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Understanding and modelling squeezing ground conditions at the Ballarat Gold MineBy B Roache, A Vakili, R Talebi
When a highly anisotropic or weak rock mass is subjected to high-stress conditions, it can lead to large ongoing deformations or squeezing ground conditions. Squeezing ground conditions can impose inc
Nov 30, 2018
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New Mining TechnologiesThe GPS and information technology industries are now applying considerable development effort to what is being termed machine control and machine information systems, in particular focusing on the in
Jan 1, 1999
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Road Haulage of Ore by Peko Mines N.L.With the proving of a mineable orebody at Orlando in May 1961, Peko Mines N.L. was faced with the decision of whether to mill the ore on site or to haul it 25 miles to central facilities at Peko. Orla
Jan 1, 1966
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Metallurgical Progress in the Australian CommonwealthBy Met M. E
In choosing the subject for my address to you this evening I was actuated by the knowledge that in the past Australian metallurgical problems have been solved by the introduction of extremely interest
Jan 1, 1936
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Needed New Technologies for the Development of Earth Resources: Energy, Water, Wastes, MiningOur ultimate resources come from the Sun and the Earth System. At this time we face a world crisis in energy, water and soil resources. Global pollution problems are increasing in almost all nations.
Jan 1, 1995
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Synergistic Collaboration of Humans and Automated Systems – Innovative Steps Towards Fully Autonomous and Continuous Mining SystemsBy E Widzyk-Capehart, P Vallejos, R Asenjo, J Ruiz-del-Solar
Throughout the minerals industry, it is evident that a new wave of technological innovation is needed as the mining sector looks for ways to achieve higher security and safety as well as higher produc
Nov 4, 2015
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Consolidation of Some Victorian Brown CoalsAn experimental study of the soil mechanics of brown coal showed that brown coal consolidates in the same manner as does a clay and that the theory of consolidation for soils may be applied to brown c
Jan 1, 1963
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Settling Pond Design and Performance - The Malvern Hills Coal Mine ExperienceBy J F. Seale
The design of the settling pond for the Malvern Hills opencast coal project was based on a primary requirement to control runoff and sediment generated from the immediate 6 ha mine catchment, which in
Jan 1, 2004
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Reducing Social Risk and Impact by Engaging Local CommunitiesIn todayÆs evolving and globalised world, mining companies are being pressured to move beyond compliance towards long-term sustainability and sustainable development. Companies are expected to æengage
Jan 1, 2007
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The Use of Geotechnical Instrumentation to Optimise an Engineered Mine Design at Beaconsfield Gold Mine, TasmaniaBy P B. Hills, R J. Walton
Geotechnical instrumentation has been implemented as a key step for monitoring and optimising an engineered mine design for managing seismicity at the Beaconsfield Gold Mine. Measurements of displacem
Jan 1, 2008
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Laboratory Electrical Resistivity Measurements of RocksLaboratory electrical resistivity measurements of rocks are reviewed. Inductive and galvanic methods are discussed together with the ten important experimental factors which should be considered in an
Jan 1, 1969
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Oxygen Isotope Zonation at the Golden Cross Low-Sulfidation Epithermal Gold Deposit, New ZealandBy M P. Simpson
Forty one whole rock samples from the Gold Cross low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposit have d18O values that range from 4.4 to 9.3 per mil, with an average value of 7.0 per mil. Unaltered and weakl
Jan 1, 2001
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Dynamic drop testing of Sandvik’s D47 and D39 MDX bolts at the Swerim’s testing facilityBy B Darlington, L Sandberg, O Vallati
The D47 and D39 Mechanical Dynamic Extra bolts (D47 MDX and D39 MDX) have been developed in response to the ever-increasing demand from the mining industry for rock bolts with high dynamic capacity. T
Nov 29, 2022
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Discovery, Geology and Structural Setting of the Nyidinghu Iron Ore Deposit, Hamersley Province, Western AustraliaBy D Kepert, M Absalom, N Nitschke, C Fowers
The discovery of the Nyidinghu Iron Ore Deposit totalling 2.46 Bt of resource continues FortescueÆs highly successful exploration record of discovering multi-billion tonne deposits under cover with li
Aug 12, 2013
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Application of Mine Records to Reduce Project Risk During the Evaluation of Historical GoldfieldsBy W B. Edgar, I M. Platten, C A. J Towsey, B W. Cuffley
The evaluation of historical goldfields has been common over the past 15 years, reflecting changing economic conditions, improvements in knowledge and technology and lack of greenfield sites. Many gol
Jan 1, 2009
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Dynamic Pit and Waste Dump Schedule Optimisation at Tropicana Gold MineBy S Graskoski, S Craig, C Myburgh
Too often in mine planning, maximising revenue-generating material takes precedence over minimising costs. The ability to target both revenue and cost optimisation enables mine plans to fulfil corpora
Sep 26, 2013
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Leaching of a Refractory Gold Ore Sample from the Central Zone, Clarence Stream Property, New Brunswick, CanadaBy J Pric, M Fulton, C Xia
A cyanidation study was conducted on a mild refractory gold ore sample from the Central zone of Clarence Stream Property, owned by Freewest Resources Canada, to develop a leaching strategy to extract
Jan 1, 2007
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Opening the Doorway to Self Management in the Mining Industry - The Reduced Site Surveillance ProgrammeWhen the HSE Act was introduced in New Zealand in April 1993, one of the prime aims of the Government was to signal to the industry. The Government's recognition of the employer as the key person
Jan 1, 1997
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The New Updraught Sinter Plant at Mount Isa Mines LimitedAs part or a programme to raise lead smelter capacity from 65.000 to 140.000 tons bullion per annum. one new 1000 sq. ft. updraught area sintering machine replaced eight small downdraught machines.The
Jan 1, 1968
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Modified Nano-filtration Membrane Treatment of Hyper-saline Goldfields Water – An Overview and Benefits to Gold Plant Operation and EconomicsBy N Stoitis, L Lien, B Tapley
The treatment of hypersaline waters originating from numerous gold projects within the Western Australian Goldfields region via membrane technology has been assessed. A combination of Ultra-filtration
Sep 7, 2015