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A Neutron Irradiation Method Suitable for On-Stream Analysis of Iron OreBy Borsaru M, Wylie AW
A neutron irradiation technique has been developed which is suitable for the determinat- ion of the iron and aluminium content of iron ore fines (-6 mm particle size) on a moving rubber conveyor be
Jan 1, 1978
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Evidence for, and Implications of,a Genetic Relationship Between MVT and SEDEX Zinc-Lead DepositsMssissippi Valley-type (MVT) and sedimentary-exhalative (SEDEX) zinc-lead deposits represent about half to three-quarters of the world's production and reserves of lead and zinc. The two deposi
Jan 1, 1993
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Optimising the Production Chain from Resource to ProductBy P Cameron
Many products and technologies have been developed from outcomes of research projects carried out by the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC). When these products and technologies are a
Jan 1, 2002
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The Recovery of Sulphuric Acid From Copper Tankhouse Electrolyte Bleeds ù A Case Study on the Development of Solvent Extraction ProcessesBy K Gottliebsen
Many hydrometallurgical and chemical processes produce large amounts of acid waste. This is illustrated by the copper S/X-E/W process used at the Mount Gordon mine in North Queensland, which produces
Jan 1, 2000
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Selection of Mine Water Management Options Considering both Water and Energy ImpactsBy M T. Nguyen, S Vink, M Ziemski
On any given mine site the water system is contingent upon its initial design. Through time the initial design is adjusted by a myriad of water management options in order to improve water system perf
Nov 26, 2013
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The Use Of Computers In Modern Mineral Exploration ProgramsIn the early 1950's, it was forecast that there would be, worldwide, a need for approximately sixty computers! Included in that estimate was provision for a considerable amount of geoscience
Jan 1, 1987
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Towards New Swedish Recommendations for Cautious Perimeter BlastingBy M Olsson, I Bergqvist
A Swedish table of blast damage depths has, in one form or other, been in use since the late-1970s. Its history and the underlying theory are described. New experimental and theoretical findings that
Jan 1, 2001
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Bacterial Cultures and Bio-OxidationABSTRACT- I Chemotrophic bacteria, capable of oxidising inorganic species such as Fe(II) and S(-]I) for their metabolic energy, have been known for many decades and interest in these bacterial speci
Jan 1, 1991
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Uranium Exploration in AustraliaUranium minerals were found in Australia as early as 1869, but it was not until the 1940's that a search specifically for uranium was begun. Instrument types and techniques used in early explora
Jan 1, 1970
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The Benefits of Using SmartEar™at Pueblo ViejoBy D Shuen, R Sales, D La Rosa
Semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill control is complex and depends on many dynamic process variables. Good control strategies ensure that a mill is operating as close to optimal as possible, resulting
Sep 1, 2014
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Petroleum Policies for an Uncertain FutureI know the theme of the Congress is "The 21st Century - Mining for Mankind" but I hope you will understand why my address touches upon some near-term issues as well. With the world oil market the
Jan 1, 1986
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Understanding Cyclical and Secular Trends in Metal PricesOver the past several years, copper prices have surged from under a dollar to over three dollars a pound. However, the long-run trend in real copper prices since at least the early 1970s has been shar
Jan 1, 2006
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MIM Projects FinancingBy Hutchings AA
This paper describes MIM's experience in arranging and executing project financings for coal projects at Oaky Creek and Newlands and Collinsville and the port facility of Abbot Point.The financin
Jan 1, 1985
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Trackless Mining - the Western DeepsBy Dierling D. H
The paper briefly describes the mining system employed on Western Deep Levels for the past 20 years. The negative aspects which gave rise to a new mechanized method of mining are discussed. The se
Jan 1, 1986
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Recent Developments and Applications of Bucket Wheel Excavators in Australia (713684ae-5945-457e-9234-20a8b82580a1)The paper describes developments since 1959 in major excavators to meet the demand for higher outputs of overburden and coal under less favourable batter conditions than used hitherto in the coal depo
Jan 1, 1971
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Gravity Separation of Ultra-fine Iron Ore in the Reflux ClassifierBy J Zhou, D M. Hunter, S M. Iveson, K P. Galvin
The recovery and concentration of ultra-fine iron ore can provide significant economic benefits. Presently, there are limited options available given the low settling rates achieved by conventional gr
Jul 13, 2015
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Gold and Silver Leaching from an Oxidized Gold Ore with Thiourea under Controlled ConditionsBy Woodcock JT, La Broody SR
As part of a project on the application of thiourea leaching to a variety of Australian ores, the systematic variation of pH, redox po- tential, and thiourea concentration were in- vestigated on an
Jan 1, 1984
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Application of Linear Shaped Charges for Pre-SplittingBy Sen G
An amount of explosives, whether it be cylindrical, spherical, etc in configuration, with a hollow cavity in one face or end is known as a hollow or shaped charge. When this charge is initiated, a f
Jan 1, 1995
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Polishing Filters for Mineral Processing PlantsBy S Shipard
Filters are used in water treatment and hydrometallurgical process plants for objectives such as generating a dry spadable solid, pumpable high density slurry or high purity filtrate. The priority obj
Jul 15, 2013
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Waste Not, Want Not – Rethinking the Tailings and Mine Waste IssueBy S Joyce, Z Agioutantis, D van Zyl, D Shields
Over the past 15 years, the mining industry has begun to incorporate the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable mining practice across the life cycle of mineral operations. This requires
Jul 27, 2015