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Lessons Learned from Measuring and Monitoring the Social License to Operate
By Ian Thomson
The Social License to Operate ? We are operating in an era where social license in the resource industry is as important ? if not more important ? than mineral potential ? Concept proposed by Plac
Aug 1, 2013
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Finite Element Evaluation of the Residual Stress Fields Obtained by Hole Expansion on 6061-T6 Aluminum Welds
By K. C. Viveros, R. R. Ambriz, C. García, F. De Villèle, A. Talha, D. Jaramillo
Cold hole expansion on base metal, weld metal and heat affected zone of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy welds was simulated by means of finite element method. Three dimensional compact test models with a previ
Jan 1, 2014
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Mettop´s New Ionic Liquid Cooling Technology is the Safest Way to Cool a Furnace
By Stefan Wallner, Andreas Filzwieser, Stefan Konetschnik, Reinhard Preiss, Iris Filzwieser
"Process Safety Management for METTOP means avoiding risks as far as possible - but also dealing with the residual risk by using all existing management tools or external assistance, if required. The
Jan 1, 2014
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Power Quality and Production Improvement of an Iron Ore Mine by the use of an SVC
By Niklas Willemsen
Introduction to SVCs ? SVC = Static var Compensator ? Dynamic step-less control of reactive power without switching of passive components: ? Voltage control/stabilization ? Harmonics- and flicker
Aug 1, 2013
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-Li Sheets Processed by Accumulative Roll-Bonding
By K. Izumi
Ultra-grain refinement and high strengthening of metals by accumulative roll bonding (ARB) was widely reported. However, applications of ARB to magnesium alloys were rather limited. In this study, Mg-
Jan 1, 2006
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The Effects of Zirconium in Cast Iron
By C. M. Offenhauer
Abstract Zirconium markedly affects the formation of graphite in cast iron and may promote the formation of normal flake gaphite, fine flakes of eutectiform graphite, or spheroid nodular graphite,
Jan 1, 1949
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Rare Earth Metal Production Using Infinium Pure Oxygen Anodes™
By Adam Powell, Matthew Earlam
INFINIUM, Inc. is scaling up a new molten salt electrolysis process for producing rare earth metals. Instead of conventional carbon anodes, this process uses Pure Oxygen Anodes™ which employ a stabili
Jan 1, 2014
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Technical Challenges in Laser Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Parts
By J. Y. Hascoet, M. Marya, S. Marya
Additive manufacturing (AM) brings disruptive changes over the ways parts and products are designed, tested, qualified, assembled, inspected and marketed. With these changes come real technical challe
Jan 1, 2014
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Commissioning of a Mini REE SX Pilot Plant at SGS Minerals – Lakefield Site
By Niels Verbaan, Ernesto Bourricaudy, Ronald Molnar, James Brown, Sunil Jayasekera
"SGS Minerals commissioned an internal R&D program to develop in-house expertise to design, set up and operate REE separation pilot campaigns at its Lakefield, Canada site. A team approach was used th
Jan 1, 2016
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The Recovery of Rare Earths, Uranium and Pyrite from Pele Mountain’s Proposed Eco Ridge Mine Project
By Roger Payne, John R. Goode, Feng Gao, James Brown
The Eco Ridge deposit is located in the Elliot Lake mining camp in Northern Ontario, Canada. Between 1955 and 1996, the area produced more than 138,000 t (300 million pounds) of U3O8 and very signific
Jan 1, 2014
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Golden Giant Mine Mill Process Description and Operating Highlights
By R. Tessier, C. R. Larsen
"INTRODUCTIONOn November 10, 1982 Nor and a Inc signed an agreement with Golden Sceptre Resource Ltd. and Goliath Gold Mines Ltd. to construct a mine and milling facility.The Golden Giant mine is loca
Jan 1, 1986
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Characterization of Rapidly Solidified Metallic Alloys Using Combination of Experiments and Modelling
By A-A. Bogno, Ch. -A. Gandin, A. Maitre, H. Henein
Most metallic materials are produced from their liquid state. In order to control the properties of industrial products, it is very important to understand their solidification path and the resulting
Jan 1, 2014
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Vibrocone TM, Breakthrough Crushing Technology for Sustainable Development in Mining Industry
By Hamid-Reza Manouchehri
Mining & Sustainability? A Paradox?! ? Production: gradually or exponentially increasing (giant mining) ? Ore Grades: gradually declining, ? Open Cut Mining: now widespread, likely to be sustaine
May 1, 2013
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Arsenic Management and Stabilization
By K. Lundholm, A. E. Mäkinen
"Ore grades are declining and getting more complex around the world which not only complicate the ore processing but also produce new type of requirements to manage the produce waste streams. One spec
Jan 1, 2014
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A Novel Separation Process for Detoxifying Cadmium-Containing Residues from Zinc Purification Plants
By Diankun Lu, Ganfeng Tu, Edouard Asselin, Feng Xie
A novel separation process for detoxifying cadmium-containing residues arising from zinc hydrometallurgical processes has been developed. An initial investigation indicated that a high concentration o
Jan 1, 2014
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Non-Wetting Rare-Earth Oxide Ceramics with Applications to Sustained Hydrophobicity
By G. Azimi, K. K. Varanasi1, A. T. Paxson, R. Dhiman, H. -M. Kwon
Hydrophobic materials that are robust to harsh environments are needed in a broad range of applications. Although durable materials such as metals and ceramics, which are generally hydrophilic, can be
Jan 1, 2014
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The Use of Centrifuge Technology in the Removal of Crud and Fine Particles in Mineral Processing
By Derek Ettie
"In the Hydrometallurgical processes, the presence of the so-called "crud" is a constant challenge in solvent extraction. Crud is a stable emulsion which forms along the interface between the aqueous
Jan 1, 2014
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Operation of La Mine Doyon
"At a current mining rate of 3,750 tons per day, La Mine Doyon is currently the largest gold mine in Canada. La Mine Doyon is an open pit gold mine located in the Abitibi area of Northwestern Quebec.
Jan 1, 1984
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High SO2 Feed Gas Sulfuric Acid Plant Design Option
By D. J. McLaws
"Recent innovations in metal smelting technology utilize continuous oxygen-enriched smelting and converting processes which are capable of producing off-gases containing up to 60% SO2 or more. Other S
Jan 1, 2014
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Laser-MIG Hybrid Welding of Maraging Steel
By K. V. Phani Prabhakar, G. Padmanabham1, L. Subashini
Laser-arc Hybrid Welding (LAHW) is a relatively recent concept which effectively combines the advantages of laser welding such as the high depth of penetration, low heat input, high welding speed and
Jan 1, 2014