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  • CIM
    Environmental monitoring at mine sites — Future directions

    By K. Himbeault, D. Campbell, N. C. Garisto, D. A. Orava, A. Rosaasen

    "The level of scientific knowledge about the effects of contaminants is increasing and changes in environmental monitoring are likely to allow for the assessment of environment effects particularly to

    Jan 1, 2000

  • CIM
    The Intelligent Computer-Aided Support in Designing Mining Operations at Underground Hard Coal Mines

    By E. Brzychczy

    Artificial intelligence techniques are ever more frequently implemented in the modern world. One of their numerous uses is supporting enterprise management. Intelligent techniques and intelligent info

    Aug 1, 2013

  • CIM
    Numerical Modeling of Damage Patterns around Drifts in the Meuse/Haute-Marne Underground Research Laboratory

    By M. N. Vu, G. Armand, A. Noiret, D. Seyedi

    Extensive experimental observations have been performed around drifts and shafts at the Meuse Haute-Marne (North-Eastern France) Underground Research Laboratory (URL) to assess the extent and pattern

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    The Influence Of Plastic Anisotropy And Damage On The Crack Propagation Behaviour Of Zr-2.5nb Pressure Tube Material

    By B. W. Williams

    The crack propagation behaviour of Zr-2.5Nb pressure tube material was studied through comparison of the measured behaviour with the predicted response from finite element analysis. Three-dimensional

    Jan 1, 2010

  • CIM
    Present and Future Ores in the Oceans Introduction to Project Showcase: Deep Sea Exploration and Future Mining

    By Steve Scott

    Green Economy Toyota Prius Hybrid contains about 50 kg of copper. All-electric cars have about 100 kg of copper. From where will all the copper come? Wind turbines have 1 metric ton of copper Ch

    May 1, 2013

  • CIM
    Brisco Barite Mine

    By G. R. MANSON

    The Brisco Barite Mine lies 70 km south-southeast of Golden, British Columbia. Barile mineralization occurs in a northstriking brecciation zone within Ordovician-Silurian Beaver/ oot dolomites and qua

    Jan 1, 1984

  • CIM
    Creative Options for Development of New Metallurgical Processing Technologies

    By R. H. Schonewille

    One of the many challenges in developing new metallurgical processes is choosing the best option for validating process design parameters and establishing the process operating window. Historically th

    Jan 1, 2011

  • CIM
    Zinc and Lead Uses: Technical and Market Trends

    By F. E. Goodwin

    Since the last CIM Zinc and Lead Conference ten years ago, significant technical and market forces have influenced how these metals are used, and the geographic distribution of their uses. Unprecedent

    Jan 1, 2008

  • CIM
    Heat Management in Mining Industry: Personal Risk Factors, Mitigation Practices, and Industry Actions

    By E. Talebi, P. Roghanchi

    "This study aims to discuss personal and behavioral parameters contributing to heat-related accidents. To study the prevention approaches, it is essential to look at the various factors at the individ

    Jan 1, 2019

  • CIM
    A Numerical Model for Fracture Propagation Leading to Primary Fragmentation in Block Caving Mines

    By M. Nejati, A. Paluszny, R. W. Zimmerman

    A numerical method is proposed to propagate multiple discrete fractures leading to primary fragmentation in a mine that is being worked using block caving. Deformation is computed using the finite ele

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Valuing Multi-Zone Deposits with Modern Asset Pricing (Real Options) Techniques

    By Michael Samis

    Conventional project valuation techniques, such as discounted cash flow (DCF) method, are more frequently being criticised for the manner in which they consider the interacting effects of uncertainty

    May 1, 2001

  • CIM
    Scientifically Difficult and Challenging Issues in Chinese Rock Engineering

    By P. Lin, S. G. She

    "In June 1985, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME) was established. During the past 30 years, various major achievements are made in the discipline of rock mechanics and rock en

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Recovery of Magnetite from Spiral Tailings at Labrador City

    By T. C. Murphy, W. Taciuk

    In 1966, the Iron Ore Company of Canada commissioned a wet magnetic scavanging plant for the recovery of fine magnetite values p.resent in spiral tailings discharged from a spiral gravity separation p

    Jan 1, 1972

  • CIM
    SAG & Ball Mill Control by Model Predictive Controllers on 3 Lines at Collahuasi

    By I. Yutronic

    Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi's (CMDIC) Concentrator Plant is located at 4300 meters above sea level, approximately 2000 kms north from Santiago, Chile. The concentrator has three grind

    Jan 1, 2012

  • CIM
    Introduction of an Objective Matrix Coding Method for Rock Engineering Systems through Self Organising Maps

    By Sakellariou M., Ferentinou M.

    Determination of the nonlinear behavior of multivariate dynamic systems often presents a challenging and demanding task. Therefore, complex geomechanics systems are an ideal area for the application o

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Suncor Energy Inc. - Oil Sands

    By Brad Bjornson, Geoff Stevens, Mike Ashar, Cliff Britch

    "LocationThe facilities are located 30 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta (or 470 km northeast of Edmonton, Alberta).Brief Description of OperationThe operation includes the mining of oil sands, extra

    Jan 1, 2000

  • CIM
    Influence of Zinc on Imtermetallic Phase Selection in Al-Mg Compound Castings

    By B. J. McKay, K. Schneider, H. B. Nadendla

    "A series of experiments were conducted to assess the impact of zinc additions on the morphology and soundness of the interface of Al-Mg compound castings. It was found that high amounts of zinc (>15w

    Jan 1, 2018

  • CIM
    Outokumpu's Technologies for Efficient and Environmentally Sound Nickel Production

    By K. Fagerlund, L. Rosenback, T. Mäkinen, Y. Anjala

    This paper deals with the nickel smelter and refinery concepts Outokumpu has applied at Harjavalta and several other plants. Also other process routes and modifications developed and tested by Outokum

    Jan 1, 2005

  • CIM
    Ontario's industrial mineral industry: an overview

    By Ken Steele, Pam Sangster, Myra Gerow

    Ontario leads Canada in production of structural materials and ranks third in production of non-metallic minerals. The total value of industrial mineral production in 1997 was $1.6 billion. The provin

    Jan 1, 2001

  • CIM
    Numerical Information System Supporting Safe Management Of Copper Post-Flotation Tailings Pond "Elazny Most", Poland

    By W. Swidzinski

    "Zelazny Most" post-flotation copper mine tailings pond is the only place to of storeing wastes for KGHM POLSKA MI EDZ S.A. The flotation tailings is are the main waste stream in copper mining in Pola

    Jan 1, 2007