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  • AUSIMM
    Rapid Resource Modelling – A Vision for Faster and Better Mining Decisions

    By P F. Hodkiewicz

    "Our understanding of mineral resources relies on three basic steps: data capture data interpretation model construction. Until recently, all three of these steps required significant time and ma

    Aug 18, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Bubble Coalescence Behaviour in Dissolved Air Flotation Froths (Centenary of Flotation Symposium 2005)

    By S J. Neethling and, S J. R Simons

    In this paper the effect of humic substances (natural surfactants), electrolytes and solid particles on bubble coalescence, and as a consequence on froth stability, have been investigated. In this stu

    Jan 1, 2005

  • AUSIMM
    The Managalase Volcanic Field and Associated Mineral Occurrences, Papua New Guinea

    The Managalase area is remote and little visited by geologists or prospectors. Yet it holds the key to the tectonics and petrology of this part of Papua. The eastern Managalase plateau (M, Figure 1) l

    Jan 1, 1999

  • AUSIMM
    Research and Application of New Dust Control Technologies for the Iron Ore Industry

    By S Wangchai, D B. Hastie, P W. Wypych, A P. Grima

    Industries that handle and process ‘dusty’ ores are facing increasingly difficult challenges to ensure sustainable operation and development. Most existing dust-control measures treat only the symptom

    Jul 13, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Canada's Mineral Policy Since 1945 - Forty Years of Evolution

    Responsibility for the administration of mineral resources is divided between federal and provincial governments. The paper traces the evolution of mineral policies at both levels of government, f

    Jan 1, 1986

  • AUSIMM
    Resue or Split Face Firing - Trial Results from Hillgrove Mine

    Resue or split face firing has the potential to separate ore and waste rock into separate muck piles within a stope. Thus split face firing has the potential to reduce dilution of the ore stream to be

    Aug 1, 2010

  • AUSIMM
    Measurement and Assessment of Bulk Explosive Products

    By G Cavanough, A Olsson, J Rock, A C. Torrance

    There are various methods currently in use to determine detonation performance of bulk explosive products including velocity of detonation (VOD), high speed photographic analysis, fragmentation analys

    Aug 24, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    Physical and Mechanical Characterisation of Paste Backfill by Laboratory and In-Situ Testing (6467738c-7044-43a0-9a73-ca12bdc18202)

    By Bidwell TJ, Servant S

    Paste back-fill technology is gaining rapid acceptance in the Canadian mining industry. The authors were able to work on four different mining sites employing paste technology in their operation. In

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    Case Studies Using Slurries and Stable Slurries with Unconventional Binders as Backfill Materials in Deep Hard Rock Tabular Mines

    By Harrison AT, Smart RM

    Backfill systems using unconventional cementitious hinders have been successfully used in relatively deep and hard rock tabular mines for longwall, scattered stoping and shaft pillar removals. Two

    Jan 1, 1998

  • AUSIMM
    Influence of Iron Bearing Carbonates and Reactive Iron Sulfides on Acid Rock Drainage Static Predictive Testwork

    By J Thoma, W Skinner, W Stewart, R Smart

    The acid neutralisation capacity (ANC) of rock sample containing significant iron carbonates and/or reactive framboidal pyrite can be a difficult parameter to determine. Results indicated that negativ

    Jan 1, 2003

  • AUSIMM
    Cap Rock Blasting Improvement at Worsley Alumina

    By L Neems

    In conjunction with Orica Explosives, Worsley Alumina have managed a program of continuous improvement to their cap rock blasting over the last two years. Blasting conditions are challenging because o

    Jan 1, 1999

  • AUSIMM
    Treasure Islands - Second Edition

    The Pacific Rim countries ofAustralia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Fiji, Philippines and Solomon Islands will be reviewed from an equity investors perspective.   The following areas

    Jan 1, 1995

  • AUSIMM
    Metallugical Plant ù Have We Run Out of Developments?

    I have headed this paper with a question and for the impatient among you ûthe answer is no we have not run out of developments but, and it is a big æbutÆ, we need to be innovative and ahead of the gam

    Jan 1, 2002

  • AUSIMM
    Safety Culture and Resilience Engineering - Exploring Theory and Application in Improving Gold Mining Safety

    Contemporary approaches to safety management appear to be failing short of meeting its mark in improving mine safety. This is evidenced by the high workers compensation, high incidence rates and fatal

    Aug 1, 2010

  • AUSIMM
    Improvements in Service Life and Cost Reduction for Gyratory Primary Crushers through Mantle and Concaves Optimisation – A Case Study

    By I Elias, E Moya, S Chaffer

    This paper is based on a case study from a mine site that operates two gyratory primary crushers. These crushers were encountering problems, which included inconsistent P80, reduced liner life tonnage

    Jul 13, 2015

  • AUSIMM
    The successful deployment of a fatal risk system, designed for the front-line

    By C J. Pitzer

    The prevention of fatal risks is a key objective for the global resources industry, especially considering poor performance with regard to fatality rate reduction and the continued occurrence of mine

    Mar 29, 2023

  • AUSIMM
    The Applicability of Endless and Direct Rope Haulage Technology for Transportation Systems on Decline Shafts

    By E N. Sparg, O D. A Deuchar, F Needham

    Decline shafts are an attractive option to both new and existing mining operations where there is a need to access an inclined orebody deposit via on-reef development so as to generate a return in the

    Jan 1, 2005

  • AUSIMM
    An Innovative Approach to Robust Optimisation for Scenario-Based Mineral Project Evaluation

    By S Coward, J Vann, R Wolff, S Jackson, S Moayer, A Bye

    Uncertainty about the future and orebody should significantly impact evaluation of mining projects. Scenario planning, widely used in other industries, for example in the petroleum industry, can provi

    May 24, 2012

  • AUSIMM
    Commercial Underground Space – Planned Development for the Future

    By A C. Robertson

    World urban expansion puts constraints on the available land surface area of our major cities both for accommodating people as well as providing infrastructure and services whilst at the same time att

    Sep 17, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Integrated Photogrammetry and Discrete Fracture Network Modelling for Improved Rock Mass Characterisation and Engineering Design

    By S F. Rogers, P W. Booth

    Digital photogrammetry is revolutionising the task of geotechnical mapping of jointed rock masses and has greatly increased in popularity and sophistication in recent years. Modern commercially availa

    Sep 17, 2014