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Whittle Programmings's Present and Future Tools for the Strategic Planning of MinesThe author reviews design evaluation theory and existing optinustion tools and then describes how these have guided recent developments in Whittle Programming's strategic mine design package: F
Jan 1, 1998
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Metal Recovery From Acid-Leach Processing Of Arsenic-Containing Copper WastesBy D. K. Steele
The U.S. Bureau of Mines has investigated the recovery of metals from copper industry wastes by sulfuric acid leaching in a semi-continuous, bench-scale system to solubilize arsenic, copper, and molyb
Jan 1, 1991
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Reorganisation of Mine Rescue Services Scheme in Central EuropeDue to the ongoing restructuring of the mining industry in central Europe with a continuous decline of the number of large underground mines and collieries, and a simultaneous decline of staff numbers
Feb 23, 2014
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2000 Jackling Lecture – Minerals Resource Development – Our New ChallengesBy Hugo T. Dummett
I would like to share some observations about the mining business and place the ongoing discussion in the context of our changed world. The mining industry practices its trade in a universe defined b
Jan 1, 2000
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OFR-67-82 Field Evaluation Of Resiliently Clad Screen DecksBy Michael V. Markel
This report summarizes work performed under USBM Contract No. J0100047 revealing the performance characteristics of a composite-type resilient screen deck. The ability of the composite to perform or c
Jan 1, 1981
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The use of copper cast cooling members in the ironmaking processBy G. Thom, A. Kay, J. B. Hyde
"This paper will initially outline the specific types of copper castings used in blast furnace iron production. Tuyeres, tuyere coolers and stack cooling plates will be discussed in some depth, with p
Jan 1, 1982
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A Conceptual Study Into Optimizing The Delivery Of Trackbound Twin Ends Through Trackless Mechanized DevelopmentBy D. Nardini
The need to move towards faster and safer mine development is a key priority in mining houses globally. In addition to this, South Africa faces an array of challenges introduced by labour-intensive op
Jan 1, 2012
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Sirosmelt Technology For Solving The Lead And Zinc Industry Waste ProblemBy K. R. Robilliard
An outline is given of the problems facing tlile lead and zinc industry from the viewpoint of the range of residues currently produced from electrolytic zinc, blast furnace and other processes. Smel
Jan 1, 1992
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Conductivity Enhancement of Yttria Doped Ceria by Spark Plasma and AC Assisted Sinterining MethodsBy K. S. Raja, F. Battick, B. Pesic
"CeO2 doped with lower valence cations, such as Y3+, Sm3+, Gd3+ etc. is considered as electrolyte material for low temperature SOFC. Doping introduces additional oxygen vacancies and improves ionic co
Jan 1, 2012
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Arkansas Novaculite: Indians, Whetstones, Plastics And BeyondBy Charles T. Steuart
The Arkansas Novaculite of Devonian and Mississippian age is the most distinctive formation in the central Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas from the standpoint of both topography and lithology. The form
Jan 1, 1985
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Applications of Automatic Sensor Based Sorting to Mining OresBy M. M. Veras, C. H. Sampaio, A. S. Young, D. Neto, C. O. Petter
"Due to new technological developments, automatic sensor based sorting has made progress within industrial minerals, precious metals, diamond, and coal mining in recent years (Lessard et. al. 2016). I
Jan 1, 2017
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Mining Coal Under the Sea in Nova Scotia with Notes on Comparable Undersea Coal-Mining Operations ElsewhereBy Francis W. Gray
Introduction Extensive undersea coal-mining has developed on both the east and west coasts of Canada, and at this time some four million tons, or 25 per cent of the total output of Canadian coal, r
Jan 1, 1927
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The Value of Geological Human Capital in the Improvement and Maximisation of Ore Deposit Value – The Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines ExperienceBy D Cooke
In 2010, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) was Australia’s largest gold producer, with total annual production of 788 000 ounces. Of the gold produced by KCGM in 2010, 95 per cent was extracte
Aug 22, 2011
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Tire maintenance requires an entire team effortBy Roger Best
In the mining industry, where some of the vehicles are larger than a one-story house, tire maintenance cannot be accomplished by the tire shop alone. It takes an army of people to maintain a fleet of
Jan 2, 2010
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RI 4142 Concentration of Magnanese Ores from Grand & Emory Co., UTBy B. K. Shibler, W. G. Sandell, G. M. Potter, H. D. Snedden
"INTRODUCTION During the course of the investigation of the occurrence of manganese deposits in the western United States, examining 'engineers of the Bureau of Mines collected samples from seven mang
Dec 1, 1947
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Modernization Of The Tayoltita Mine, One Of Mexico's Major Silver And Gold OperationsBy Jack C. Haptonstall
Abstract-Minas de San Luis, S.A. operates the old Tayoltita mine located in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Durango, Mexico. Yearly production is 55 000 kg (1.7 million troy ox) of silver and 1000 kg (
Jan 2, 1978
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Minimum Engineering Requirements for Assessing Mining ProjectsBy R. Addison, T. Swendseid, R. Kehmeier, D. Larsen, J. Uhrie
"The development of a mining project necessarily progresses through many steps, beginning with the identification of a mineral resource and continuing through project construction. Several classificat
Jan 1, 2016
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RI 3059 Development And Production History On The Salt Flat And Other Fault Fields Of East Central Texas (749691e0-85bd-46e3-a425-e71f6710887d)By H. B. Hill
The Salt Flat field, formerly called the Joe Bruner field, is located northeast of the town of Luling in Caldwell County, Tex. This field, which is a fault structure, approximately parallels and is ab
Jan 1, 1931
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Mine Hoist Plant Design FundamentalsBy R. A. (Dick) McIvor
"It is important to ensure that the basic mine hoist plant design fundamentals are incorporated into any new mine hoist plant project before detailed design engineering is commenced. Some of the basic
Jan 1, 2019
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Urban Costs: Owner's ViewpointBy James F. Fraser
Construction of a major linear project in any environment is difficult, at best. Construction of a major linear project which includes major subway elements, both cut and cover and tunneling, in the c
Jan 1, 1979