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A procedure for the characterization of the internal structure of the Andrews-Mika diagramBy C. L. Schneider, R. P. King
The ability to predict the liberation spectra that will be produced by a closed-continuous grinding circuit is of fundamental importance for the design, optimization and control of most operations in
Jan 1, 1995
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Infrared Spectroscopy For In-Situ Characterization Of Surface ReactionsBy J. J. Kellar, W. M. Cross, J. D. Miller
Infrared spectroscopy has been one of the most useful experimental techniques for the analysis of surface reactions in flotation systems, including surface alteration and surfactant adsorption reactio
Jan 1, 1989
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18. Discovery of the Ertsberg East Copper-Gold Deposit, Irian Jaya, IndonesiaBy Douglas R. Cook
The Ertsberg East discovery was announced by Freeport in 1979 with proven geological reserves of 45 Mt (49.6 million tons) with a grade of 2.65% copper and recoverable gold values. This recently disco
Jan 1, 1991
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Development And Application Of Disjunctive Kriging Model: Discrete Gaussian Model ? IntroductionBy Dae S. Young
The Disjunctive Kriging (DK) procedure was developed to estimate ore recovery figures within a deposit/ domain from limited diamond drill hole (DDH) core assay data taken at the exploration stage. Loc
Jan 1, 1982
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The Role of Australian Stock Exchange in Developing and Improving Mining Reporting StandardsBy Tony Walsh
Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX) -ASX is ranked 9th in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Index – only 2.02% of that Index. -1520 companies – 400+ mining & mining exploration. -
Jan 1, 2003
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Prospects for Gold in New Zealand (dd578edb-d6d0-4f51-bf6a-2cf7f9c6605a)By Colin J. Douch
New Zealand has been a significant producer of gold for over a century. Total recorded production is over 850 tonnes. There were three major periods of production: the first and biggest was between 18
Jan 1, 1988
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The Development Of A Water Jet Mining Machine For Coal ExtractionBy David A. Summers, Clark R. Barker
INTRODUCTION The use of high pressure water as a means of excavating valuable mineral from the earth dates back many hundreds of years, but is most familiar through its use in sluicing the gold bea
Jan 1, 1976
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Thiobacillus ferrooxidans Interaction with Sulfide Minerals and Selective Chalcopyrite Flotation from PyriteBy P. K. Sharma
The acidophilic and chemolithotrophic Thiobacillus ferrooxidans bacteria grown in the presence of soluble ferrous ions and solid substrates (sulfur, pyrite and chalcopyrite) as their energy source hav
Jan 1, 1999
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Cone Beam X-Ray Microtomography - A New Facility For Three-Dimensional Analysis Of Multiphase MaterialsBy J. D. Miller, C. L. Lin
As the techniques and resolution for three-dimensional spatial analysis have advanced in the last decade, it is now possible to map in detail the microstructure of multiphase materials in three-dimens
Jan 1, 2003
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Underground coal mining technology – An overview and a look aheadBy R. K. Singhal, R. D. Lama
Underground coal mining systems have kept pace with developments that have occurred in other types of mining. A diversified group of machines are now available with high horsepower motors, built-in mi
Jan 1, 1989
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Establishing A Mine Ventilation Department In An Operating Coal CompanyBy J. W. Stevenson
The need for a separate ventilation department within the management team was recognized by the management of U. S. Pipe and Foundry before the company was purchased by Jim Walter Corporation in Janua
Jan 1, 1980
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Resolving Complex Mine Ventilation Problems With Multiple Tracer GasesBy D. J. Kennedy, A. W. Stokes, W. G. Klinowski
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) has become an accepted standard in the field of mine ventilation tracer gas studies. It has a wide variety of uses for defining mine ventilation flows that cannot be adequat
Jan 1, 1987
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Optimizing Methane Drainage Systems To Reduce Mine Ventilation RequirementsBy George Aul, Richard Ray
Short-hole horizontal degasification systems have been utilized in Island Creek's Virginia Division mines since 1986. These systems remove methane from the coal seam in advance of longwall mining
Jan 1, 1991
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Production Begins at Ertsberg East Copper MineBy W. N. Key, L. C. Acton
Freeport Minerals Co.'s Ertsberg East underground operation typifies the cliche that all the "easy" ore deposits have already been found. Despite its location, in a remote Indonesian rain forest,
Jan 7, 1981
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Discussion - Lime substitutes for the treatment of acid mine drainage - by G.W. Heunisch Technical Papers, MINING ENGINEERING, Vol. 39, No. 1 January 1987, pp. 99-96By L. B. Anderson, G. A. Carmody
We wish to comment on the paper by G.W. Heunisch (MINING ENGINEERING, January 1987), which raised several important points regarding treatment of acidic waste waters. This paper confirms, in part, tes
Jan 1, 1988
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Refractory Gold Ore ProcessingBy R. S. Shoemaker
It is said that there is nothing new under the sun and this is certainly true about refractory gold Ores. Ores which have been refractory to treatment have been the bane of the Metallurgist's lif
Jan 1, 1990
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Distribution Pattern Of Polymetallic Nodules And Associated Megabenthic CommunityBy Valcana Stoyanova
The distribution pattern, abundance variations and types of polymetallic nodules and associated megabenthic communities in area covers more than 60 000 km2 laid out in the eastern Clarion-Clipperton Z
Jan 1, 2008
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Optimizing The Value Of A SampleBy Gustavo G. Pilger, Jair C. Koppe, João Felipe C. L. Costa
Information for mine planning requires to be close spaced, if compared to the grid used for exploration and resource assessment. The additional samples collected during quasi-mining are frequently loc
Jan 1, 2002
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1991 Stefanko Award - Machine Performance Monitoring In Surface MinesBy J. Peck, M. J. Scoble, C. Hendricks
This paper is based on field studies in North American surface mines. The work involved the adaptation of microprocessor-based instrumentation to monitor various operating parameters on-board rotary b
Jan 1, 1993
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Economic aspects of postmining land use planningBy R. J. Sweigard, R. V. Ramani
The effects of postmining land use planning are addressed in this paper. These effects may include savings in reclamation costs and increased value of reclaimed land. However, this may result in great
Jan 1, 1988