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Unlocking resource confidence in coal through use of conditional simulationBy B Haase, R Saha
Conditional simulation (CS) has been extensively used in metal industry to assess uncertainty of geo metallurgical variables to build robust distributions around grade tonnages across different time h
Mar 22, 2022
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Applications of Fine Screens in Grinding CircuitsBy J E. Wheeler, S B. Valine, L G. Albuquerque
It has long been known that closed circuit grinding with a classifier improves grinding efficiency, reduces unit specific power consumption, and reduces over grinding. The classification device remove
Oct 29, 2012
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Morphological Characterisation of Spongillites from South-Eastern BrazilBy A F. D C Varajpo, R C. Weba, C Volkmer-Ribeiro, C A. C Varajpo, N S. Gomes
This study relates to the spongillite deposits from the region of Jopo Pinheiro, in the north-west of the State of Minas Gerais, south-eastern Brazil. The deposits occur in shallow ponds (with a maxim
Jan 1, 2008
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Where DEM and SPH collide – wet screening optimisation with numeric toolsBy J Plinke
The imperative to operate sustainably requires all equipment and processes to operate at their maximum possible efficiency. Achieving this ideal state requires a thorough understanding, not only of th
Nov 8, 2021
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BHP and management standard: a global approach to reducing geochemical risk and minimising closure uncertaintiesBy J Heyes, T Cooper, M Stimpfl, R Staines, J P. Pearce
Acid and Metalliferous Drainage (AMD) is one of the key risks facing the mining industry worldwide. If not properly managed and/or not identified in a timely manner, AMD has the potential to decrease
Jul 1, 2021
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Energy Reduction at Sulphide Corporation - Two Case StudiesBy Green GR
Description of two methods developed at Sulphide's Cockle Creek Plant as part of a site energy reduction program. The two case studies are:
Jan 1, 1985
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Float it, Clean it, Depress it – Consolidating the Separation Stages at Clarabelle MillBy V Lawson
Vale’s Sudbury Clarabelle Mill processes Cu/Ni ores from a number of mines in the Sudbury basin in Ontario, Canada. Bulk sulphide flotation produces a copper-nickel concentrate with pyrrhotite as the
Aug 8, 2011
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Trajectory Design and Economic Analysis of Asteroid Mining Missions to Asteroid 2014 EK24By S Dorrington, J Olsen, N Kinkaid
Several studies have been conducted on the economic analysis of mining near-Earth asteroids for resources for use in Earth orbit. While these studies use detailed economic figures of merit, they often
Nov 4, 2015
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Phase I Results From Ground and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Analysis of Natural and Anthropogenic Acidic DrainageBy D B, M A. Sares, D W. Coulter, D C. Peters
This presentation discusses NASA-funded research on the ability of hyperspectral remote sensing to map diagnostic acid rock drainage (ARD) mineralogy that adversely affects water quality within waters
Jan 1, 2003
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The impact of ventilation on demand on impeller fatigue lifeBy L Salvestro
Ventilation on demand (VOD) has been demonstrated to significantly reduce operating costs for ventilation fans, by reducing fan output to meet demand. The most effective method for reducing operating
Oct 12, 2022
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Stakeholder Engagement – Who Are You, What Do You Stand for and Why?By R M. Lonsdale, M D. Goodz
"With an ever-increasing dynamic business environment, successful stakeholder engagement is becoming more fundamental to achieving desired outcomes in today’s mineral resource industries. It is impera
Jun 22, 2016
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Project Financing in a Challenging Environment-Offshore NorwayOffshore petroleum development involves massive capital expenditure and financing demands, with the main participants being large international oil companies and State owned enterprises. Types of
Jan 1, 1983
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Sintering for emissions reductionBy G S. Beros
In 2019 the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued guidelines promoting the implementation of ultra-low emissions in the iron and steelmaking industry. These guidelines aim to drive improv
Nov 8, 2021
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Diversity in Leadership - 'Be Free, in a Unfree World'Diversity; what a wonderful topic. Diversity; the condition or quality of being diverse, different, varied to the point that the very word diversity means different things to different people. As on
Jan 1, 1996
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The Grande Côte Mineral Sands ProjectBy M C. Ackland
The Grande Côte Mineral Sands Deposit (GCMSP) is located on a coastal mobile dune system in Senegal on the west coast of Africa. Senegal is a stable, democratic republic, having gained its independenc
Oct 5, 2011
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Virtual Reality Scientific Visualisation – A Solution for Big Data Analysis of the Block Cave Mining SystemBy J Tibbett, A Colebourn, B Hebblewhite, F Suorineni
The concept of Big Data refers to data sets that are so large, variable and/or complex that traditional data processing applications struggle to integrate the data for effective investigation, analysi
Nov 4, 2015
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Hydromechanical Processes During In Situ Coal GasificationBy J Liu
In situ coal gasification is a method of extracting a high proportion of the energy value from coal without the need for mining. In situ conversion of coal to combustible gases is achieved by drilling
Jan 1, 2004
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Geological Setting of Eliwana and Flying Fish Deposits along the North Limb of the Brockman Syncline, Hamersley Province, Western AustraliaBy S Robinson, R Perkins, D Barrett, D Kepert, C Fowers
The discovery and delineation of significant mineralisation in the Eliwana region continues Fortescue Metals Group’s strong exploration success. In the decade after the first hole was drilled into Chr
Jul 13, 2015
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Overburden Removal Activities Associated with the Yallourn Open Cut Township FieldBy Fraser C. J
The township of Yalloum was established in 1921 to provide accommodation for the work force on the sites of the power station and open cut which were to become the basis of Victoria's electricity
Jan 1, 1992
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The Integrative Technology of Slon Magnetic Separator and Centrifugal Separator for Processing Oxidised Iron OresBy X Dahe
SLon vertical ring and pulsating high gradient magnetic separators possess excellent mineral processing ability and have been widely applied to process oxidised iron ores. SLon centrifugal separators
Jul 11, 2011