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Four-Dimensional Network Relaxation Method for Long-Term Open Pit Mine SchedulingBy J Yamatomi, Y Tamanishi, S Miwa
The four-dimensional (4D) network relaxation method, originally developed by Akaike in 1999, uses Lagrange relaxation and is known for its ability to include the price change and possible better outpu
Sep 26, 2011
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Application of Ground Magnetic Surveys over Heavy Mineral Sand Strands to Increase Confidence in the Interpreted Continuity of the Modelled ResourcesBy V O’Brien
The suitability of magnetic surveys flown at low altitudes to identify buried heavy mineral (HM) strands has long been accepted. This is despite the low intensity magnetic response often obtained from
Oct 5, 2011
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A Stochastic Optimisation Formulation for the Transition from Open Pit to Underground Mining within the Context of a Mining ComplexBy J MacNeil, R Dimitrakopoulos
As open pit mining of a deposit deepens, the cost of extraction may increase up to a threshold where transitioning to mining through underground methods is more profitable. This paper provides an appr
Nov 24, 2014
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Smelting of nickel and vanadium wastes to produce green steelBy D Lalor, N Goodman
The increasing demand for batteries is resulting in the development of large-scale projects for the production of key battery metals such as nickel and vanadium. Several of these projects plan to extr
Sep 18, 2023
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The New Paradigm for Phytostabilising Mine Wastes – Ecologically Engineered Pedogenesis and Functional Root ZonesBy T Baumgartl, L Zhou, D Mulligan, L Huang
The rapid production and accumulation of mineral processing wastes in the environment can present serious threats to environmental quality and human health. Phytostabilisation with native plant ecosys
Jul 16, 2014
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Reoxidation of Al-killed ultra-low C steel by FetO in CaO-Al2O3-MgOsat.- FetO slag representing RH slag by experiment and kinetic modellingBy Y-B Kang, W-Y Cha, Y-M Cho
Molten slag used in the secondary refining process (RH process) for the production of Ultra-Low C (ULC) steel is typically composed of CaO-Al2O3-MgOsat.-FetO with minor constituents. FetO in the RH sl
Jun 19, 2024
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The Department of Mines Programme of Exploration and Development of the States Coal ResourcesThe implementation of the Mining Further Amendment) Act, 1970, and later the Coal Mining Act, 1973, placed a requirement on the Department of Mines to accept an initiative in relation to coal expl
Jan 1, 1976
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Impact testing of raise bore protection meshBy M Doran
The Olympic Dam mine utilises 1.1 m to 1.4 m diameter raise bores for generating the initial slot void for most production stopes. Slot raise bores generally span two development levels ranging from 3
Mar 29, 2023
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Probabilistic Slope Design and its Use in Iron Ore Pit OptimisationsThe current economic climate and demand for iron ore has resulted in mine operators being prepared to accept aggressive slope designs and associated failures provided that they can be quantified (ie v
Jan 1, 2009
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Reply to Contributed Discussion (this issue) by John Shepher and L. Keith RixonBy ALAN J. HARGRAVES
It is normal that Shepherd and Rixon, in their contributed discussion (this issue) see differences with Hargraves (1983), as it exemplifies the present uncertain situation worldwide, a situation expec
Jan 1, 1983
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Reducing the Energy Required in Grinding Clinker to Cement – Some Case StudiesBy H Benzer
Grinding clinker to finished cement consumes more energy than any other comminution process. World production of cement in 2009 was 2840 million tonnes and the energy required for comminution was 40-6
Aug 8, 2011
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A Non-Parametric Bayesian Framework for Automatic Block EstimationBy A Melkumyan, F Ramos
This paper addresses the problem of prediction of grade variables over volumes (block estimation) for an autonomous mine. Resource estimation is usually concerned with the prediction of the quality of
Sep 26, 2011
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Evaluation of a New Vision System Algorithm for Automated Fragmentation Measurement from a ShovelBy M J. Noy
The automated measurement of rock fragmentation particle size distribution in the muck during muck excavation has been developing over the last 16 years. The introduction of stereo camera imaging of t
Aug 24, 2015
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Geomorphic design and landscape evolution modelling for best practice mine rehabilitationBy G R. Hancock, J F. Martín Duque
Post-mining landscapes are required to geomorphologically and ecologically integrate with their surrounds (Martín Duque et al., 2015). Designing and constructing an erosionally stable landform is
Jul 25, 2018
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Polymer-amended tailings dewatering technology for desired closure outcomesBy T Baumgartl, A Costine, B Boshrouyeh, M Edraki
In mineral processing, the management of tailings may become increasingly more challenging with a change of ore type and the quality of water used in the plant. This, in turn, may affect the overall c
Aug 2, 2023
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Technological Solution to Improvement in PGM Recovery, Upgrade Ratio and Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Reduction of UG 2 OreBy A N. Terblanche, D S. Smit
The paper discusses the improvements achieved after an external sparger flotation column, 1.42 m diameter by 9.5 m high, was installed as a re-recleaner unit at the Northam Platinum LtdÆs UG 2 plant i
Jan 1, 2005
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Conveying of Paste Backfill ù Focusing on Zero Harm on the Environment at CanningtonThe BHP Billiton Cannington Mine uses paste as the principal method of backfill. The paste consists of mine tailings and cement. The pastefill process at Cannington includes a surface plant where the
Jan 1, 2002
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Bubble Size Effect on the Dynamic Adsorption of Frothers and Collectors in FlotationBy G M. Evans, C M. Phan
This paper presents an analysis on the dynamic adsorption of frothers and collectors onto air bubbles in flotation. The analysis was carried out using the theory on the surfactant transfer by diffusio
Jan 1, 2005
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An Alternative Circuit for Chalcopyrite-Pyrite Ores with Elevated Pyrite Content in Cu-Au Ore TreatmentBy S Farrokhpay, C Akop
Copper-gold-pyrite ore types with an elevated pyrite head grade utilise a sequential flotation circuit to recover initially a copper-gold concentrate with a pyrite-gold concentrate being produced from
Sep 1, 2014
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A novel fluorescence sensor for the detection of fluorine bearing minerals in base metal oresBy J E. Moffatt, N A. Spooner, T J. de Prinse, D J. Ottaway, E Klantsataya, L d. S Teixeira, B W. Smith, T B. Payten, G Tsiminis
Single wavelength fluorescence sensing has been used in the preconcentration of ores for many years in situations where it is typically specific to the mineral of interest. Examples of fluorescence se
Nov 10, 2020