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  • AUSIMM
    New Backfill Binder and Method (269bf2ac-7892-4b0f-a5d0-bcfbbe6cee8f)

    By Grossi M, Baiden G

    This paper describes a new mine backfill method based on a newly invented binder with several years of test results from laboratory and on- site applications. The new binder has several advantages ov

    Jan 1, 1998

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    Treatment of Wolfram, Bismuth, and Molybdenite Ores at Burma Queensland Corporation Mill, Wolfram, N.Q.

    THE old mill erected by the .Irvinebank Company consisted of 10 heads of stamps (850 lb.), rock-breaker, Hartz jig, two Krupp tables, two Luhrig vanners, three sand-pumps, one mixer; six flotation ves

    Jan 1, 1920

  • AUSIMM
    The Application of Advanced Undercutting at PT Freeport IndonesiaÆs Deep Ore Zone Mine

    By A Sinuhaji, R Poedjono, G Flumerfelt

    PT Freeport Indonesia is currently building the DOZ mine. It is a 25 000 tonne/day block caving operation which is scheduled to reach designed production levels by the fourth quarter of 2002. This pap

    Jan 1, 2002

  • AUSIMM
    Two Transit Levels in One Tunnel Tube – An Innovation in Barcelona Metro Line 9

    By R Justa Cámara, L M. Pinillos Lorenzana

    Barcelona Metro Line 9 (Line 9) is an essential infrastructure, improving the transversal transport in Barcelona by connecting the greater part of the currently existing radial lines. The purpose of L

    Sep 17, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Jaguar Raisebore design using LiDAR for back analysis

    By R P. Varden

    This paper looks at the design of the Bentayga raisebore with subsequent back analysis using a LiDAR survey. A search for LiDAR raisebore assessment publications shows little work has been done on thi

    Mar 15, 2021

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    Measurement? Assessment? The Real Challenge is Communication

    One of the earliest and continuing challenges in driving sustainable development in large scale resource industry projects is around the issue of assessment û how do you measure the sustainability of

    Jan 1, 2009

  • AUSIMM
    The Social Licence to Operate and Drivers for Change – Resource Reporting and Mine Material Characterisation

    By J Heyes, G A. Maddocks, R J. Stewart, G D. Corder

    Mining is an international business and vital contributor to national and global economies. It depends on the trust and confidence of investors and stakeholders for its financial and operational well-

    Jun 28, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Use of Mineralogy to Interpret Laboratory-Scale Acid Rock Drainage Prediction Tests - A Gold Case Study

    By S T. L Harrison, J-P Franzidis, M Becker, N Dyantyi, J L. Broadhurst

    Gold mining is a major contributor to the South African economy, but is associated with several environmental issues such as acid rock drainage (ARD). ARD is due to the oxidation of sulfides in gold t

    Sep 26, 2013

  • AUSIMM
    The Extent of Raceways in A Blast Furnace and its Dependence on Combined Blast Parameters

    By Golubkov OL, Fedotov PB, Shkylar FR

    One of the fundamental parameters of the race- way is its extent (a{ o), which has a significant effect on the distribution of gas and material flows in the lower region of the furnace. pp The known

    Jan 1, 1981

  • AUSIMM
    Development of a Toxicity Approach to Evaluate Free Cyanide and Metal Cyanide Complexes in Waters Associated with Gold and Other Mining

    By H Sichani-Teimouri, B N. Noller, J C. Ng, R N. Alsaadi, P L. Breuer, S Shini

    Cyanide has been used for over a century worldwide for gold extraction. However, the presence of several metals and metalloids in ore requires greater amount of cyanide for an efficient gold recovery

    Jul 16, 2014

  • AUSIMM
    Charles Dickens on the (potentially) changing role of globalisation and sustainability in the long-term future of mining and exploration

    By J P. Sykes, T C. McCuaig, M Jessell, A Trench

    The election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum herald a shift towards a tighter definition of economic value, at the expense of the broader value concept of sustainable development; as well as

    Sep 20, 2017

  • AUSIMM
    Boron removal through multistage refining treatment using CaO-SiO2- Al2O3 slag

    By K L. Avarmaa, M A. Rhamdhani, A D. P Putera, H T. B M Petrus, G A. Brooks

    Multistage slag treatment was carried out to investigate boron removal from metallurgical grade silicon. Boron is known to be one of the most difficult elements to remove from silicon. Depending on bo

    Aug 21, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    A case study: how being ‘aware of now’ is making work safer at Telfer underground

    By S B. Fitch, S A. Wilson, A J. R Barr, P R. Searle

    Improving the safety culture and performance of any operation is a fundamental goal of every mine operator. Methods of implementing, or changing a culture have developed from the early methods of oper

    Mar 15, 2021

  • AUSIMM
    Predicting and modelling Bond Work Index using chemistry (as a proxy for mineralogy)

    By K Gardner, R Fraval, V Singh

    Using new technology to create optimised infill drill programs in underground or open pit settings, it is possible to quantify the value of a drill program. The computer designed programs are optimise

    Mar 22, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    I Think, Therefore I Add Value – Philosophy of Science as a Practical Tool for the Mine Geologist

    By J Vann

    The philosophical context of many activities in mine geology can be an important lever in adding value to operations. For mine geologists (including resource and grade control geologists) we argue tha

    Aug 22, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    Expert Control at Boddington Gold Mine

    By Green S, McKernan, Skrypniuk

    In November 1996, Boddington Gold Mine (BGM) began the implementation of an expert system. The objective of the expert system was to improve plant efficiency by developing an `operator best practice

    Jan 1, 1997

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    Ore variability and process plant performance – the impacts to revenue

    By A Millar, B Wraith

    Process plants are characterised by variability of performance over a wide range of time-scales; reflected in fluctuations in metal recovery, concentrate grade, plant throughput and reagent costs. In

    Aug 24, 2022

  • AUSIMM
    Automated Mineralogy for Ore Characterisation and Plant Optimisation

    By Y Gu, R Fandrich

    Traditionally, characterisation of the mineralogy and textures of ore and rock samples were based on observations of hand specimens and thin sections using an optical microscope. The extent of the dat

    Jan 1, 2007

  • AUSIMM
    Possible Future Applications of Biotechnologies in the Gold Industry - A Prospective Approach

    By C M. Zammit, N Cook, F Reith, C L. Ciobanu, J Brugger

    The role of biological agents in the gold mining industry is currently limited to the use of microorganisms in bioleaching and bioremediation. However, there is a variety of possibilities in which bio

    Sep 26, 2013

  • AUSIMM
    Geotechnical Management at the AGL Loy Yang Mine

    By S Cyphers, J Missen, B Jansen

    The AGL Loy Yang Mine is one of the largest and most significant coalmines in Australia. Commencing in 1982, this mine produces 30–35 Mt/a to supply more than 50 per cent of Victoria’s electrical powe

    Nov 5, 2014