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Challenges in Developing Integrated Process Models Based on Industrial Survey DataBy M Yahyaei, F Vos, J Siliezar
Site-based case studies (including data collected from industrial surveys) and their application in evaluating circuit performance, have a significant role in developing reliable process models. Such
Sep 1, 2014
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Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Milling – Improving Comminution Circuit EfficiencyBy F Musa
One of the main energy efficiency opportunities identified from the majority of mine site energy audits is to optimize the comminution circuit to reduce energy consumption through improved throughput
Aug 8, 2011
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The Product Quality System at Cliffs Natural Resources – Koolyanobbing Iron Ore OperationsBy A L. Wills
Cliffs Natural Resources Pty Ltd (Cliffs) operates iron ore mines in the Koolyanobbing region of Western Australia. Ore is mined from three separate hubs and trucked to Koolyanobbing. There it is crus
Jul 11, 2011
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A Cost Benefit Analysis to Explore the Optimal Number of Blast Movement Monitoring LocationsBy J Loeb, D Thornton
Blast movement measurement is a key component of grade control, enabling mines to carry all of the precision involved in locating ore blocks, through a chaotic blast, to production. A monitoring syste
Aug 18, 2014
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Kunwarara Magnesite DepositThe Kunwarara magnesite deposit is the largest known magnesite (MgCO3) deposit in Australia. It is located under black soil plains to the north of Rockhampton in Queensland. The deposit consists of ma
Jan 1, 2000
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Benefits of Advanced Technology in Underground MiningBy M Edhammer
In 2007, Atlas Copco introduced an integrated tunnel scanner/profiler. The tunnel scanner, which is integrated into the control system, is mounted on the drill rigs, and replaces the previous variants
Mar 21, 2011
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Unmanned aerial vehicle observation technology of coal mininginduced surface movement and fissuresBy J Zhang, B Wei, T Zhao, K Wang
Understanding mining-induced surface movement and fissures is critical for environmental protection and geological prevention. In this study, image recognition algorithms, satellite remote sensing and
Sep 1, 2024
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Improved Cleaner Circuit Design for Better Performance Using the Jameson CellBy R Araya, G Harbort, D R. Seaman, L Huynh, P D. Munro
In today’s operating environment many conventional cleaner circuits struggle to produce final grade concentrate with acceptable levels of non-sulfide gangue and/or penalty elements. This is primarily
Sep 1, 2014
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An application of Monitoring and Numerical Modelling in Open Stope MiningBy Thomson I. R R, Friday R. G, Palmer W. T
The paper introduces the problems encountered in designing open stopes and briefly examines the factors that determine the final stope dimensions achieved after mining is completed. A case study is
Jan 1, 1981
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A methodology for assessing stope design modifying factors for the Olympic Dam MineBy S Tierney, D Cumming-Potvin, I Thin, Y Potvin, D Grant
The preliminary modifying factors for future stope design in the Southern Mine Area of Olympic Dam consisted of only a single, arbitrary value of Equivalent Linear Overbreak/Sloughing (ELOS). In order
Mar 15, 2021
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Design and operation of large drum scrubbersBy G S. Beros, K M. Edwards
Over the past 20 years drum scrubbers have become a widely adopted technology within iron ore beneficiation plants. Generally, the drum scrubbers in use are considered high-capacity machines capable o
Sep 18, 2023
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Geotechnical assessment for the waste rock backfilling of the decommissioned Rum Jungle Open Cut PitBy J Hartnett, B Tarrant, A Rayner, D O’Toole, P Davies
Since 2009, the Northern Territory and Australian governments have been working under a national partnership arrangement to inform a rehabilitation plan for the former Rum Jungle uranium mine. Part of
Jul 1, 2021
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Basic Oxygen Steelmaking in AustraliaBasic Oxygen Steelmaking (B.O.S.) commenced in Australia in December, 1962. Two 200-ton furnaces were installed initially at Newcastle with a 50-ton furnace coupled to a continuous casting machine
Jan 1, 1972
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Quantification of surface sensor representivity of primary crushed ore for bulk ore sortingBy J Rutter, D Francois-Bongarcon, M Federov, N Odiar, M Scott
There are two fundamental methods for metalliferous sensing of primary crushed ore available for deployment at operations. These methods can be classed as surface measurement techniques (including XRF
Nov 10, 2020
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An assessment of the rate of construction of an upstream raised tailings damBy J J. Moreno, J Willis, P Garvey
Many of the tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in Australia are upstream raised facilities for which the consolidation of the hydraulically deposited tailings is essential to the stability of the TSF.
Jul 1, 2021
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The Manufacture and Microscopic Examination of ShovelsIn the early ages man contented himself with the use of such tools and appliances as would assist him in the enlightenment of his labours. With the advancement of science, numerous motives, with modif
Jan 1, 1926
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Remodelling the Purnama Deposit – An Interpretation Case Study from G-Resources Martabe Project, IndonesiaBy A N. Kusnanto, D Sims, L Henim, S Crispin, J Hertrijana
The high sulfidation Purnama Au-Ag deposit located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra entered production in mid-2012 following a two-year program of construction and development. Discovered in 1997 f
Aug 18, 2014
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Development of State-of-the-art Connection Types for Pipe Umbrella Support SystemsBy G M. Volkmann
Pipe umbrella support systems – also called canopy tube systems – have been used successfully for tunnelling in challenging ground conditions since the 1970s. Historically, the drilling unit was the l
Sep 17, 2014
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Recent Process Improvements at Hidden Valley Gold MineBy F Burns, G Peachey
The Hidden Valley process plant has recently undertaken a program to relieve process flow bottlenecks and improve process automation. An environment of cost reduction and restrained capital necessitat
Sep 1, 2014
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Production Variance Benchmarks and Their Use in Project Evaluation and Due Diligence"Cash flow modelling during project evaluation is enhanced when probabilistic methods are applied to the inputs. One of the important inputs is the quarterly production profile. Typically, the steady-
Mar 8, 2016