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State of Affairs and Current Research Trends in Theory of Sampling Fundamentals, Including Segregation and CorrectnessBy D François-Bongarçon
The theory of sampling (TOS), and therefore representative sampling, is based on three fundamental principles: sample correctness, which handles the search for non-bias; segregation, the effects of wh
Jul 29, 2014
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Geological domaining with unsupervised clustering and ensemble support vector classificationBy Kasimcan Koruk, Julian M. Ortiz
A geological model accounting for uncertainties possesses important advantages for resource estimation. Machine learning algorithms (MLAs) employed on multivariate geochemical datasets open up ways to
Mar 1, 2024
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OFR-40-80 Effectiveness Of Inclined Roof Bolts In Coal MinesBy Madan M. Singh
This report presents the results of an investigation of inclined roof bolts, anchored over pillars, in room-and-pillar coal mines susceptible to shear failures of the roof. Although the field data do
Jan 1, 1978
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OFR-54-(3)77 Exploration Of Illumination Concepts For Underground Coal Mines - Appendix E - Electronic Ballast For The Lucalox High Pressure Sodium LampThis report, authorized by a subcontract with the Crouse-Hinds Company per Section 1.1.3b of Contract Number H0220065 Amendment Number Six, and the consent of the Contracting Officer, documents the re
Jan 1, 1976
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OFR-151(1)-83 Development Of A Procedure For Land Use Potential Evaluation For Surface-Mined LandBy Raja V. Ramani
Productive and beneficial use of reclaimed surface-mined land is a concern of industry, government, and the general public. An investigation was conducted of current mined-land planning practices to a
Jan 1, 1983
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The Red Dog VIP Mill Optimization Project - A Study in Fast-Track Project Execution and Alliance ContractingBy Steve W. Ciccone
The Red Dog Mine is both the largest known zinc reserve and the largest zinc producer in the world. The mine started in 1989, and by 1999 had increased production from approximately 300,000 tonnes per
May 1, 2002
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Tof-SIMS Surface Analyses as a Diagnostic and Predictive Tool for Mineral Processing: New Developments and ApplicationsBy Brian Hart, Stamen Dimov
"The Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (ToF-SIMS) is unique in that it measures the outermost atomic layers of any material. The technique is particularly suited for determining surface c
Jan 1, 2010
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E. DeGolyer, Fritz MedalistBy AIME AIME
EVERETTE LEE DEGOLYER, past President of the Institute and Anthony F. Lucas Medalist, was presented with the John Fritz Medal at a dinner at the Wal-dorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, Jan. 14. Dr. DeGoly
Jan 1, 1942
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AGL Energy, Loy Yang and GHD – a Further Case Study in Alliancing: Ten Years onBy J Missen, P Currie, J Bohan, D Clark
AGL is one of Australia’s leading integrated energy companies and the largest ASX listed owner, operator and developer of renewable energy and thermal generation in the country. AGL owns and operates
Jun 22, 2016
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Environmental Management At Homestake Mclaughlin Mine (PREPRINT 90-23)By R. E. Krauss
The McLaughlin Mine is a world class epithermal gold deposit located in the coastal thrust fault of Northern California, U.S.A. Homestake adopted a proactive strategy in the permitting of the Mine. Ex
Jan 1, 1990
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Applying the Concept of Difficulty of Tunnelling to Brazilian CasesBy Luiz Guilherme Isfer Maciel, Marilena Cardu, Fernando Golin, Jacopo Seccatore
"This study applies the concept of the difficulty of tunnelling by drilling an blasting (D&B) to selectedcases from the Brazilian tunnelling industry. The difficulty of tunnelling has been defined in
Jan 1, 2017
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Precious Metals EconomicsBy Paul Sarnoff
The economics of precious metals -- depending upon who is involved --could be the economics of hope, of fear, indeed of profit and perhaps survival. For those investors seeking capital gains in a puzz
Jan 1, 1981
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Geology and Oxide Mineralization of the Pipestone Lake Anorthosite Complex, ManitobaBy D. C. Peck, H. D. M. Cameron, N. M. Halden, L. S. Jobin-Bevans
Abstract-The late Archean Pipestone Lake anorthosite complex (PLAC) is a 0.9 x 17 km sill-like layered intrusion that is part of a suite of coeval megacrystic anorthosite bodies in the Cross Lake regi
Jan 1, 1997
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RI 4502 Report Of Research And Technologic Work On Explosives, Explosions, And Flames Fiscal Years 1947 And 1948By Bernard Lewis
This report on the research and technical studies conducted by the Explosives Branch of the Bureau of Mines covers the 2-year period July 1, 1946, to June 30, 1948. A report for the fiscal year 1947 w
Jan 1, 1949
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RI 5373 Tin-Bearing Placer Deposits Near Tofty, Hot Springs District, Central Alaska ? SummaryBy Bruce I. Thomas
As a part of the United States Department of the Interior program for developing natural resources in Alaska, the Bureau of Mines studied the tin-bearing gold-placer deposits in the Tofty area of the
Jan 1, 1957
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Assessing Foam Application to Mine Roof for Longwall Mining Shield Dust ControlBy M. R. Shahan, W. R. Reed, S. Klima, T. W. Beck
"Testing was conducted to determine the ability of foam to maintain roof coverage in a simulated longwall mining environment. Approximately 27% of the respirable coal mine dust can be attributed to lo
Jan 1, 2017
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Northside Storage Tunnel ProjectBy R J. Cuttler
In January 1998 Sydney Water Corporation formed an Alliance with construction contractor Transfield, and engineering consultants Connell Wagner and Montgomery Watson, to design and construct the North
Jan 1, 1999
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Developing Toolbox Training Materials For Mining - What Is Toolbox Training And Why Use It?By Floyd D. Varley, C. M. K. Boldt
Toolbox training is often described as short, informal training conducted at a worksite by technically competent persons for the benefit of a work team. The key feature of toolbox training is the focu
Jan 1, 2002
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Corrections to Volume 242Discussion of "The Ordering Transformation in Titanium-Aluminum Alloys Containing up to 25 at. pct Aluminum" by F. A. Crossley, Trans, TMS-AIME, 1968, vol. 242, pp. 726-30. Dr. Blackburn, in his re
Jan 1, 1970
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Using Ergonomics to Enhance Safe Production at a Surface Coal Mine ? A Case Study with Powder CrewsBy Janet Torma-Krajewski
Job tasks that involve exposure to work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk factors may impact both the risk of injury and production downtime. Common WMSD risks factors associated with minin
Jan 1, 2009