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Contributed Discussion "Instantaneous Outbursts of Coal and Gas - A Review" by Alan J. Hangraves ( Proceeding No. 285, March. 1983)By Rixon K. L
Hargraves (1983) has reviewed the phenomenon of instantaneous outbursts of coal and gas with special attention to Australian occurrences. The purpose of this discussion is to highlight some problems a
Jan 1, 1983
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Comparison of Environmental Discharges from Historic Coal and Gold Mines, Reefton, New ZealandBy D Craw
At Reefton, mesothermal gold deposits occur in the Ordovician Greenland Group basement and bituminous coal deposits occur in overlying Eocene Brunner Coal Measures. These different resource types occu
Jan 1, 2003
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Mine Closure and Aftercare - The Waikato ExperienceThis paper reviews rehabilitation, closure, and post-closure management of the Tui, Golden Cross, and Martha Mines, all of which are located in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. There was no requirem
Jan 1, 2003
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Use of a Crane Mounted Auger for Presink Construction at Fosterville Gold MineBy P Jones
Fosterville Gold Mine is an underground operation located approximately 20 km northeast of Bendigo and 170 km north of Melbourne. Fosterville is the most productive gold mine in Victoria, producing ov
Mar 21, 2011
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Metallurgical Control ù Case StudiesBy Y Yang
This paper discusses various issues surrounding the metallurgical control for furnaces, especially focusing on processes with long time-constants and æmetallurgical memoriesÆ. Examples will focus on f
Jan 1, 2000
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Energy Efficient Ball Mill Circuit - Equipment Sizing ConsiderationsBy W Valery, A Jankovic
The ball mill in closed circuit with hydrocyclones is an industry standard, and well known methodologies exist for equipment sizing, selection and design. However, the potential to improve the capacit
Jul 15, 2013
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Capital and Operating Cost Eestimation for Open Pit Mining EquipmentBackground information, formulae and a systematic set of procedures for estimating capital and operating costs for open pit mining equipment are presented in this paper. Firstly, equipment capital c
Jan 1, 1990
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Is Measuring pH Enough?By J Kinal, I Mitchell
Many flotation plants use pH to adjust the pulp chemistry of their system to achieve optimum separation. For example, in a sequential lead/zinc circuit the pH during sphalerite flotation is increased
Jan 1, 2006
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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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Effects of DA as a Grinding Aid on Selective Grinding of Low-Grade BauxiteEffects of DA as a Grinding Aid on Selective Grinding of Low-Grade Bauxite Effects of DA (a copolymer of acrylic acid and acrylamide) as a grinding aid on selective grinding of low-grade bauxite were
Sep 13, 2010
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Sandgate Avenue Flood Alleviation Project, Stage 1 –Slurry Treatment Plant – Lessons LearntBy M Weeks
Melbourne Water Corporation, through the Pipelines Alliance, has commenced construction of a new drainage pipeline to provide additional flood protection within the Sandgate Avenue Main Drain catchmen
Mar 8, 2011
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Environmental Management Plans to Reduce Mine Closure CostsBy I F. Bell, K P. Hammerschmid
Well planned and executed environmental management plans can reduce life-of-mine operating costs and the need to deal with major environmental issues at the time of mine closure. With proper planning
Jan 1, 1995
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Spontaneous Combustion and Simulation of Mine Fires and Their Effects on Mine Ventilation SystemsBy H W. Wu, D Humphreys
The structure of a comprehensive research project into mine fires study applying the Ventgraph mine fire simulation software, preplanning of escape scenarios and general interaction with rescue respon
Jan 1, 2005
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A Case History of Geochemistry and Prospecting in North-West QueenslandBy Branagan D. F
The geology of the area studied is briefly described, together with the prospecting methods used in the search for copper, lead, zinc and uranium ore bodies.Four prospects, Mt. Corella, Yanasinga, Law
Jan 1, 1960
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From Green Field Site to Block Cave Mine - Results of Northparke's Drill and Blast Design ProcessThe green field site is one that has no history of mining and as such it presents the designer with a blank canvas, on which any number of drill and blasting options can be drafted. No matter which mi
Jan 1, 1998
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Treatment of Gold-Bearing Oxide High-Clayish OresTreatment of Gold-Bearing Oxide High-Clayish Ores The analysis of modern state of treatment technologies of gold-bearing oxide high-clayish ores showed that the main method applied both in Russia and
Sep 13, 2010
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Opening the Doorway to Self Management in the Mining Industry - The Reduced Site Surveillance ProgrammeWhen the HSE Act was introduced in New Zealand in April 1993, one of the prime aims of the Government was to signal to the industry. The Government's recognition of the employer as the key person
Jan 1, 1997
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A Simulation Approach for the Comparison of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying and Truck-Shovel Mining MethodsIn-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) is being increasingly considered as an alternative to traditional truck-shovel mining methods. The move towards IPCC is driven by a number of factors including the
Dec 6, 2010
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Prediction of Near-Field Rock Damage Due to Production Blasting in Limestone Quarries, JapanThis paper presents the near-field rock damage owing to production blasting in limestone quarry in the western region of Japan. The study's purpose is to learn the mechanism of crack development
Dec 6, 2010
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The Valuation of Mineral in the Ground with Particular Reference to ExpropriationState ownership of mineral in the ground is not newthe Regalian Right is an ancient concept. And the compulsory purchase of land and the minerals beneath it by the State or a body approved by the Stat
Jan 1, 1957