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The Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Discrete Element Modeling to Understand the Effect of Cell Size and Inflow Rate on Flotation Bank Retention Time Distribution and Mechanism Performance
By Richard Peaker, Jens Lichter, Alexander V. Potapov
"The recent combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) can provide considerable insight into the performance of flotation cells. One area of interest from a
Jan 1, 2007
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World’s First Power Demand Stabilization System for A 3-Electrode Electric Arc Furnace for Shielded Arc Nickel Smelting
By B. Lueger, D. Shen, M. Sedighy, R. Rand, R. Saleh, J. Cheung, M. Rifai, I. Khan, W. Sauri, D. Setianto
The world’s first active power demand stabilization system for a 3-electrode electric arc smelting furnace was commissioned at PT Vale Indonesia in December 2012 on Furnace No. 2 using an SPLC (Smart
Jan 1, 2014
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The Effect of Processing Sintering Parameters and Post-Sintering Operations in the Production of Magnesium Powder Metallurgy Parts
By P. Burke, V. Vuaroqueaux, A. Doyle, C. Petit, Kipouros. G. J.
Magnesium and its alloys are attractive for use in automotive and aerospace applications because of their low density and good mechanical properties. However, difficulty in forming magnesium and the l
Jan 1, 2010
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Development of the Rainy River Gold Project and Processing Plant
By Paolo Toscano, Dave Hall
"This paper discusses the project history, process design and layout of the Rainy River Gold Project mill. The circuit consists of a 55 x 83 primary crusher, 15 MW SAG mill and 15 MW ball mill. Both m
Jan 1, 2016
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Geophysical Case Study of the Gallen Deposit, Québec, Canada
By D. Bois, P. Keating, J. Lemieux, M. A. Vallée, M. Allard, R. S. Smith, L. Z. Cheng, M. Chouteau, D. K. Fountain
"As part of a larger research program, a number of MEGATEM airborne electromagnetic (EM) test flights were flown over the Gallen massive sulfide deposit in northwest Québec. A particularity of this te
Jan 1, 2007
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Subsurface Gypsum Deposits Near Fort McMurray, Alberta
By W. N. Hamilton
As a result of a test-drilling program conducted by the Research Council of Alberta in 1968, a gypsum deposit averaging 30 feet in thickness, with a chemical purity of 84 per cent gypsum, has been pro
Jan 1, 1969
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Grassroots Exploration in Remote Areas: An Example from the Kuene Region, Namibia
By P. Kordi, L. Egorova, R. J. Bowell, D. Gurevich, V. Sedov, A. Mikhailov, D. A. Holwell
ABSTRACT Reconnaissance exploration in the Kuene region Namibia has included geological mapping, soil and stream sediment geochemistry, and ground geophysical methods. Copper mineralization occurs wit
Jan 1, 2012
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Redesign of Furnace No. 1 at the Pobuzhsky Ferronickel Combine
By N. Novikov, M. Jastrzebski, N. Kryzhanovskaya, D. Shevchenko, I. Kapran, N. V. Novikov, T. Koehler, B. Zaporozhets
"The PFK FeNi Smelter was re-commissioned by Solway Resources in 2002, ending a long period of economic decline in the adjacent town. In 2009 Hatch was retained to design, supply and install a custom
Jan 1, 2012
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Hydrogeological Aspects of Three Open Pits within Noranda Operations
By L. C. St. Arnaud
"Open pit mines can produce large disturbances within regional hydrogeologic systems. The degree of disturbance and the consequences on the local environment depend on the size of the pit and on the p
Jan 1, 1990
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The Upgrading of Primary Gold Gravity Concentrates
By Bryn Harris, Liming Huang, Andre Laplante
"This paper reviews flowsheets generally used in gold rooms to upgrade primary gravity concentrates particularly those of Knelsons. It is concluded that even for small operations, which treat between
Jan 1, 1999
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The effect of slag composition control on the performance of magnesite-chrome refractory linings in top blown rotary converters
By R. White, C. Doyle, B. Martin, C. Díaz, J. Hrepic, G. Cuthbert
"A program initiated to improve the service life of the magnesite-chrome refractory in the top blown rotary converters at INCO’s Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery identified slag corrosion as a major wear
Jan 1, 1997
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Using airborne magnetic and electromagnetic data to monitor mine tailings in Copper Cliff, northern Ontario
By J. Shang, P. Howarth, B. Morris
Tailings from the nickel refinery in Copper Cliff, Ontario, consist of fine silicates mixed with a variable amount of conductive and magnetic minerals mainly associated with sulphides and iron oxides.
Jan 1, 2001
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The Processing of REE’s From Search Minerals’ Foxtrot Resource - An Update
By Mike Johnson, Niels Verbaan, David Dreisinger
The Search Minerals Foxtrot project in Labrador represents a significant Canadian resource of rare earth elements rich in the sought after heavy rare earth elements (19.8% HREE/TREE). A preliminary ec
Jan 1, 2014
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Rougher Flotation Improvements at P.T. Freeport Indonesia’s Grasberg Operation
By Harry Siewert
"The commissioning of the 4th concentrator (C4) at Freeport Indonesia in early 1998 increased total mill throughput from 130k to 230k tonnes per day. The C4 flowsheet consists of a single 38 ft diamet
Jan 1, 2001
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In Pit Crushing & Conveying in hard rock applications Todays? challenges ? future?s chances
By Andreas Oberrauner
Content ? What is? an introduction ? Crushing technology ? Conveying in pits ? Pit-exiting strategies ? Mine Planning in IPCC ? Summary/Conclusions EHS slide ? Sandvik?s objective is zero harm
Aug 1, 2013
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Les grands couloirs de déformation de la sods-province de l'Abitibi
By Guy Archambault, Réal Daigneault
"Un trait marquant du cadre tectorwstratigraphique de la Sous-province de l'Abitibi est la présence de nombreux couloirs de déformation d’extension régionale et sub-concordants au grain stratigraphiqu
Jan 1, 1990
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High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) - In Comparison to SAG Milling Technology
By Hassan Ghaffari
? HPGR Process/Overview ? HPGR vs. SAG ? The Manufacturers ? Mine Operations using HPGR ? Projects by Wardrop/Tetra Tech ? Economic Benefits ? Questions Main Operating Parameters ? Press Force
Aug 1, 2013
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Mining Tremors Effect Prediction: Models, Parameter Calibration and Uncertainty
By P. Kolodziejczyk
Mining seismicity can be harmful both under and on the surface. ? Tremors are not totally damaging, but destructive to buildings and infrastructure, especially in highly urbanized regions, such as Up
Aug 1, 2013
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Environmental and Financial Savings for Belt Conveyors by Using Paramid as Reinforcing Material.
By Heidi Beers
Teijin Limited ? Global technology-driven group operating in six main fields Advanced fibers and composites business group Healthcare business group Trading and retail business group IT business
Aug 1, 2013
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Beneficiation and Extraction of REE from Northern Minerals’ Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project
By T. Hadley, E. Catovic
"Northern Minerals Limited’s (ASX: NTU) flagship project is the Browns Range Rare Earth Project (the Project) located in Western Australia, consisting of a number of deposits with high value, heavy ra
Jan 1, 2014