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Gravity Concentration of McArthur River Mineralized Waste to Aid in the Removal of CalciumBy Kyle Paulsen
The Cameco Key Lake mill began processing U-bearing waste rock from the McArthur River mine in 2000. This ore often contains elevated levels of calcium (>4% by mass), resulting in less than favourable
Aug 1, 2010
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Policy Issues for Energy-Intensive Export IndustriesBy Rick Hyndman
? Context: Ø Global action on climate change ? The situation of trade-exposed industry sectors ? The federal government?s draft plan for industry ? CAPP?s position ? Canadian emissions & Canada?
Nov 1, 2002
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A New Hydrometallurgical Technology For Processing Copper ConcentratesBy T. Velea
The most widespread methods for producing metallic copper are smelting of copper sulphide concentrates (which generates various types of polluting substances) and the hydrometallurgical route which co
Jan 1, 2007
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Mixing Times and Correlation for Dual Plug Stirred Ladle: Quantifying the Role of an Upper Buoyant PhaseBy D. Satish Kumar, D. Mazumdar
"95% bulk mixing times in three different size water model ladles of a 140 T cylindrical shaped , dual plug ( located diametrically opposite at mid bath radius position) stirred, industrial ladle were
Jan 1, 2004
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An Innovative Approach to Shaft Sinking Stage (Galloway) DesignBy J. Holder
"A key barrier to vertical mineshaft construction is the construction access required for workers. A suspended work stage is used to provide this access for the mechanical, electrical and structural a
Jan 1, 2019
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Geophysical Investigation at Steeprock LakeBy Arthur Brant
STEEPROCK LAKE (Figure 1) lies about two miles north of Atikokan, a village approximately one hundred and forty miles west of Fort William and one hundred miles east of Fort Frances on the Canadian Na
Jan 1, 1940
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Essais de la diminution des rejets miniers par la séparation du stérile en milieu dense"Le présent article porte sur la diminution des rejets de concentrateurs produits durant l’exploitation et le traitement des minerais métalliques.Le minerai dilué envoyé au traitement a, très souvent,
Jan 1, 1997
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Gas Holdup Estimation Using Maxwell Equation in Flotation Systems: RevisitedBy L. Magne, A. Pinto, M. Maldonado, J. A. Finch
Estimation of gas holdup from electrical conductivity measurements has been used in lab and industrial installations. The approach is based on the application of Maxwell's model, which relates the con
Jan 1, 2016
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Sherritt Gordon MineBy W. J. Farley
"The Sherritt Gordon mine is 100 miles north of The Pas in northern Manitoba. Copper-zinc ore was discovered on the property in 1922. Production began in 1931 and continued to June, 1932, when operati
Jan 1, 1954
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Investigation of Recrystallization Phenomenon of Single Crystal Superalloys for Gas Turbine ApplicationsBy D. Seo, P. Au, X. Husang, D. Nagy
The production of single crystal (SX) turbine blades represents the current stateof- the-art in Ni-based superalloy design. With complex casting processes and alloy composition modifications, SX super
Jan 1, 2006
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Optimization of Microwave-Ultrasound Assisted Leaching of Copper Anode Slime Based on Central Composite DesignBy Z. Y. Ma, H. Y. Yang
The process of microwave-ultrasound assisted leaching of valuable metals from copper anode slime was proposed in this paper. Design of experiments has been used to study the effect of the main leachin
Jan 1, 2014
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Improving Underground Mining/Ore Extraction Projects ROI Through Process ControlBy Charles Tkaczuk
Key issues ? Process control is a corporate function implemented locally. ? Security and documentation is mandatory requiring standard practices. ? Publish and communicate activities (do not re-
Apr 1, 2005
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Kiruna Electric: An all electric ramp haulage system for the 1990s and beyondBy Brock Morrison, Bernt Ling
"The Kiruna Electric System is an all electric ramp haulage system developed for underground mining. This electric truck haulage system is currently operating on three continents. This paper will revi
Jan 1, 1991
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Effect of Grain Size on the Texture Evolution and Anisotropy of Mechanical Behavior of Rolled WE43 Magnesium Alloy at High Strain Rate ConditionsBy H. Asgari, A. G. Odeshi, J. A. Szpunar
In the current research, the role of grain size on the texture formation and mechanical behavior of rolled AZ31B Mg alloy is investigated under shock loading conditions. The grain size of the original
Jan 1, 2014
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Slag Freeze Layer Formation In An Electric Smelting FurnaceBy F. J. Guevara
A two-dimensional mathematical model for fluid flow and heat transfer in a sixin- line electric smelting furnace was developed to study the effects of temperature on slag viscosity in both the liquid
Jan 1, 2007
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Monitoring equipment for mining induced stresses at Niobec MineBy F. Kapeller, G. Herget
"The need for monitoring the effect of changes in ground stresses due to mining in hard rock has existed for many years. The Mining Research Laboratories of CANMET, EMR have developed a new tool which
Jan 1, 1989
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A Novel Process to Remove Arsenic from Dusts Produced in Chilean Copper SmeltingBy I. Paredes, R. Díaz, H. Henao
Smelting of copper concentrate generates a significant amount of dusts which are collected in electrostatic precipitators. This material, which is a complex oxide of Cu, Fe, S, As, Sb, Bi and others,
Jan 1, 2019
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Uranium Milling Advances in Northern SaskatchewanBy Bruce C. Fielder
"The concentration of uranium in orebodies discovered in the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan over the last 20 years has increased by a factor of 100. These high grade uranium orebodies are as
Jan 1, 1998
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Effect of Processing Parameters on Laser Cladding of Magnesium Alloy CastingsBy X. Cao, M. Xiao, M. Jahazi
Magnesium alloys have low hardness, wear, erosion and corrosion resistance. The repair of service-damaged aerospace components made of magnesium alloys is an attractive solution in terms of time and c
Jan 1, 2006
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Elements de Reflexion sur le Comportement Mecanique des Zones de Faille Dans un Modele 3D dem pour la Stimulation Hydraulique des Puits dans les Reservoirs GeothermiquesBy Arnold Blaisonneau, Théophile Guillon, Xavier Rachez, Sylvie Gentier
"L’étude présentée ici vise à étudier l’influence, lors de stimulation hydraulique de puits dans les réservoirs géothermiques de type Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS), du comportement mécanique des zo
Jan 1, 2015