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  • SAIMM
    The Influence Of Geology On A Simulated Rockburst

    By N. Reddy

    The influence of local geology and rock mass characteristics on deformations during a rockburst caused by a controlled blast was studied. This was done by means of visual examination, mapping and phot

    Jan 1, 2001

  • ABM
    Determinação E Avaliação Do Potencial De Oxidação Da Zona De Combustão De Alto-forno

    By Dimas Henrique Barros Andrade, Victor Eric de Souza Moreira, Ana Karolina Menezes de Almeida, Jorge Luiz Baeta, Henrique Guilherme Lucas Bastos, Paulo Santos Assis

    O alto-forno é um reator metalúrgico cujo principal produto é o ferro gusa. Práticas operacionais bem ajustadas, como a injeção de carvão mineral e gás natural, possibilitam menor consumo de coque, me

    Oct 1, 2019

  • ISEE
    Coal Supply Engineering Audit Supply

    By John W. Gunnett

    The purpose of this afternoon’s presentation is to highlight the investigative proce dures employed to complete an engineering audit of a mining operation. Skelly and Loy has been retained to perform

    Jan 1, 1992

  • AUSIMM
    Phosphate Deposits of Ocean and Pleasant Islands

    Two small coral islands in the Pacific Ocean, situated close under the equator, and formerly classed among the Line Islands, have, during the last three or four years risen into prominence owing to th

    Jan 1, 1904

  • SME
    The Challenges Facing The Asbestos Industry In The 1980?s

    Canada is a major producer of chrysotile asbestos. In fact, Canada accounts for approximately one third of the world chrysotile asbestos production. Deposits are mined and the fiber processed in Québe

    Jan 1, 1981

  • CIM
    Link Between Parameters in Rock Mass Classification

    By Doug Milne

    Linking Classification Systems with each other Similar Parameters between systems Different Rock Mass Properties Rock Mass Classification parameters and geology Different sources of data Co

    May 1, 2013

  • SME
    Development Of The Fastmet Direct Reduction Process

    By J. A. Lepinski

    The FASTMETSM Process is a coal-based process for converting iron oxide fines into metallic iron. The end product, direct reduced iron (DRI) is used as a low residual charge material in electric arc f

    Jan 1, 1993

  • SME
    Haul Road Monitoring in Open Pit Mines Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: a Case Study at Bald Mountain Mine Site "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2020)"

    By MATTHEW HART, THOMAS BAMFORD, Kamran Esmaeili, MICHAL KOWALCZYK, FILIP MEDINAC

    Improved haul road conditions can positively impact mine operations resulting in increased safety, productivity gains, increased tire life, and lower maintenance costs. For these reasons, a monitoring

    Sep 15, 2020

  • TMS
    Determination Of The Possible Causes Of A Foaming Slag By Its Mineralogical and Textural Characterization

    By Lloyd R. Nelson

    Selective carbothermic reduction is the preferred method of treatment of electric arc furnace (EAF) dust (listed hazardous waste, K061). The process maximizes the recovery of recyclable constituents b

    Jan 1, 1994

  • NIOSH
    RI 2776 Hydrogen Sulphide Poisoning In the Texas Panhandle, Big Lake, Texas, And McCamey, Texas Oilfields

    By W. P. Yant, H. C. Fowler

    "INTRODUCTIONHydrogen sulphide is probably the most toxic gas associated with crude oil. Hydrocarbon (petroleum) vapors themselves are harmful to the human system, but hydrogen sulphide, when present,

    Oct 1, 1926

  • NIOSH
    IC 8576 Methods And Costs Of Coal Refuse Disposal And Reclamation

    The Bureau of Mines is active in programs pertaining to solid waste disposal and land reclamation. Nine reclamation projects of mining companies and six projects of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we

    Jan 1, 1973

  • DFI
    Auger Pressure Grouted Displacement Piles: An Acceptable Alternative

    By Osama El-Fiky

    There are many types of deep foundations currently being used in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the most common being driven precast, prestressed concrete (PC/PS) piles. PC/PS piles are frequently

    Jan 1, 2002

  • DFI
    Case History: Augered Cast-In-Place Piles For The Pittsburgh International Airport Midfield Terminal

    By Randy R. Huberty

    Although originally designed with deep foundations consisting of all driven steel H piles and drilled caissons, a unique application of Augered Cast-in-Place (ACIP) piles as an alternate design result

    Jan 1, 2001

  • SME
    Mechanism Of Roof Failure In Longwall Entry System Under High Horizontal Stress Conditions

    By H. J. Chen

    In recent years, it has been recognized that the high horizontal stress is an important factor that contributes to a cutter roof. When the immediate roof is thinly bedded, the presence of a high horiz

    Jan 1, 1998

  • SAIMM
    A Survey of Applications of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Methods in Mine Planning and Related Case Studies

    By C. Musingwini, A. S. Nhleko, M. J. Mahase

    "In an environment like the mining industry, which is characterized by different stakeholders with multiple objectives, multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is a useful approach for optimal decisio

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SME
    Reserve calculations, mining, and milling of Homestake Mining’s Open Cut project described

    By Jerry D. Pfarr, Gary Loving, David G. McDowall

    Introduction The Open Cut is one of the best known landmarks in South Dakota's Black Hills. It is the site of the original discovery of the Homestake ledge, or lead, in 1876. Between that time a

    Jan 10, 1987

  • NIOSH
    RI 7385 Evaluation Of Electrowon Tungsten Sheet

    By G. H. Keith

    Electrowon tungsten powders were investigated with respect to consolidation, fabrication, and mechanical properties. Sheet, 0.03 inch thick, was produced and its tensile strength measured between 250°

    Jan 1, 1970

  • AUSIMM
    The Foreign Investment Climate for Mining and Exploration in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea from an Australian Perspective

    By Gillies A. D S

    The active history of foreign investment in the mining industry has resulted in Australia emerging as a major world producer of a range of mineral commodities. The current contribution to the nation

    Jan 1, 1994

  • AUSIMM
    Rehabilitating Post-Mining Landscapes for Wildlife - A Case Study from the Koala Venture Research Program in Central Queensland

    By F Carrick, W A. Ellis, D R. Mulligan, S I. FitzGibbon

    "One of the major environmental impacts of mining is the destruction of habitat. The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic Australian marsupial that has been severely affected by land clearing a

    Jul 10, 2012

  • AUSIMM
    Unravelling the adsorption modes of flotation reagents by atomistic simulations

    By J Lainé, M Badawi, A C. de Araujo, Y Foucaud, C Veloso

    Flotation is the one of the most used techniques for the mineral separation of non-ferrous ores worldwide. However, the increase of the complexness along with the decrease of ores liberation sizes oug

    Aug 24, 2022