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Prevention Of Accidents And A Higher Standard Of Sanitary Conditions In Our Coal MinesBy John McNeil
Mr. President, and Members of the Rocky Mountain Coal-Mining Institute-Gentlemen : I appreciate the distinction of addressing this representative body of men upon a subject that lies so close to the h
Jan 1, 1913
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An Update On “The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly” Silica--RevisitedBy E. A. Metz
It has been approximately four years since IARC reclassified crystalline silica as a “Group One” substance. Since that time, crystalline silica has been considered a human carcinogen. Silicosis i
Jan 1, 2000
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Crystallex’s Las Cristinas Gold Project (7d5d7696-3ce9-4e3a-a905-204bcf9d3fae)By J. R. Goode
"The Las Cristinas deposit contains about 10.2 million ounces of gold at a grade of 1.3 g/t. The deposit comprises a layer of fully oxidized saprolite (SAPO), a layer of sulphide-enriched saprolite (S
Jan 1, 2004
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Use of Practical Correlation Equations for Statistically Determining Specific Surface Area Values Using One of Four Given Methodologies and Predicting the Correspondent Results of the Other Three MethodsBy A. C. Maffei, M. V. Lins Gonçalves
Ore concentration processes are a function of the respective particle size distribution; however, most of them do not use an efficient operational method to determine it. From a practical point of vie
Jan 1, 2003
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Energy and Cost Comparisons of HPGR Based Circuits with the SABC Circuit Installed at the Huckleberry MineBy O. Mejia, J. Drozdiak
"This paper summarizes a comprehensive energy and cost study comparing an existing SAG mill based circuit at Huckleberry Mine with two proposed circuits involving comminution technologies which are as
Jan 1, 2013
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Role of Ore Preparation During Chrysotile ManufacturingPrinciples of management in ore preparation before process of enrichment of chrysotile ores are discussed. The formulas, which were tested in industrial conditions, are offered, which may be used for
Dec 6, 2010
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Microbially Induced Mineral Flotation and Flocculation (ABSTRACT PAGE)By K. A. Natarajan
Interaction with microorganisms results in significant surface chemical changes on minerals. For example, chemolithotrophs such as Thiobacillus ferrooxidans and Thiobacillus thiooxidans significantly
Jan 1, 2003
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Fan Selection For Large-Opening Mines: Vane-Axial Or Propeller Fans – Which To Choose?By R. H. Grau, R. B. Krog
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has investigated the unique ventilation requirements of large-opening mines to help identify and evaluate the effectiveness of various
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Strength Of Chromite Briquettes And Its Effect On Smelting Of Charge Chrome / Ferro ChromeBy P. K. Sahoo, C. R. Ray, S. S. Rao
This paper deals with various factors affecting the strength of chromite briquettes which plays a vital role in the smelting of charge chrome / ferro chrome production. Appropriate briquetting para
Jan 1, 2007
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RI 9576 - Rock Mechanics Study of Shaft Stability and Pillar Mining, Homestake Mine, Lead, SD (In Three Parts)By M. E. Poad, M. M. McDonald, J. C. Johnson, W. G. Pariseau
A U.S. Bureau of Mines case study of pillar recovery in high-grade ore near the Ross shaft at the Homestake Mine, Lead, SD, has demonstrated the usefulness of the finite-element method for evaluating
Jan 1, 1995
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The Kinetics Of The Dissolution Of Colloidal Silver In Cyanide Medium And Application To The Control Of The Cyanidation ProcessBy M. J. Nicol
The kinetics of the dissolution of colloidal silver in aerated cyanide solutions has been investigated with the aim of developing a relatively rapid and convenient method for monitoring the ?leaching
Jan 1, 1998
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Safeguards To Prevent Airflow Reversal From Ventilation ChangesBy R. D. Peterson
As underground mine operations expand, the ventilation systems supporting them become complex. Complexity increases with periodic ventilation changes. New diagonal connections require a rebalance of
Jan 1, 2012
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A Simple Method To Select A Pit In The Presence Of Grade UncertaintyMine planners must select a single pit for design with the knowledge that the grades on which this selection is made are uncertain. This uncertainty is often ignored through the use of deterministic m
Feb 27, 2013
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Contaminant Problems in Agrium’s Canadian Phosphate BusinessBy Julie Culverhouse, Dennis Grimm, Kieran Harding, Jean-Francois Boulanger
"Agrium’s Canadian Phosphate Business (CPB) is comprised of Kapuskasing Phosphate Operations (KPO) in Northern Ontario, Canada’s only operating phosphate mine, and Redwater Phosphate Operations (RPO)
Jan 1, 2011
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Dust Control at Granisle CopperBy L. W. Hamel
"DUST CONTROL - GRANISLE COPPER LIMITEDINTRODUCTIONGranisle. Copper Limited is located in the north-central region of the Province of British Columbia, approximately 200 road miles north-west of Princ
Jan 1, 1976
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Geostatistically Assisted Domaining of Structurally Complex Mineralisation: Method and Case StudiesBy M Humphreys
Multi-episodic mineralisation is often characterised by different spatial trends exhibited by different generations of the mineralisation. The structural complexity of mineralisation together with the
Jan 1, 2002
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Silicomanganese Production - Process UnderstandingBy S. E. Olsen, M. Tangstad
The main source of Mn in raw materials for SiMn production is Mn-ore and Mn-rich slag from the high carbon FeMn production. The amount of slag per tonne of SiMn metal is mainly determined by the ore/s
Jan 1, 2004
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Evolutionary algorithms for the optimization of production planning in underground minesBy Q. X. Yun
This paper provides a new approach to optimize the production planning in underground mines by means of evolutionary algorithms. Firstly, genetic algorithm is used to reach the global optimization in
Jan 1, 2003
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Study on Desulfurisation and Deashing for Medium-High Sulfur Coal Using Shaking TableStudy on Desulfurisation and Deashing for Medium-High Sulfur Coal Using Shaking Table As important coal resources, medium- high sulfur accounts for a significant part of the coal reserve in China. Th
Sep 13, 2010
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Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavationsBy J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser
Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to
Jan 1, 2003