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New Ore Types from the Cauê Banded Iron Formation, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Responses to the Growing DemandBy L Q. Amorim
The mining district of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero (QF) in southeastern Brazil contributes to 70 per cent of the Brazilian iron ore production, which reached 370 Mt in 2010. Traditionally, four iron or
Jul 11, 2011
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Guidelines for the Design of Rope GuidesRope guides, consisting of ropes spanning between anchor points at the top and bottom of shafts, have frequently been considered as a viable alternative to fixed guides, comprising buntons and guides.
Jan 1, 2005
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Particle Size Analysis – Optimising Returns in Iron OreBy B Stump
Reliable particle size analysis in minerals processing plants is a critical factor to the economic return of a plant. As recovery of valuable minerals is compromised for particles outside the optimal
Jul 11, 2011
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Crystal Chemistry and Synthesis of Carbonate Apatites û Main Minerals in Living OrganismsKnowledge of the crystal chemistry of carbonate apatites is very important for the development of the concept of biomineralisation and the creation of a scientific base for new biocompatible materials
Jan 1, 2008
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Nyrstar Port Pirie RedevelopmentBy B Kretschmer, G Bartel, B de Villiers, W Watt
"The Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter, located on the eastern shore of the Upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia 230km north of Adelaide, began operation in 1889 to process lead concentrate from the Broken
Sep 7, 2015
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Industrial Minerals the South Island PotentialIndustrial minerals by definition are minerals used as part of an industrial process and usually are one of a number of components, eg finely ground Limestone is an extender in the manufacture of pain
Jan 1, 1985
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The Use of Geotechnical Instrumentation to Optimise an Engineered Mine Design at Beaconsfield Gold Mine, TasmaniaBy P B. Hills, R J. Walton
Geotechnical instrumentation has been implemented as a key step for monitoring and optimising an engineered mine design for managing seismicity at the Beaconsfield Gold Mine. Measurements of displacem
Jan 1, 2008
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Review of Ventilation Optimisation Strategies During Longwall MovesBy H W. Wu
Occupational exposure limits for diesel particular matter (DPM) are progressively being adopted in a number of countries. Many of these follow the lead of the US Mine Safety and Health Administration
Aug 31, 2015
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Bowen Basin Coalmine Spoil Classification for Improved Mine Rehabilitation OutcomesBy T Baumgartl, J Burgess, B Emmerton, P D. Erskine
Large-scale open cut mining in the Bowen Basin has been undertaken for over 40 years. During this period, improved mechanical capability and economics have allowed extraction to greater depths, result
Jun 28, 2016
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An Integrated Technology Solution for Optimised and Environmentally-controlled BlastsBy C Parihar, R Garg, A Bhandari, S Bhandari
Blasting can impact the efficiency of entire downstream mining operation. Individual technology solutions for blasting have been available in the industry for many years but all of them only cater for
Aug 24, 2015
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Practical Application of Detonation Code for Explosive SelectionDevelopments in the technology of explosive production and deliveryallow a greater amount of flexibility in rock fragmentation by blasting. The rock fragmentation efficiency of an explosive is current
Jan 1, 2001
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Development of a Low-cost Instrument for Barometric Pressure SurveysBy A S. Derrington
High-accuracy, solid-state digital reference barometers have proven to be well suited to conducting underground barometric pressure surveys. The only problem is their expense; at least A$4000 each. Fo
Aug 31, 2015
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Speciation of Arsenic in an Anaerobic Treatment System at a Pb-Zn Smelter Site, Gold Roaster Products, Cu Smelter Stack Dust and Impacted SoilMining and metallurgical processing of gold and base metal ores often results in solid wastes and effluents containing high concentrations of arsenic. In addition, arsenic can be released to the atmos
Jan 1, 2008
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The Practice of De-Silverizing Base Bullion at the Port Pirie Works of the Broken Hill Associated Smelters Pty. Ltd.THE de-silverizing of base bullion at the Port Pirie works is carried out in accordance with the principles of the well-known Parkes process. The base bullion produced by the blast furnace department
Jan 1, 1922
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Systems Modelling for Water Management in Mining and Minerals ù Bowen Basin CoalBy C Hedemann, N Silveste, H Davis, C J. Moran
For nearly two decades water scientists have been debating the need to use appropriate models for the questions being asked and the data available. This paper puts forward a rationale for a hierarchic
Jan 1, 2006
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The Economic Advantages of Detailed Geotechnical Assessments for Extraction SequencingBy A Bennett, S Arndt
Minerals and Metals Group Pty Ltd (Golden Grove Mine) commissioned a comprehensive study of the life of mine using advanced 3D stress modelling. Essential input into the modelling was the proposed min
Mar 24, 2014
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Geological Controls on Drilling and Blasting OperationsBy T N. Little
This review paper presents an integrated and practical insight to blasting geology and its importance. This approach involves developing blasting objective up front and implementing geology specific b
Nov 8, 2011
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Rehabilitation and Water Quality Control at Ohai CoalfieldsBy K J. Thompson
This paper describes the work which has been undertaken at the Ohai coalfields in Southland to restore overburden heaps during past opencast mining operations, and procedures which have been adopted t
Jan 1, 1981
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Stockton Mine Acid Rock Drainage Remediation û Part 2 - TreatmentBy P Lindsay, J B. Hughes
Underground and opencast coal mining has been ongoing since 1896 on the Stockton Plateau, West Coast, New Zealand. Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) from historic and current mine workings has had an adverse e
Jan 1, 2007
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Screen Media Aperture Size Measurement Using MetsoÆs Screen TrackerBy G van Niekerk, M Wortley
Screening is a critical part of many mineral processing circuits and keeping the aperture of the screening media within specification is vital to ensure efficient performance of the processing plant.
Sep 26, 2011