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  • SME
    The Efects of Rock Mass Strength and Joint Orientation on Pillar Stability in Underground Coal Mines

    By S. M. Hossaini, M. Ataei, H. Moosavi

    The abstract highlights the importance of pillar stability in underground coal mines and the influence of rock mass strength and joint orientation on pillar behavior. The study employs numerical model

    Apr 4, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    Ore Ageing Test Work for the Ok Tedi Skarns

    By M Morey

    Ok Tedi Mine is located eighteen kilometers from the Irian Jaya border in the Star Mountains, Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Sequential flotation concentrators produce a copper / gold concentrate

    Aug 8, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Iron Ore Holdings Ltd – Case Study of the Environmental Approval Challenges for an Emerging Junior

    By H Fletcher

    Iron Ore Holdings Ltd (IOH) is an emerging junior iron ore company that is actively developing projects in the Central and Western Pilbara region of Western Australia. IOH commissioned URS Australia P

    Jul 11, 2011

  • DFI
    Evaluation of Existing T-Z Models for Caliche Based on Numerical Analysis of Bi-Directional Load Tests Using NVShaft

    By Ramin Motamed, Fahim M. Bhuiyan, Raj V. Siddharthan, Joseph Toth

    The difficulty in material characterization and the erratic response of cemented soil layers, such as caliche in the Las Vegas valley, creates challenges for practicing engineers to reliably predict t

    Sep 8, 2021

  • DFI
    Case Study: The Use Of Post Tensioned Piles For Wind Turbine Foundations

    By Amr Sallam, Ahmad Mohamed, Mohamed Alrowaimi

    Renewable energy, in the form of wind and solar, has emerged as main source of energy in the modern society. The wind industry has substantially grown over the last two decades to become a key player

  • SAIMM
    Conditions under which an integrated approach to the transition mine problem outperforms a disintegrated approach APCOM 2021

    By I. O. Flores, A. Anani, H. Li

    Current technological advancement has increased the exploitation of deeper ore bodies using underground methods. In certain cases, the mineral deposit starts near the surface and continues deep within

    Sep 1, 2021

  • AUSIMM
    The Exploration Geologist's Approach to Valuation

    It is a sad commentary on human nature that for every successful, unscrupulous entrepreneur you need a multitude of incautious, greedy investors. One wonders whether is will be ever possible to comp

    Jan 1, 1989

  • ISEE
    The Didcot Demolition

    By R. Alford

    In the modern world of demolition safety is paramount and unnecessary or unquantifiable risks are not accepted (FasterCapital, 2024) and all risks must be kept As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)

    Jan 21, 2025

  • AUSIMM
    Heavy Mineral Prospectivity in the Eucla Basin

    By B Hou

    The Eucla Basin in southern Australia is emerging as an important global source of zircon from heavy mineral sands. Understanding the geological evolution of the basin and movement of heavy minerals d

    Oct 5, 2011

  • SME
    Effects of Longwall Mining on Aquatic Resources at the Bailey Mine in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    By M. R. Haibach, M. L. Shema, J. M. Silvis

    "Since 2005, longwall coal mine operators in Pennsylvania (US) have been required to collect extensive hydrologic and biological data to document pre- and post-mining conditions of aquatic resources (

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SME
    Bituminous Coal Consumption Estimating Its Long Term Growth And Annual Variation ? Introduction

    By W. Gibson Jaworek

    It has become apparent in recent years to everyone intimately concerned with the future of the American fuels industries that the growth in demand for energy has become a topic receiving considerable

    Jan 1, 1960

  • AUSIMM
    In situ analysis of steelmaking slags and mold fluxes at elevated temperatures using a remote fibre-optic Raman probe

    By R E. Gerald II, B Zhang, T Sander, J D. Smith, J Huang, R J. O’Malley, H Tekle

    In the steelmaking process, mold fluxes are essential for ensuring thermal insulation, refining, and the efficiency of continuous casting. Real-time understanding of the in-service composition of slag

    Aug 21, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Why is Mineralogical Data Essential for Designing a Metallurgical Test Work Program for Process Selection and Design?

    By L Lorenzen

    The selection of samples for metallurgical test work is generally focused on providing geologically representative samples. One of the major problems experienced with metallurgical test work using dri

    Sep 5, 2011

  • NIOSH
    OFR-2-77 An Investigation Of The Interaction Of Rock And Types Of Rock Bolts For Selected Loading Conditions

    By Charles J. Haas

    The objective of this research was to investigate the interaction phenomena of rock and types of rock bolts to develop design principals for using grouted roof bolts. The investigation was to determin

    Jan 1, 1974

  • NIOSH
    Bulletin 232 Manual for Oil and Gas Operations

    By T. E. Swigart, C. E. Beecher

    The Federal Government, as the largest lessor of oil and gas lands in the United States, is vitally interested in the conservation of those resources. This manual has been prepared at the direction of

    Jan 1, 1923

  • CIM
    The Importance of Sampling in Resource Definition, Process Control, Metallurgical Accounting and Sales of Mineral Products

    By Ralph J. Holmes

    "An accurate knowledge of the chemical, mineralogical and physical characteristics of ores and mineral products that are mined, processed and sold commercially is crucial to resource definition, effec

    Jan 1, 2016

  • CIM
    Research and the Coal Industry in Canada

    By W. A. Lang

    Introduction That the coal industry has entered a new phase in its development is now evident. Coal, besides being the chief source of heat and power, has become a potential raw material for many i

    Jan 1, 1946

  • SME
    Processing Technology For The Recovery Of Fossil Resin, A Value Added Product, From Western Coals

    By J. D. Miller

    The fossil resins of certain western coals are of significance and of sufficient value as a chemical commodity to justify a fossil resin industry. At the present time these valuable fossil resin resou

    Jan 1, 1994

  • TMS
    Acoustic Sensors for Process Control in the Year 2000

    By A. McLean, S. Dawson, N. D. G. Mountford

    "IntroductionIn order to predict the accepted industrial practice for the year 2000, it may be helpful to first consider the rate of development of scientific knowledge. If the speed with which man ca

    Jan 1, 1988

  • CIM
    The Resource Valuation and Optimesation Model: Real Options Impact for the Mining Industry

    By G. W. Evatt

    This paper presents the scientific framework underpinning the Resource Valuation and Optimisation Model (RVOM). The RVOM is a Real Options software package, which helps mine owners optimally plan thei

    Jan 1, 2011