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Mining At Aspen
By Bruce Bryant
Silver ore was discovered at Aspen in 1879, but the district did not reach full production until 1888 after lawsuits were settled and railroads furnished less expensive transportation to the outside w
Jan 1, 1982
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Reclamation of Canmore Creek; Example of a Successful Walk Away Pit Lake Closure
By H. Gerry Stephenson, Devin Castendyk
"One of the most important environmental issues associated with contemporary openpit mining is the closure of mine pit lakes, and the perpetual legacy these lakes can potentially generate. Ideally, su
Aug 1, 2019
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Support Communities - The Human Factor In Resource Development
By Robert W. Yokom
As the search for new sources of energy and minerals leads to more remote areas of the country - and the world - the need to plan for adequate housing and community facilities for the construction and
Jan 1, 1981
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Subsurface Disposal Of Mine Water ? Introduction
By Robert Stefanko
The concept of disposing of liquid industrial wastes by deep-well injection is not a new one. Brines associated with crude oil long have been disposed of in this manner, with the additional benefit of
Jan 1, 1969
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The new mineral sands plant of the 3rd Millennium…How difficult-to-treat feedstocks can get a new lease on life
By J. M. Elder, W. S. Kow
Challenges to new heavy mineral deposit developments are presented. These include land use issues, particle fineness, declining grades, and particle coating, amongst others. Industry responses to thes
Jan 1, 2005
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Energy Mathematics for Crushing Applications and Systems for Optimizing Comminution Costs
By Malcolm D. Flavel
Much has been said and written about the world's, and particularly the united states of America's, energy crisis. The relative changes between cost components of production have altered bec
Jan 1, 1980
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Raise Boring - The Reaming Cycle
By Euclid P. Worden
INTRODUCTION Today, conventional raise boring is an accepted method of development in underground mines and on major construction projects. Over the years that this technique, and its associated ma
Jan 1, 1985
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Underground Application of Ultra-Wideband Radio for Robust Positioning and Communication
By S. Schade, G. Möllemann, C. Niestroj
"Mining environments, whether open-pit or underground, pose difficult conditions for any sensor system. However, the ever-increasing need for automation requires the application and use of sensor syst
Jan 1, 2017
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Laboratory heap leach testing : How small-and large-scale tests compare
By Russell B. Dix
Laboratory column leach tests are used routinely to evaluate gold and silver ores for heap leaching. The tests are fairly straightforward. The ore to be tested is placed into an appropriately sized le
Jan 1, 1989
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Incline/Decline Boring With Tunnel Boring Machines
By Jack E. Brockway
As tunnel boring machine technology has expanded, so has its range of application. Tunneling machines (TBM's) are tackling tasks today that fifteen years ago were considered "inappropriate". A ca
Jan 1, 1983
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Coal Division ? Longwall ? Underground Mining I - Strata Control Simulation During Longwall Mining ? Introduction
By Christopher Haycocks
Because of growing pressure from government and consumers to produce more coal, the mining industry must improve existing techniques and devise more efficient mining methods. Mining of the thicker, sh
Jan 1, 1979
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Design and Construction of EPB Tunnels Within an Artesian Groundwater Aquifer - Addressing Environmental Issues
By Adrian Coombs
The York Durham Sewage System (YDSS) Interceptor Tunnel Project is located in the Town of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, just north of Toronto. Construction commenced in September 2006 and completion
Jan 1, 2008
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Mining Data Collection, Storage, and Interpretation Method Advancements
By Jay Nopola, Christopher Johnson, Matthew Minnick, Erik Hemstad, Erik Walega
Mining data collection, storage, and interpretation methods have progressively changed over time. Data collection, for the most part, has transitioned from handwritten notes and logs based on manual g
Jun 25, 2023
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Stress control methods help to optimize underground mine design
By Mark Lawshe, Shosie Serata
The conventional method of mining underground, using narrow rooms and wide pillars, has proven to be poorly adapted to the powerful earth forces that act on underground openings. The high costs of roo
Jan 1, 1989
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Multi-Boiler Coordination And Steam Header Control On A Large Coal Fired Metals Plant
By P. Rambalee
A multiple coal fired boiler house provides steam for utility usage in various production plants. Maintaining stable header pressure and boiler availability is of critical importance for downstream co
Jan 1, 2012
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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
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RETC 2009 Full Proceedings - RETC2009
By Bill Mariucci, Gary Almeraris
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, 2009
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Pregrouting in Rock: Contemporary Basic Principles
By Donald A. Bruce
Pregrouting is an extremely important part of many rock tunneling projects. However, poor and unsatisfactory performances have been frequently recorded often with very severe consequences, technically
Jan 1, 2005
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RETC 2025 Full Proceedings - RETC2025
By Samer Sadek, Brian Hagan
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC), which will be held in Dallas, TX. This year’s conference will showcase the continued trend of strong indust
Oct 1, 2025
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Electro-Biochemical Reactor (EBR) Technology for Selenium Removal from British Columbia?s Coal-Mining Wastewaters
By A. Opara
The weathering of coal mine waste rock releases iron, calcium, sulfate and associated trace elements like selenium [Se], which are introduced to seepage waters. Nitrogen species, such as nitrate and a
Feb 23, 2014