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Impact of deep-hole opencast blasting on the stability of water dams of a close-by underground coal mine ? SynopsisBy C. Sawmliana
Deep-hole blasting operations in opencast mines are always associated with some annoyance to the surrounding areas in terms of ground vibration, noise, flyrock, etc. These become more severe when unde
Jan 1, 2009
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Arc-Electrode Interactions In Silicon And Ferrosilicon FurnacesBy J. Bakken, M. Th. Jonsson, G. Sævarsdottir
A typical three-phase submerged-arc furnace for production of silicon metal and ferrosilicon has arc currents ~100 kA, phase voltages ~100 V and total furnace power ~10 - 60 MW. The arcs burn in gas f
Jan 1, 2004
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A Review of Rare Earth Mineral Processing TechnologyBy Jack Zhang, Chuck Edwards
"The versatility and specificity of rare earth elements (REEs) have led to their use in an ever increasing variety of applications in new technologies. Consequently, demand for REEs has increased sign
Jan 1, 2012
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Geology - Tectonic History of the Basin and Range Province in Utah and Nevada (Mining Engineering, Mar 1960, pg 251)By J. C. Osmond
One of the least known geologic regions in the U.S. is the area now called the Basin and Range Province. It is paradoxical that so little geologic information has been compiled for a province that has
Jan 1, 1961
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Leaching Of Sarcheshmeh Copper Oxide Ore In Sulfuric Acid SolutionBy H. Razavizadeh
The recovery of copper from oxide ores containing from 2% to 4.1% acid-soluble copper from the Sarcheshmeh mine in Kerman province of Iran was investigated by agitation leaching in sulfuric acid media
Jan 1, 2008
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The Application of Solvent Extraction to the Recovery of Uranium from El Sherana OreSolvent extraction has recently been introduced into Australian hydrometallurgical practice for the production of a high grade uranium concentrate from El Sherana ore by a sulphuric acid leach and sol
Jan 1, 1961
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RI 9432 - Rock Mechanics Investigations at the Lucky Friday Mine (In Three Parts)By M. E. Poad, J. K. Whyatt, T. J. Williams
Researchers at the U.S. Bureau of Mimes monitored rock mass response to mining of an experimental underhand longwall stope in Hecla Mining Co.'s Lucky Friday Mine, Mullan, ID. This stope design,
Jan 1, 1992
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Pavoncelli Tunnel Case StudyThis paper describes the back analysis of the Pavoncelli tunnel, an hydraulic tunnel which was excavated between 1904 and 1915 in South of Italy and experienced severe damages during the 1980 Irpino-L
May 1, 2009
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Ergonomics In The South African Mining IndustryBy P. C. Schutte
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and metho
Jan 1, 2005
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Analytical High-Speed Photography to Evaluate Air Decks, Stemming Retention and Gas Confinement in Presplitting, Reclamation and Gross Notion ApplicationsBy Mark E. Hammele
A number of new thoughts have recently emerged concerning the role of air decks, stemming, gas confinement and gross motion in specific blasting environments and applications. Field research in full-s
Jan 1, 1989
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Session IV - Notable International Projects - Special Foundation Technique For The Intersection Of Two Canals Near Magdeburg, Germany - Summary:By Wolfgang G. Brunner
The closing of the gap in the European waterway- net is one of the big and challenging traffic projects following the German reunification. The water canals in the North German plain connect the Rhine
Jan 1, 2000
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Liebherr Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Introduces 300-ton Mining TruckBy William R. Yernberg
In October 1999, Liebherr-America, Liebherr Construction and Liebherr Mining Equipment held anopen house at its Newport News, VA, plant. The open house was held to celebrate the company’s50th anni
Jan 1, 2000
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Missouri-Rolla’s Online Program Gains PopularityBy Tad S. Golosinski, R. Larry Grayson
Online education is not new. During the last decade, it has reached the stage where many universities offer a variety of courses, degrees and programs without any associated residency requirements.
Jan 1, 2002
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Regulation Of Surface Subsidence In Nest VirginiaBy Steve Meador
West Virginia's basic coal mining regulatory programs are not unique when compared to Federally approved programs implemented by other coal producing states. In fact, the language in The West Vi
Jan 1, 1986
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Numerical Analysis Of The Influence Of In-Seam Horizontal Methane Drainage Boreholes On Longwall Face Emission RatesBy S. J. Schatzel, W. P. Diamond
High methane emissions originating from the active face areas and from the fractured formations overlying and underlying the mined coalbed can adversely affect both safety and productivity in undergro
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Heap Leaching and Dump Leaching at the Mesquite MineBy Tim Q. Haldane
The ability to efficiently process lowgrade ores has allowed the Gold Fields Mesquite Mine in Imperial County, CA to expand from a 2.1 Mt/a (2.3 million stpy) rate in 1986 to its present 7.3 Mt/ a (8
Jan 1, 1990
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The New Zealand Mining Regime with Particular Reference to the Development of Minerals ProgrammesBy W P. Player
The legislative operating environment, or the mineral regime, that a country has to offer is one of the key determinants that a company wanting to invest in an area takes into account in formulating i
Jan 1, 1995
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Uranium Mineralization at Anomaly 2J, South Alligator Valley, Northern Territory, and Its Significance Concerning Regional Structure and StratigraphyBy Miezitis Y
A weak airborne radiometric anomaly was examined in the field and the presence of uranium confirmed. Rotary-percussion drilling showed the presence of uranium but a subsequent programme of diamond and
Jan 1, 1977
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IC 6245 Effect of Abnormal Air Conditions on Mine WorkersBy R. R. Sayers
"The number of investigations reported during the past year indicates that control of the health hazard due to abnormal air conditions is still a matter of serious consideration in the mining, metallu
Feb 1, 1930
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Raub Gold-Genesis and RecoveryThe Raub Gold Mines are situated approximately in the centre of the Malayan Peninsula in the State of Penang. Part of the area, now known as "Raubhole," was opencut some 800 years ago by the
Jan 1, 1945