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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
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The Application of Advanced Undercutting at PT Freeport IndonesiaÆs Deep Ore Zone MineBy 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
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Two Transit Levels in One Tunnel Tube – An Innovation in Barcelona Metro Line 9By 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
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Jaguar Raisebore design using LiDAR for back analysisBy 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 CommunicationOne 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
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The Social Licence to Operate and Drivers for Change – Resource Reporting and Mine Material CharacterisationBy 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
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Use of Mineralogy to Interpret Laboratory-Scale Acid Rock Drainage Prediction Tests - A Gold Case StudyBy 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
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The Extent of Raceways in A Blast Furnace and its Dependence on Combined Blast ParametersBy 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
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Development of a Toxicity Approach to Evaluate Free Cyanide and Metal Cyanide Complexes in Waters Associated with Gold and Other MiningBy 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
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Charles Dickens on the (potentially) changing role of globalisation and sustainability in the long-term future of mining and explorationBy 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
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Boron removal through multistage refining treatment using CaO-SiO2- Al2O3 slagBy 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
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A case study: how being ‘aware of now’ is making work safer at Telfer undergroundBy 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
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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
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I Think, Therefore I Add Value – Philosophy of Science as a Practical Tool for the Mine GeologistBy 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
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Expert Control at Boddington Gold MineBy 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 revenueBy 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
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Automated Mineralogy for Ore Characterisation and Plant OptimisationBy 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
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Possible Future Applications of Biotechnologies in the Gold Industry - A Prospective ApproachBy 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
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Geotechnical Management at the AGL Loy Yang MineBy 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