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Impact testing of raise bore protection meshBy M Doran
The Olympic Dam mine utilises 1.1 m to 1.4 m diameter raise bores for generating the initial slot void for most production stopes. Slot raise bores generally span two development levels ranging from 3
Mar 29, 2023
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Chemical Leaching of Iron from Industrial MineralsBy Falbo A, Barbaro M, Esposito MA, Passariello B
Acidic reductive leaching is one of the best known and most widely employed chemical processes for beneficiating minerals of industrial interest. Conventional acidic leaching with sodium dithionite
Jan 1, 1993
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The Changing Commodity Supply Demand and Price OutlookAt the outset, I guess we should define what we mean by "com- modities". In the 20 minutes or so which I have for this paper, it is impossible to tackle all commodities -one would need to con- sider
Jan 1, 1988
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Operational Management of Underground In-Seam Drilling SitesBy ZáWang, F Hungerford, T Ren
Operations in an underground drill site have to co-exist within the mineÆs ventilation and operational system. The space requirements of a drilling operation have to be adapted to the limitations prov
Jul 1, 2013
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Case Study – Engineering Design for a Slurry Preparation Plant for a Paste Application in West AfricaBy G du Toit, P L. Gillot, M Swanepoel
Randgold Resources’ Loulo-Gounkoto Complex is one of the largest gold mining operations in Mali, West Africa. The mine, which is situated on the western border with Senegal, treats more than 4 Mt/a of
Sep 1, 2014
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Challenges in Modelling Large Complex Orebodies at the George Fisher North MineBy M Haydon
How do you portray a large structurally and stratigraphically complex deposit to return a meaningful resource estimation, and produce a geological model that is useable for planning on a daily basis?
Jan 1, 2006
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A Collaborative Approach to Iron Ore Beneficiation at Assmang Khumani Processing PlantBy S Döpp
Commencing with early experiences in iron ore beneficiation made at Beeshoek Mine, the paper follows through the process of extensive mineralogical and metallurgical investigations carried out during
Jul 11, 2011
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Cyanide Measurement and Control for Complex Ores and ConcentratesBy J A. Rumball
Measuring cyanide in the leach liquors associated with high copper and/or sulfide ores is a non-trivial exercise. It is well known that copper complexes with cyanide and reduces the amount of cyanide
Jan 1, 2007
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Staying in the Game – the Importance of Engineering-based DecisionsBy P J. Fairfield
This paper reflects on the author’s experience working in site-based technical and management roles over a 29 year period, and the past 12 years in internal and external consulting roles. It discusses
Jun 22, 2016
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Critical risk management, good, but not good enoughBy D L. Head
Critical risk management (CRM) has become one of the latest safety buzz terms in mining. Everyone seems to be doing it, everyone seems to know about it, yet we are still having fatalities in our indus
May 5, 2022
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Common Sense and Good Communication in Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve EstimationBy J Vann
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation is a challenging and demanding field, requiring application of professional knowledge, skill and experience of the highest order. If the many potential pitf
Jan 1, 1999
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Human Development in Mining Zones of Chile 1990 - 2007 - An Analysis of the Impact of Poverty Reduction in AntofagastaThis research is about human development and socio-economic progress of the main mining areas of Chile in the period 1990 - 2007, and especially about the positive effects that mining activity has on
Jan 1, 2009
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A Simple and Proven Technology for Reclaiming Acidic Mine WatersBy B Mack
The cost of water treatment is now more than ever a major consideration for maintaining an environmentally and economically sustainable mining operation. As an industry, we often have to consider wate
Jan 1, 2009
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Total Integrated System Simulation for Master Planning of the Dalrymple Bay Coal ChainBy B Olsson, R Norman, M Volz
Australia has seen unprecedented demand for coal exports in the last ten years and this demand is set to expand further still according to many analysts. This rapid increase in demand has placed press
Sep 26, 2011
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Developing dephosphorisation technique for iron ore with reductionprocessBy K Higuchi, K Saito, O Ishiyama
Iron ore in Australia is predicted to increase in its phosphorus content in the near future, which is detrimental to properties of steel product. Steelmakers are concerned by the content of phosphorus
Sep 18, 2023
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Behaviour-based Safety with a Foreign-based WorkforceBy R Brown
The Singapore Land Transport Authority Contract C917A is for the design, construction and completion of all outstanding works under the original Contract 917, including taking over the design and cons
Sep 17, 2014
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New Innovations in Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence for the Iron Ore IndustryBy S Bailey
In-field sampling programs generally take time, equating to money, and unless you have an onsite laboratory, you have the issue of having to wait long periods for your data. Until recently, field port
Jul 11, 2011
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Heavy Medium Separation at Iscor's Sishen Iron-Ore-MineThe Sishen iron-ore-mine produces 3 pro= ducts with size gradings of 25 to 8 mm, 11 to 5 mm and 5 to 0,2 mm and has a product capacity of 20 Mtpa. Ore is produced at an average Fe content of 66,2
Jan 1, 1987
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Flow field investigation of high gravity spirals using experimental and CFD techniquesBy R M. Yanamandra, S K. Tripathy, N Mangadoddy, P Sudikondala, P Ankireddy
Spiral concentrator is one of the most commonly used gravity concentration devices in mineral processing. The particles are classified based on their specific gravity and size. The present work analys
Aug 24, 2022
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Underground Auxiliary Ventilation Monitoring and Diagnostic SystemBy S Viviers, G Ratner
Ventilation is part of all underground mine operations and is undertaken in order to introduce fresh, cool air to the workings and to remove stale, affected air. It is problematic to obtain efficient
Jul 1, 2013