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Modern mining – why bandwidth mattersBy D Kent
"There has been a revolution occurring in underground mining over the last several years, where big headline items such as the Internet of Things (IoT), optimisation, managing data, data mining etc –
Oct 16, 2017
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Dynamic Decisions under Uncertainty – a Case Study on a Gold MineBy M Cooksey, Z Zhu, N Langrené, W Chen, T Tarnopolskaya
"Dynamic decision-making can significantly increase the value of mining projects and deliver better sustainability outcomes under conditions of uncertainty. Despite its benefits, dynamic decision-maki
Jun 28, 2016
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Building AsiaÆs Latest Hard Rock MineBy T J. V Duffy, L H. D Siahaan, P G. Albert
G-ResourcesÆ Martabe Mine in North Sumatra, Indonesia, is a US$700 M world-class and world-scale operation in a country which, with a few notable smaller scale exceptions, has had no significant hard
Nov 20, 2012
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The Value of the Company Geologist ù A Forgotton and Increasingly Rare Commodity in the Australian Mining IndustryBy P Hanna
In an effort to improve returns to shareholders, the Australian Mining Industry has consolidated considerably over the past decade or so. Technical services at mines have been re-structured, whilst th
Jan 1, 2003
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Dashboards, data sources and a modern data platformBy D Bruce
OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena mine is a Sublevel cave mine located in South Australia, approximately 160 km north of the regional centre of Port Augusta. Carrapateena commenced underground development in
Mar 29, 2023
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Application of Pile Theory to Ground Support DesignBy Best R, Poulos H
This paper discusses the results of an Australian Coal Association Research Program project into the development of a routine analytical design method for roof support in underground mines. Simple d
Jan 1, 1995
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Bulk Mining Explosives ù Technical Tool or Commercial Commodity?By G Le Juge, K Waldock
The current suite of bulk mining explosives has been available to the industry for over 20 years. The flexibility and performance of ammonium nitrate based emulsion blend explosives were accepted by t
Jan 1, 2004
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A decision framework for comparison of coal void rehabilitation optionsBy A Hocking, S Henderson
Commonwealth of Australia (2016) defines rehabilitation as comprising “the design and construction of landforms as well as the establishment of sustainable ecosystems or alternative vegetation, depend
Jul 25, 2018
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Procuring Control and Intelligent Traffic Systems for Major New Build Projects – Avoiding Pitfalls and Maximising ValueBy G M. Taylor
The application of high technology to monitor and control fire life safety, critical functionality in tunnels and underground spaces generally has progressed at an ever accelerating rate over the past
Sep 17, 2014
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Coal in the Context of Sustainable Development ù Implications for the Minerals IndustryThe concept of æsustainabilityÆ can largely be defined as development that will not compromise the ælivabilityÆ of the planet for future generations. It has multiple dimensions, such as the triple bot
Jan 1, 2004
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On the sources of complexity in contemporary and future mining projectsBy J Sykes, W Treasure, A Saleem, A Trench, S Ulrich, R S. Davies
Below-ground technical complexity remains a traditional source of project challenge. Above-ground challenges then augment this complexity, including in the domain of commodity marketing. All challenge
Nov 21, 2018
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A New Approach to Flexible Open Pit Optimisation and SchedulingBy A Galli
Traditionally pit optimisation and scheduling is carried out assuming that the resources, the commodity prices and production costs are all known. Once the pit contour and the mining schedule have bee
Sep 26, 2011
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Opportunities for Used Consumer Battery Recyling in the Australia/Pacific RegionBy S Wright, W Bruckard
The current status of battery collection and recycling schemes in Australia are explored in light of current developments in product stewardship and increasing pressure to decrease materials going to
Jan 1, 2006
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A tailored solution to determine plant capacity using strategic analysisBy J Nortier, J Dray
There is no single factor that determines the appropriate capacity for a mining project. It is driven by the size of the resource, the capacity of the market, the availability of capital, the availabi
Jun 22, 2022
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Exploration Value Drivers and MethodologiesBy P Guj, J A. Bell
The valuation of early-stage exploration projects requires a valuer to take into account a large number of uncertain value drivers, the interplay among which may be non-linear. This paper examines som
May 24, 2012
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Calibration of post blast gas simulation using mine site readingsBy F C. D Michelin
Blast fumes are a significant health risk to underground workers, containing several dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonia. To ensure safe working conditions,
Oct 12, 2022
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Permitting in the face of uncertainty – how to deliver confidence to regulators and investorsBy R L. Grogan
Mining is currently undergoing a progressive expansion into novel environments (such as the deep ocean), commodities (such as tantalum, rare earths, and other ‘green economy minerals’), and new method
Jul 25, 2018
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What Information and Production Benefit Can I Gain by Using Digital High-Speed Camera and Data Capture Technology?This paper will address this question from the point of view of a drill and blast engineer or researcher working in open cut and underground mining operations. The paper will establish a common set of
Jan 1, 2007
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Ore Reserve Estimates: Their Disclosure in Company Annual ReportsBy Kennedy JT
This is a question that will be asked many times and by many individuals during the various evaluation stages of any new project. However, the question itself will often have different connotations
Jan 1, 1990
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A review of risk management for tailings dams; learnings from other high hazard industriesBy M Erskine, R Mills
This paper approaches tailings dam risk management from the perspective of how other high hazard industries approach the management of their catastrophic event risks, with the aim to provide recommend
Jul 1, 2021