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Investigation of ventilation problems of a small coal mine compounded by a massive roof fail - SME Transactions 2010By Yi Luo
A massive roof fall occurred in a small room-and-pillar coal mine. The roof falls occurred under a barrier pillar in a closed coal mine located a short distance above the active mine. The extensive fr
Jan 1, 2010
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Influence of Temperature on Generator Current and Magnetic Field of a Proximity Detection SystemBy B. Whisner, A. Smith, J. Carr
"Electromagnetic based proximity detection systems (PDSs) are utilized on mining machinery to protect workers from being pinned or struck. These systems generate magnetic fields covering the space aro
Jan 1, 2018
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A Review Of Techniques For Evaluating Mine Roof CompetenceBy E. R. Bauer
A primary goal of Ground Control Research, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of the Interior, is to develop information that can be used by the mining industry to reduce accidents and fatalities due to
Jan 1, 1986
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Hydrologic Aspects Of Strip Mining In The Subbituminous Coal Fields Of MontanaBy Wayne A. Van Voast
Many coal beds that will be mined in southeastern Montana are aquifers that provide essential local water supplies. Mine cuts along aquifer outcrops create almost imperceptible piezometric changes. Mo
Jan 1, 1978
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Application Of Dry Grinding Rod MillsBy C. A. Rowland
Wet grinding rod mills have been used for 50 years to grind ores and to make specification sand. The application of wet grinding rod mills is well understood. Until recently, there have been very few
Jan 1, 1968
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Comparison of Adhesion of A. ferrooxidans on Different Copper Sulfides: Surface Thermodynamics and Extended DLVO TheoryBy X. F. Wang, K. B. Fu
"We investigated experimentally and theoretically the adhesion behavior of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans (At.f6) to different copper sulfides. The adsorption experiment showed cell densities of 10.74
Jan 1, 2015
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The Application Of A Jig For The Beneficiation Of Sand And Gravel ? IntroductionBy J. W. Meckenstock
Evidence of the fact that the beneficiation of sand and gravel is now going on is readily observed by visiting various and and gravel plants almost throughout the U.S.A. of necessity this beneficiatio
Jan 1, 1958
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Mercury Content Of Soils As An Ore Guide In The Pachuca-Real Del Monte District, Hidalgo, Mexico ? Summary And ConclusionsBy G. H. Friedrich
The distribution of mercury in soils, rocks, and ore was studied in three areas of the Pachuca-Real del Monte District: (1) An area north of the town of Pachuca where ore veins have been found at or n
Jan 1, 1965
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Economics Of The Treatment Of Gold Plant Tailings In High Rate Thickeners (a8dd0c9f-cb3e-40a6-ba3f-3d542a0d1f62)By I. M. Arbuthnot
Over the last five years, a large number of small to medium sized carbon-in-pulp gold treatment plants have been built in Australia, most designed to treat between 250,000 -1,500,000 tpa of ore. In ma
Jan 1, 1991
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Optimizing Grinding And Regrinding Capacity In Mill DesignBy Robert J. Brison
The intent of this paper is to try to answer the complex question: "How much grinding capacity should be designed into a new mining - milling project?" Much work has been devoted to the technical a
Jan 1, 1972
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Review Of British And German Coal Mining TechnologyBy William B. Schmidt
In July of 1974 a study team comprised of the authors was formed by the Department of the Interior. It was supported in part by funding from the National Science Foundation. The purpose of this study
Jan 1, 1975
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Study Of Fine Coal Cleaning Processes By Automatic MicroscopyBy D. R. Bomberger
An automatic microscope has been developed to .measure the size and populations of macerals and minerals in fine coal particles. Differentiations are made on the basis of reflectance. This study is co
Jan 1, 1963
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Evaluating The Use Of Booster Fans In Two Underground Coal MinesBy J. M. Wempen
As development in underground coal mines progresses away from the critical components of the ventilation system, including the main fans and ventilation shafts, resistance within the system is markedl
Jan 1, 2011
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Sublevel Caving at LKAB's Kiirunavaara MineBy Roger Malmström, H. Heden, Kjell Lidin
INTRODUCTION LKAB was formed at the turn of the century when the railways between the ore fields and harbors were built. The mines are situated north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. Kiirunavaara is
Jan 1, 1982
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Silver Metal Extraction from Refractory Silver Ore Using Chloride-Hypochlorite and Hydrochloric Acid Media Under High Pressure "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"By Cengiz Karagüzel, Ömer Canıeren
The mobility of gold and silver metals from refractory ores is very low due to free metal ions in their bodies that bind the transportable and free metal molecules or they are encapsulated in minerals
Jan 28, 2021
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A Statistical Determination Of The Optimal Velocity In Coal Mine Entries ? IntroductionBy J. M. Mutmansky
A number of previous publications have attempted to provide the practicing ventilation engineer with simple guidelines on the optimal velocity to be used in mine openings. Some of these velocities wer
Jan 1, 1984
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The Ontario Water Resources Commission Regulatory Control Programme For The Mining Industry ? IntroductionBy D. P. Caplice
On behalf of the Ontario Water Resources Commission, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to your Institute for presenting us with this opportunity to outline the regulatory control program
Jan 1, 1968
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Testing of Ground Truth Instruments for Use in Evaluating Haul Truck Collision Warning and Avoidance Systems - SME Annual Meeting 2024By C. R. DeGennaro, Yongjun Zhang, J. Bickson, J. L. Carr, Chenming Zhou, J. R. Srednicki, B. Lambie, M. Girman, J. A. Galanko
Between 2005 and 2021, surface mining haul trucks were involved in 54 fatal incidents in the United States [1]. Collision warning and avoidance systems (CXS) can help haul truck operators navigate the
Feb 1, 2024
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Recent Developments In The Allowances For Percentage DepletionBy Frank H. Madison
The percentage depletion deduction on Federal Income Tax Returns under the provisions of the 1939 Internal Revenue Code and of Sections 611 to Section 615, inclusive, of the revenue act of 1954, have
Jan 1, 1958
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Optic Fiber Structural Monitoring System for Pavoncelli Bis Hydraulic TunnelBy Gabriele Eccher, Michele Caponero, Paolo Cucino, Roberto D’Angelis
"This paper describes the optic fiber structural monitoring system implemented for Pavoncelli Bis tunnel. The paper highlights the optic fiber sensors customization capabilities, how they smoothly fit
Jan 1, 2016