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Low-Enthalpy Geothermal Resources in the Gippsland Basin
By King R. L
Low-enthalpy geothermal groundwater resources occur at relatively shallow depths in the Upper Cretaceous/1'ertiary sedimentary sequence in the on-shore Gippsland Basin. The main stratigraphic u
Jan 1, 1992
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Process Development for the Marampa Iron Ore Tailings Project, Sierra Leone
By P Dunn
Following civil war in Sierra Leone, London Mining Plc obtained the mining license in 2006 and commenced activity to redevelop the Marampa mining and processing operations. The Sierra Leone Marampa mi
Jul 11, 2011
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Operation of deep mill level zone mixed flow fans after the first fan upgrade – a parallel fans case study
By K Lownie, R Sani, A Sianturi
Part of the PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) mine production is in the process of transitioning from the deep ore zone (DOZ) mine to the deep mill level zone (DMLZ) mine. The DMLZ mine is the next lift in
Aug 28, 2017
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An Oil Industry Approach to Sustainable Development
Population growth, social inequality, pollution, global warming, poverty, overexploitation of natural resources and biodiversity loss, are a few examples of the many challenges facing the world today.
Jan 1, 2002
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Cleaner circuit optimisation at Cadia Operations
By J Seppelt, B Akerstrom, J Bubnich, D Seaman, T Waters
The Cadia Hill concentrator at Newcrest’s Cadia Operations has undergone several modifications and upgrades to treat an increased throughput rate of harder ore from the Cadia East block cave mine.Subs
Aug 29, 2018
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Improving Drive Stability through Efficient Development Blasting Design and Practices
By P Klaric
Drive stability is critical in block/panel cave mining. The production levels of these mines are required to remain operational for the entire life-of-mine which can be in excess of 30 years. It is th
Aug 24, 2015
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Linking Operator Competency with Performance
With the launch of Immersive Technologies' next generation of Advanced Equipment Simulators for the mining industry, correlating and influencing safety, productivity and maintenance with operator
May 1, 2010
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Case Study Comparison of Teleremote and Autonomous Assist Underground Loader Technology at the Kanowna Belle Mine
By G B. Smith
Barrick (Australia Pacific) Limited initiated a trial of Caterpillar’s Minegem autonomous loader technology in 2009 at the Kanowna Belle mine in Kalgoorlie. Autonomous loader technology offers the pot
Mar 21, 2011
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The Simple Facts about Sampling Gold Ores
By T Day, I G. Robertson, G J. Lyman
"Various approaches are used in the industry for establishing procedures (sample mass estimation and method of subsampling) for sampling and analysis of gold ores. The key factors that determine the a
Oct 10, 2016
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Cable Tunnel Ventilation
By P Ridley
EnergyAustralia’s Sydney Central Business District (CBD) cable tunnel network will form a loop 6.2 km in length. The 3.2 km long, 3.5 m, diameter city east cable tunnel (CECT) currently in design, wil
Mar 8, 2011
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Precharging in previously preconditioned ground
By E Hawkins, S Sheldon
Block caving is becoming a more widely adopted mining method allowing for underground massive low grade orebodies to be extracted economically. Underbreak during cave propagation is difficult to predi
Mar 15, 2021
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Future Climate – Is Heat Stress a Real Risk for the Future and How Can We Better Manage It?
By C Killip
Working in Australia’s harsh climate can have a significant impact on the health, safety and productivity of our teams, but is our working environment expected to be more prone to heat stress in the f
Nov 4, 2015
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An investigation into maximising the product grade and recovery of dense minerals in a single-stage REFLUX™ Classifier
By J Zhou, L Crompton, K P. Galvin, J L. Sutherland, C P. Lowes, C Bezuidenhout, J Bijzet
Platinum Group Metal (PGM) bearing ores from the Upper Group 2 (UG2) reef often contain significant concentrations of chromite which can potentially be upgraded to produce a saleable product. A common
Aug 24, 2022
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Improving Safety and Mine Productivity Using Real-Time Video Technology
By J Westh, S Rashleigh, L Gallagher
Mining companies are moving towards automated haul trucks and other equipment. One reason for this is that if automated trucks can operate in a standard pattern over and over again without variation,
Nov 20, 2012
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Preliminary Safety Analysis for the Connection of a Thermal Oxidiser to a Working Coal Mine
By D Cork, R Peet
"Methane is a signifi cant greenhouse gas. Methane is released from coal seams during the mining process, both in surface and underground operations. This uncontrolled release is termed æfugitive emis
Jun 1, 2012
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Development – Back to Basics
By I T. Ross
In the last 50 years there have been tremendous improvements in equipment used in development on underground mines. Compressed air powered jacklegs have been replaced by high powered electro-hydraulic
Mar 24, 2014
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Outotec Pressure Oxidation - More out of Sulfide Ore
By J Tiihonen, J OÆCallaghan, T Haakana
Outotec is today capable of providing technologies, process equipment and engineering for the construction of pressure oxidation leaching (POX) plants in any location in the world. Outotec works with
Sep 26, 2013
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PanAust Limited’s approach to mine waste and tailings stewardship
By L P. Trout, D G. Reid
PanAust Limited (PanAust) has successfully constructed and commissioned two mining operations in Lao PDR over the past decade and undertaken major studies for three new mine developments. The managem
Jul 23, 2018
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Reducing Bench Turnover Time and Improving Shovel Digability
By D Kavanagh, C Michaud
"A continuous improvement initiative was identified at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mine’s (KCGM) Fimiston open pit with the goal of reducing bench turnover time and increasing shovel digability by im
Nov 15, 2016
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The Impact of Classification on the Energy Efficiency of Grinding Circuits - The Hidden Opportunity
By W Valery, A Jankovic
A growing demand within the minerals industry for sustainable development and the introduction of carbon taxes have resulted in a significant focus on improving the energy efficiency of comminution ci
Oct 29, 2012