Search Documents
Search Again
Search Again
Refine Search
Refine Search
- Relevance
- Most Recent
- Alphabetically
Sort by
- Relevance
- Most Recent
- Alphabetically
-
Communicating The Same Message With Different Media: An Example From Hearing Loss PreventionBy Robert F. Randolph, Jeffery L. Kohler, David C. Byrne
Multiple versions of an educational message can reach a diverse population more effectively than a single version. For instance, some workers are trained in formal classrooms while others are self-tau
Jan 1, 2002
-
Copper Industry Continues to Break RecordsBy William R. Yernberg
SME’s Arizona Conference was held at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park in Tucson on Dec. 4 and 5, 2005. The annual conference is organized by the Arizona Conference Board of Directors, which represen
Jan 1, 2006
-
Canal Zone Paper - Method of Determining the Meridian from a Circumpolar Star at any HourBy Eugene R. Rice
There are many methods for determining the meridian, but all of those in common use involve at least two separate observations, one for latitude and one for azimuth. Such observations made upon a sout
Jan 1, 1911
-
Geology and Geochronology of the Mo-polymetallic Ore Deposits in Hainan Island, South ChinaBy Y R Fu, D R. Xu, C J. Wu, G C. Hu, H Chen
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. Hainan Province (Hainan Island) in South China hosts numerous Mo-polymetallic ore deposits
Mar 18, 2015
-
Rubber Lining of Autogenous Mills at Sherman MineBy R. W. Watson, H. D. Peer
"This paper outlines the history of steel linings in the Autogenous Mills, the factors influencing the decision to convert to rubber lining, and the operating and cost experience with the rubber liner
Jan 1, 1981
-
Minerals Beneficiation - Advances in Magnetic Separation of OresBy L. A. Roe
Magnetic separation of iron ores is one of the fastest-growing segments of the minerals beneficiation industry. The tonnage of taconite ores processed annually by magnetic separation will, in a few ye
Jan 1, 1959
-
Economic Geology of the Wolgan Coking Coal Deposit, Western Coalfield, N.S.W., AustraliaBy Graylin R. K, dea T. R, O&apos
The Wolgan Seam of the Upper Permian IlIawarra Coal Measures of the Western Coalfield of New South Wales consists of high volatile, low sulphur, medium hard coking coal with high fluidity. This seam,
Jan 1, 1980
-
Fires in vehicular tunnelsBy I. J. Duckworth
Due to improved, stringent safety regulations, many modern road tunnels are statistically safer, per kilometer, than above ground roadways. However, the public perception and reaction in the event of
Jan 1, 2009
-
RI 8137 Geological Factors Affecting Methane in the Beckley Coalbed (2e2347d7-d43b-42eb-8bc8-a385afc5f7a0)By J. T. Popp
This Bureau of Mines study reviews the geological factors that affect methane in the Beckley coalbed in southern West Virginia, including overburden, coalbed structure, type of and changes in litholog
Jan 1, 1976
-
Plant Improvement and Cost Reduction at the Great Boulder Proprietary Gold Mines LimitedBy Harris J. W
The treatment plant at The Great Boulder Proprietary Gold Mines Limited was designed and erected by Chas. Ruwolt Proprietary Limited in 1934 to mill 12,000 short tons per month. The flow sheet called
Jan 1, 1955
-
An Integrated Approach to Assess Acid Generation and Metal Release from Sulphide Tailings Using Oxygen Consumption Measurements, Porewater Chemistry and Geochemical ModelingBy Michael J. Rinker, P. A. Tibble, M. Wiseman, R. V. Nicholson
Tailings, from an active copper-zinc operation, containing about 10% sulphur were investigated to assess the onset of acid production and potential lime requirements for treatment of drainage. Oxygen
Jan 1, 2000
-
Where is the Source of the World-famous Nanling W–Sn Polymetallic Mineralisation?By H Li
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. The central Nanling region in South China experienced multistage granite intrusive events a
Mar 18, 2015
-
Improved Hydrogen Cyanide Detection with Laser-Based Line-of-Sight Gas DetectorsBy Klaus Tietz, Hamish Adam, John Selby, Ian Glazier, Brian Sinfield
"Room-temperature tunable diode laser (TDL) analyzers are gaining in acceptance for highly critical safety monitoring applications in a variety of industries. This paper describes the testing, evaluat
Jan 1, 2011
-
Influence of Rock Mass Anisotropy on Tunnel StabilityStress induced, gravity-assisted failure processes typically dominate long before stress levels approach the strength of the intact rock (at approximately smax > 0.4UCS where smax = 3s1 ? s3 and UCS i
May 1, 2009
-
Fine Grinding of a Sparsely Disseminated Sulphide OreBy Augustine O. Orumwense, Micheline Boisclair
"The use of stirred mill to complement tumbling mills in grinding fine grained minerals is increasingly becoming an attractive processing option. Parameters such as agitation speed, grinding media typ
Jan 1, 2008
-
Earthing practice in metalliferous mining: results of study at Mount Isa mine, Queensland, AustraliaBy R. Sankey, L. Gatty, F. Bizzozero, G. F. Shannon, F. Savaglio, L. McDonald
State mining regulations in Queensland stipulate that a mine be provided with an earth installed on surface and that all underground equipment that needs to be earthed should be connected via a copper
May 1, 1991
-
Why Do Some Passive Treatment Systems Fail While Others Work?By J. J. Gusek
There are hundreds of passive treatment systems accepting mining influenced water (MIW) throughout the world. Some systems do not perform to design expectations while others, including volunteer syste
Jan 1, 2002
-
Bottom Hole Annular Pressure: A Theoretical Problem with Real EffectsBy Clarence R. Zink
A problem has always existed in deep and fast drilling situations such as coal overburden drilling, or when drilling with a tight annulus, such as 9 7/8" bits and 8 5/8" pipe. This problem is the diff
Jan 1, 1998
-
A Laboratory Investigation of the Reduction of the Iron Carbonate Bearing Ore to Iron Nugget by Means of the ITmk3 Ironmaking TechnologyBy N. V. . Panishev
The Bakal (South Ural, Russia) deposit of iron ore bearing iron carbonate (siderite) with the capacity of more than 1 billion tones belongs to the MMK. This ore cannot be fully processed via blast fur
Jan 1, 2010
-
Water Sprays Move Air Towards Face ? ObjectiveSignificantly increase the amount of fresh air that sweeps the face in front of a continuous mining ma-chine, in order to prevent methane gas buildup. Approach Water sprays are mounted along th
Jan 1, 1978