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  • CIM
    Sophisticated Ring Geared Mill Drives Features and Experiences

    By Maarten van de Vijfeijken, Marco Rufli

    "By using the latest generation of medium voltage frequency converters, new possibilities have arisen to improve the grinding process. Beside all the direct and indirect advantages, several dedicated

    Jan 1, 2011

  • CIM
    Multiple Factorial Anaylsis of Rock Fragmentation under Various Cyclic Loading Conditions

    By N. Erarslan, M. Ghamgosar

    The size of rock fragments depends on the nature of the loading applied the strength of the minerals and the texture of the rock. Research in the literature demonstrates that there is a distinct diffe

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    A Review of Rock Mechanics Applications in Canadian Bedded Deposits

    By A. Ignatieff

    "A practical picture of the effects of stress and of the structural environment in an extraction area in a bedded deposit is described, and the main factors of ground control where principles of rock

    Jan 1, 1968

  • CIM
    The activation of magnesia in serpentine by calcination and the chemical utilization of asbestos tailings-a review

    By R. Le Houillier, M. Nagamori, A. J. Plumpton

    "Asbestos tailings are a typical serpentine, hydrated magnesium silicate, consisting primarily of antigorite and a few per cent of unrecovered fibrous chrysotile. Serpentine has unique thermal propert

    Jan 1, 1980

  • CIM
    Development and evaluation of NonNewtonian Fluids Stemming for Underground Mining

    By Derek Apela, Coralee Heske, Bunyamin Kahraman, Muhammad Adi

    Effective blast fragmentation is essential in underground mining, as it directly influences downstream processing efficiency and operational expenses. This study investigates the application of Non-Ne

    May 4, 2025

  • CIM
    Unique construction methods employed for a ventilation raise at Petro-Canada's Kipp coal project

    By S. A. G. Poppen, J. Konopka

    "Petro-Canada's project investigative and experimental underground work in the Galt coal seam at Kipp, Alberta included the construction of an emergency egress and ventilation raise from surface.

    Jan 1, 1983

  • CIM
    Consolidated rockfill optimization at Kidd Creek Mines

    By Parviz N. Farsangi, Ferri P. Hassani, Allen G. Hayward

    "Kidd Creek Mines places approximately 10 000 tonnes of consolidated rockfill (CRF) daily. Consolidated rockfill comprises sized aggregate mixed with different ratios and amounts of binders. Consolida

    Jan 1, 1996

  • CIM
    Life-of-Mine Ventilation Planning at Diavik

    By R. D. Clarke, E. De Souza

    "A framework for ventilation planning, with a focus on planning to the end-of-mine life, was developed for the Diavik Diamond Mine, Northwest Territories. This framework was successfully used by Diavi

    Jan 1, 2018

  • CIM
    Acid mine drainage prevention and control options

    By N. Kuyucak

    "Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the mining industry worldwide. It occurs as a result of natural oxidation of sulphide minerals contained in min

    Jan 1, 2002

  • CIM
    Thermal modeling of direct chill casting for AZ31 magnesium billets

    By H. Hao

    This paper outlines the development of a 2-D axisymmetric mathematical model to predict the evolution of temperature during the Direct Chill (DC) casting of AZ31 magnesium billets. Model predictions o

    Jan 1, 2004

  • CIM
    Stress Measurement: The GRC Perspective

    By N. Bahrani

    Knowledge of the state of stress in the Earth?s crust is very important to the safe and efficient development of underground excavations in mining and civil engineering projects. A number of methods h

    Aug 1, 2013

  • CIM
    Advance Control and Real-Time Optimization’s Emerging Trends in Copper and Mineral Processing

    By R. K. Jonas

    Many leading copper and other mineral processors have rapidly adopted advanced controls in last 5-10 years. Almost 600 multivariable predictive controls have been installed in mineral processing, and

    Jan 1, 2019

  • CIM
    The Sept-Iles Beneficiation Complex-An Extended Start-Up

    By C. H. Sleeman

    "The Iron Ore Company of Canada constructed a beneficiation complex in Sept-Iles, Quebec, to concentrate and pelletize earthy red hematite iron ores from the Knob Lake area. The plants were scheduled

    Jan 1, 1976

  • CIM
    Stereo Images for Object Detection in Surface Mine Safety Applications

    By John Steele

    The goal of this project is to detect the presence of objects behind haul trucks and to provide an alarm to the driver if such objects are detected. Objects of interest include people, pickups, other

    May 1, 2003

  • CIM
    Hydrocyclone Classification Modeling for Gold Ore Grinding Circuit Simulation

    By M. R. Khalesi, S. Bellec, C. Bazin, D. Hodouin

    This paper proposes a classification model to predict the split coefficient of gold ore particles as a function of the particle size and gold content. The model is calibrated and validated using data

    Jan 1, 2011

  • CIM
    Galore Creek Project

    Project Located in northwestern British Columbia 70km West of Cassiar Highway Galore Creek Project and Road Access Corridors Designated For Mineral Development in Stikine-Cassiar Land Resource Manag

    May 1, 2006

  • CIM
    Improving the performance of shot-saws

    By J. H. Archibald

    "IntroductionShot-saws are used for sawing rock throughout the dimension stone industry especially in granite quarry mills. Shot-saws, as currently designed, have an inherent wear problem which leads

    Jan 1, 1993

  • CIM
    Chrysotile Asbestos: Relationship of the Surface and Thermal Properties to the Crystal Structure

    By Edward Martinez

    Due to its unique properties, chrysotile asbestos is used in many diversified applications. In recent years, a better understanding of the structure and properties of chrysotile has evolved due to the

    Jan 1, 1966

  • CIM
    Effect of rare earth elements addition on thermal fatigue behaviors of AZ91 magnesium alloy

    By S. Khoshkhooei

    In this research, the effects of rare earth elements addition on thermal fatigue behaviors of AZ91 alloy were studied. Repeated heating and cooling cycles were applied on the samples at 170°C and 210

    Jan 1, 2005

  • CIM
    Reducing Water Usage in Gold Treatment—What is Possible

    By Erik Spiller

    "Water and cyanide are highly contentious and conflict issues that many gold mining companies encounter worldwide when dealing with local farming communities, industries and cities competing for water

    Jan 1, 2017