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On the Management of Gangue Minerals in the Flotation of Platinum Group Minerals Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy Kirsten Corin, Belinda McFadzean, Cyril O’Connor, Jenny Wiese
The Bushveld Complex of South Africa contains almost 90% of the world’s reserves of platinum group minerals (PGMs). In the flotation of PGMs, there are significant challenges arising from the need to
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Production Scheduling At LKAB’s Kiruna Mine Using Mixed Integer ProgrammingBy M. Kuchta, A. Newman
LKAB’s Kiruna Mine, located in northern Sweden, produces about 24 Mton of iron ore yearly using sublevel caving. For efficiency, the mine must deliver planned quantities of three ore products. We use
Jan 1, 2002
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Construction of the Powerhouse Cavern for the Pumped Storage Scheme Kops II in AustriaBy Helmut Westermayr, Michael Tergl
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Geographic Setting The Kops II plant is a pumped storage scheme of the hydroelectric power producer ‘Vorarlberger Illwerke AG’ which is currently under construction in t
Jan 1, 2007
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VentilationBy Christopher J. Bise
INTRODUCTION Traditionally, the purpose of mine ventilation has been defined as diluting, rendering harmless, and sweeping away hazardous gases which may accumulate in the mine workings. In additi
Jan 1, 1986
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Energy Conservation In The Comminution Of Industrial Minerals (5bf6fefb-be28-4472-9f36-2b8549dafaa4)By T. Cienski
The paper presents and discusses the results of a detailed study conducted on the subject of energy consumption in the comminution of industrial minerals. The study was based on pilot circuit testing,
Jan 1, 1990
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The Impact of Process Water on the Surface Properties of Magnetite as Measured by the Zeta Potential and Through Leaching ExperimentsBy M. Westerstrand
The processes involved in the concentration of magnetite ore with process water as the aqueous medium can have a strong influence on the surface properties of the magnetite particles. In this study, d
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Pump And Cyclone Design/Optimization To Maximize Grinding Circuit EfficiencyThe design/optimization of the pump and cyclones to maximize grinding circuit efficiency first requires a concise understanding of, and clearly defined specifications for, desired grinding circuit per
Jan 1, 2011
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Characterization Of Copper Flotation Products Utilzing The JKMRC/FEI Mineral Liberation Analyzer (MLA)By D. Brosnahan, J. Gathje
Newmont Metallurgical Services (NMS) recently acquired a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with a JKMRC/FEI Mineral Liberation Analyzer (MLA). With the MLA software package, raw particle image and X
Jan 1, 2007
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Observational Method Using Real Time Surface Settlement Monitoring On The South Toulon Tunnel Project - Introduction - Project HistoryBy B. C. Vargas
The Toulon tunnel project is a key component of the Highway corridor on the French Riviera between Marseille and Nice and is a fundamental transportation infrastructure for the region. The first desig
Jan 1, 2012
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Some MINExpo Exhibitors PreviewedBortech’s BoreClad corrosion protection system will be displayed at MINExpo. BoreClad is an innovative system for inside diameter cladding of nozzles, tubes and other circumferential devices. Pressu
Jan 1, 2004
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Pushing the limits of Slurry Microtunneling and Direct Pipe® in North AmericaBy Gerhard Lang
"Slurry Microtunneling is a well-established technology building on over 20 years of experience in successful tunnel installations under all kinds of soil conditions across the U.S. and Canada. Recent
Jan 1, 2016
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Analysis of the Hydro-fracture Potential Around Water Tunnels in RockBy Emad Iskander
The seepage forces generated around pressurized water tunnels in rock are investigated using the analysis tools of geomechanics. The theoretical background of the two-phase material behavior is explai
Jan 1, 2008
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Coal and Rock Classification with Rib Images and Machine Learning Techniques (Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)By Yuting Xue
Classification of rock and coal is one preliminary problem for fully automated or intelligent mining. It assists in automated rib stability analysis and enables the shearer to adjust the drums without
Jan 13, 2022
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Nanobubble Column Flotation For More Efficient Coal RecoveryBy A. Sobhy
Froth flotation is a widely used, cost effective coal cleaning process. However, its high process efficiency is limited to a narrow particle size range between approximately 50 to 600 µm for coal and
Feb 27, 2013
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Environmental Impacts of Deep Sea Mining: Predictive Assessment MethodsBy Diane Jones, Jeremy Spearman, Tom Matthewson
Requirements for minerals are on the increase globally and the deep sea offers a potential source of essential materials. Extracting these minerals from what is considered an environmentally sensitive
Sep 1, 2014
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The Atlas Concentrator Process For High Recovery And Upgrading Of Copper And Magnetite From Low Grade Ores ? IntroductionBy Ramon B. Santos
The Atlas Concentrator, reputedly the largest in the Far East today, is located on the island of Cebu in the Republic of the Philippines. It started operation on a 4000 TPD capacity in 1955. An expans
Jan 1, 1966
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Development of Steel-Fiber Reinforced High Fluidity Concrete Segment and Application to ConstructionBy Aki Fujii, Hiroshi Dobashi, Mitsuro Matsuda, Yoshinari Kondo
INTRODUCTION The Metropolitan Expressway Central Circular Route with a total length of approximately 47 km is located outside the Inner Circular Route of Tokyo (at a radius of approximately 8 km f
Jan 1, 2007
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Climate Change For Mine Planners: Some FundamentalsBy R. D. Williams
In spite of the increasingly polarized and politicized view of climate science and climate change in the United States, many of the principles behind the ?theory? of Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW)
Feb 27, 2013
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Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel—Final Design, Procurement and Construction - RETC2021By Gregg W. Davidson, J. Andrew McGlenn, Frank Huber
The Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel will ensure system reliability in the event of a major earthquake and increase the Greater Vancouver Water District’s capacity to meet the long-term needs of a g
Jun 13, 2021
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Galena Mine - Discovery of Silver-Copper Ore in the Galena Mine in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District of Northern IdahoBy S. Norman Kesten
The Galena mine is located astride the Polaris fault in the Coeur d'Alene district of northern Idaho. The surface installations are about a mile up Lake Gulch, the mouth of which is about 2.4 km
Jan 1, 1990