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Simulating Integrated Hydrology in Mining Catchments from Planning to ClosureBy S Szylkarski, D N. Graham
In mining, water management is an operational necessity, requiring planning and detailed engineering, as well as risk assessment. Yet, the hydrology of streams and aquifers typically extends well beyo
Jun 28, 2016
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Ground support design of Northparkes E26 Lift 1 North block cave mineBy Z Li, A Fleming, S Webster, L Snyman
Northparkes Mines is developing the E26 Lift 1 North block cave mine, which is adjoined to the existing E26 cave. This paper presents the challenges and methods used to design the ground support syste
Mar 15, 2021
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Microplaty Haematite of the High-Grade Iron Ores – Its Nature and GenesisBy R C. Morris
Secondary microplaty haematite in its variety of styles and generations is the defining component of the high-grade banded iron-formation (BIF)-hosted iron ores of the world that are dominated by mart
Jul 11, 2011
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A comparison of opportunity and risk in deep-sea and terrestrial mining projectsBy I Lipton
The existence of metalliferous mineral deposits on the deep-sea floor has been known since manganese nodules were discovered in the Arctic Kara Sea in 1868. Modern exploration to define commercially v
Nov 21, 2018
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Australia's Resources of Mineral Sands - Their FutureAustralia is presently the world's principal producer of rutile and zircon, and also provides a major share of the world's ilmenite. Since 1980, Australia's share of the world's
Jan 1, 1996
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Planned Field Investigation of Connectivity between the Condamine Alluvium and Walloon Coal MeasuresBy S Gossmann, J Barlow, S Denner
"Unconventional gas resources, including coal seam gas (CSG) reservoirs, can be located above and below aquifers that provide groundwater for agricultural, industrial, urban and other uses. Developmen
Nov 26, 2013
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The Concept Of Drilling Supply And Service ContractsDrilling is one of the most, significant cost components of any stoping or develop- ment operation. Two of the factors contri- buting to the drilling cost are the supply and servicing of consumable
Jan 1, 1977
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Rheological Behaviour of Clay-Rich Gangue Mineral Dispersions During Hydrometallurgical TreatmentRheological Behaviour of Clay-Rich Gangue Mineral Dispersions During Hydrometallurgical Treatment Alumino-silicate minerals invariable may present an intractable challenge in hydrometallurgical opera
Sep 13, 2010
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Victorian Brown Coal Mining - an Historical OverviewThis brief overview of the history of Brown Coal mining in Victoria is a luncheon presentation -I do not intend to make it indigestible with extensive listings of resources or production. There is
Jan 1, 1989
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Use of Metallurgical Test Data in Resource Evaluation for Magnetite DepositsBy J N. Farrell
Metallurgists frequently use a small number of large samples to characterise expected mill performance, with the a priori assumption that these few samples are representative of the entire deposit. Ge
Jul 11, 2011
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Precision Analysis of Iron Ore Sampling, Preparation and Measurement -Overcoming Deficiencies in the Current Standard ISO 3085At Cliffs Natural Resources Ltd (CNR) crushing and shipping sample stations, precisions are estimated for the sampling, preparation and measurement stages of iron ore sampling in accordance with ISO 3
Mar 1, 2010
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Utilising New TechnologyOver the longer term, the adoption of new technology is an essential component in the endless tasks of reducing mining costs, improving safety and improving environmental standards. However the cho
Jan 1, 1997
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The Effect of Residence Time and Aeration on Coal Recovery Within the High Intensity Zone of a Flotation MachineBy J A. Cowburn
The high intensity zone within the Jameson Cell is the downcomer. It is largely external and separated from the flotation tank. This, together with operation of the downcomer under vacuum, rather than
Jan 1, 2005
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Clean AirIt is a very great pleasure indeed to participate in this interesting and important seminar. My two visits to Australia in the past have been extremely pleasant and this one is equally so. My task i
Jan 1, 1971
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Fluxing options and slag operating window for Metso’s DRI smelting furnaceBy K Vallo, T Haimi, J Pihlasalo, J Hamuyuni, M Lindgren, F Tesfaye
Decarbonisation of the steel industry has recently attracted a lot of research and technological development. Most of the technological developments are centred around the replacement of blast furnace
Jun 19, 2024
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Driving Haulage Productivity Improvements through Industry–Academia CollaborationBy R Thompson, J Miedecke, D Handel, E Tomicek, D Tulloch
"The Mine Haul Road Optimisation Alliance (HROA) is a unique Australian industry–academia collaboration that has been developed to support mine haul road operators. The alliance integrates industry, e
Nov 15, 2016
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Case Study – Engineering Design for a Slurry Preparation Plant for a Paste Application in West AfricaBy G du Toit, P L. Gillot, M Swanepoel
Randgold Resources’ Loulo-Gounkoto Complex is one of the largest gold mining operations in Mali, West Africa. The mine, which is situated on the western border with Senegal, treats more than 4 Mt/a of
Sep 1, 2014
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Near field blast vibration monitoring for slot or winze blast analysisBy E Wargem
The optimum mining of an orebody in an underground mining operation is fundamental to the mine’s ability to operate both sustainably and efficiently. The effective mining of an open stope or a cave is
Mar 29, 2023
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An Approach to Optimising Coal Mine Design for Sustainable DevelopmentBy M E. Karmis
Traditional coal mining planning seldom considers key æsustainability factorsÆ such as: societal impacts in the area; jobs (both created and lost); dislocation of towns and residences; impact on neigh
Jan 1, 2009
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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