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Fracture Mechanics Numerical Modeling ? Potential and Examples of Applications in Rock EngineeringBy T. Backers
In fracture mechanics modeling the rock mass is seen as the combination of rock material and fractures, which are evident on different scales. The activation and propagation of fractures dominates the
May 1, 2009
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Some Current Ideas on Saving Energy in Milling OperationsBy I. R. Ward
"The need for energy conservation has been of increasing concern since the early 1970's, when the cost of petroleum based energy began to escalate rapidly and security of supply became uncertain. The
Jan 1, 1981
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Estimation of Iron Ore Resources Integrating Diamond and Percussion DrillholesBy Jacques Deraisme
The technology of percussion drilling is well mastered. The lower cost of percussion drilling allows more holes to be drilled for the same budget. However significant differences are often observed be
Oct 1, 2009
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The Role of Flotation in the Recovery of GoldBy I. Jackman
"Gold is present in different forms and associations in different ores. Flotation is used to recover gold and minerals associated with gold, but the applicability and type of flotation vary. The purpo
Jan 1, 1995
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Application of the SART Process to Heap Leaching of Gold-Copper Ores at Maricunga, ChileBy Kevan J. R. Ford, Chris A. Fleming, Robert D. Henderson
"Kinross Gold Corporation’s Maricunga mine in Chile presents an ideal opportunity to apply the SART process to a heap leach operation. Given increasing levels of cyanide complexed copper in current pr
Jan 1, 2008
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El Mochito Mine – Latest Operational Improvements and Future Challenges in the Area of Mineral ProcessingBy Renaud Adams, Vladimir Salatic
"The El Mochito Mine located in Honduras, Central America, has produced lead, zinc and silver in concentrates since the 1950s. The paper discusses changes made in both lead and zinc circuits to reduce
Jan 1, 2007
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Failure Mechanisms of Pillars Under Shear LoadingBy Joseph J. Mgumbwa
Pillars are any structures left between two or more underground openings. The stability of pillars is normally considered to depend on shape (defined by width to height ratio), rock mass strength, ext
Oct 1, 2010
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The safety imperative?transforming the workplace to protect peopleBy G. Winkel
Safety conditions in industry have greatly improved over time. However, around the world, in Canada, and in each province or territory, people are still the victims of serious industrial accidents. Th
Sep 1, 2004
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The Use of a Novel Chemistry Significantly Enhances the Strip Rate of both Gold and Silver from Carbon in Strip CircuitsBy E. J. Fuller, J. C. Monette
"Gold and silver cyanide complexes are presently desorbed from activated carbon by means of hot caustic elutions. These solutions may or may not contain additional sodium cyanide. There are several pa
Jan 1, 1992
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Gold Milling an Area ConceptBy G. H. Hope
"Pamour Porcupine Mines of Timmins, Ontario operates two 3,000 ton per day concentrators which receive ore from eight to ten mines in the area. The area milling concept was adopted by Pamour in 1971 a
Jan 1, 1981
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Sustainable standards for the mining and metallurgical industry of the 21st centuryBy D. J. Kemp
The 20th century saw changes in the mining and metallurgical industry not only technically but also in social and environmental expectations. As projects continue to become larger their visibility rai
Jan 1, 2005
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Effects of Operating Parameters on Grinding Steel Consumption"INTRODUCTIONThe Kidd Creek Concentrator is located 28 kilometers east of the city of Timmins, Ontario. Two types of ore are treated; 'A' type, a copper-zinc-low silver ore producing copper and zinc c
Jan 1, 1988
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Evolving Equipment Health, a Rio Tinto Case StudyBy Daniel D. M. Adams
Over the last 100 years industry in general has been trying to advance the ability to maintain systems through management processes. Mining has looked to utilize onboard data systems in our mobile min
May 1, 2011
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Combining Dynamic Logistics Simulation with Process Modeling to Support Capacity Expansion Studies: Experience at ArcelorMittal Mines Canada Pellet PlantBy Jean-Pierre Côté, Alexandre Noiseux
"Hatch and ArcelorMittal Mines Canada have combined their expertise to develop a dynamic model of the latter’s Iron Ore Pellet Plant in Quebec, Canada. This model was used to predict the benefits of d
Jan 1, 2010
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Improvement in Copper Flotation-In Terms Of Recovery and Concentrate with the Use of Specialty Chemical- Flex 31By Robert S. MacPhail, Chilombo Henry, Arnold Kabamba, David Mukelebai, Suresh Thirunagari, Bukali Victor, Yoram Kapai, Chomba Leonard, Kanna Amarasingham
"FLEX 31 is a chemically enhanced sodium isopropyl xanthate. Developed by Charles Tennant & Co (Canada) Ltd and has shown improved collection properties over SIPX for sulphide minerals flotation. Impr
Jan 1, 2016
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Caractérisation des environnements miniers menant à la corrosion des systèmes de soutènementBy Jean-François Dorion
La corrosivité des environnements miniers souterrains est un phénomène peu étudié au Canada. En plus de détériorer les systèmes de soutènement, la corrosion s?attaque aussi à divers installations et é
Feb 1, 2008
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Measurement of Ball Size Distribution in a 8 m x 5 m Primary Mill of Sarcheshmeh Copper MineBy M. Pourkani, M. Karga, Samid Banis, Andre Laplante, G. Langari-Zadeh
"The Sarcheshmeh mine processes 40,000 t/d of ore grading 0.9% Cu and 0.035% Mo. Grinding is effected in single stage ball mills using 80 mm forged steel balls, with an average consumption of 850 g/t.
Jan 1, 1999
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The Design of Gold Mills: What Could Be SimplerBy R. Nendick
"IntroductionThe Ancient Egyptians recovered gold from the mud in the bottom of ponds by having teams of maidens sit around the pond dipping goose feathers dipped in grease into the mud. The gold woul
Jan 1, 1986
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The “Mill Redesign Project” at INCO’s Clarabelle Mill (54ceb038-1593-4f87-9a10-6e2a572d48df)By Jim Truskoski, Alain Bouchard, Andy Kerr, Germain Labonté, Jim Barrett
"Improving mill grade recovery relationships is always good business. INCO’s Clarabelle Mill has just undergone a $16 million process upgrade that was designed to improve nickel recovery by 2%. The “M
Jan 1, 2003
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Gravity Concentration from Bench Scale to PlantBy R. O. Burt
"Gravity Concentration, the oldest form of Mineral Processing, remains of major importance to the Industry. Current applications of Gravity Concentration are briefly examined.The Paper details one app
Jan 1, 1984