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Development of a nitrogen prediction model for 320 tonne converterBy Y D. Jeon, K S. Kim, C-H Eom, C M. Yoon
The carbon neutrality continues to require reduction of carbon usage in ironmaking and steelmaking processes. Specially, it is expected that the hot metal ratio (HMR) in the steelmaking process should
Aug 21, 2024
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Origin and Provenance of Submarine Volcaniclastic Rocks in the Late Permian Drake Volcanics, Northeastern New South WalesThe Late Permian intermediate to silicic talc-alkaline Drake Volcanics of New England, N.S.W., consist largely of shallow marine, redeposited volcaniclastic rocks which host epithermal Ag-Au depos
Jan 1, 1987
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Long hole plug – addressing the hazard of bogged rods in ‘upholes’By G Noonan, S Thomas, M Limbert
Stuck drill rods (often referred to as bogged rods) in production ‘upholes’ are a common problem in the underground mining industry. Bogged and broken off drill rods have the potential to fall out of
Oct 16, 2017
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JigScan: A Case Study in Product Research, Development and CommercialisationBy P Cameron
The Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) has recently commercialised a variety of new products for the mining industry through its commercial division (JKTech). Although the products co
Jan 1, 2000
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Ion Exchange in Hydrometallurgy - Secondary Metal Removal or Primary Production Technique?By J D. Illescas, S N. Arnold, D R. Shaw
Ion exchange (IX) as a primary production technique has been applied commercially since the 1950s; its application in the uranium industry continues to be widespread and is utilised to a lesser degree
Oct 29, 2012
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Local uncertainty benchmarking – a coal case studyBy R Saha, D Barry, C Mawdesley, O Bertoli
Kriged estimates are not typically calculated on blocks substantially smaller than the sample spacing (eg the Standard Mining Unit or SMU). Moreover, the sample spacing for quality variables is often
Sep 20, 2017
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Design of Segmental Lining for Waterview Project, Auckland, New?ZealandBy S Pradhan, A Kuras, R Mahajan
This paper describes the design of the precast concrete segmental lining for the 13.1 m internal diameter and 450 mm thick, 2.4 km long mainline tunnels for the Waterview Connection project in Aucklan
Sep 17, 2014
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Backfilled Pits – Laboratory-scale Tests for Assessing Impacts on Groundwater QualityBy C Linklater, J Chapman, A Watson
Closure options under consideration at some sites include backfilling mined-out pits with waste rock. Backfill may include mineralised and non-mineralised waste rock. Following groundwater rebound, fl
Jun 28, 2016
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Notes on the Treatment of Stannite Ore at Zeehan, TASALTHOUGH the mineral Stannite (Cu2S, FeS, SnS2 , also known as "bell 'metal" ore, tin pyrites, etc.) is found in various parts of the world, in only three iocalities has development pro
Jan 1, 1915
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Palaeomagnetic, Tectonic, Magmatic and Mineralisation Events in the Proterozoic of Northern AustraliaBy Wyborn L. A I, Idnurm M, Hinman M. C
Comparison of the Proterozoic Apparent Polar Wander Path (APWP) for Australia with the corresponding geology of northern Australia suggests that a number of discrete interplate tectonic events, mani
Jan 1, 1994
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Leading safely doesn’t only mean leading safetyBy A G. Guinea
Every person in an organisation has what could be called ‘a different take’ on what it means to be a safety leader. The directors will tell you they are ultimately responsible for everyone’s safety an
May 5, 2022
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Lithology classification through machine learning models – assessing and enhancing the generalisability of single boreholes in north-western Bowen Basin, AustraliaBy V Salamakha, K Tang, G Si, J Oh, X Wu, Z Yu
The development of machine learning (ML) algorithms has led to promising advances in lithology classification from geophysical logs, which is indispensable in various underground engineering applicati
Sep 1, 2024
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Modern Cooling Strategies for Ultra-Deep Hydropower MinesBy H E. S Moorcroft, D Scott
The increasing mining depths of South African gold mine deposits are resulting in ever-increasing heat loads associated with depth and the geothermal gradient. Together with changes in the mining hori
Jan 1, 2005
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Reactivity of Pyritic Shales From Mt Whaleback Mine Towards Ammonium Nitrate Based ExplosivesBy D K, S Freij, A Rossiter, X Han, B Feng
In mining operations, the removal of overburden to expose the ores is achieved by rock blasting using ammonium nitrate based explosives, eg ammonium nitrate-fuel oil mixtures, commonly known as ANFO.
Jan 1, 2005
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Baseline Ground Settlement and Groundwater Monitoring for Tunnelling – A Case Study in MelbourneBy I Lamb
Past experience of ground settlement and groundwater monitoring for tunnelling projects in Melbourne has provided an appreciation of the value and importance to owners of establishing a broad baseline
Mar 8, 2011
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Landscape-scale Assessment of Watercourses in Remote Arid South Australia to Inform Mine Planning to Mine ClosureBy K White, C Ferguson, M Harding
Understanding watercourses and river processes at a landscape scale is vital for managing risk to mining infrastructure and operations as well as minimising future environmental impacts beyond the lif
Jun 28, 2016
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The Woodsreef Magnesium Project ù An Example of Sustainable Mineral Waste Processing from Mined Ore and its Utilisation to Produce Refined Metal ProductsBy N Green
The production of approximately 550 000 tonnes of æwhiteÆ or chrysotile asbestos fibre between 1972 and 1983 at the Woodsreef Mine in New South Wales left behind 24 million tonnes of tailings and 75 m
Jan 1, 2002
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Mineralisation Styles and Geochemistry in the Paddy's Flat Gold District, Meekatharra, Western AustraliaBy Kavanagh M. E, Henley R. W
The Meekatharra mining district lies in the northern pan of the Murchison Province of the Archaean Ynlgam block of Western Australia. Since dis- covery of the Paddy's Flat belt in the district i
Jan 1, 1991
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Stope Design Based on Realistic Joint NetworksBy J Hadjigeorgiou
The stability of open stopes in underground hard rock mines is influenced by several factors including the shape and size of the excavation, surrounding stresses as well as the degree of jointing. Thi
Jan 1, 2000
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Predictive Maintenance Using Simulation and Machine LearningBy R Marchant, D Willingham
"Predictive maintenance (also known as PHM or equipment ‘health monitoring’) refers to the intelligent monitoring of equipment to avoid future equipment failures. In contrast to conventional preventiv
Oct 10, 2016