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  • TMS
    Thermodynamics of the Si-B-N System

    By Chikabumi Yamauchi, Mitsuru Tanahashi, Toshiharu Fujisawa

    "Thermodynamic properties of impurities in molten silicon are of prime importance in developing economical production methods of solar grade silicon. In the present research work, thermodynamic proper

    Jan 1, 1998

  • TMS
    Solvent Extraction Removal of Iron from Zinc Process Solutions Using Organophosphorous Extractants

    By F. T. Principe

    In order for solvent extraction technology to be acceptable as an alternative to existing jarosite precipitation circuits, iron must be cleanly separated and concentrated into a feed stream suitable f

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    Description of the Shear Stree Distribution around and Excavation at WIPP

    The estimation of the shear stress distribution around an excavation is important to the design of the excavation since shear stresses can generate cracks, loosen grain boundaries or otherwise degrade

    Jan 1, 1998

  • TMS
    A Novel Method For The On-Line Analysis, Of Active Cyanide During The Cyanidation Of Gold

    By Kathryn Hindmarsh

    The most common method for the concentration of cyanide in gold leach circuits is based on the titration of cyanide ions with silver ions. This can either be done manually as a titration with a visual

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    Maximising Recovery at Silver Swan Nickel Mine using Cement Stabilisation

    By P R. Lock

    The Silver Swan nickel mine is located at the Black Swan Nickel Project, 53 km north east of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The Silver Swan orebody is a massive sulphide nickel deposit dipping 70¦ eas

    Jan 1, 1998

  • CIM
    Exploratory Data Analysis: A Precursor to Resource/Reserve Estimation

    By A. J. Sinclair

    Abstract-Exploratory data evaluation is an essential part of every high quality, mineral inventory estimate. Efficient analysis involves a thorough organization of available quantitative data that are

    Jan 1, 1998

  • SME
    Transfer Station Analysis

    By Andrew I. Hustrulid

    The discrete element method has successfully been used to model the behavior of material flow in transfer stations. With position, velocity, and applied forces for every particle and boundary in the s

    Jan 1, 1998

  • CIM
    A hydraulic ore hoisting installation at the Detour Lake Mine QK Zone project: A feasibility study

    By H. J. Glass, J. G. L. Bekkers

    "In order to determine the feasibility of a hydraulic ore hoisting installation, the optimal operating conditions were calculated for applying such a system at the Detour Lake Mine of Placer Dome Ltd.

    Jan 1, 1998

  • TMS
    Cyanide: Just The Facts

    By Courtney A. Young

    Cyanide is a fast-acting, highly toxic substance but, at the same time, is deemed essential for sustaining life as well 'as our standard of living. In this manuscript, the facts about cyanide are

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    The Mining Cycle at Gympie Eldorado Gold Mines

    By I Levy

    At our Monkland Mine at Gympie, we operate a deep, narrow vein gold mine using hand held equipment, rail mounted haulage and narrow shafts. This is in many respects the old-fashioned way and is well s

    Jan 1, 1998

  • TMS
    Rolling Texture Simulation with Deformation Banding Criterion

    By G. L. Liu

    "Deformation Banding ( DB ) in cold rolled mild steel has been experimentally established by microstructure investigation. Deformation banding model includes such deformation mode when it is applied t

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    Statistical Analysis of Dragline Monitoring Data

    By Baafi E. Y

    Dragline monitoring systems are normally the best tool used to collect data on the machine performance and operational parameters of a dragline operation. This paper discusses results of a time stud

    Jan 1, 1998

  • TMS
    Unresolved Problems With the Use of Cyanide in Open Pit Precious Metals Mining

    By Glenn C. Miller

    Cyanide is the most common lixiviant for extraction of precious metals, and its efficient use in open pit mines has contributed to the increase in world production of gold during the previous two deca

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    The Backfilling Philosophy for Massive Mining at Depth in the South Deep Section, Western Areas Gold Mine

    By A J. MacDonald, M P. Raffield

    The South Deep massive orebody consists of 20 to 30 m of payable conglomerates ranging in dip from 11¦ to 20¦ and at depths of between 2400 m and 3400 m. The mine design process selected a mining meth

    Jan 1, 1998

  • TMS
    Design And Operation Of A Novel Gas Cooler For Refimet Copper Smelter, La Negra, Chile

    By Tim J. A. Smith

    Fundicion Refimet S.A. has operated a custom copper smelter at La Negra, near Antofagasta in northern Chile since 1993. From an initial operation based on Reverb smelting and Peirce-Smith, converting,

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    Artificial Neural Netword System with Hierarchic Structure to Evaluate Resource Condition of Surface Mining Areas

    By Zhang Y. D, Zhang R. X

    A new decision-making approach of artificial neural network system with hierarchic structure is presented. The fundamentals of network topology, node functions and network training are introduced. A

    Jan 1, 1998

  • DFI
    Use Of Micropiles And Soil Nail Piles In State Of California Earthquake Retrofit Project No.#569 - Deep Foundations Institute Seattle, Washingon October 7-9, 1998

    By Ron Bromenschenkel

    The State of California, Department of Transportation is currently retrofitting a major interchange near the San Francisco area. The project is located in a highly traveled area of Oakland with light

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    The Trekelano Group of Mines - A Brief History

    The old Trekelano mining area is situated in the Cloncurry Gold and Mineral Field 14 km east-south-east of Duchess. It connected with the main Cloncurry-Dajarra railway line by a private line from Jue

    Jan 1, 1998

  • SME
    Management of the Technological Development for the Next Century Challenges: A Case Study

    By Paulo Roberto, S. M. Roberto, Francisco Valadares Póvoa, Evandro C. Silva

    The market of mineral goods worldwide is characterized by a growing pressure on suppliers for better quality products, lower prices and productive processes which are energetically efficient and envir

    Jan 1, 1998

  • SME
    Liberation Of Alkali Salts From Fluxed Iron Ore Pellets During Induration

    By B. P. Mohanty, D. A. Shores

    During the induration of fluxed taconite pellets, alkali salts deposit on the grate support bars, causing severe corrosive degradation of these alloys. To determine the source of these deposits and to

    Jan 1, 1998