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Ignition of sulphide dust clouds by explosives
Experimental Mine, Val d'Or, Quebec, Experiments on the ignition of sulphide dust clouds by explosives have been conducted in a 1 m3 explosion chamber. The explosives tested are ANFO, emulsion, a
Jan 1, 1993
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Current Research in Mine Equipment Automation in Australia
By Michael Hood
An overview is given of some of the major mining research activities in Australia. Automation of mining equipment is not an objective in its own right. The objective is to improve the safety and the e
May 1, 2002
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Analysis and Optimisation of life-of-Mine Haulage Cost using Simulation
By Niklas Frank
Ore and waste transports form an integral part of any mining operation and represents a substantial portion of the mine´s total operating cost. Mine layout, truck fleet and size, production rates, hau
May 1, 2003
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In situ testing in underground backfilled stopes
By Malcolm Scoble, Jean-Marc Robert, Luciano Piciacchia
"An approach to the in situ testing of mine backfills is outlined. It has been developed to provide a measure of the effective strength and stiffness of such materials after placement in stopes. This
Jan 1, 1987
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The Nickel Industry
By Paul D. Merica
This year of 1926 marks the 40th. anniversary of nickel mining in Canada. Although the first nickel mine of the Sudbury basin was discovered in 1883, it was not until 1886 that the Canadian Copper Com
Jan 1, 1926
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The Application of the Stackcell Technology for Fine Coal Recovery
By E. S. Yan, R. Graley
"The StackCell was developed to overcome the engineering and design challenges that are commonly associated with existing flotation technology such as pneumatic, self-aspirating cells, mechanical cell
Jan 1, 2013
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Enhanced Gravity Recovery of Base Metal and Industrial Minerals
"Mineral separation by exploiting the differences in mineral or metal specific gravities (sg) has been used since antiquity. In the modern era, this is most commonly seen in the recovery of gold by t
Jan 1, 2017
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New System Architecture and Communication Concepts for Automated Underground Machinery
By Christoph Mueller
Mining operations today are characterized by a high degree of mechanization and single machine automation. However, their potential for cost cuttings and increase of productivity in the future is quit
May 1, 2006
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Canatuan Cu/Zn Flotation Metallurgy - Dealing with Zinc Pre-Activation
By C. V. Umipig, G. G. Hutalle, E. E. Israel
TVI Resource Development (Phils) Inc. Canatuan mine is a polymetallic ore deposit located in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The deposit consisted of
Jan 1, 2012
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In Situ Monitoring of Cemented Paste Backfill Pressure to Increase Backfilling Efficiency
By M. W. Grabinsky, B. D. Thompson
ABSTRACT: Use of cemented paste backfill (CPB) offers economic and environmental advantages over other backfill methods. However, many operations have limited knowledge of how their CPB behaves in sit
Jan 1, 2011
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Diagnosis of the Operation of a Hydraulic Classifier for Iron Ore Concentrate
By C. Gosselin, G. M. Payenzo, C. Bazin, M. Desnoyers, G. Chevalier
"ArcelorMittal Mines Canada operates hydraulic classifiers to reduce the silica content of an iron oxide concentrate from 4.5% to less than 1.2% SiO2. Sampling campaigns were conducted to develop a pr
Jan 1, 2012
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A Pilot-Scale Treatment of coal Preparation Plant Effluent by the Selective Agglomeration Process
The construction, commissioning and operation of a continuous pilot-scale selective agglomeration (oil agglomeration) unit are described. This plant has been used to recover fine coal from an effluent
Jan 1, 1979
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Online Elemental Analysis of Slurry Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
By Tano Balbin, Valery Astakhov, Juha Timperi, Lauri Koresaar
"Online elemental analysis is the basis of optimal flotation control in mineral concentrator plants. Traditionally XRF analyzers have been used as the online analysis method. However, online XRF analy
Jan 1, 2017
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Stability Analysis of Horizontal and Vertical Paste Fill Exposures at the Raleigh Mine
The uphole bench extraction strategy at EKJV Management Pty Ltd?s Raleigh Mine, requires simultaneous horizontal and vertical exposure of paste filled stopes. In order to prevent excessive ore dilutio
May 1, 2007
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Highland Valley Copper: a strategy for increased productivity
By Poul Hansen
"In mid-I986, a world-class mining enterprise was created in British Columbia, bringing together the copper mining operations of Lornex Mining Corporation and Cominco into a new entity, Highland Valle
Jan 1, 1987
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Influence of Highly Permeable Geologic Structure on Inflows to A154 N/S Open Pit Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., Lac de Gras, NWT
By Jeff R. Reinson
The Diavik Diamond Mine is producing diamonds from two orebodies, the A154 South and A154 North kimberlite pipes, discovered beneath the waters of Lac de Gras. Innovative dike technology with appropri
May 1, 2006
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The Future of Coal -Carbon Feedstock Gasification-
By Paul R. Clark
Outline of Presentation ? Brief review of gasification and IGCC ? Polygenerationand its potential ? Why gasification today ? Major technology providers and their activities ? US initiatives ?
May 1, 2006
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The Effect of Increased Classification Capacity at the Allenby Concentrator
By Walter Nelson
Considerable thought and discussion had been devoted toward provision for increased milling capacity at the Allenby concentrator of The Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Company operation
Jan 1, 1950
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Comparision of Two Sizes of FSFs in the Glogów Copper Smelter
By L. Garycki, P. Poks, R. Urbaniak, T. Gabka
In 2016 at Głogów Copper Smelter KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., after shutting down the shaft furnaces new FSF was launched. Currently, it is the only smelter with two direct to blister flash smelting furnac
Jan 1, 2019
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Electric Furnace Off-Gas Cleaning Systems at PT Inco
By Paykan Safe
?? Background ?? WorleyParsons Gas Cleaning ?? PT Inco Smelter ?? Process Design Considerations ?? Furnace Control and Combustion ?? Combustion Chamber ?? Spray Chamber ?? Draft Control ?? Bag
May 1, 2008