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Modelling of Near-Source Dust Dispersal From Surface Mine Blasting in Weak Wind and Tropical ConditionsBy S Bhandari
This paper is a step in the direction of developing a computer model of the near source dispersal of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in planetary boundary layer (PBL). Since Surface Mine blasting i
Jan 1, 2001
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Prevention of Blast Induced Damage to Underground Mine Infrastructure from Open Pit Operations – A Case StudyBy A Campbell
Open pit blasting at Ernest Henry Mining has the potential to cause damage to nearby underground workings. This paper is a case study of the blast vibration management project that was conducted to en
Nov 8, 2011
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Ramp Up of the Pasminco Century Concentrator to 500 000 tpa Zinc Metal Production in ConcentrateBy M Spagnolo, M Ashley, D, L Reemeyer
PasmincoÆs Century Concentrator in North West Queensland commenced operations in November 1999. The nameplate production capacity of 500 000 tpa of zinc metal production in concentrate was achieved in
Jan 1, 2003
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Why risk assessment and safety climate measurement are essential for psychosocial safetyBy A Fern, A Hawkes, o, T Vincent
The modern workplace has changed dramatically in recent years with an increased emphasis on the psychological well-being of employees. While adhering to a certain standard of psychosocial safety at wo
Apr 16, 2024
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Forecasting Life-of-Mine Deformation and Seismic Potential at Rosebery Mine Using a Mine Scale Non-Linear Numerical ModelBy W Zirima
A detailed, mine scale non-linear numerical model of Rosebery mine has been built for the purpose of simulating life-of-mine global deformations. The model was calibrated using observations of displac
Jan 1, 2008
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Fine-Tuning Raise Bore Stability Assessments and RiskBy W A. Peck
Raise boring is the preferred option for constructing ventilation shafts in Australia. The trend has been towards larger diameters and longer single-pass shafts, and if at all possible, reaming throug
Mar 21, 2011
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Regional scale structural influence on the Ernest Henry orebody below current mining levelsBy E Philippa, B Miller
Material characterisation, ore sequencing and process capability are commonly regarded as the key parameters to consider in designing and operating an effective pit to plant supply chain. Therefore, a
Mar 22, 2022
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Managing continuous improvement of Mine to Mill begins with measurementBy J Loeb, R Ramanathan, H Ingham, P Cameron
Most mining operations, including iron ore, maintain a focus on continuous improvement and asset optimisation in their operations. As all the unit operations in the Mine-to-Mill value chain are interd
Nov 8, 2021
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Ore recovery on a room and pillar zinc mineBy J Santana, V Ferraz, G Pinto, G Cruzado
Morro Agudo is an underground zinc and lead mine owned by Nexa Resources. The mine uses room and pillar as the main mining method. The recovery of pillars as well as the opening of new excavations usi
Nov 29, 2022
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Review of Static and Seismic Stability of a Cross-valley Sand Tailings Embankment in a High-rainfall, High-seismicity SettingBy B P. Wrench, M J. Gowan, P J. Chapman
Embankment dams constructed mainly of sand or non-plastic fine soils are susceptible to liquefaction, particularly in high-rainfall, high-seismicity environments where there is sufficient water to sat
Jul 27, 2015
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Copper-Gold Interaction During the Processing of Copper-Gold OresBy Wong PLM, Hsu YJ, Nguyen HH
The treatment of copper-gold ores has been plagued by several problems because of the interaction of copper minerals with the cyanide leach solution and the dissolved gold cyanide. Apart from the high
Jan 1, 1997
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Material handling testing and control system requirements for dry stack tailingsBy R Stefansen, T Wisdom, A Nicholson, K Rahal
The challenges of increasingly scarce water resources and the risk of dam failures has seen the mining industry turn to sustainable tailings management solutions such as dewatering and dry stacking. F
Jul 23, 2018
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IsaMill™ Design Improvements and Operational Performance at Anglo PlatinumBy C Rule
In 2003, Anglo Platinum, in a joint development with Xstrata Technology, installed the world’s first 10 000 litre IsaMillTM in a concentrate regrind duty at the Western Limb Tailings Re-treatment Plan
Aug 8, 2011
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R&D roadmaps in mining and water management – a design-led approach to driving sustainability and innovationBy M Yadav, K Clode, S Daykin
The mining industry faces numerous challenges related to sustainability and circular economy principles, necessitating strategic approaches to innovation and resource management. As demands for minera
Sep 1, 2024
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Investigation of silica removal by reverse flotation to improve quality of mixture concentrates produced through spiral gravity separation and Slon-VPHGMS processBy M Saghaeian, A H. Baladastian, A Dehghani Ahmadabadi, V Sheikhzadeh, R Hejazi
This research was done to reduce silica from mixed hematite concentrate of Barfkar Iron Ore Sample and increase Fe grade using reverse flotation method (Depressing Hematite and floating Silica). The u
Aug 24, 2022
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The golden thread of waste characterisation from exploration drilling to waste rock placementBy M Bettison, R Marton, R Wright, M Lowry
Depending on the geological setting, waste rock from mining can present risks to achieving acceptable closure outcomes. In the Pilbara iron ore mines, the majority of waste rock is geochemically inert
Jul 25, 2018
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Proximity Cameras and Global Positioning Systems - An Integrated ApproachSafe, efficient production is a common objective for all large open pit mines. Despite comprehensive policies, procedures and regulations aimed at protecting workers, several people die each year in m
May 1, 2010
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Spatial distribution of major, minor and trace elements in iron ores, using micro-XRF technologyBy N J. Potter, N W. Brand, J M. F Clout
The increasing demand for iron ore with low concentrations of trace elements, puts increasing pressure on iron ore producers for high-quality material. Understanding the mineralogy, petrography, chemi
Nov 8, 2021
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What has the last 100 years taught us about safety?By A G. Guinea
If you were reading this article in a newspaper or similar in the 1800s, you would know that the world was firmly in the grip of the Industrial Revolution. You might have been one of the families that
May 5, 2022
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Improving dust management in gate road development – a computational fluid dynamics-virtual reality based training tool for mine workforceBy M Qiao, A Sugden, W Zong, J Hines, J Roberts, T Ren
Long-term exposure to respirable dust continues to present an occupational health and safety hazard to mine workers in underground mines. Workers who are exposed to mine dust can develop occupational
Apr 16, 2024