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Optimizing the Performance of Vertically‐Mounted Jet Fans in Ventilation Shafts (Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)
By ETHAN FUSTER, Richard Ray Jr, STEPHEN LEE
The abstract states that horizontally-mounted jet fans are commonly used to ventilate vehicular tunnels due to their space and cost savings compared to fully ducted systems. It highlights the successf
Mar 16, 2022
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Mining Software: Digital Tools For All Facets Of Mining
Software exhibitors at MINExpo will feature the newest, the best, the most comprehensive computer-based tools available to get minerals from the ground to the market. From the ?cloud? to the pit, the
Jan 1, 2012
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New Afton Mine: The world's newest block cave mine
By Sean Masse
New Gold?s New Afton Mine, located 8 km (5 miles) west of Kamloops, British Columbia, is a 4.5-Mt/a (5-million stpy) block cave mine, making it the highest tonnage underground hard rock mine in Canada
Jan 1, 2014
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Svedala Barmac "High Intensity" Crushing (d6b2f1b8-922f-4326-9a43-b16fed379a35)
By P. J. Cook
Comminution is one of the fundamentals of mineral processing, requiring large expenditures to be made on capital equipment, installation, power and maintenance. The trend toward lower grades and hig
Jan 1, 1999
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The uranium boom in Namibia - rise of a new giant - SME Transactions 2012
By H. Mischo, R. Ellmies
Uranium has been mined in Namibia since the 1970s. The worldwide increasing need for energy in the early 2000s has led to the development and opening of a second uranium mine in 2007 and has triggered
Jan 1, 2012
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Oxidation of Pyrite Using Ozone Micro‐Nano Bubbles
By Hongqiang Wang, Qingliang Wang, Eming Hu, Zhiwu Lei, Fang Hu, Rui Zhang, Wei Hou
Pyrite, a mineral associated with uranium ore, is closely related to uranium leaching. In this study, Ozone micro-nano bubbles (OMNBs), as an environmentally friendly advanced oxidation technology, we
Jan 3, 2022
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Integrating Technology: Learning from Mine Worker Perceptions of Proximity Detection Systems
By E. J. Haas, K. A. Rost
"This study sought to identify changes in continuous mining machine (CMM) operators’ risk perception and risk behaviors as a result of adding a proximity detection system (PDS) into their environment.
Jan 1, 2015
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Doe Run?s Sustainable Mining Operations Focused On Managing Lifecycle Of Lead
By Jerry Pyatt
Lead has been used by mankind since before the Egyptian pyramids were built. Its durability provides for a continuum of innovation. As the largest integrated lead producer in the Western Hemisphere, T
Jan 1, 2008
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A Scale Model Experimental Study for Estimating the Productivity of Bulk Push Dozer Operations in Hard Rock Mining - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2022)
By MEHMET KIZIL, PETER KNIGHTS, ROYAL REA
A 1/20 scale experimental dozer push test rig was designed and constructed to quantify the expected production rates (loose cubic metres per hour) for dozers operating in hard rock bulk push applicati
Nov 23, 2021
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The OCC Process: A New Method for Near Net and Net Shape Casting
By Hiroshi Soda, Atsumi Ohno, Hiroyuki Yamazaki, Alexander McLean
INTRODUCTION The method of heat removal during a casting process strongly influences the crystal morphology of the cast product and hence the metallurgical and mechanical properties of the solidif
Jan 1, 1990
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Development Of A Gas Monitor Simulator And Mine Rescue Contest Field Trials
By D. W. Alexander
Researchers from the U.S. Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) completed field trials during coal mine rescue con
Jan 1, 2012
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Small Diameter Tunneling?Pipe Jacking Under Leipzig Main Train Station
By Klaus Rieker
The main train station of Leipzig in Germany is currently being upgraded from a head station to a partially thru station. In order to achieve this, significant ground improvements are necessary. Soil
Jan 1, 2008
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Coal 1985
By C. Heath
US coal consumption reached new heights in 1985, but production was constrained by excess consumer inventories. Domestic consumption of coal reached a record 742 Mt (818 million st) during the year. T
Jan 5, 1986
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Exploration Review (f6032b03-79e7-49ca-8f8a-1df7796897e6)
By D. R. Wilburn
This summary of international mineral exploration activities for the year 2009 draws upon information from industry sources, published literature and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) specialists. The su
May 1, 2010
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Reliability-Centered Maintenance of Rapier Dragline for Optimizing Replacement Interval of Dragline Components "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2020)"
By Snehamoy Chatterjee, Sanjay Kumar Palei, Smarak Das
Machine manufacturers’ recommendations on maintenance strategies of capital-intensive draglines are not always based on real data and therefore lead to losses from downtime. This paper proposes a prev
May 28, 2020
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Closing the Historic Alaska-Juneau Mine
By Joseph L. Petrillo
In July 1997, Kvaerner Environmental signed a unique contract with Echo Bay Alaska called the Transfer Risk and Accelerate Closure (TRAC). The contract called for Kvaerner to assume the responsibilit
Jan 1, 1999
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Tunnel Boring Machine to be Used on Australian Decline Tunnel
On Dec. 20, 2013, an 8-m (26.2-ft) diameter Robbins hybrid single shield/earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine (EPB TBM) was launched to bore the Grosvenor decline tunnel for Australia?s Anglo
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Problems In The Magnetic Roasting Of Marginal Iron Ores
By G. Bitsianes
An experimental procedure was developed for studying magnetic roasting on a accurately-controlled laboratory scale. The loss-in-weight method was used and the course of reduction could be followed und
Jan 1, 1960
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Potash production hoisting plant upgrade and beyond
By D. M. Ziebarth
"During the mid to late 1960s, the underground potash industry in Saskatchewan was born. For the next four decades the industry operated at a steady pace, supporting a large part of the world demand,
Apr 1, 2017
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Engines And Tires: Emissions, Life Of Tire Improved With Technology
Nearly as impressive as the machines that will be on display at MINExpo are the massive engines and tires that keep the machines moving. As you can imagine, it takes a special tire and special engine
Jan 1, 2012