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  • SME
    The Development of a Multiple Level Underground Limestone Mine from Geology through Mine Planning

    By Christopher Newman, Robert Dupuy, David Newman

    "The development of a multiple level underground mine is a complex task in which geology, engineering, ground control, and unit operations are integrated into a single mine design. The components are

    Jan 1, 2019

  • SME
    Selection of Vibrating Screens for Mineral Separation Based On Process, Design and Implementation Criteria

    By M. Woodie

    INTRODUCTION Information such as application review to choose the proper style of vibrating screen, parameters that determine the proper size of vibrating screen, engineering design information that

    Jan 1, 2019

  • CIM
    Breaking Down Traditional Silos - A Refreshing Approach to Mine Optimization for the Restart of the North American Lithium Project

    By E. Pallumbo, N. Szwedska, R. Asselin

    "This paper highlights the results of collaboration between geology, mining and mineral processing teams during the restart of the North American Lithium Project, located near La Corne, Quebec, Canada

    Jan 1, 2019

  • ISEE
    Innovative Online Technology Enabling Optimization in Blasting Operations

    By Jim Peterson, Ricardo Freire, Mason Biernat

    Variable nature of rock and face conditions, varying execution and changing nature of blasting are making ongoing optimization challenging. Intelligent planning and on-going analytics are required to

    Jan 1, 2019

  • SME
    Eminent Domain Mineral Property Valuations: When Self-Proclaimed “Latitude” Falls Somewhere South of Competence and Ethical Obligations

    By J. M. Beck

    Mineral property appraisers engaged in eminent domain actions on properties for which mining is the highest and best use must be fully competent in all phases of mineral resource estimation, mine proj

    Jan 1, 2019

  • ISEE
    Track and Trace (T&T) of Regulated Material

    By Paulo Cesar Pavan

    T&T or Traceability, is a concept of generating, storing and on demand providing information about all traceable items in the supply chain

    Jan 1, 2019

  • CIM
    Selective Dissolution of Radionuclides from a Copper Flotation Concentrate Using Two–Stage Leaching Process

    By Weng Fu, James Vaughan, Stefan Lakemond

    Uranium bearing copper sulphide flotation concentrates produced from iron oxide copper gold uranium (IOCG–U) ore contains radionuclides such as 238U, 230Th, 210Pb, 226Ra, 210Po, which have the potenti

    Jan 1, 2019

  • CIM
    Management of Copper Solvent Extraction Plants Running At Reduced Throughput

    By D. Kachongo, Y. Cheng, A. Kashala, D. Samal, G. Mitshabu

    Many copper processing flowsheets in the Democratic Republic of Congo include the leaching of oxide ores containing copper and cobalt, copper solvent extraction, copper electrowinning, and precipitati

    Jan 1, 2019

  • SME
    Caterpillar Adds to its Mining Line; New Haul Trucks Fill Out the Surface Mining Portfolio

    By William Gleason

    "Caterpillar is the largest manufacturer of mining equipment in the world. In hundreds of surface mines around the globe, Caterpillar’s flagship 793 haul trucks can be found moving material for copper

    Dec 1, 2018

  • SAIMM
    New Approach to Evaluate the TOWS Matrix and its Application in a Mining Company

    By I. Cerny, M. Vanek, J. Hubácek

    "SWOT analyses and the closely related TOWS matrix are frequent starting points for an organization to develop its strategy. The paper deals with the evaluation of the TOWS matrix and presents three n

    Dec 1, 2018

  • SME
    NAT 2018 Full Proceedings - NAT2018

    By Matthew Preedy, Brett Campbell, Jim Rush, Alan Howard, Derek Penrice

    All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Information contained in this work has been obtained by SME, Inc. from sources believed to be reliable. However, neither SME nor its autho

    Dec 1, 2018

  • AUSIMM
    Can the concept of the circular economy help unlock complex orebodies?

    By G Corder

    The aim of the circular economy is to accelerate the transition from a conventional linear take-make-dispose economic model to a circular model. It is restorative and regenerative by design and aims

    Nov 21, 2018

  • ABM
    Da Pirâmide De Heinrich Na Prevenção De Acidentes Em Uma Indústria Automotiva

    By Alexandre Rodizio Bento

    Os acidentes de trabalho estão cada vez mais presentes em indústrias de vários segmentos, inclusive no setor automotivo. Devido ao trabalho no chão de fábrica deste setor utilizar interferência humana

    Aug 8, 2018

  • ABM
    Análise De Envelhecimento Do Polipropileno Submetido À Radiação Ultravioleta

    By Ruy José Feijó Alves

    O policarbonato é um polímero quimicamente neutro, 100% reciclável, resistente a altas temperaturas, impermeável, durável que oferece uma combinação fantástica das suas propriedades físicas, químicas,

    Aug 8, 2018

  • ABM
    Blast Furnace Opportunities For Revamping Projects

    By Jeremy Fletcher

    In today’s world, the requirement of Steel Producers to revamp and modernize their blast furnaces on-time, safely and with the latest technology is paramount. In addition they must meet the detailed d

    Aug 1, 2018

  • ABM
    EFEITO DA TEMPERATURA DE RECOZIMENTO NAS PROPRIEDADES MECÂNICAS E NA MICROESTRUTURA DE UM AÇO COM ALTO TEOR DE Mn LAMINADO A FRIO

    By Julio Cezar de Sousa Zorzi

    Aços com teor de Mn entre 15% e 30% apresentam ductilidade excepcionalmente alta para sua elevada resistência mecânica, devido à ocorrência de transformação de fases (efeito TRIP) e/ou à formação de m

    Jul 30, 2018

  • ABM
    China Enters The High-quality, Ultra-thin Strip Market Arvedi Esp Installations In China

    By Andreas Jungbauer

    Two Arvedi ESP plants going into operation in 2015 will allow a Chinese steel producer to better serve the extremely attractive local and export markets for high-quality, thin-gauge strip products. Th

    Jul 30, 2018

  • SME
    Analyzing the Health and Cost Benefits of Utilizing Electric Engines versus Diesel for Equipment Fleets in Hot Underground Mines

    By Karoly (Charles) Kocsis, August Greth, Jon Fox

    "It is the duty of the mine operator to ensure the mine environment is healthy and safe for the mine workers. For deep and hot underground mines, this requires maintaining adequate working temperature

    Jan 8, 2018

  • SME
    A Forward Look into the US Rare-Earth Industry; How Potential Mines Can Connect to the Global REE Market

    By Jens Gutzmer, Helmut Mischo, George Barakos

    "It has been nearly eight years since rare-earth elements (REE) became the subject of frontpage headlines. It was when the controversial Chinese export policy for these critical commodities was epitom

    Jan 8, 2018

  • SME
    Industrial Minerals review 2017

    By Jack Bedder, Nils Backeberg

    "Native antimony metal is rare and antimony generally occurs together with gold, lead, copper and silver. There are more than 100 antimony minerals, although the sulfide mineral stibnite is the main e

    Jan 7, 2018