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Mine Closure Guidelines for Western Australia and Consultation ProcessBy X T. Nguyen
Western AustraliaÆs Mining Act 1978 was amended in 2010 to provide for the requirement of a mine closure plan to be submitted to the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) for approval, as part of a
Jul 10, 2012
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From errors to uncertainty – a clarification for proper use by the Theory of SamplingBy F F. Pitard
Observation from attending many conferences around the world reveals that many people are constantly shifting from the word ‘error’ to the word ‘uncertainty’ without a clear vision of what the subtle
May 9, 2017
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Fuzzy Model of a Multigrade Structure for Support of Decision-Making and Management in Mineral ProcessingBy M J. Pejovic, I Miljanovic, A Milutinovic4, T Benovic, A Petrovski
The paper presents a model of a multigrade monitoring-management structure for support to decision making and management in real and extended time in mineral processing (MP). The model was created as
Sep 26, 2011
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Sampling in Block Cave MinesBy I T. Ross
Sampling drawpoints in block cave mines has been a contentious issue for many years. Doubts have been expressed as to the validity of the process used at most mines. This paper outlines the sampling p
Aug 21, 2012
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You don’t know what you don’t knowBy P Micale
Geological data provides the foundations for the mining value chain. It is used to underpin the modelling and planning and consequently optimise downstream business decisions. However, it is often for
Mar 22, 2022
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From paper to bytes – digital mapping implementationBy A Whaanga
The use of photogrammetry has greatly increased the accuracy of 3D mapping underground. However, this has not reduced the need or desire for geologists to produce plans and sections showing an interpr
Mar 22, 2022
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Dealing with uncertainties on mining equipment fleet planning and usageBy I R. Souza
At the mining industry, there are several uncertainties that may affect the mobile mining equipment fleet sizing and usage, such as commodity supply and demand, which impacts the mineral price, enviro
Nov 8, 2021
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The 250 million ton per annum spatial digital twinBy M Pomery
BHP’s Western Australian Iron Ore Operations (WAIO) move approximately 250 million tons of ore per annum. The magnitude of the constant changes to the terrain models along with the diverse output and
Sep 18, 2023
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Fundamental sintering characteristics of fine-grained hematite precipitate in a simulated sinter blendBy G Reynolds, N A. Ware, L Lu
Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) is progressing its Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) project to produce nickel and cobalt sulfates for advanced battery materials. Apart from the nickel and cobalt
Sep 18, 2023
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Advances in Flotation Process Control at Porgera Gold Mine Using JK FrothCam Imaging TechnologyThe Porgera gold mine has made significant progress with the successful installation of a JK FrothCam image analysis system. The system is used to measure and control froth velocity on the scavenger c
Jan 1, 2003
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Business Transformation - Lessons Learnt for Successful ChangeBy G Campbell-Cowan
Much has been written about the fact that most transformation efforts disappoint. This paper addresses factors that should be taken into consideration in planning and implementing transformation progr
Nov 20, 2012
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Making Safety Simple, Useful and EffectiveBy M E. Webb
Safety is a key value in most leading mining companies. Despite years of effort, and significant expense in ‘programs’, operating sites seem to have been left with no real improvement in either the el
Jun 22, 2016
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Technology of Dust Suppression by Foam for Fully Mechanised Heading FaceBy H Wang, D Wang
Mine dust is the most serious occupation hazard in coalmines. And many coal workers suffer from pneumoconiosis because of long-term inhalation of respirable dust. Reducing the dust concentration of wo
Aug 31, 2015
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Wiring for Start-Up SuccessPIP is regularly engaged in businesses where Greenfield Capital Projects are under- delivering on the expected business case. In most of these projects, we can identify that rigorous review has been c
Jan 1, 2006
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Application of water-soluble polymers as flotation reagents for the extraction of gold from finely ground productsBy V A. Chanturia, T N. Matveeva, V V. Getman, A Yu Karkeshkina
The development and application of new effective environmentally friendly reagents for the flotation of thin and ultrathin mineral components is an urgent task. The analysis of the nomenclature of che
Aug 24, 2022
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Mining's Image in the Twenty-First CenturyLast September, when I was asked to prepare this paper, I was told the subject was "mining," a broad subject indeed! Rather than choose one of the many important technical and economic details whic
Jan 1, 1991
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An estimation errorBy D A. Sims
This paper outlines the contributing factors to a series of erroneous Mineral Resource estimates which led to considerable loss, including significant reduction of mine life and consequently a large w
May 24, 2023
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From Blasthole to Reverse Circulation Sampling – Changing Grade Control Methods at Black Star Open Cut Zinc-Lead Mine, Mount Isa, QueenslandBy B Young
Variable bench heights, interaction with underground workings and a steeply dipping orebody are challenges faced daily by geologists at Xstrata Zinc’s Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) Zinc/Lead/Silver mine
Aug 22, 2011
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Developing the Ridgeway Deeps Project with an Operations AttitudeBy C Jones
Ridgeway Deeps is a block cave (BC) located down dip of the operating Ridgeway sublevel cave (SLC) mine. The BC is located approximately 210 m vertically below the lowest SLC level and approximately 1
Mar 21, 2011
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Assessment of Ecotoxicology and Health Risk from Bioaccumulation in Fish of Heavy Metals and Metalloids from Historical Mine Practices in the Leichhardt River, Queensland, AustraliaBy T Huynh, V Matanitobua, J Zheng, B N. Noller, J C. Ng, H H. Harris
A risk assessment was undertaken of the aquatic ecosystem and bioaccumulation of metals and metalloids in fish at the Leichhardt River, Mount Isa, Queensland. Residual contamination of metals and meta
Jul 16, 2014