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Development of the Cigar Lake Jet Boring Mining MethodBy M. L. Wacker
"Cigar Lake high-grade uranium mine in Saskatchewan is operating after 25 years of test mining, construction, and mine flood remediation. Factors include ground stability, groundwater control, radiati
Jan 1, 2017
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The Deportment of Toxic Trace Elements in Cyanide SolutionsBy P. M. May, V. Gella
The deportment and speciation of trace elements during mining and minerals processing is becoming an area of increasing concern with regards to potential health and environment risks. The use of chemi
Jan 1, 2011
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Geology & Development Of Iron Ore Deposits In Eastern CanadaBy Oscar F. Tangel
This paper outlines Canada's current status in world iron ore markets, and evaluates t he prospects for the future. Estimates for the production, export and consumption of iron ore are given. Can
Feb 1, 1966
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Canada's Position in World Iron Ore Markets - Present and FutureBy Oscar F. Tangel
This paper outlines Canada's current status in world iron ore markets, and evaluates the prospects for the future. Estimates for the production, export and consumption of iron ore are given. Canada's
Jan 1, 1966
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Application of Modified Voce-Kocks Constitutive Material Model to Elevated Temperature Forming of 7XXX Series Aluminum SheetBy M. K. Jain, Z. T. Xu, M. Bruhis, V. Hegedekatte
"Strain rate and temperature dependent deformation conditions are present during elevated temperature forming of aluminum and other metallic materials. While many constitutive laws have been proposed
Jan 1, 2018
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Ventilation on Demand ? The Impact of Sensors, Installation, Control Strategies, Commissioning and Advanced Controls PerformanceBy J. Janzen
The cost to supply ventilation may exceed 40% of the total mine energy cost for underground mines and is often higher for deeper mines. The goal of Ventilation-on-Demand (VOD) is to ensure that the re
Aug 1, 2013
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Uranium extraction process alternativesBy C. R. Edwards
"Since the first commercial extraction of uranium in the early 1940s, the range of feasible process alternatives has greatly increased. This paper reviews process options to reduce extraction costs, i
Jan 1, 1992
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Development of a Chemical Model for the Solubility of Calcium Sulphate in Zinc Processing SolutionsBy V. G. Papangelakis, J. E. Dutrizac, G. Azimi
A new model capable of predicting the solubility of calcium sulphate solid phases in zinc sulphate processing solutions from 25 to 95°C was developed. The model uses the Mixed Solvent Electrolyte (MSE
Jan 1, 2008
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The CESL Gold ProcessBy K. Mayhew, K. Murray
The CESL Copper Process was developed as a hydrometallurgical alternative to smelting and refining for copper sulphide concentrates. As the majority of such concentrates contain appreciable gold and s
Jan 1, 2011
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Progress in the Flash Roasting of Sulphide OresBy Horace Freeman
Introduction This paper is an amplification of the paper presented by the writer at the last (1930) Annual Meeting of the Institute (1), and is somewhat in the nature of a progress report upon the in
Jan 1, 1931
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Comparison of Two Failure Criteria for the Assessment of Haulage Drift Stability Using Stochastic Analysis and Numerical ModellingBy Wael Abdellah
Mine haulage drifts are the primary access to the mining blocks of an orebody in a multilevel mining system of a tabular ore deposit. The stability and functionality of haulage drifts are thus crucial
Jun 1, 2012
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Effect of Cu Additions upon the Strengthening Mechanisms and Recrystallization Behavior in Al-Mn-Fe-Si Heat Exchanger Fin StockBy Takanori Kokubo, Kenta Suzuki, Tomohiro Sasaki, Toshiya Anami
"Previous work has shown that the strengthening Al-Mn alloys with copper leads to the formation of an undesirable reduction in recrystallized grain size. In this study the mechanisms of strengthening
Jan 1, 2018
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Numerical Simulation of Accumulated Damage in Critical Mine Infrastructure and Prediction of Further Damage Over Mine LifeBy Kathy S. Kalenchuk
Damages have been observed in shafts, backfill infrastructure and the slick line at the Leeville Mine. Shaft damage (shearing and spalling of the concrete liner) is attributed to mine-induced rock mas
Jun 1, 2012
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The Uncertainty Modeling ProcessBy Jason Mewis
Jason Mewis is the founder and president of ENGCOMP, a consulting engineering firm in Saskatoon Saskatchewan focusing on the mining sector. He has over 17 years of experience working on projects for t
May 1, 2013
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Probing Mineral-Bitumen Liberation Through Rheological MeasurementsBy L. Gutierrez, M. Pawlik
The rheology artificial mixtures of bitumen with fine quartz of varying bitumen content, as well as actual oil sand ores, was investigated under different physicochemical conditions (pH, temperature).
Jan 1, 2009
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Hydrometallurgical Processing of Bozshakol (Kazakhstan) Deposit Mixed OreBy K. K. Mamyrbayeva, G. Z. Guseinova, V. A. Luganov
This paper presents the results of theoretical and technological studies on leaching ore of Bozshakol deposit. The major oxidized copper mineral of Bozshakol ore is atacamite, and the content of malac
Jan 1, 2016
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Stratigraphy, Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Genesis of the Au-Rich Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (Vms) System from the Bate Verte Peninsula, NW Newfoundland, Canada: The 1806 Zone As An Example From The Ming Mine, Rambler CampBy P. J. Sylvester, S. J. Piercey, S. Maloney, S. M. Brueckner, L. Pilgrim, D. Hyde, G. Ogilvie
The 1806 zone is part of a Au-rich volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit at the Rambler Camp on the Baie \/erte Peninsula, northwestern Newfoundland, and is characterized by high Au grades (3.97 g/t),
Jan 1, 2011
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Mercury Removal from Pressure Oxidation Vent GasBy T. Krumins, L. Zunti, R. Frischmuth
Mercury is known to occur in sulphide-bearing refractory gold deposits in the form of sulphide minerals or elemental inclusions. These deposits typically require an oxidative pre-treatment process, su
Jan 1, 2014
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CHILE - Ore Deposits and Metallogenesis of Mainland Patagonia, Aysén, ChileBy Carlos Palacios M., Brian K. Townley
"Abstract - The mainland Aysén region of Chilean Patagonia (44°15' - 47°30'S) is a representative segment of the South American active continental margin, distinct with respect to northern a
Jan 1, 1999
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The Importance of Shaft Heating in Coal MinesBy M. Uszko
The climatic area in which Poland is located requires heating the ventilation air at intake shafts during the winter season. Air heating of the intake shaft should ensure safe operation of hoisting de
Aug 1, 2013