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Mine Data Analytics – New Skills Required for Tomorrow’s MinesBy P Knights
This paper examines the process and specialised skills required to extract insight from data routinely collected by mine operations, maintenance, engineering and environmental departments. Typical ins
Nov 22, 2011
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Yilgarn Star ù Just in Time Methodology ù Planning and Scheduling ImplicationsBy G Haywood
This paper presents the evolution of the planning, scheduling and mining practices at the Yilgarn Star underground. The paper will concentrate on the principals of æjust in timeÆ and the impact of suc
Jan 1, 2002
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Getting the most from existing processes: using cleverly designed experiments to optimise the line 3 AG mill at Boyne Smelters LimitedBy T G. Vizcarra, T J. Napier-Munn, A T. Karbowiak, M G. Hart
Squeezing extra performance from existing equipment (‘sweating the assets’) is key to continuous improvement initiatives, particularly during times of cost cutting where the option of spending additio
Aug 29, 2018
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3D Geological Modelling of the Campbell Mine, Ontario, CanadaBy G Kuntz, V Wall, B New
The prime aim of the Campbell Mine project was to develop a 3D geological model for the Campbell-Red Lake system to contribute to an exploration model for the region. The base data is composed of over
Jan 1, 2003
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The Benefits of Using SmartEar™at Pueblo ViejoBy D Shuen, R Sales, D La Rosa
Semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill control is complex and depends on many dynamic process variables. Good control strategies ensure that a mill is operating as close to optimal as possible, resulting
Sep 1, 2014
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Review of Past and Present Steam Pumping at MinesI take it the character of addresses to conventions, should, following precedent, avoid details, and treat subjects rather from a philosophical point of view so far as they will permit.In the subject
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Scenario Thinking - A Powerful Tool for Strategic Planning and Evaluation of Mining Projects and OperationsBy G Nicholas, S Coward, J Vann, R Wolff, S Jackson, S Moayer, A Bye
"A new approach to mineral project evaluation is described called Scenario-Based Project Evaluation (SBPE). SBPE incorporates well established æscenario planningÆ and æscenario thinkingÆ approaches, w
May 24, 2012
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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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Gold, Research and Development, and Exploration SuccessThe link between exploration success and new ideas from research and development (R&D), although often assumed, is rarely well explained or well illustrated. One issue is understanding the role of inn
Jan 1, 2007
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Government Controls on Mining - How to Encourage Investment by Major Mining and Exploration Companies (e71635e5-f470-4998-b308-8dac0b460bdb)I have spent most of the past thirty-five years working as an economic geologist in the area of exploration and development of base and precious metals. Most of this period has been as an employee
Jan 1, 1995
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Characterisation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Structural Mortar of Glass Insulators Employed in Transmission LinesBy C K. Suzuki, J A. Yanaguizawa, D M. F de Santana, L R. P Leite, A H. Shinohara
In the present work, the microstructure and mechanical properties of structural mortar from glass insulators were studied by X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, microhardness
Jan 1, 2008
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Coal Bursts in the Deep Longwall Mines of the United StatesBy C Mark
Coal bursts involve the sudden, violent ejection of coal or rock into the mine workings. They are a particular hazard because they typically occur without warning. During the past two years, three US
Nov 5, 2014
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Case study of joint structure and the design and performance of open pit walls at the Kanmantoo copper mineBy B J. Hutchison, S Gannon, J Chambers, D Oko-oboh
The Kanmantoo copper mine is located in the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia and is owned and operated by Hillgrove Resources (HGO). The mine is a drill and blast, truck and shovel operation min
Sep 20, 2017
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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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Closing AddressThank you for the invitation to this forum today. I have a hectic schedule in the Mabo legislation process but it is important not to lose sight of the bigger picture and to attend today to talk to yo
Jan 1, 1993
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Sun Metals Corporation's Townsville Zinc Refinery Project InitiationBy P Salmon, M Kennedy
Sun Metals Corporation Pty Ltd (SMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea Zinc Co Ltd (KZC) is a company formed to develop, construct and operate a zinc refinery, 11 km south of Townsville in North Que
Jan 1, 1998
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Summary and ConclusionsTHIS SYMPOSIUM ON AUSTRALIAN BEACH SANDS IS MOST TIMELY; WHEN WE ARE APPROACHING PEAK PRODUCTION FROM THESE RESOURCES AND WHEN PRICES ARE GOOD, BUT THE RESOURCES CAN BE SEEN TO BE COMING TO AN END
Jan 1, 1986
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Developing an evaluation method for bulk ore sortingBy S Dykes, R J. McCarthy, B Klein
There is growing interest in the mining industry on the application of ore sorting. While many are familiar with particle sorting, including the limitations that technology presents (e.g. throughput),
Nov 10, 2020
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Application of the Theory of Constraints to Strategic and Tactical Mine PlanningBy T Elkington, A Finch
The theory of constraints (TOC) is a business improvement method that focuses on exploiting a business’s bottleneck to deliver the highest possible profit. Early applications were mostly in the manufa
Nov 24, 2014
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Metallurgical test work – between a rock and a hard placeBy K Fiedler, A Newell, P D. Munro
Test work is the foundation upon which the success of projects and subsequent operations is laid, reflected in Professor Arthur Taggart’s pithy observation: ‘Make your mistakes on the small scale and
Aug 29, 2018