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Image Processing of Central Volcanic Region Geophysics
By M A. Mongillo
Most geophysical and geochemical data collected during regional exploration programmes are in vector form (location, value), and have traditionally been presented and interpreted in a profile or conto
Jan 1, 1992
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Testing for the Selection of Comminution Circuits to Prepare Concentration Feed (a815d937-44c4-4647-9f91-461932a0c73e)
The selection of the best comminution circuit for the preparation of concentration feed is a compromise based on economics, energy efficiency, labour costs, steel consumption, availability and other f
Jan 1, 1984
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Applying Modern Heuristics to Maximising Net Present Value through Cut-off Grade Optimisation
By C A. Myburgh, S Craig, K Deb
In focusing on open pit mine scheduling, one of the biggest areas that a mining engineer can add value is in the area of cut-off grade optimisation. It is not atypical to add up to an extra 20 per cen
Nov 24, 2014
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Testing and modelling of diverse iron ore slurries for pipeline friction and pump head derate
By V Matousek, A Sellgren, R Visintainer, G McCall
A 4-component model for settling slurry pipe flow has been previously described by Wilson et al (2006) and Sellgren et al (2014) to predict pipeline friction loss (hydraulic pressure gradient) over a
Nov 8, 2021
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Discovery and Evaluation of the Weda Bay Nickel/Cobalt Deposits Central Halmahera, Indonesia
By J E. Lynch
The Weda Bay nickel and cobalt laterite deposits on Halmahera Island, Republic of Indonesia were first drilled in May 1996 by Strand Minerals Pte Ltd (Strand). Subsequent exploration has delineated fo
Jan 1, 1999
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Reopening the Tasmania Mine
The project to reopen the Tasmania Mine has centred around efforts to reopen the Hart Shaft to access the high grade reef remaining below the old workings, which extend down to 457 in. Efforts in 1
Jan 1, 1989
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Determination of the handleability index of adhesive bulk materials
By M Carr, K Williams, W Chen, J Plinke
The depletion of iron ore deposits at the face of the mine site dictates the necessity for the exploitation of formerly less attractive orebodies to meet the demand of the modern world. These orebodie
Jul 24, 2017
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Continuous Improvement - How Changes in Metallurgy can have a Substantive Impact on Environmental Impact and Closure - Lessons Learnt from Environmental Auditing
By G McMillan, P Mulvey
"Geochemical characterisation is done based upon the geology and metallurgical batch testing prior to commencement of the operation of the plant. Tailings repository design is based upon geochem
Jul 15, 2013
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Underground bulk sampling, uniform conditioning and conditional simulation – unrealistic expectations?
By I Clark, S C. Dominy
Bulk sampling programs are typically applied in coarse gold mineralised systems to verify resource/reserve grades. In recent years, there have been controversies surrounding some results of undergroun
May 9, 2017
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Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumping of Titanomagnetite Ironsand
By I Hustwick
New Zealand Steel Mining Limited operates two independent sand mining operations on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Waikato North Head 30 km south of Auckland supplies ironsand con
Jan 1, 1990
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Speciation of Arsenic in an Anaerobic Treatment System at a Pb-Zn Smelter Site, Gold Roaster Products, Cu Smelter Stack Dust and Impacted Soil
Mining and metallurgical processing of gold and base metal ores often results in solid wastes and effluents containing high concentrations of arsenic. In addition, arsenic can be released to the atmos
Jan 1, 2008
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The Crushing and Conveying Operation at the Martha Mine
In November 1999 Waihi Gold Mining Company commissioned its new crushing and conveying plant used to transport both ore and waste from the Martha Mine to its ore processing plant and also its tailings
Jan 1, 2001
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Technical Note - A Theoretical Model for Outbursting in Coal Mines
By Schlanger H. P
A theoretical model for gas outbursts in underground coal mines is as follows. An outburst is the structural failure ofcoal due to excess stress resulting from body forces caused by gas pressure gradi
Jan 1, 1985
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Study on Flotation Experiment of Complex Copper-Lead-Zinc Polymetallic Sulfide Ore in High Altitude Area and its Industrial Application
Study on Flotation Experiment of Complex Copper-Lead-Zinc Polymetallic Sulfide Ore in High Altitude Area and its Industrial Application
Sep 13, 2010
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A review of the Wamum and Idzan Creeks Copper-Gold Mineralisation, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
The Wamum and Idzan Creeks Prospect, located 79km W of Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG) was discovered by the exploration arm of Conzinc Riotinto of Australia Pty Ltd (CRAE). The detai
Jan 1, 1991
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Pre-concentration by screening – a cost-effective approach to testing and evaluation
By N Clarke, A Barros
Preconcentration of run-of-mine subgrade and marginal ore by screening has the potential to substantially improve the economics of mining, particularly for large, low-grade orebodies, and to reduce en
Aug 24, 2022
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The Victoria Gold Deposit in the Mankayan Mineral District, Luzon, Philippines
By A G. Cuison, B V. Andam
Three well-known copper and gold deposits in northern Luzon, Philippines are located in the Mankayan Mineral District. These are the Lepanto Copper-Gold Deposit, the Far Southeast Porphyry Copper Depo
Jan 1, 1999
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Mine Water - Optimising for Site and Environment
By P Thompson, B W. Atkinson
Water treatment is not æcore businessÆ for mining companies.Just as mineral ores and coals are unique, each requiring detailed characterisation and pilot-testing to determine their optimum beneficiati
Nov 26, 2013
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A guide to maximising ball mill circuit classification system efficiency (CSE), for operators and equipment designers
By O Arafat, R E. McIvor, K M. Bartholomew
It is well known in the industry that good classification system performance is vital to efficient ball mill circuit performance. But what is meant by good classification system performance, and how i
Aug 29, 2018
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Performance of Dry Separation Processes in Cenospheres Recovery from Coal Fly Ash
Performance of Dry Separation Processes in Cenospheres Recovery from Coal Fly Ash
Sep 13, 2010