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A Review of ISO 5802:2001 Industrial Fans - Performance Testing In SituBy K J. Lownie, T Rafferty
The in situ testing of mine ventilation fan systems has been a contentious issue for many years. Site testing was generally undertaken by adapting standards that were developed for the laboratory test
Jul 1, 2013
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Improvements in the Understanding and Applications of Backfill for Improving Ground Stability in Underground and Open Pit OperationsThe safety culture in mining has progressed towards a zero tolerance of injury. This change has required that some historically inherent risks of mining are engineered out or reduced. One of the signi
Jun 1, 2010
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MineSense technology empowering bucket resolution Mine to Mill reconciliationBy M Haest, S Sandler, R Botha, H Lang, K Hume
Benchmark practices in the mining industry include the establishment of Quality Programs — Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) — to monitor the correct execution of sampling protocols and con
Mar 22, 2022
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Optimising Mobile Equipment Resources in Massive MiningMobile mining equipment presents only a small portion (ten per cent mining project costs but the selected technology will determine to a large extent the mining performance and mine profitability. The
Jan 1, 2000
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Modular SAG mill discharge trommel for maintenance flexibility and performanceBy K Katov, S T. Ciutina, J D. Pyke
The development and optimisation of mill discharge trommels, and specifically their screen panels, can be a neglected area in the complex operation of a minerals processing plant. Trommels are often s
Aug 29, 2018
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Planning for (not so) final land useBy J Durbin
To effectively plan for closure, we must have an end-point in mind. To undertake meaningful rehabilitation, a post-mine land use (or uses) must be known. However, it is becoming more apparent that th
Jul 25, 2018
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High Energy Bulk Explosives and Mine to Mill Focus – the Mt Rawdon StoryBy D Morton, G Wallace
"Evolution Mining is the sole owner of the Mt Rawdon open cut operation, located 75 km south-west of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia (Figure 1). It is a massive, volcanically hosted, low-grade gold
Nov 15, 2016
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Determining the Deportment of Minor and Trace Elements in Base Metal Concentrates, with an Example from Broken HillBy F Radke, P A. Tilyard
Determination of the mineralogical location (deportment) of minor and trace elements (including credit and penalty elements) in base metal concentrates can indicate whether further processing is likel
Jan 1, 1998
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Venturi Scrubber System for Dust Control on a Longwall FaceBy Rao S. B, Baafi E. Y
A venturi based multi-scrubber air cleaning system has been developed for dust control along a longwall face in coal mines. The system consists of a number of scrubbers. strategically placed along the
Jan 1, 1995
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Mathematical Simulation of Thermal Processes in Underground Workings of Mines Located in the Cryolitic ZoneBy A S. Kurilko
For mines located in the cryolitic zone, thermal conditions are an important factor for all kinds of mining works, especially for ventilation of workings. In the present paper, some models of mine air
Jan 1, 2005
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Flotation machine gas characterisation – variation between different types of flotation machinesBy D Felipe, G J. Harbort
In the past 40 years substantial changes have occurred in flotation machines. This has included increases in mechanical cell size to 630 m3 , significant changes to flotation column aeration design
Aug 24, 2022
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Adapting to Geotechnical Change – a Case Study of the Carina Open Pit MineBy R Jaine, D Strang, M Fowler
"This paper presents a case study demonstrating active geotechnical pit slope management at the now completed Carina Iron Ore Project operated by Mineral Resources Ltd (MRL). The site is located 105 k
Nov 15, 2016
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Optical Anisotropy of Coal as an Indicator of Paleostress Field in the Fault Zones of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin, PolandBy A F. Idziak
The aim of the present study was an application of coal optical property measurements for analysis of paleostress field existing in fault zones of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB) during the coali
Jan 1, 2003
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Development of a remotely operated robotic mechanism for accessing and removal of metal tramp from primary gyratory crushersBy H Lemos, E Nunes, D Jacobson, R Costa, L Ono, A Alves, H Delboni Jr
Oversize rock breaking and metal tramp removal are key issues for reducing primary crusher downtime, as well as improving the safety associated with its operation. Remote operation of such tasks would
Nov 8, 2021
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Ballarat East-From Eureka to the 80'sThis paper puts the view that, for one gold deposit in Victoria at least, the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Identified Mineral Resources is severely deficient. The author questions whether
Jan 1, 1990
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Reverse circulation drill commissioning at Lihir open pit to provide data for medium term planningBy M Akop, G Phillips, L Elliott
An estimation geologist has many tools in their kit and using the correct one for the job is vital for creating a useful model. Reconciliation is a key step to monitor the performance of a resource mo
Mar 22, 2022
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Costerfield – a Narrow Vein Case StudyBy M McCarthy
Over the last six years Mandalay Resources has increased production rates and improved safety outcomes at its Costerfield mine in Victoria, Australia. This mine is an underground operation utilising n
Jun 22, 2016
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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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The Role of Benchmarking and Independent ReviewsBy D Hunter, N Cusworth, J Miller
"Recent project failures have called into question the use and relevance of benchmarking and independent reviews, forcing a rethink of traditional processes and procedures.With cost estimates and sche
Mar 8, 2016
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Why risk assessment and safety climate measurement are essential for psychosocial safetyBy A Fern, A Hawkes, o, T Vincent
The modern workplace has changed dramatically in recent years with an increased emphasis on the psychological well-being of employees. While adhering to a certain standard of psychosocial safety at wo
Apr 16, 2024