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Geomechanical Analysis of Maximum Operating Pressure for SAGD ReservoirsBy Dale A. Walters
The thermal recovery of bitumen reservoirs by steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) is often designed to maximize the operating pressure. In general, the benefits of higher operating pressures are hi
Jun 1, 2012
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The Effect of Shotcrete on the Flotation Nickel Recoveries of Falconbridge Nickel-Copper OreBy Peter Wells, Laxman M. Amaratuga, Todd M. Kanhai
"Certain mining methods (eg. Cut-and-fill) result in the contamination of run-of-mine ore with shotcrete. This shotcrete remains mixed with the ore throughout processing. Experimentation performed by
Jan 1, 2000
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Fundamental Studies of Sulfides Pressure OxidationBy Jian Li, Robbie McDonald, David Robinson
"The pressure oxidation of sulfide minerals at temperatures above 200°C enables the extraction of base metals, improves the extractability of gold from refractory ores, enables solubilisation of PGEs
Jan 1, 2017
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Centrifuge Units for Gravity Separation - An UpdateBy André R. Laplante
"This presentation reviews three continuous centrifuge separators, the Falcon-C, Kelsey Jig and Multi-Gravity Separator, two units with possible synergies with centrifuges, the In-Line Pressure Jig an
Jan 1, 2000
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Geology and Structure, Orion Mine (No. 8 Zone), Val d'Or District, Quebec (64153997-83b1-48e0-8efe-3e8275894748)By Yvon Trudeau, Deni Raymond
"The Orion gold mine, located 7 Ian northeast of the town of Malartic, Quebec, was discovered in mid-1985. Underground exploration was undertaken in 1986 leading to commercial production in 1988. The
Jan 1, 1992
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Geology and Structure, Orion Mine (No. 8 Zone), Val d'Or District, QuebecBy Denis Raymond, Yvon Trudeau
"Abstract-The Orion gold mine, located 7 km northeast of the town of Malartic, Quebec, was discovered in mid-1985. Underground exploration was undertaken in 1986Ieading to commercial production in 198
Jan 1, 1992
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Some Aspects of A.C. Wound Rotor Motor Mine Hoist ControlBy F. Y. Grepe
"THE MOST common type of mine hoist is, as is very well known, that in which the a.c. wound rotor motor is the driving medium. The reasons for the use of the wound rotor motor are, of course, economic
Jan 1, 1954
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Quality Assurance in Capital Projects, Opportunities and ChallengesBy Wilson Pascheto
One of the main outcomes of a capital project is the reliability of a new plant, system or equipment. During 20 years of experience working in various capital projects for the mining industry, the aut
Jan 1, 2015
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Sustainability and the Canadian mining industry at home and abroadBy M. L. McAllister, M. Veiga
The mineral industry has seen many significant changes in the past decade. Increasingly, it has responded to unanticipated pressures and demands with a variety of voluntary initiatives. Yet there is s
Jan 1, 1999
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The Arctic IslandsBy R. L. Christie
"THE ISLANDS lying north of the Canadian mainland, and the large Boothia and Melville peninsulas, form one of the great archipelagos of the world; this sparsely vegetated and nearly unpeopled region e
Jan 1, 1970
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Ground Control Aspects of Mining Deep Remnant Panels at Falconbridge Lockerby Mine ? A Case StudyBy J. Ran
There are challenges in mining deep tabular ore deposits using the open stoping method, particularly mining remnant panels towards the end of mine life. The remnant panels have experienced stress conc
Apr 1, 2005
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Trends in the Transportation of Industrial MineralsBy Donald P. MacKinnon
"This paper is a commentary on selected trends within the transportation industry.In general, innovations are taking place within all modes of transport (road, rail and water) serving the industrial m
Jan 1, 1967
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Energy Benchmarking of Slurry Pump Systems using the New Concept of Benchmark Energy Factor (BEF)By Constantin Pitis, Paul Slatter, Behnam Pirouz, Laura Contasti, Markus Zeller, Sadegh Javadi
"The centrifugal slurry pumps feeding cyclones are critical components used in the grinding process. It is well known that for this type of pumps the performance degradation is very intense. To minimi
Jan 1, 2017
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The Progress and Study of Lean Magnetite Preconcentration in ChinaBy Xu Wang, Yizhe Zhang, Yangge Zhu, Xiao’ou Xia, Fangming Liu
"The progress of lean magnetite preconcentration in China was introduced in this paper, such as using coarse crushing to reject tailings, and multistage grinding, multistage magnetic separation. The a
Jan 1, 2016
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Extraction Behavior of Arsenic and Copper from an Enargite Concentrate in Catalyzed Atmospheric Leaching ConditionsBy O. G. Olvera, L. S. Quiroz-Castillo, P. J. Valenzuela-Guerrero, D. G. Dixon
The effect of sulfuric acid concentration on the extractions of arsenic and copper in the catalyzed batch leaching of an enargite concentrate was studied. The acid concentrations studied were 60, 45,
Jan 1, 2014
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Dry Grinding at the Wabush Mines Pellet PlantBy A. Sobering, G. N. Carlson
"This paper describes the conversion of the grinding section of the W a bush Mines pelletizing plant from conventional wet, open-circuit trunnion overflow ball milling, with filtering, and bentonite m
Jan 1, 1971
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Development of Pasquia Hills Oil Shale DepositsBy Baki Özüm
Early evaluations of Pasquia Hills kerogen shale deposits by Geological Survey of Canada, Saskatchewan Geological Survey, Manitoba Energy and Mines and Sun Oil Company, using modified Fischer Assay, R
May 1, 2002
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Geotechnical Analysis and Design of Leaching Heap No. 2, Meydook Copper Mine, IranBy Z. Abbasloo, A. Masoomi, L. Ebrahimi, A. Mortazavi, A. Keshavarz
"Investigation and 3D analysis of Heap no. 2 of Meydook copper complex was the subject of this study. In this project all geological and geotechnical investigations conducted in the mine were evaluate
Jan 1, 2015
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Should Discounted Cash Flow Projections for the Determination of Fair Market Value be Based Solely on Proven and Probable Reserves?By R. D. Lawrence
"Suggestions have been made that the appraisal of mining assets using discounted cash flow techniques should be based solely on proven and probable reserves in reliance upon the widespread internation
Jan 1, 2003
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Mine Conveyance Safety DogsBy A. B. C. Stothart
"IntroductionIn the past four years Ontario Mines have made great progress in the development of reliable mine conveyance safety dogs. History shows that, prior to 1945, a rope failure on a descending
Jan 1, 1950