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Combining Multi-Camera-Data of Flotation Circuit with PCA and PLS
By H Hy÷tyniemi
In this paper multivariate data analysis performed on a new multi-camera system implemented to zinc flotation circuit of PyhSsalmi mine is presented. Image-analysis-based system was developed to take
Jan 1, 2005
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Improving the Performance of Precipitator Tanks in an Alumina Refinery Using CFD Modelling
By A Manzoori, M T. Shadloo
This paper describes a CFD modelling study which was carried out to investigate possible improvements in the design of an alumina precipitator tank at the Jajarm plant of Iran Alumina Company. In part
Jan 1, 2006
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Use of Large Twin-Power Scrapers in Prestrip Operations
The use of scrapers in mining and earthmoving operations is not new, in fact they are one of the earliest methods of bulk earthmoving. A single machine which can load, haul, and dump material with a m
Jan 1, 2003
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Optimisation of Rock Disintegration Based on Acoustic Background of Drilling Machine
By J Fut=
The rotary drilling of rocks is widespread technology in mining and in tunnelling. The paper describes the results of research by aim to find relationships between optimal drilling and sound signal of
Jan 1, 2003
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Recent Developments in Tunnel Fire and Life Safety Standards and Guidance
Currently an Australian Standard for tunnel fire safety is being developed for road and rail tunnels. Other local guidance relating to tunnel fire safety that has recently become available includes pu
Jan 1, 2008
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The Acid Drainage Technology Initiative ù An Evolving Partnership
The Acid Drainage Technology Initiative (ADTI) was initiated in 1995 by federal agencies, the National Mining Association (NMA) and the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) to identify, evaluat
Jan 1, 2003
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Wall control blasting – the influence of engineering geology on blast design
By T N. Little
This paper is concerned with the influence of engineering geology on design of Wall Control Blasts. In the Introduction, the Blast Management Framework and the Blast Design Requirements classification
Jun 22, 2022
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Advances in In Situ Testing of Ventilation Control Devices for Underground Mines
By M Salu, G J. Kay
"As underground mines increasingly face the challenge of maximising production without losingfocus on safety excellence, the ability to predict the eff ectiveness of mine seals and stoppings andthe id
Jun 1, 2012
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Quantifying Plant Flow Availability for an Alumina Refinery Expansion using Dynamic Simulation
By B Reynolds
The process design for green- or brown-fields metallurgical plants typically starts with two fundamental elements: the detailed mass and energy balance and the plant flow availability. The detailed m
Aug 8, 2011
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Stabilisation of Pit Slopes, Waikaka Alluvial Gold Mine
Wet mining of auriferous gravels at L & MÆs Waikaka operation in Southland creates spoil dumps derived from stripping of a clay rich overburden, tailings from past dredging and the processing of aurif
Jan 1, 2002
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Changes in Mining Methods and Mine Layout When Starting to Utilise Efficient Modern Mining Equipment
Interest in mining narrow, vein-type ones has increased world-wide during the last few years despite the fact that prices of metals have not risen in proportion as production costs of mining, such as
Jan 1, 1990
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The Effect of Ionic Strength of Plant Water on Valuable Mineral and Gangue Recovery in a Platinum Bearing Ore from the Merensky Reef
The Effect of Ionic Strength of Plant Water on Valuable Mineral and Gangue Recovery in a Platinum Bearing Ore from the Merensky Reef
Sep 13, 2010
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Three case studies on the implementation of new technology in the mining industry
By A T. Job, P R. McAree
There is significant value at stake in the mining industry from the implementation of new technologies that support the enhanced profitability and sustainability of mines. However, in order to realise
Jul 24, 2017
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Mechanisms of Metal Release From Subaqueous Mine Waste at Circum-Neutral pH ù Examples From Four Case Studies
By J J. McNee and, J Crusius, T F. Pedersen
The use of water covers is a globally-applied method for minimising acid rock drainage (ARD) and metal leaching. Although the subaqueous disposal of potentially acid-generating materials has been show
Jan 1, 2003
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Magnetic Anomalies of the Coromandel Region
By D J. Woodward, A B. Christie, S A. Henrys
Low-level aeromagnetic data available in digital form have been combined to produce a new 1:100 000 scale map of total force anomalies of the Coromandel region, New Zealand. The map incorporates data
Jan 1, 2001
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Conservation of Effective Efflux Velocity from a Road Tunnel Ventilation Outlet by Varying the Effective Cross-Sectional Area
By A Bagis
Road tunnels are an accepted and effective transportation solution in urban areas to mitigate increasing traffic congestion and facilitate improved urban connectivity in a cost effective manner while
Mar 8, 2011
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Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology for Characterising the Interaction of Tailings and Pore Water over Decadal Time Periods
By D Anderson, W Timms
"A geotechnical centrifuge can characterise and model the interaction of tailings and fluids over very long time periods by accelerating drainage and consolidation processes. This technology can be co
Jul 27, 2015
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Real-Time Image Analysis of Size and Shape Distributions of Rock Fragments
An image analysis system has been built which automatically digitizes camera input of rock fragments, analyses the digitised data to determine the sizes and shapes of the rock fragments, and outputs
Jan 1, 1988
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Audits of Mine Health and Safety using Quality Management Techniques
The use of walk-through inspections, approvals and ad hoc investigations to ensure risk is kept within acceptable levels is reaching its limits of effectiveness. Further improvement in occupational he
Jan 1, 1998
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Evaluation of the impact of modifying froth launders in an industrial flotation bank using novel flotation models
By A Yáñez, P Vallejos, R Grau, J Yianatos
In flotation cells, especially in large flotation units, froth management is a crucial variable that should be considered during the design phase or optimised to improve the performance of existing fl
Aug 24, 2022