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Rapid Three-Dimensional Shaft Scanning From Spherical Video with PhotogrammetryBy G. Bonin, R. P. Preston
"This paper presents a series of case studies where spherical camera photographs were used to generate 3D shaft models using photogrammetric methods. The shaft models were, checked for accuracy by com
Jan 1, 2019
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Environmental and Social Responsibility Practices ? Moving to a Global Level Playing FieldBy Arthur D. FitzGerald
EDC established an Environmental Review Framework in 1999. Throughout the early fall of 2001, the Corporation held public consultations across Canada to strengthen that framework, leading to a public
May 1, 2002
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Effect of using Different Grinding Media on the Flotation Performance of a Platinum Group OreBy K. C. Corin, Z. G. Song, J. G. Wiese
In the present study the effect of using different grinding media, viz, ceramic balls, forged steel balls, 15% Cr steel balls, stainless steel and mixture of stainless steel and 15% Cr steel balls (50
Jan 1, 2015
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Poisson Impedance as a Rock Physics Attribute for Developing Geomechanics Earth Models: Case Study from Southwest IranBy SeyedBijan Mahbaz
Development of Geomechanical Earth Models (GEM) is a prerequisite to reservoir management, involving issues such as stress path analysis, prediction of induced seismicity and sanding initiation, and c
Jun 1, 2012
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Coal crushingBy B. W. Raymond, D. W. Zandee
"IntroductionCoal deposits are found in many regions in Canada and vary widely in their age, quality and rank. All classifications of coal except anthracite are found in significant quantities in this
Jan 1, 1989
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TSP-Based Model for on-Site Material Handling Operations with Tower CranesBy Amir Zavichi
Today, with the necessity of timely, on-budget and high quality completion of projects, proper use of construction equipment is essential to ensure project success. Construction equipment places a lar
Aug 1, 2013
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Improved rock Drill bit DesignBy Irvine J. Berscheid
This paper describes a rock drill bit which, although conventional in the processes of manufacture and use on the job, has incorporated into the outer wall or periphery of the insert, where wear is al
Jan 1, 1965
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Copper Cooling Design, Installation and Operational Results for the Slag Cleaning Furnace at Waterval Smelter, Rustenburg Platinum, South AfricaBy R. B. Nourse, R. Hundermark, B. Masters, H. Joubert
The new 30 MVA slag cleaning furnace at Waterval Smelter, Rustenburg Platinum, South Africa, has been in operation since 10 March 2003. The furnace design and operation face a number of challenges inc
Jan 1, 2005
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Pretreatment of Silver Separated Residue by Alkaline Smelting at Low TemperatureBy Qing-hua Tian, Li-then Cheng, Xue-yi Guo
In order to recycle valuable metals from silver separated residue, a novel method using alkaline smelting at low temperature was proposed. The main factors affecting the main metal recovery such as th
Jan 1, 2011
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Pipeline Syphons For Economical and Simple Water TransferBy Ken G. Kress
Syphons can be a simple, reliable and proven alternative to otherwise more complex pumping systems or low level outlet works. In a simple form they consist of a pipeline constructed over the top of an
May 1, 2001
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Geostatistical Determination of Production Uncertainty: Application to Pogo Gold ProjectBy J. A. McLennan
Geological uncertainty is an unavoidable characteristic of all mining projects since only limited information is available from sampling. Mine planning and development decisions with significant econo
May 1, 2004
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The Dominion Coal BoardBy W. E. Uren
The Dominion Coal Board was created by Statute passed on July 17th, 1947, and was brought into effect by proclamation on October 21st, 1947. It is, consequently, a comparatively young body, having bee
Jan 1, 1949
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Effect of n-Alcohols on the Rate of Coalescence of BubblesWe describe a new method of characterising the effect of dissolved materials on the rate of coalescence of bubbles in aqueous media. Single bubbles were allowed to rise to meet the surface of an aqueo
Jan 1, 2006
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Total systems approach to design for underground mine-mill integrationBy M. Morin
"This paper examines the design issues associated with the integration of mineral processing within underground mining using a total systems approach. It demonstrates conceptual integrated system desi
Jan 1, 2003
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Engineering Education for the Mineral IndustryMineral engineering is defined as those engineering activities that relate to the discovery, development and utilization of mineral resources. Using petroleum engineering as an example, it is shown th
Jan 1, 1963
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Strategies for Extending Hot Metal at Dofasco's #2 Melt ShopBy ManhKha Trinh, Neal Pyke
Dofasco was the first company to adopt oxygen steelmaking in North America in 1954, two years after the first LD vessel installed and operated successfully in Linz, Austria. Since then, Dofasco has in
Jan 1, 2004
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Rate Dependence of Flexural Tensile Strength of Laurentian GraniteBy F. Dai
Due to difficulties associated with gripping in direct tension, indirect methods are commonly used to measure rock tensile strength. In this work, we adopt an innovative indirect tensile test method:
May 1, 2009
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Stochastic Simulation of Open Pit Pushbacks with a Production SimulatorMaterial scheduling, sequencing planning and execution are the core tactical mine plan for achieving production targets that maximize the objective function of any mine production entity. This objecti
May 1, 2004
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A Study of the Geometrical Scale-Dependency of Fractured Rockmasses using Lidar Scanning: The Case Study of Brockville TunnelBy I. Vazaios, M. S. Diederichs, N. Vlachopoulos
"As rock engineering moves from continuum to more discontinuum approaches for modeling, the engineer must make decisions regarding the degree of complexity to simulate for a given application, balanci
Jan 1, 2015
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Improving the Flotation Circuit Performance Using Empirical Simulation at Nunavik Nickel ConcentratorBy J. Bouchard, A. Clapperton, L. Ebacher, N. Singh
"Canadian Royalties Inc. owns and exploits the Nunavik Nickel project: a copper and nickel deposit in Nunavik, Quebec. Froth flotation is used to produce nickel and copper concentrates. As is the case
Jan 1, 2018