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Sequential Mining Planning in Coal Mines Assisted by MicrocomputersBy Koppe J. C
This paper describes the methodology developed to establish a sequentia mining plan applied to a coal mine, using computers. Firstly, isocontou. maps were generated from the drill holes and outcrop de
Jan 1, 1993
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Monitoring of M10000 IsaMill™ Process Performance by Passive Acoustic EmissionsBy A McEwan, J Masters, C A. Jackson, A Catanzano, V Sharp, M Millen, S Rainey, S J. Spencer, G Roberts
A passive acoustic emission (AE) monitoring system has been developed and trialled on two M10000 IsaMillsTM. The analyser detects AE stress waves generated by grinding media impacts with the mill line
Sep 1, 2014
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The Development of Heavy Suspension Techniques for High Density Sink-Float Separations (Replacement of ClericiÆs Solution)By S McKnight, L Koroznikova, S Hall
Mineral sands represent an important new resource being developed in the Murray Basin, including parts of western Victoria. This paper will outline a simple methodology for mineral sands characterisat
Jan 1, 2006
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Dressing of Carbonates by DecrepitationBy Stevak D, Plesingerova B, Ellias K, Tkacova K
This paper presents information on the processing of minerals by decrepitation that can be an integral part of their mineral dressing. In the case of carbonates, processing by decrepitation is a spe
Jan 1, 1993
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Underground Mining Methods at Mount Morgan, Queensland (4c024877-4266-4ad5-a39e-01b065af258e)By Sewell L. G, White H. S
OWING to two large falls of ground which resulted in serious accidents occurring towards the end of 1908, it became evident that the "open chamber" system then in use was unsuitable for the
Jan 1, 1911
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Determination of Fineness of Silver by Volhard's Method, as Practised at the Port Pirie Works of the Broken Hill Associated Smelters Pty. Ltd.THIS excellent volumetric method commends itself as a means of estimating the fineness of silver firstly, owing to the large number of possible impurities which do not affect its accuracy (these impur
Jan 1, 1922
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Surface Cooling at Kidd Creek MineBy K Hortin
Kidd Creek mine in north western Ontario is developing phase 1 of the deep mine project for mining between 2100 m and 3100 m below surface. Heat problems were experienced during the 2003 summer in wor
Jan 1, 2005
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Introducing deep learning and interpreting the patterns – a mineral deposit perspectiveBy I Sucholutsky, D M. First, D Mogilny, F Yusufali
Machine learning is creating value in all facets of the mining industry, from exploration to production. The authors provide an accessible, high-level introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), mac
May 24, 2023
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Improved Ventilation and Dust Capture in Underground Crushing PlantsBy S W. Kingman, D Whit, I S. Lowndes
The use of compressive crushing equipment such as gyratory crushers within minerals processing plants can potentially generate large quantities of dust. Remedies to this problem include the retrofitti
Jan 1, 2005
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Economically Mineable Resource in an Underground Metalliferous MineBy Bell I. F
In 1985, ZC Mines (now Pasminco South) had been unprofitable for some years due to a combination of high operating costs, low metal prices, low head grade and an aging and inadequate mining infrastr
Jan 1, 1992
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Fundamental Properties of Flotation Frothers and Their Effect on FlotationBy J S. Laskowski
Froth flotation process requires the use of frothers. These important flotation agents are commonly characterised as either æselectiveÆ or æpowerfulÆ and are chosen following general guidelines and ve
Jan 1, 2005
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Controlled Potential Sulphidisation (CPS) Flotation ProcessConventional treatment of oxide and oxidised sulphide minerals by flotation involves the use of sodium sulphide for sulphidisation. Sodium sulphide is generally applied in a "slug" dosing fashion
Jan 1, 1989
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Assigning Value to a Drill and Blast Wall Control Program Through Reduction in the Risk ProfileBy S B. Sheldon
Wall control programs tend to be expensive and consequently require financial justification in order to get approval for the expenditure required. The difficulty faced in getting this approval is that
Nov 8, 2011
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A Review of Problems and Challenges in the Resource Estimation of High Nugget-Effect Lode-Gold DepositsBy A E. Annels, M D. Raine, I M. Platten
Lode-gold systems are often characterised by a high to extreme nugget effect (>50 per cent), and the presence of coarse gold particles (>100 ¦m in size). They rank amongst the most difficult of ore de
Jan 1, 2003
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Effects of Using Electronic Initiation Systems on Blast ImprovementWith the iron ore industry in Australia producing hundreds of millions of tonnes of ore per annum, the associated costs of these operations extend into the billions. It is no surprise in the current e
Jan 1, 2009
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Continuously Cast Zinc Alloy Bar Stock - Applications and BenefitsThe continuous casting of zinc alloys has been of fundamental importance for many years in the production of a number of products, including sheet for architectural applications, battery cans for dr
Jan 1, 1993
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Numerical Modelling of Undermined River Valleys ù A Case StudyBy J W. Lee, E Baafi, N Aziz
Ground subsidence due to mining is a common dilemma confronting the underground coal mining industry. The effects of underground longwall mining on river valleys have come under scrutiny, especially w
Jan 1, 2005
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Pacific Highway Upgrade from Tintenbar to Ewingsdale (T2E), St Helena TunnelBy A M. Mueller
St Helena tunnel is the centrepiece of the Pacific Highway upgrade from Tintenbar to Ewingsdale, abbreviated and commonly known as T2E. At the deepest point the twin tunnels run 45 m below the ridge l
Sep 17, 2014
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Gas Evolution Trends for Coal from Two Different Areas at Clarence CollieryBy J Sargeant, T Levi, J Theiler, B Beamish
Two coal samples (810 Panel and Area 900) collected from Clarence Colliery have been tested under a controlled heating procedure to evaluate the gas evolution trends corresponding to increasing temper
Aug 31, 2015
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Guidelines for Selecting Pellet Plant TechnologyBy J Bolen, I Cameron, M Huerta, M Okrutny, K O’Leary
As greater amounts of fine iron ore concentrates enter the marketplace, new investments in iron ore pelletising capacity are inevitable to deliver these concentrates to steel industry consumers. When
Jul 13, 2015