM or equipment ‘health monitoring’) refers to the intelligent monitoring of equipment to avoid future equipment failures. In contrast to conventional preventiv
Oct 10, 2016
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"A Geometallurgical Proxy for Nickel Laterite Heap Leaching"By J Li, A McFarlane, J Yu, L L. Kuhar, R Meakin, N Chapman
"Column leach tests are used frequently to predict recoveries and reagent consumption for nickel laterite heap leaches. These column leaches often run for more than 100 days and therefore require long
Jun 15, 2016
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Wet Grinding of ?Vanadium-Titanium Magnetite Concentrate in a Ball MillBy R Zhang, J Xu, X Lv, C Bai, S Zhang
This paper studies the grinding behaviour of vanadium-titanium magnetite concentrate in a ball mill. The grinding kinetics, surface morphology, lattice distortion, wettability and moisture capacity we
Aug 12, 2013
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Gas Evolution Trends for Coal from Two Different Areas at Clarence CollieryBy J Sargeant, T Levi, J Theiler, B Beamish
Two coal samples (810 Panel and Area 900) collected from Clarence Colliery have been tested under a controlled heating procedure to evaluate the gas evolution trends corresponding to increasing temper
Aug 31, 2015
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Some New Concepts in Dry Beneficiation Possibilities for Iron OresBy D Henderson, M Germain
The beneficiation of iron ore deposits to yield haematite and magnetite concentrates for steel making processes typically require the use of one or a combination of wet processing techniques based on
Jan 1, 2009
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Mathematical Simulation of Thermal Processes in Underground Workings of Mines Located in the Cryolitic ZoneBy A S. Kurilko
For mines located in the cryolitic zone, thermal conditions are an important factor for all kinds of mining works, especially for ventilation of workings. In the present paper, some models of mine air
Jan 1, 2005
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Evaluation of Exploration ProjectsIt is difficult to evaluate exploration properties in a manner that is transparent, repeatable and easily re-calculated to cater for different geological interpretations, but the risk-based assessment
Jan 1, 2007
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Excavating the First Underground Gyratory Crusher at the Deep Mill Level Zone Mine, PT Freeport IndonesiaBy E Hernandez, I Agustian, W Kusumohastuti
PT Freeport Indonesia is completing the first underground gyratory crusher excavation at their Deep Mill Level Zone (DMLZ) mine located in the mountains of Jayawijaya, District of West Papua, Indonesi
Mar 24, 2014
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Explosibility Limits - Establishing Criteria for Mine Re-EntryBy D Cliff
"Recent underground coal mine incidents have again raised the issue of: under what circumstanceis it safe for personnel to re-enter the mine? Mine rescue guidelines make recommendations aboutthe limit
Jun 1, 2012
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Characterisation and calculation method of friction resistance based on fractal theory of roadway rough surfaceBy B Wu, C Zhao, B Lei
At present, the friction factor is calculated by measuring pressure drop and airway configurations. However, the workload of on-site measurement is heavy, and the measurement results are easily distur
Oct 12, 2022
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Iron Ore Final Grinding by High Pressure Grinding Rolls and Air ClassificationBy F P. van der Meer, E Lessing, E Matthies
High pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) technology is growing to be a common comminution tool in iron ore processing. The technology finds a wide acceptance and presents specific benefits in coarse ore gr
Jul 13, 2015
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Innovative Use of Screw Press Filtration in Tailings Dewatering Plant DesignBy D Nieuwkerk, V J. Absolon
"Screw press technology is an innovative approach to tackling the growing pressure to conserve water and minimise the environmental impact of mineral tailings disposal. The principles of the technolog
Sep 1, 2014
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Nature and Distribution of Gibbsite in Some Western Australian Iron OresBy M Paine
Work to date has shown that the use of Al2O3:SiO2 ratios is suitable for identifying potential gibbsite bearing samples. Subsequent confirmatory XRD analysis helps to refi ne this initial identificati
Jul 11, 2011
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A Review of ISO 5802:2001 Industrial Fans - Performance Testing In SituBy K J. Lownie, T Rafferty
The in situ testing of mine ventilation fan systems has been a contentious issue for many years. Site testing was generally undertaken by adapting standards that were developed for the laboratory test
Jul 1, 2013
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The Wedge Theory of Borehole Charge Design for Bench Blasting and Its Numerical SimulationBy Q Yu, G Ren, Z-Y Chen, J Yang
The wedge shape theory of the rock fragmentation range in bench blasting is presented according to the dynamic characteristics of rock fragmentation by blasting in open pit under the condition of hole
Aug 24, 2015
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An assessment of the rate of construction of an upstream raised tailings damBy J J. Moreno, J Willis, P Garvey
Many of the tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in Australia are upstream raised facilities for which the consolidation of the hydraulically deposited tailings is essential to the stability of the TSF.
Jul 1, 2021
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Flotation circuit efficiency improvement at Northern Star Resources Limited’s Kanowna Belle gold mineBy A Nugraha, H Thanasekaran, K Tatetdagat
The Kanowna Belle gold mine is located in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, approximately 18 km north-east of Kalgoorlie. The processing plant is designed to process 2 Mt/y and has the capa
Aug 29, 2018
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Flexigel™ – A Variable-density SolutionBy D R. Andrew, K T. Morrison, J F. Tiedgen
Waste blasting in iron ore operations can pose a number of technical challenges, including blasting through variable geology and blasting soft ground in wet conditions. Blast patterns are designed to
Jul 13, 2015