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Investing in new process improvement technology: reducing the risk of implementation – a way forwardBy S H. Algie, E J. Knoblauch, I A. Lovatt, S G. Doig
Mill operating teams are expected to engage in a perpetual quest for process improvement – pushing the boundaries of practical process limits and testing new technology to achieve the next step-change
Aug 29, 2018
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Plant Design for ClosureBy D P. Murphy, R F. Dewhirst
Traditionally closure has been seen by the Resource sector solely as a green or an environmental issue, focused primarily on the requirement to rehabilitate the site following cessation of production
Jan 1, 2006
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A Zinc-Lead Ore Mine Water Contamination by a Paper Factory Fluid WasteBy Motyka J, Adamczyk AF, Witczak S
A case study of migration of a paper factory fluid wastes, on the distance of 5 km from an underground disposal site to an ore mine is presented. The ore mine in question, situated in SW Poland is
Jan 1, 1988
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Process Development of Victorian Brown Coal LiquefactionBy Matsumura T, Takematsu T
The Brown Coal Liquefaction Process (BCL Process) has been developed by Nippon Brown Coal Liquefaction Co., Ltd. (NBCL), and a 50-ton-per -day Pilot Plant has been partially completed and put into
Jan 1, 1987
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Performance of fully mechanised rock reinforcement using self-drilling anchors with pumpable resin technologyBy P Jere
Mechanically coupled rock bolts encapsulated in cementitious or polyester cartridge resin grouts have been widely adopted for various underground rock reinforcement applications. Resin grouts are cons
Mar 29, 2023
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Collaboration and change management, keys to successful automation implementationBy D Kilkenny, D Nardini, P Kline
This paper is a case study highlighting learnings and success in two areas challenging underground miners: change management and collaboration. It examines the implementation process of a new automate
Mar 15, 2021
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Effective Use of Mine Waste in the Design of a Residue Storage Facility, Pilbara Region, Western AustraliaBy A Wanninayake, E Novello, I Gillani
A residue storage facility (RSF) was designed to cater for Davidson Creek Area and Robertson Range Area operations under the FerrAus Pilbara iron ore development project in the Pilbara Region, Western
Aug 12, 2013
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Fine Coal Flotation: A Mineral Processing ProblemFor some time fine coal (-0.5 mm) flot ation has been considered as a bulk flotation problem. Combinations of hydrocarbon oils and frothers have been used as surface active agents in coal flotation
Jan 1, 1978
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Exploration and Mining Unified through Seismic ImagingBy J Dwyer, G Turner, D Pridmore, M Urosevic
Due to their ability to produce high-resolution images of the subsurface to great depths, seismic surveys provide critical inputs to almost all oil and gas exploration projects. However, with some not
Nov 4, 2015
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Longwall Mining beneath Critical Infrastructure – Prediction versus Performance of the Cataract Tunnel, New South Wales, AustraliaBy T J. Sullivan, H Pinkster, G Swarbrick
From 2002 to 2006, longwall mining was undertaken directly beneath the Cataract Tunnel, which is a 100-year-old, heritage-listed tunnel in Hawkesbury Sandstone responsible for delivering 20 per cent o
Nov 5, 2014
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Performance and Acceptance Testing of Mine Refrigeration PlantsThere is an increasing demand for refrigeration as mines progress deeper. Mine refrigeration plants have special requirements in terms of their duty and application. There are no national or internati
Jan 1, 2005
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Automated Production Data Collection and Reporting at a Large Open Pit MineBy T Mattiske
The Fimiston Open Pit (commonly referred to as the æSuper PitÆ) is a part of the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM) operation in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. KCGM manages the Fimiston Open Pit,
Jan 1, 2002
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A New Tool for Optimisation of Mine Waste Management in Potential Acid Forming ConditionsBy Y Li, Z Fu, D J. Williams, E Topal
Mine waste rock is unavoidable in the recovery of ore by open pit mining methods. Effective management of waste rock movement covers the removal and placement of the waste rock, generally in a surface
Jul 27, 2015
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A new sampler for grain and other free-flowing particulatesBy G J. Lyman
Sampling of grain for mycotoxins is challenging in that some mycotoxins, such as Ochratoxin A (OTA), have very low permitted levels and the kernels carrying the mycotoxin may be highly localised withi
May 9, 2017
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Through Seam Blasting – Leighton Wahana ExperienceBy S Agdaca
Leightons is the sole contractor at the Wahana Coal Mine Project (part of the Bayan Group), a multi-seam thermal deposit consisting of 13 coal seams with thicknesses ranging from 20 cm to 500
Nov 8, 2011
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Back to the Future - Why Change Doesn't Necessarily Mean ProgressBy P A. Tilyard
There have been enormous changes in mineral processing in the past four decades. For example grinding mill power has increased by an order of magnitude, regrinding is done to -10 microns and flotation
Jan 1, 2009
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Ensuring Rehabilitation into the Future – The Western Australian Mining Rehabilitation FundBy M L. Leybourne
In 2012, in response to an increasing potential unfunded liability, the Western Australian Government passed the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012. The intent of this Act was to introduce an annual
Jul 16, 2014
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Development in Cut and Fill Mining at ISA MineBy Jansen N
Production from the narrow, high grade silver-lead-zinc orebodies below 15 level commenced in mid 1985.Geological, mining research and recent mining experience determined that a mechanised drill, fire
Jan 1, 1985
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Improving Extraction Efficiency from Witwatersrand Gold Tailings using Flotation and Ultra-Fine Grinding of ConcentratesBy D Capstick, M B. Ebell
This paper describes the test work, process design, commissioning and operation of a processing system at the Ergo gold operation that improves the extraction efficiency from gold tailings material. T
Sep 26, 2013
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Understanding Rock Mass Behaviour through the Development of an Integrated Sensing PlatformBy E Widzyk-Capehart, C Hölck Teuber, S Steffen, V Rivero, O Fredes, E Sanchez, I Pedemonte, N Gonzalez
This paper summarises the research, development and initial application of a sensing platform that has the potential to monitor subsurface deformations, pore pressure and other variables simultaneousl
May 9, 2016