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Geostatistical Modelling of Geometallurgical Variables - Problems and SolutionsBy C V. Deutsch
"Geometallurgical variables often cause problems to conventional geostatistical workflows. There are many variables; some are compositional and some are non-additive. They often show: complex multiva
Sep 29, 2013
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The Rotary Multi-Plate Valve as an Integrated Control System of a Longwall Roof SupportAn automatic control system of a longwall roof support is dis-cussed. Hydraulic automatic control systems for longwall roof support have not met all requirements for such systems. Utilization of stand
Jan 1, 1985
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Production improvement opportunities in comminution circuitsBy M Yahyaei, M S. Powell
Mineral processing plants have become large and complex, generally through progressive expansions. Addition of a pre-crushing stage to conventional Semi-Autogenous-Grinding (SAG) and ball mill - crush
Aug 29, 2018
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Uncertainty in Soil Sampling ù A Case StudyBy K Luthbom, A Lagerkvist
According to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, the number of potentially contaminated sites in Sweden is approximately 40 000. The funding for remediation from the Swedish Government alone
Jan 1, 2005
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Occupational Safety - A Government OverviewBy J G Bastias
It is sometimes necessary to resort to extremes in order to call attention to something that is pertinent to safety in mining. When some of the experts in occupational safety talk about this topic,
Jan 1, 1994
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Overcoming implicit modelling software limitations using Python scripting – an innovative geological modelling workflow for George Fisher Mine, Queensland, AustraliaBy L Bertoss, D Carvalho
In the last decade, the use of advanced implicit modelling software/algorithms in mineral resource workflows has become a best practice in the mining industry. In most cases, these workflows can easil
May 24, 2023
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Design, implementation and field performance of a face destress blasting method for mine developmentBy E Villaescusa, C Drover, I Onederra
Development face destress blasting is a construction technique in deep mining, which aims to prevent, reduce the frequency, or manipulate the timing of violent, stress-driven rock mass instability at
Nov 29, 2022
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Novel Use of Ice Thermal Storage for Energy Management on a Mine Refrigeration PlantBy R W. Wilson, A R. Branch, T S. Pooe
The original bulk air cooling system at this particular mine made use of two water chilling refrigeration machines to produce peak cooling of approximately 12 MWR with a downcast air temperature of ab
Aug 31, 2015
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Re-opening of Mining at Mt LyellThe Mt Lyell Mine at Queenstown, Tasmania was re-opened in 1995 by Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mt Lyell Mining Co Ltd. The re-opening followed over 100 years of copp
Jan 1, 1998
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Vertical and inclined raise bore performance at Dugald River mineBy M Lee, J F. Carswell, G Reitsema
"The increased costs of underground mining have continually challenged engineers to identify opportunities for alternatives to common approaches to underground development. Considerations to the desig
Oct 16, 2017
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An Appraisal of Tunnelling in the Auckland Region for Infrastructure DevelopmentBy J St George
Much of AucklandÆs transport infrastructure has been developed on surface with little or no consideration of underground options. Current and planned transportation routes are now facing high costs du
Jan 1, 2008
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Mining Geomechanics - A Western Australia School of Mines PerspectiveBy Szwedzicki T
In recent years substantial advances have been made in the field of geomechanics. Staff at the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) are keen to see that such advances continue and that the mini
Jan 1, 1992
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A Merchant Bank's Overview of Mineral Valuation MethodologiesBy Harper F
This paper outlines the authors' views of the methodologies which can be employed to value mineral properties at different stages of development for the purposes of project financing, mergers
Jan 1, 1994
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The Integrity of Cover Systems ù An UpdateBy D J. Williams, E M. Rykaart
Soil cover systems are routinely used to reduce acid rock drainage (ARD) from mine waste rock dumps and tailings impoundments. A technology for the analysis, design, instrumentation and monitoring of
Jan 1, 2003
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Selective Transport of Attached Particles Across the Pulp-Froth InterfaceBy J-P Franzidis
A technique for determining the recovery of attached particles across the froth phase in flotation that relies on measuring the rate at which bubble-particle aggregates enter the froth is used to inve
Jan 1, 2005
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Remote Monitoring of Rock Mass Deformation During MiningBy M Mee, R L. Gwyther
Accurate measurement of rock mass response during the mining of massive underground orebodies is essential, as mines become larger and deeper. These measurements enable: provision of quantitative data
Jan 1, 2000
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Advancements, innovations and initiatives for optimising the treatment of haul roadsBy H Haghighi
Haul roads are often permanent unsealed access roads used by heavy haul trucks to transfer minerals. These roads can deteriorate rapidly which results in potholes, deformations and dust. Downer EDI Wo
Sep 18, 2023
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Nova-Bollinger unfolding versus DA estimateBy P M. Hetherington, M P. Murphy, K E. Crook, F Pym
Resource characterisation is critical for informed decisions in both strategic and operational space. The sources of information for resource characterisation are limited by: direct measurement of res
Mar 22, 2022
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Transformation of automated optical image analysis software Mineral4/Recognition4 to Mineral5/Recognition5By A Poliakov, E Donskoi, K Vining
The automated optical image analysis software Mineral4/Recognition4 (M4/R4) is capable of performing comprehensive characterisation of different materials throughout the iron ore value chain, includin
Nov 8, 2021
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Evolution of the modern surge-bin in mineral processing plants with highly variable feedsBy J Lyons, S Baker, D MacHunter, D Pepper
Mineral processing plants require a storage buffer to bridge differences in production rates between mining and processing. Where coarse ores are processed, such as coal or hard rock, this buffer may
Aug 24, 2022