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Can We Live Up to the Capacity Expectations WeÆre Predicting for Our Iron Ore Export Corridors?By P McGavin, R von Varendorff
With the economic trend towards reduced capital spend, more stakeholders are focusing on improved operational efficiency and productivity. Advancements in achieving the optimum dollar-per-tonnage will
Aug 12, 2013
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Attritioner Scrubber Performance EvaluationBy O S. Maluleke
In some deposits valuable heavy mineral quality is poor due to increased mineral surface coatings from higher slimes and more competent sand orebodies. Mineral surface coating can include silica or al
Oct 5, 2011
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The Practice of Porphyry Copper Deposit Estimation for Grade and Ore-Waste Tonnages Demonstrated by Several Case StudiesBy Dagbert M, Belisle J. M
Several packages for the estimation of porphyry type deposits exist and produce acceptable results. Recently, however, the need for really trying to obtain maximum information from drill holes has
Jan 1, 1977
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Integrated Industry Relevant Research Initiatives to Support Geometallurgical Mapping and ModellingBy S Walters
The emerging discipline of ‘geometallurgy’ is not new but is becoming increasingly recognised as a discrete and high-value activity. Geometallurgy involves a quantified and spatially constrained appro
Sep 5, 2011
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Development of State-of-the-art Connection Types for Pipe Umbrella Support SystemsBy G M. Volkmann
Pipe umbrella support systems – also called canopy tube systems – have been used successfully for tunnelling in challenging ground conditions since the 1970s. Historically, the drilling unit was the l
Sep 17, 2014
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Usage of Anionic Dispersants to Reduce the Impact of Clay Particles in Flotation of Copper and Gold at the Telfer MineBy G Kluck, N Stoitis, D R. Seaman, R A. Lauten
The presence of clays, in particular clay slime, may complicate many mining operations. Clay slime particles may possess a negative or positive charge depending upon the pH in the process and their pr
Oct 29, 2012
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The Conversion of Mineral Waste to Modern Materials Using GeopolymerisationDuring the past decade geopolymer technology has emerged as a possible solution for the effective stabilisation and solidification of waste materials. Amorphous to semi-crystalline geopolymers form by
Jan 1, 2000
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A Correlation Between Visiofroth Measurements and the Performance of a Flotation CellBy M Wortley, O Gu, D La Rosa, J McMaster
Metso Minerals Cisa have developed VisiofrothÖ û a system which calculates parameters of the froth surface using vision from remote cameras mounted about individual flotation cells. The parameters cal
Jan 1, 2007
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Selection of Passive AMD Treatment Systems û Flow Chart for New Zealand ConditionsPassive systems for the treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) are typically more economic in the long term than active systems. Various flow charts for treatment selection have been prepared by scient
Jan 1, 2007
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Recent Advances in Iron Ore SinteringBy O Ishiyama, L Lu
Sintering is the most economic and widely used agglomeration process to prepare iron ore fines for blast furnace use. Due to the depleting reserves of traditional high-grade iron ore, there have been
Jul 13, 2015
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Water Treatment Options - The Mining Application, Processes and Case StudiesAustraliaÆs record-breaking drought, efforts towards environmental best practice and the current commodities boom is demanding water use and reuse as never before. Mining practices, processing, the re
Jan 1, 2006
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Mt Wright – geotechnical learnings from a sub level shrinkBy P Wilson
The Mt. Wright Underground Mine is located near the town of Ravenswood in North Queensland and is operated by Carpentaria Gold – a wholly owned subsidiary of Resolute Mining Limited. The establishment
Nov 30, 2018
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The Batu Hijau Copper Gold Porphyry - Recovery Estimation From Resource Model to Ore ControlBy N Kusuma
Recoverable copper and gold estimates for resource models and ore control routing decisions at Batu Hijau were initially based on flotation testwork from several commercial laboratories. Due to the gr
Jan 1, 2002
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Kinetics of Flotation of Copper Tailing from Benambra Mines, VictoriaBy Boontanjai C, Boyapati ER
Reagents used for batch flotation tests were Aeroxanthate-343 & 350, Dow Z-6, & reagent-4037 (from Benambra) as copper collectors; Na2SiO3 & Na2S2O3as gangue depressants; lime & HCl as pH regulators;
Jan 1, 1990
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Development of an optical sorting algorithm to utilise digital images for the rapid discrimination of target minerals from gangueBy E J. Y Koh, G J. McLachlan, E Amini, N Beaton
Preconcentration greatly reduces the ore mass input to the processing plant while upgrading the grade. One of the commonly used methods of preconcentration is optical sorting. These methods rely on op
Nov 10, 2020
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Challenges in Developing Integrated Process Models Based on Industrial Survey DataBy M Yahyaei, F Vos, J Siliezar
Site-based case studies (including data collected from industrial surveys) and their application in evaluating circuit performance, have a significant role in developing reliable process models. Such
Sep 1, 2014
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Grade control and deleterious materials in polymetallic depositsBy R J. Goldie
The Monty Copper Gold Deposit is an ultra-high grade mine in Sandfire Resource’s Doolgunna region which was completely drilled out and developed within two years of commencing mine development. During
Mar 22, 2022
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Production of Cadmium Metal at Cockle CreekBy Bowmaker MD
Zinc and lead sulphide flotation con centrates containing from 0.02 to 0.20% Cd are roasted on an updraught sinter machine at the Cockle Creek Works of Sulphide Corp- oration Pty. Limited to provide
Jan 1, 1972
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A Chemical Characterisation of Pyritic Black Shales in an Iron Ore MineBy S Freij, P W, R Gunawan, D Zhang, B Feng
The Mt Whaleback iron ore mine is located adjacent to Newman, approximately 1200 km north of Perth, in the Pilbara District of Western Australia. Approximately 15 per cent of the waste materials are i
Jan 1, 2005
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Understanding zinc-containing species in basic oxygen steelmaking dustBy B J. Monaghan, R J. Longbottom, D J. Pinson, S J. Chew
Recycling steel plant by-products is a critical issue for achieving both environmental and economic sustainability of integrated steel plants. A key steel plant by-product stream is dust from basic ox
Jun 19, 2024