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Simulation as a Tool for Mine PlanningBy J Greberg
This paper discusses the use of simulation in the mine planning process. A case study on the Newcrest Cadia East project is presented, and the challenges and possibilities for using simulation as a to
Nov 22, 2011
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The Influence of Energy Policy and Security Energy Supply Policy of Indonesia to Asia-Pacific Coal Distribution in 2025By A P. Wibowo
Indonesia holds a significant role in the utilisation of coal resources in the world. Although the number of Indonesian coal resources and reserves do not fall into the world’s top ten, according to 2
Nov 22, 2011
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The Augmented Mine Worker – Applications of Augmented Reality in MiningBy J Bassan
The mining industry is faced with imperatives to improve worker safety and productivity, adapt to skills shortages, high worker turnover rates, and provide more effective maintenance to new and ever m
Nov 22, 2011
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Getting Back in Front – Time for a Step Change in Engagement PracticesBy K Eglinton
The extractive industries response to community engagement due to social and political pressures in the 1980s and 1990s was the starting point of development leading to the modern function of corporat
Nov 22, 2011
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Designing User Interfaces for the Mines of the Future – User Centred ApproachBy E Widzyk-Capehart
The mines of the future can be envisioned as complex, large-scale technological systems being operated remotely from few centrally located (major cities) operating centres and skeletal crew stationed
Nov 22, 2011
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Enabling Technologies – The Role of New Communications TechnologiesBy C Fischer
The introduction of digital communications technologies into the underground mining industry, in both coal and hard rock mining, has enabled high bandwidth applications to be applied in the mining ind
Nov 22, 2011
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Mine Road Design and Management in Autonomous Hauling Operations – A Research RoadmapBy R J. Thompson
In truck-based hauling systems, the mine haul road network is a critical and vital component of the production process. As such, underperformance of a haul road will impact immediately on mine product
Nov 22, 2011
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Eco Underground Coal Mining Systems for Ultra-Thick Coal Seam – Utilisation of Flyash and CO2 StorageBy A Hamanaka
EGAT Mae Moh Lignite Mine in Thailand produces about 16 Mt of lignite annually from open-cut mining. The coal is used to generate 2400 MW of electricity. In the near future, however, the coal must be
Nov 22, 2011
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Integrating Community-Level Indicators of Well-Being into Future Collaborative Mine PlanningBy J Shandro
This paper stems from recent multidisciplinary research between mining engineering and health researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria, Canada. It considers the
Nov 22, 2011
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Monitoring of Erosion Risk in Surface Mining Area using a Satellite Image and Geographic Information System – A Case Study in the Indonesia Coal Mining AreaBy S Maryati
Surface mining activities disturb large areas, produce great sediment loads and tend to be a source of water pollution if they are not managed properly. Coal mining in Indonesia has a very high risk o
Nov 22, 2011
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CSIRO Augmented Reality Remote Guiding Platform for the Mining IndustryBy L Alem
In the field of mineral extraction, complex technologies are being introduced in mines, operators/technicians rely on assistance from an expert (or more) in order to keep their machines functioning. P
Nov 22, 2011
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Engaging Society about a Potential Mining Future – Concerns and ExpectationsBy N Boughen
This paper synthesises the findings of five studies undertaken by the CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship in 2009-10. This research explores the concerns, expectations, and information needs of a range
Nov 22, 2011
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Open Cut Mine Machinery Automation – Going Beyond Global Navigation Satellite System with LocataBy C Rizos
Many of the ‘new paradigms in mining’ and notions of ‘sustainable mining’ have at their core the requirement for reliable, continuous centimetre-level positioning accuracy to enable increased automati
Nov 22, 2011
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It’s all about People - AbstractBy K D. Tuckwell
The Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan, has nominated ‘maximising our advantages’ from ‘Mining Boom Mark II’ as the focus of the 2011/2012 Australian Budget. Australia therefore requires a bolder and bette
Nov 22, 2011
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Iran Mining Industry Based on the 20-Year Perspective 2025By F Rashidinejad
Iran has had an active mining sector for some 7000 years. Exceptional in terms of its mineral diversity, Iran produces 62 minerals, and is ranked among the world’s 15 most mineral-rich countries. Many
Nov 22, 2011
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Machine Monitoring and Automation as Enablers of Lean MiningBy L Mottola
Three decades ago mining companies, principally in North America, aided by machine and explosive manufacturers, started significant attempts to develop and implement automated mining systems, mainly u
Nov 22, 2011
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Sustaining Minerals Education in Developing Countries – Lessons from Southeast AsiaBy D Laurence
Australians are at the forefront of exporting their mining expertise in a number of areas. Minerals education is just one example. The growing economies of Southeast Asia host some of the most prospec
Nov 22, 2011
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The Future of Australia’s Mineral Wealth – Leasing to Support an Ageing PopulationBy K Morrison
Australia’s ageing population means that by 2050 there will be 2.7 people of working age to support each Australian aged 65 years and over compared with five working people per retiree today and compa
Nov 22, 2011
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Wireless Ad hoc System for Positioning – Effective Equipment and Personnel Location for Mining OperationsBy M Hedley
Tracking plant and personnel in mining operations provides multiple potential benefits for a mine including improved safety, better monitoring of production, traffic control and, in the future, monito
Nov 22, 2011
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Rock Cutting Tool Research and Development for Step Changes in Rock Mechanical ExcavationBy X S. Li
The modern mechanical excavation machines have enough power for cutting hard rock. The ‘bottle neck’ which limits the use of machines for hard rock excavation is ‘cutting tool’. To cut hard and abrasi
Nov 22, 2011