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Copper Leaching at GunpowderBy G D. Richmond, J C. Chomley
Copper has been mined intermittently at Gunpowder, north of Mount Isa, since 1927. Most ventures have had some initial success but fluctuating copper prices, the small-scale of the operations and the
Jan 1, 1998
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Measuring the recovery of coal mine rehabilitation following fire in Queensland using remote sensing and ground surveysBy S Phinn, V Glenn, P McKenna, P D. Erskine, D Doley
The key goals for mine site rehabilitation require mine managers to demonstrate that rehabilitation is safe, stable, self-sustainable and non-polluting. Within this context, it is reasonable for stake
Jul 25, 2018
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Direct gold measurement for bulk ore sortingBy Y V. Haarlem, P Coghill, N G. Cutmore, M Millen, I Carter
Due to the low concentration of gold, ore sorting for gold has always required measuring indirect properties, such as density or colour, to allow separation on a rock by rock basis. This only works on
Nov 10, 2020
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Characterisation and Application of BlastLite at Mt Whaleback Iron Ore MineBy C Yeung, N Swa, D Gribble, R Reupana
BlastLiteÖ is a low density explosive developed by Dyno Nobel and has been in use at BHP Billiton Iron OreÆs Mt Whaleback Operation since March 2004. The Mt Whaleback Operation utilises BlastLite beca
Jan 1, 2007
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Pre-Set Delay Electronic Detonators: Merits Opposite Programmable SystemsBy C Robertson, J Campos
The South African mining industry first experienced en-masse use of electronic detonators in the Narrow Reef environment using AELÆs ElectrodetÖ pre-set delay system. In recent years, programmable sys
Jan 1, 2001
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An Analysis of the Mixing of Air and Methane in the Stream Produced by the Mine Injector Station - Presenting Preliminary Results of Measurements and ModellingBy J Janus, J Krawczyk
Local accumulation of methane in workings of a longwall is one of the most common causes of mining accidents. This gas has many sources: it may leak from goaf through permeable sealings, or through ga
Jul 1, 2013
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Classification and Control of Hazards in Underground Mines in PolandBy M Malec, J Szczerbinski
Hazards in underground mines are concomitant with the mining of mineral deposits and have their source in a minerÆs work environment. The authors of the paper have undertaken a trial classification of
Jan 1, 1999
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"Assessing Deformability of Siltstone Under Compressive Loading by Ultrasonic? Wave Propagation"By B Tutmez
Determination of stress-strain behaviour of rocks plays a crucial role in understanding the response of rocks during loading. However, it is a tedious, expensive and a time-consuming process to obtain
Sep 26, 2011
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Upgrading the Gravity Circuit at Marvel LochBy W Newton, J Price
This paper outlines the design, justification and performance of a gravity circuit upgrade at the Marvel Loch treatment plant. The design of the upgrade was simple but effective. The key components of
Jan 1, 2000
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Air-core imaging in a hydrocyclone using non-invasive ERT Technique – effect of reconstruction algorithmsBy N Mangadoddy, P Jampana, S Diddi
The study of air-core dynamics in hydrocyclone operation is essential for predicting separation efficiency in mineral processing. Electrical resistance tomography (ERT) allows non-invasive measurement
Aug 24, 2022
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Flotation Separation of Scheelite from Calcite Using Alkylated 8-Hydroxyquinolines as ModifierBy Recepoglu O, Tolun R, Yavasoglu N, Bulutcu AN
Scheelite was floated from a low-grade (0.28 per cent W03) calcitic (96.30 per cent CaCO3) scheelite ore using oleoyl sarcosine as collector and alkylated 8-hydroxyquinoline as modifier. Compared to
Jan 1, 1993
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Synthetic Rock Mass Modelling of a Rock Mass with Non-Persistent JointsBy B K. Hebblewhite, G Sharrock
The strength and deformation properties of a rock mass are important parameters influencing the design of civil and mining excavations or structures. The mechanical behaviour of jointed rock masses ar
Sep 26, 2011
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Planning for an Integrated Dump Leach and CIP Operation at Mt Gibson Gold MineBy Moylan T, Stewart D
A case study examining the procedures and financial benefits of introducing dump leaching to augment the Mt Gibson Gold Project CIP operations is discussed. Metallurgical testwork, followed by pilot
Jan 1, 1992
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Injection of Coal-Oil Mixture into Blast FurnaceBy Tamura S, Maekawa M, Nagai C, Deguchi M
Heavy fuel oil has been injected into blast furnaces in order to reduce the coke rate, to improve productivity and to control the furnace heat condition. However, in the first oil crisis at the en
Jan 1, 1981
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Evaluation of Methane Liberations from Production Blasts in Domal Salt MinesBy Marshall T. E, Finfinger G. L
Gulf Coast domal salt mining operations have had sporadic encounters with methane gas emitted without any warning. In virtually all confirmed cases, the methane was localized in methane enriched z
Jan 1, 1988
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Sulfur distribution ratio in iron and steelmaking slagsBy R G. Reddy, A Yahya
The sulfur distribution ratio (Ls) is an expression of the amount of sulfur in slag to the amount of sulfur in molten metal. The sulfide capacities calculated from Reddy-Blander (RB) model were used t
Aug 21, 2024
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Dissolution of quartz in Mn-slags during production of SiMn alloyBy S Jayakumari, E Ringdalen, V Canaguier
Silicomanganese (SiMn), containing approximately 16–30 per cent Si, is produced in submerged arc furnaces using various Mn sources and quartz as the primary raw materials, along with fluxes and reduct
Jun 19, 2024
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RISKGATE and Underground OperationsBy J Harris, J Li, M Shi, P A. Kirsch, D Sprott
Australia has an enviable global reputation as a leader in health and safety outcomes in the hazardous industry of mining, in part due to an increased application of risk management regarding operatio
Mar 24, 2014
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Geology of the Gosowong Epithermal Gold Deposit, Halmahera, IndonesiaBy J Rayner, R P. Langmead, J A. R Coote
Gosowong is situated within the Neogene magmatic arc of Halmahera island in the Maluku province of eastern Indonesia. It was discovered as the result of a rigorous ground reconnaissance program in an
Jan 1, 1999
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Block Model Data Reduction and Sensitivity AnalysisBy J E. Everett
Maximising ore tonnage at a selected target grade requires that appropriate ore identification criteria be established. Iron ore mining block models may consist of many millions of estimated blocks, e
Jul 13, 2015