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Setting Restoration Goals for Restoring Pit Lakes as Aquatic Ecosystems – A Case Study from Southwest AustraliaBy E J. B van Etten
Pit lakes may form when open cut mining leaves a pit void that then fills with ground and surface waters. This often replaces terrestrial ecosystems that existed prior to mining with an aquatic ecosys
Oct 5, 2011
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The Application of Probabilistic Keyblock Methods for Support Design in Blocky Rock MassesSupport design in jointed or blocky rock masses is often approached by the use of either 'rules of thumb', rock mass classification systems such as the Q-system (Barton, Lien and Lunde, 1974
Nov 25, 2010
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A global review of productivity and operational performance in sublevel caving minesBy A D. Campbell
The sublevel caving (SLC) mining method is becoming more widely adopted as an underground mining method as mines become deeper and target lower grade mineralisation. SLC has been successfully adopted
Mar 29, 2023
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The Composition of the Lead-Zinc Ores at Captain's Flat, NSW, IIBy Baker G
The detailed mineral composition of the lead-zinc ores at Captain's Flat was first studied in 1942 (Edwards, 1943).At that time the workings did not extend far below the 750ft. level. Since then
Jan 1, 1953
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Design considerations for an iron tailings filtration plant and their conveying and disposal systemsBy C Garrido, J Barrera, H Alvarez, L Perez, S Ramirez
In recent years, there has had a greater recurrence of studies and projects that consider tailings filtration followed by dry stacking to reduce the consumption of fresh water, the space required for
Nov 8, 2021
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The Composition of The Lead-Zinc Ores at CaptainÆs Flat, NSWThe following observations on the mineral composition of the lead-zinc ores at Captain's Flat, New South Wales, are based upon the examination of a collection of specimens made during a brief vis
Jan 1, 1943
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Building Sustainability Into a ProjectOrganisations are starting to develop processes for achieving sustainability principles they have defined for their organisation. The foundation for these principles is now well accepted. The definiti
Jan 1, 2004
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The Morphology and Evolution of Massive Sulfide Chimney Samples from the Southern East Pacific RiseBy C E. J de Ronde, J L. Mauk
Sulfide chimney samples collected during the 1998 - 1999 R/V Atlantis û DSV Alvin 3 - 30 research cruise have been examined and classified into four types, based on common characteristics. Chimney mor
Jan 1, 2003
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Post-Mine Leaching of Galena and Marmatite at Broken Hill (ea61d7ab-2e88-4fdc-9bea-cd90f66cb557)By Blanchard R
The discussion submitted by Drs. Stillwell and Edwards is at once helpful and gratifying to the authors. Their contribution deals with two phases of the problem-(I) an additional suggestion for the re
Jan 1, 1943
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Anglo American Research LaboratoriesÆ (AARL) Experiences with Flotation Plant ModellingBy V Ser, R Crosbie
To date, Anglo American Research Laboratories (AARL) has carried out several projects, based on the techniques developed in AMIRA International LimitedÆs (the mineral industries research association)
Jan 1, 2005
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A Collaborative Approach to Iron Ore Beneficiation at Assmang Khumani Processing PlantBy S Döpp
Commencing with early experiences in iron ore beneficiation made at Beeshoek Mine, the paper follows through the process of extensive mineralogical and metallurgical investigations carried out during
Jul 11, 2011
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A Practical and Rigorous Approach for Integrating Sustainability Principles into Decision-Making Processes at Minerals Processing OperationsBy D Tuazon, M Powell, M Ziemski, G D. Corder
Although mining companies have made broad corporate-level commitments to adopt sustainability, there continue to be problems when attempts are made to adopt higher-level sustainability aspirations and
Jul 10, 2012
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Selective Removal of Arsenic from Acid Mine Drainage Containing Ferrous Ion Using Sulfide Precipitation MethodSelective Removal of Arsenic from Acid Mine Drainage Containing Ferrous Ion Using Sulfide Precipitation Method
Sep 13, 2010
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Paper No. 168. Presidential Address. Progress of Mining in Western Australia.GENTLEMEN, lt is with much pleasure I meet you tonight at this the second meeting of the Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers, held in Western Australia, and I sincerely thank you for the honour
Jan 1, 1909
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The Phased Metallurgical Upgrade Strategy at Gold Fields Limited South African OperationsBy A B. Phillips
This paper details the approach adopted to upgrade the current metallurgical facilities at both the Driefontein and Kloof Gold Mines in the Republic of South Africa. Goldfields Ltd operates eight meta
Jan 1, 2003
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Using Best Practice Operations as a Strategy for Attracting and Retaining Professional PeopleBy T Trott, G Lumley
"The mining industry suffers from a shortage of professional and other workers. Research and analysis has demonstrated a close correlation between high performance in productivity, maintenance and saf
Nov 20, 2012
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What do High Reliability Organisational principles look like in practice in Queensland mines?By M S. Tuohy
Since the independent review of fatal accidents in the mining industry carried out by Dr Sean Brady (the ‘Brady Review’), High Reliability Organisations (HROs) and their operating principles have been
May 5, 2022
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Is Measuring pH Enough?By J Kinal, I Mitchell
Many flotation plants use pH to adjust the pulp chemistry of their system to achieve optimum separation. For example, in a sequential lead/zinc circuit the pH during sphalerite flotation is increased
Jan 1, 2006
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Integrated Sustainable Water Management in Mining for Development in the PhilippinesBy A N. Danoucaras, S E. Goater, D Hearne, A M. Bansuan
It is globally recognised that existing and emerging mining activities should be conducted in a æsustainableÆ manner for the entire life of mine. Many companies annually publish corporate sustainabili
Nov 20, 2012
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Mining Scenario Analysis and Mine Variable ValueBy B E. Hall, J Poniewierski, A J. Hills
Following a review of life-of-asset work at MMG’s Rosebery mine in which a proposal to increase production from 0.8 Mt/a to 1.2 Mt/a was mooted, questions were raised as to the seemingly arbitrary rea
Mar 24, 2014