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Prediction of Ground Vibration Use due to BlastingIn engineering applications of explosives for rock breaking, the released energy is expended mainly into heat, rock crushing and fracturing, seismic waves, air blast, and noise. Those parts of ene
Jan 1, 1986
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A Change in Graphite Depressant to Improve the Recovery of Zinc at MMG Century MineBy R Wynn, N Stoitis, R A. Lauten, H Liang
At the Century mine in North West Queensland, MMG produces lead and zinc concentrates. The current production rate is close to 500 000 t of zinc per annum. Graphite is the main gangue in the orebody a
Sep 1, 2014
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Recovery of the northern mining block at Cliffs Nickel MineBy M Hopkins, A Mutale, A E. Vidal da Silva
The Cliffs Nickel Mine extracts a narrow near vertical nickel vein using a mining method of underhand bench stoping with paste backfill. In 2014, at a depth of 400 m below surface, the Northern block
Mar 15, 2021
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Research and Innovation for the Iron Ore to Carbon Steel Value ChainBy J Law, S Jahanshahi, R Holmes
Iron ore is AustraliaÆs largest commodity export and is vitally important to AustraliaÆs current and future prosperity. However, while major expansions are currently in progress to satisfy demand, the
Aug 12, 2013
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Synthesis of novel flotation collectors based on cardanol derivatives and its RAFT copolymersBy T Perera, B Fan, S Thang, T Hsia
The mining industry is currently focusing to develop and adopt sustainable collector chemistry that can efficiently recover valuable minerals from their natural state. However, a limited number of res
Aug 24, 2022
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Investigations on Lead Roasting at the Sulphide Corporation's Works at Cockle Creek, N.S.W.THE paper is principally eoncerncd with experimental work carried out the author whilst a number of the metallurgical staff at the Cockle Creek works. The metallurgical has been discussed sufficiently
Jan 1, 1924
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Control and Distribution of Face Air by Water Sprays on Mining MachinesBy Muldoon T
Water sprays on mining machines are generally put there to reduce dust; however, research by the Bureau of Mines and others has shown that considerable airflows may also be generated by these spray
Jan 1, 1983
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Negatively Geared Ore Reserves – A Major Peril of the Break-even Cut-off Grade"Recognising that the mining industry is wedded to the break-even cut-off grade rather than a cut-off grade that optimises value, the author examines some perils and pitfalls in the use of break-even
Mar 8, 2016
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Mineralogical Quantification of Iron Ore SinterBy S Hapugoda, J Manuel, E Donskoi, L Lu
Sinter can constitute up to 80–85 per cent of the total ferrous burden in modern blast furnace ironmaking operations. The mineralogy and microstructure of iron ore sinter play an important role in det
Jul 13, 2015
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Some Problems Associated with Standard Charge Weight Vibration Scaling LawsThe standard charge weight scaling laws imply that only one particular delay (that possessing the maximum instantaneous charge) contributes to the ppv. However, the present analysis clearly demonstr
Jan 1, 1990
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The Effects of Collector and Grinding Environment on the Flotation Selectivity of Rosh Pinah Pb/Zn OreThe Effects of Collector and Grinding Environment on the Flotation Selectivity of Rosh Pinah Pb/Zn Ore
Sep 13, 2010
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Development of the Ernest Henry Underground Mine – The Challenges and the SolutionsBy T Purvis
Xstrata Copper is extending the Ernest Henry Mine with a 6 Mtpa sub-level cave (SLC) mine being constructed under the pit. The SLC mine will maintain the EHM operation until 2024 after the pit is comp
Mar 21, 2011
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æThere is an Emptiness for Maori Here in WaihiÆ - Understanding Indigenous Perspectives on Post-Mine Land Uses in Closure PlanningBy T Hill, J Everingham, P Clark
Currently, social impact assessment (SIA) is used to determine social impacts across the life-of-mine (LOM) to closure. This paper draws on recently completed SIA reports from the Martha gold mine in
Jul 10, 2012
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Gas and the Mining CycleNatural gas from the south west Queensland gas fields is now available in north west Queensland to fuel the development of many Carpentaria Mineral Province projects. Like these projects, the south we
Jan 1, 1998
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Development of a comprehensive methodology for in situ characterisation of sulfide minerals during leachingBy Y L. Ma, Y Yang, M Chen, W Bruckard
To improve the understanding of the reactions and mechanisms occurring during the leaching of sulfide ores at high temperatures a range of advanced characterisation and sensing tools have been combine
Aug 24, 2022
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Oxidation at the Orieco Copper Mine, Eastern TasmaniaAt the Orieco mine quartz veins carrying sulphides were localized in parts of an extensive fault zone in the Mathinna Beds during late Middle Palaeozoic mineralization.These deposits were subsequently
Jan 1, 1970
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Field Trial of a Bulk Mineral for the Assay of Nickel in Lateritic OresBy Garnsey R. G T, Wenk G. J, Toop A, Sowerby B. D
A bulk mineral analyser (BMA) suitable for the determination of Cu or Ni in bulk ore samples has been developed at the Lucas Heights Research Laboratories. This analyser, which uses the nuclear resona
Jan 1, 1983
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Risk management for minesite closure planning and execution – start now! Lessons from the closure of the Leigh Creek Coalfield, South AustraliaBy A Querzoli, B Williams
In late 2014 the Flinders Power Management Team was executing business improvement plans to ensure continued electricity generation until 2028 and beyond. Six months later, in June 2015, the Board ann
Jul 25, 2018
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Underground Auxiliary Ventilation Monitoring and Diagnostic SystemBy S Viviers, G Ratner
Ventilation is part of all underground mine operations and is undertaken in order to introduce fresh, cool air to the workings and to remove stale, affected air. It is problematic to obtain efficient
Jul 1, 2013
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Enhanced Risk Reduction Using Early Warning Technologies Embedded in Active Explosion Suppression SystemsBy J J. L du Plessis, A Spaeth
The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the efficiency of machine-mounted active explosion suppression systems (AESS). Their proven effectiveness against methane explosions is highlighted, as we
Aug 31, 2015