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Secondary means of egress via emergency gigBy R Austerberry, S Green
The discovery of the Cuffley Lode at Mandalay Resources Costerfield Operations provided an opportunity to extend mine life via mining the offset depth extension of the previously worked Alison Mine. A
Mar 15, 2021
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Soft Computing Approach to Predict Blast-induced FlyrockBy N Gupta, R Trivedi, S Bhandari
Managing blasting operations in four mines surrounded by villages is a challenging task. This study aims to compare the blast-induced flyrock as observed in opencast mines by predicting flyrock distan
Aug 24, 2015
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Interactive Modelling and Visualisation of Large Deposits Using Linear OctreesLarge deposits present computational challenges to todayÆs commercial orebody modelling systems that are based on conventional block models. We describe a system that is specifically engineered to mod
Sep 26, 2011
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Adsorption Behaviours of Humic Substances onto Iron Ore Particle SurfaceAdsorption Behaviours of Humic Substances onto Iron Ore Particle Surface Humic substances extracted from lignite mainly consist of fulvic acids (FA) and humic acids (HA), which have been successfully
Sep 13, 2010
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Can biocements stabilise tailings storage facilities?By G Simpson, S Dressler, A E. Levett
Tailings storage facilities often represent a mining operation’s most significant liability, posing serious environmental, social and safety risks. Almost all mining operations dispose of wet tailings
Aug 2, 2023
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The Pre-Feasibility Study – Big Choices, Little TimeBy D J. Logan, J Jackson
"As of 1 December 2014, the 2012 edition of the JORC Code requires Ore Reserves to be defined by studies at the pre-feasibility or feasibility level. This paper examines how the pathway for most minin
Mar 8, 2016
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Using Geometallurgy during Process Optimisation Activities at the Southern Middleback Ranges Magnetite ConcentratorBy D Olwagen, C Stanton, J Gerber
From December 2013 to February 2014 the Southern Middleback Ranges magnetite concentrator went through a successful optimisation process that included the installation of extra grinding power to treat
Jul 13, 2015
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Strategic short-term geotechnical designBy K T. Mandisodza, T J. Cartledge
The principal objective of Geotechnical Engineers supporting operating mines is to provide safe working conditions and ensure that pit designs are geotechnically optimised to site conditions and pre-d
Jun 22, 2022
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Advancements, innovations and initiatives for optimising the treatment of haul roadsBy H Haghighi
Haul roads are often permanent unsealed access roads used by heavy haul trucks to transfer minerals. These roads can deteriorate rapidly which results in potholes, deformations and dust. Downer EDI Wo
Sep 18, 2023
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DeGrussa Copper Mine – mine closure experienceBy M Bellamy
The DeGrussa copper deposit was discovered by Sandfire Resources in April 2009. Construction of the 1.6 Mt/a concentrator, open pit and underground mining operations commenced in March 2011 with first
Mar 29, 2023
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A Holistic Viewpoint for Selecting the Vertical Haulage System – Shafts and ConveyorsBy R M. Krek
The haulage system used to convey ore from an underground mine to a surface stockpile at the mine process plant is a vital component of the mine’s overall infrastructure and economic viability. The sy
Mar 24, 2014
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Effects of anglesite on the flotation of sphalerite in complex sulfide ores and a method to suppress sphalerite floatabilityBy S Jeon, K Aikawa, M Ito, A Kusano, I Park, N Hiroyoshi
In mineral processing of complex sulfide ores containing copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn), flotation has been commonly used. Typical Pb mineral in the ores is galena (PbS), while some types of th
Aug 24, 2022
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Nature and Distribution of Gibbsite in Some Western Australian Iron OresBy M Paine
Work to date has shown that the use of Al2O3:SiO2 ratios is suitable for identifying potential gibbsite bearing samples. Subsequent confirmatory XRD analysis helps to refi ne this initial identificati
Jul 11, 2011
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Ore Mineralogy and its Relevance for the Selection of Concentration Methods in the Processing of Brazilian Iron OresBy C C. Souza, S C. Amarante, A C. Arauj
All major companies now producing iron ore in Brazil currently employ or are planning to employ some sort of concentration method to upgrade their fine sized products (sinter feed fines and pellet fee
Jan 1, 2002
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Geostatistical analyses of cone penetration testing data of a tailings storage facility in a semi‐arid settingBy P Chapman, B Moosapoor
The objective of this paper is to present the potential applications of geostatistical analyses in planning CPTu investigations, as well as interpolation of CPTu data. The paper presents a case study
Jul 1, 2021
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The necessity of 3D analysis in open pit, rock slope, stability analysis – in theory and practiceBy A Mcquillan, N Bar
Geotechnical models developed during the open pit mine planning stage are generally three-dimensional (3D) in component to capture the spatial variation in geological, structural, hydrogeological and
Nov 29, 2022
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Truck Haulage Improvements at the Phu Kham Mine – the Journey to 97 per cent Utilisation of AvailabilityBy S P. Young, K R. Monro
Reducing metal prices have forced mining operations to become more efficient and innovate in order to do more with the existing base. Much of this effort has focused on improving the efficiency of loa
Jun 22, 2016
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Mass Blasting for Mine to Mill ù The AT04 Mass Blast, Kanowna Belle Gold MineBy D Kay, M Lovitt
Mass Blasts are generally required at the completion of longhole stoping cycles to maximise the recovery of ore from a specific orebody. During the course of mining, the practice is to leave pillars o
Jan 1, 2002
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The Use of High Resolution Geophysical Technologies to Map the Base of Ore at BHP Billiton Æs Yandi Channel Iron DepositBy G Hall
BHP BillitonÆs (BHPB) Yandi ore deposit is a channel iron deposit (CID) in the Pilbara district of WA. The ore is predominantly a goethite-hematite pisolite and overlays a clay at the base of the depo
Jan 1, 2002
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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