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Blast design and execution drives mine site profitsBy J Loeb, J Dampney, P Cameron
Optimisation of Blast Design and Execution must be done right the first time. It is too late after the ore is broken. Consequences of poor design and execution negatively affect productivity from load
Jun 22, 2022
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Investigation and Construction of Tunnels in Tamalia Limestone, Perth, Western AustraliaBy Klenowski G, Gilmour G. A
The Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Board, Perth, has recently con- structed two major sewerage tunnels in the metropolitan area and a further one is under construction. These tunne
Jan 1, 1981
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Single pass drill, install and inject self-drilling resin bolt application in poor groundBy T Roberts, D Faulkner, G Watt
Traditional mechanised resin rock bolting in hard rock underground mines requires the installation of resin capsules into a pre-drilled hole prior to the rock bolt being spun into a hole to mix the re
Nov 30, 2018
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Who is Responsible for Grade? – An Evaluation of the Value Chain at Mt Magnet Gold Project, Western AustraliaBy A Weeks, W J. Shaw, A Kuk
Grade control is a process that requires the interaction between many components of the mining operation and successful grade control is only realised through good data, robust systems, and a well-tra
Aug 18, 2014
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A practical guide to sampling in coal preparation plantsBy B W. Atkinson, J Docherty
An Australian Working Group has been compiling a guide for operators to use in order to improve the efficacy of their routine and non-routine sampling tasks within their coal preparation process. The
May 9, 2017
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Using Ventilation Control Technology to Reduce Respirable Dust Exposures at US Metal/Non-Metal Mining OperationsBy J F. Colinet, G, J A. Zimmer, R J. Timko
It has long been known that ventilation is a cost-effective method to lower respirable dust concentrations in all types of mining applications. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Healt
Jan 1, 2005
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Advanced Technology for Setting Out of Blastholes and Measurement while DrillingBy D Xiong, G Xu, L Yao, F Wang, Y Duan
The goal of this project has been to digitise and use drill parameter data from rotary drilling (measurement while drilling; MWD) for a more effective planning of the blasting process in surface mines
Aug 24, 2015
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The Application of AS 61508 to Road Tunnel Fire and Life Safety SystemsBy M Taylor
The Project Specification and Technical Requirements documents associated with several recent large road tunnel projects within Australia have specified the application of AS/IEC 61508 – FunctionalSaf
Mar 8, 2011
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A Column Bioleaching Model for Chalcocite ù An Investigation of Oxygen Limitation and Bacterial Inoculation on LeachingBy M R. Davidson, M P. Schwarz
A model for column bioleaching is investigated to identify and understand aspects of bacteria in bioleaching applications, which have implications in heap bioleaching operations. The model is used to
Jan 1, 2004
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Proterozoic Iron Oxide-copper-gold Mineralisation in the Kangdian Region, South-west Yangtze Block, China – A Case Study on the Yinachang Fe-Cu-Au-Rare Earth Element DepositBy J Ding, H J Peng, S B. Zhu, L Hou, J R. Zhang, S Y. Wu
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. Numerous Fe-Cu-Au-rare earth element (REE) deposits have been identified within the Palaeop
Mar 18, 2015
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Legume and Grass Revegetation of Mine TailingsBy C P. C David, J P. T Domingo
Addressing nutrient deficiency, among other factors, is vital to the growth and establishment of plants in mine spoils and tailings ponds. Although several organic amendments are available for this pu
Jul 16, 2014
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Influence of iron ore chemistry and mineralogy on sticking and breakage of pellets inside shaft furnaceBy M I. Pownceby, A Guiraud, S Purohit
Sticking and breakage of iron ore pellets during high temperature reduction can result in several operational challenges during shaft furnace ironmaking. With the shift to H2-based DRI processes and d
Sep 18, 2023
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Cadia East Open Pit Project Mining StudyThe Cadia Valley Operations currently hosts a large operational open pit, a large operational sublevel caving underground mine and two other underground projects at the study stage. This scenario crea
Jan 1, 2007
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Exploration Geochemistry in the Arid Environment - The Loess ProblemVariety among deserts is nearly as great as among other climatic environments. Common to most deserts, and to areas downwind from them, is the dominance of aeolian transport of surface material, a
Jan 1, 1988
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Acid and Oxygen Plant Commissioning at the Olympic Dam Copper SmelterBy Collins D. N
The Olympic Dam Copper Smelter Acid Plant is a hybrid plant capable of producing sulphuric acid from either sulphur burning, metallurgical gases or a combination of both. Commissioning of the Acid
Jan 1, 1989
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Nova-Bollinger unfolding versus DA estimateBy P M. Hetherington, M P. Murphy, K E. Crook, F Pym
Resource characterisation is critical for informed decisions in both strategic and operational space. The sources of information for resource characterisation are limited by: direct measurement of res
Mar 22, 2022
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Applying control frameworks to enhance vehicle interaction technology outcomesBy P Standish
Qualitative risk assessment methods are not well suited to considering complex systems and potential interactions of new technology. As part of supporting tier one mining organisations and internation
Jun 22, 2022
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Development of an optical sorting algorithm to utilise digital images for the rapid discrimination of target minerals from gangueBy E J. Y Koh, G J. McLachlan, E Amini, N Beaton
Preconcentration greatly reduces the ore mass input to the processing plant while upgrading the grade. One of the commonly used methods of preconcentration is optical sorting. These methods rely on op
Nov 10, 2020
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Improved assurance for Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates and reporting through peer review and auditingBy M A. Noppé
Mining is inherently a risk-based business and risk governance is an integral part of corporate assurance and business decision-making. Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are the key assets for a mine
Sep 20, 2017
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Unlocking resource confidence in coal through use of conditional simulationBy B Haase, R Saha
Conditional simulation (CS) has been extensively used in metal industry to assess uncertainty of geo metallurgical variables to build robust distributions around grade tonnages across different time h
Mar 22, 2022