Mining with Paste Fill at BHP Cannington
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 13
- File Size:
- 1259 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2001
Abstract
The paste fill system at BHP Cannington's underground silver-lead-zinc mine is described. The paste fill system has been operational since December 1997 and is the first of its type in Australia. Technical and operational learnings since stope filling commenced are presented. Topics described include plant performance, reticulation system design and construction, pipe wear and failure, rheology, in situ performance and laboratory testing.
Citation
APA: (2001) Mining with Paste Fill at BHP Cannington
MLA: Mining with Paste Fill at BHP Cannington. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2001.