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  • SME
    Agglomeration and Characterization of Nickel Concentrate (MHP) Pellets for Ferronickel Production "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2020)"

    By Ramiro da Conceição do Nascimento, Horst Guenter Feldhagen, Rafael Piumatti de Oliveira

    Mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) is a nickel intermediate product that has economical benefits to downstream leaching of lateritic marginal ores. Usually, this product is subsequently processed and r

    Jul 6, 2020

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    Optimizing Rare Earth Recovery: Gravity and Magnetic Separation Strategies for Halleck Creek - SME Annual Meeting 2026

    By Justin Reed, Sara Bewley, Dwight M. Kinnes, Maryam Sadeghi, Ed Hart

    This study compares wet gravity and dry magnetic separation for preconcentrating an allanite-rich rare earth ore from the Halleck Creek deposit. Material in the –300/+86 μm size range was treated to d

    Feb 22, 2026

  • SME
    ASARCO's Ray Operations Modernization And Concentrator Expansion Project

    By S. A. McGhee

    Introduction ASARCO's Ray Operations include an open-pit copper mine in the Mineral Creek Mining District of Pinel County. The district is located in east central Arizona, 132 km (82 miles) so

    Jan 1, 1995

  • SME
    Pilot Plant Testing of a New Process for Rhenium Recovery from Copper PLS

    By C. Bryce

    Rhenium is primarily recovered as a by-product from molybdenum roasting circuits. However, rhenium is also present in copper heap leach solutions at very low concentrations and represents a potential

    Feb 23, 2014

  • SME
    Nuclear Methods Applied To Ore Beneficiating Processes Present And Future ? Introduction

    By Jack G. Crump

    Nuclear radiation systems for gauging solids content in process slurries and level in crushers has demonstrated acceptance in ore processing. The use of nuclear radiation for moisture analysis of bulk

    Jan 1, 1965

  • SME
    Numerical Simulation Study on Mechanism of Roof Directional Breaking in Gob‑Side Entry Formed Automatically Without Coal - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)

    By Gang Yang, Manchao He, Chengzhang Gao, Jun Zhang, Yayun Li, Jun Yang, Shilin Hou, Ben Liu, Yajun Wang, Jianning Liu

    To explore the mechanism of roof directional breaking in gob-side entry formed automatically without coal pillars, the numerical simulation was used to study the deformation movement of roof, the defo

    Dec 22, 2022

  • SME
    A Critical Examination Of Mineral Valuation Methods In Current Use ? Introduction

    By John J. Dran

    [This paper summarizes the more popular mineral valuation techniques being used by the dining industry, and attempts to demonstrate how they are Interrelated and where some are in error when compared

    Jan 1, 1973

  • SME
    The Influence of Stirred Mill Orientation on Calcite Grinding - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)

    By HASAN SERKAN GOKCEN, SERKAN CAYIRLI

    The purpose of this study was to investigate the dry grindability of calcite powders in a vertically and horizontally orientable laboratory batch type stirred mill. The experimental results were evalu

    Apr 21, 2021

  • SME
    Dodecyl Mercaptan: A Superior Collector For Sulfide Ores

    By Douglas R. Shaw

    Normal dodecyl mercaptan was evaluated as a collector for flotation of sulfide minerals and precious metals. The reagent is from the class of normal mercaptoalkanes (n-alkyl thiols), and is commercial

    Jan 1, 1979

  • SME
    A Method for Selecting Optimum Microparameters’ Values in the Numerical Simulation of Rock Cutting - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)

    By A. D. Kalogeropoulos, T. N. Michalakopoulos

    This paper deals with the numerical simulation of rock cutting laboratory tests using the discrete element method. The main objective is to provide a method for calibrating numerical DEM models of roc

    Dec 28, 2022

  • SME
    Optimization of Tellurium and Antimony Extraction from Residue Generated in Alkaline Sulfide Leaching of Tellurium-Bearing Alkaline Skimming Slag Using Central Composite Design Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Qinghua Tian, Zhipeng Xu, Dong Li, Xueyi Guo, Liu Zhu

    A possible process for extracting tellurium and antimony from a residue generated in alkaline sulfide leaching of telluriumbearing alkaline skimming slag was proposed. The central composite design was

  • SME
    Improving The Plant Metallurgical Balance

    By Ronald L. Wiegel

    In a mineral processing plant there are a number of routine decisions which are based at least in part on the plant's metallurgical performance. Among these are those related to: 1) equipment f

    Jan 1, 1978

  • SME
    Cooperative Education In Mineral Engineering: Experience At Montana School Of Mines, Butte

    By W. A. Vine

    Next year, in 1964, Butte will celebrate its Centennial. It was in May, 1864, that the first recorded mining activity took place. During that summer, several rich placers were found on Silver Bow Cree

    Jan 1, 1963

  • SME
    Technical Note - Reducing Respirable Dust Concentrations At Mineral-Processing Facilities Using Total Mill Ventilation System

    By A. B. Cecala, G. W. Klinowski

    Introduction The US Bureau of Mines has designed and evaluated total mill ventilation systems (TMVS) at two mineral-processing operations. Both systems have proven proficient at cost-effectively re

    Jan 1, 1996

  • SME
    Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling of Haul Road Response to Ultra-Large Dump Truck Dynamic Loading - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2023)

    By Wedam Nyaaba, Samuel Frimpong, Bruno Ayaga Kansake, Irene Akalanyaba Ateng

    Haul truck capacities have increased due to their economies of scale in large-scale surface mines. These high-capacity trucks impose dynamic loads on haul roads. A previous study estimated the dynamic

    Jan 7, 2023

  • SME
    Mine Development

    By Mike Tracy

    This section of the Handbook deals with general principles to be evaluated in the development of a mining operation. It addresses the major issues that must be examined to fully evaluate a mining vent

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SME
    A Mine Fire Recovery

    By J. E. Urosek

    In October, 1990, a fire started in a large underground coal mine in Western Pennsylvania. During fire-fighting activities, an explosion occurred and all personnel were evacuated. Safe re-entry into t

    Jan 1, 1993

  • SME
    Innovative Directional Controlled Blasting Technique for Excavation of Unstable Slopes Along a Busy Transportation Route: a Case Study of Konkan Railway in India Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

    By Aditya Rana, A. K. Mishra, M. M. Singh, N. K. Bhagat

    Many cases of derailments, train accidents and traffic interruptions due to the slope failure and rockfall have been reported in the past on Konkan Railway trackline because of unstable rock slopes. T

  • SME
    CIS: Mining and Change

    By P. G. Semple

    For the last four years, the Kilborn Group of Companies has been involved in several major projects in the Confederation of Independent States (CIS). These include the Kumtor project, the Kubaka gold

    Jan 1, 1996

  • SME
    Distinctive Model of Mine Safety for Sustainable Mining in Pakistan "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration"

    By Zhiguo Chang, QINGXIANG CAI, Ebelia Manda, IZHAR MITHAL JISKANI, XIANG LU, Wei Zhou, Saleem Raza Chalgri

    The concept of mine safety is highlighted in the literature of sustainable mining but not extensively discussed. This study analyzes various aspects of underground and surface mine safety and emphasiz

    Mar 27, 2020