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Automated omission-free geotechnical deformation monitoring – a new method deployable by non-specialistsBy J Franke, C Gonzalez
One of the regular tasks of geotechnical and mining engineers is the measurement and management of deformation in underground excavations. Although several methods are used to do so, the incumbent met
Nov 29, 2022
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A Solution to Grade Estimation in a High Nugget Environment ù The Bendigo ExperienceIn a ætypicalÆ gold deposit each tonne of ore will contain tens of millions of very fine gold particles, whereas; at Bendigo the majority of gold in each tonne of ore is present in just five to 15 ver
Jan 1, 2004
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Expansion of the Mount Isa Mines Copper Concentrator Phase One Cleaner Circuit ExpansionBy G Harbort, V Lawson
Mount Isa Mines Limited operates one of the worldÆs largest underground mines in North West Queensland. ItÆs mining and smelting complex produces copper anode, crude lead bullion (containing silver),
Jan 1, 2003
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A risk-based approach to drainage design standard selection for mine rehabilitation and relinquishmentBy A Densten, C Gimber
Surface water management and drainage is a key aspect of mine rehabilitation and closure planning. In the authors’ experience, drainage related problems are amongst the most common forms of failure in
Jul 25, 2018
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Team Alignment Towards Alternative Project Delivery MethodsProject delivery in our current market is not as efficient as it could be. Industry at large (both client and consultant), is diligently following the engineer, procure, construct, manage (EPCM) or en
Jan 1, 2009
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Professional Development for Metallurgists – Improving Technical SkillsBy D Drinkwater
In 2009, Peter Munro and Peter Tilyard examined the “human capital” in the mineral processing sector in a paper entitled Back to the Future (Munro and Tilyard, 2009). One of their major concerns was
Aug 8, 2011
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Using Sedimentary Pyrite Chemistry to Inform Regional Exploration for Sediment-hosted Gold Deposits – A Gold Fertility Case Study from the Selwyn Basin Area, YukonBy P J. Sack, L V Danyushevsky
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. Regional-scale exploration for sediment-hosted gold deposits is hampered by the challenge o
Mar 18, 2015
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Prominent Hill Concentrator - Designed for Operators and MaintainersBy G Yeowart, P D. Munro
The Prominent Hill copper-gold concentrator of OZ Minerals Limited in South Australia was built in 2008 and commenced commercial production in early 2009. It has a design ore throughput of eight milli
Jan 1, 2009
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Repurposing flotation capacity at Mt Keith nickel concentratorBy L Hussey
Mt Keith concentrator treats low grade disseminated nickel sulfide ore supplied from the adjoining open pit mine. It is a traditional crushing, two-staged closed circuit grinding circuit (SAG & Ba
Sep 11, 2017
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A System for Ore Tracking in Autonomous MiningBy E Nettleton, A Melkumyan
A probabilistic system for autonomous tracking of excavated ore in mining would be highly valuable. Currently, mine sites can have a vast array of sensors; examples include excavator load cells, bucke
Sep 26, 2011
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Effect of Regrinding Conditions on the Flotation of Chalcopyrite and its Separation from Pyrite in the CleaneráStageBy Y Peng, D J. Bradshaw, X Chen
At NewcrestÆs Telfer gold mine, a strategy of regrinding pyrite rougher flotation concentrates has been proposed to increase gold recovery and reduce cyanide consumption in the CIL circuit. The regrin
Oct 29, 2012
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Application of rock mass index in the prediction of mine water inrush and grouting quantityBy W Zhu, J H. Zhao, H Ma
The permeability coefficient is an essential parameter for the study of seepage flow in fractured rock mass. This paper discusses the feasibility and application value of using readily available RQD (
Nov 29, 2022
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A Decision-making Framework for Water Supply and Flood Protection Options in Net Present Value TermsBy H J. J Boshoff, A J. Karrasch
Mine planners frequently face the challenge of mitigating the impact of climatic events on mining operations, such as floods and droughts. Specific water management infrastructure can be implemented t
Jun 28, 2016
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In-pit backfilling as part of integrated life-of-mine waste scheduling, closure planning and AMD risk management – Martabe Mine as a case studyBy K Grohs, A Satriawan, S R. Pearce
Martabe gold and silver mine is operated by PT Agincourt Resources (PTAR) and is situated in northern Sumatra and comprises several deposits in steep terrain, and in a tropical climate, that are requi
Aug 2, 2023
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Exploding the Myths ù A Case Study on Land Use Planning and Quarry BuffersBy M Freeman
In a visionary move, the Planning Commission and the Ministry for Planning in Western Australia decided to invite three extractive industry quarry operators, local government councils and State Govern
Jan 1, 2001
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Utilising Mineralised Mining Waste – Contributions to the Circular EconomyBy É Lèbre, G Corder
The circular economy concept, as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (2015) and quoted by the recent International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Guide to Responsible Sourcing, calls for sh
Jun 28, 2016
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Exploring Optimised Delay Timing for FragmentationBy C K. McKenzie
As more and more mining operations around the world either switch to, or trial, electronic initiation systems, the breadth of knowledge and experience regarding their effective application has widened
Nov 8, 2011
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Trends in real‐time instrumentation and monitoring techniques for tailings damsBy L Clarkson, D Williams, P Redcliffe, F van der Wal
This research presents a snapshot and insight into the trends, patterns, and common considerations identified in the current standing of real-time tailings dam monitoring practice. Based primarily on
Jul 1, 2021
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Preparing Mining Engineers for the e-WorldBy M Boyd
The University of Wollongong was named University of the Year 2000, for its work in preparing students for the e-world. Computer facilitated learning is being introduced into subjects throughout the e
Jan 1, 2002
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Rocktype classification and domaining of complex stratiform Zn-Pb-Ag mineralisation at the George Fisher Mine using high resolution XRF Core scanningBy R Valenta, I Fahey, M Klawitter, N Spanswick
Zinc-Lead-Silver (Zn-Pb-Ag) mineralisation at the George Fisher Mine occurs in multiple structurally-disrupted stratiform orebodies hosted within a mid-Proterozoic sequence of calcareous siltstones an
Nov 21, 2018