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Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for Mining and Exploration CompaniesBy Barbara Hendrickson
Outline ? Canadian Regulatory Update ? Turning the Corner: Background & Status ? Implications of U.S. Waxman-Markey bill for Canada ? Federal-provincial considerations ? Current certainties and
May 1, 2009
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On-Line Estimation of Frother Concentration for Flotation ProcessesBy A. Desbiens, M. Maldonado, R. del Villar, Aguilera. R.
This work details the application of a multiple model approach to estimate frother concentration in flotation processes. The methodology consists of identifying a set of linear dynamic models represen
Jan 1, 2009
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Air-Photo Interpretation Reduces Costs For A Wide Variety Of Oilfield ProjectsBy O. B. Horne, R. O. Morgan, C. E. Anderson
"Air-photo interpretation and photogrammetry are two of the most effective and versatile tools available to the petroleum industry. The techniques have proven successful in providing solutions to many
Jan 1, 1968
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Towards Petrophysical Characterization of Comminution BehaviorBy Peter Fullagar, Adel Vatandoost, Steve Walters, Toni Kojovic
"Traditional comminution tests are a vital component in every mine plant design. Comminution behavior governs both the cost of equipment and its operating efficiency. Most comminution tests are conduc
Jan 1, 2009
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Brunswick Mine SAG Mill Liner Design and WearBy Chris Larsen, Ian Orford, Marilene Renaud, Mike Cooper, Lud Strah
"An AG/SAG mill was commissioned at the Brunswick Mine concentrator in October 1998. This paper discusses the original liner design for the bi-directional AG/SAG mill, observed liner wear, subsequent
Jan 1, 2003
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Changes in Physical Properties and Microstructure of Metals Due to Rapid StrainingBy J. Duby
"A description is given of a series of tests performed to determine the comparative effects which dynamic and static straining, in compression, have on the physical strength properties of mild steel a
Jan 1, 1960
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A plasma heater for the tundish of a continuous casterBy C. Chapman, P. Cowx
"INTRODUCTIONTetronics Research and Development Co. Limited has installed several plasma torches for steel heating in continuous caster tundishes. An extensive demonstration program on a 14 tonne tund
Jan 1, 1989
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Increase in efficiency of NOx reduction during simultaneous application of primary methodsBy L. Szecowka, M. Poskart, Siwka M. . J.
Oxides of nitrogen, created during combustion, are the most hazardous components of atmospheric pollution. However, it is possible to limit the negative influence of hazardous components on the natura
Jan 1, 2004
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The Optimal Block Size in the Block Caving Mining MethodBy J. Someehneshin
Nowadays along with population growth, industry development, consumption of mineral resources and the fact that the reserves on hand are running out, the depth of surface and underground mines for fur
Aug 1, 2013
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Mitigating Brown Field Project Risks Using Advanced SimulationsBy S. Bellec, A. Berton
"Usually, steady state mass balances are used for the design of mineral processing plants. However, this tool does not take into account the impact of process inputs variability nor does it evaluate p
Jan 1, 2015
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Effect of Test Temperature on Shear Tensile Properties of a Friction Stir Lap Welded AZ31B-H24 Magnesium AlloyBy X. Cao, B. S. Naik, D. L. Chen, P. Wanjara
AZ31B-H24 Mg alloy sheets with a thickness of 2 mm were friction stir lap welded (FSLWed) at two tool rotational rates of 1000 and 1500 rpm and two welding speeds of 10 and 20 mm/s. The tensile behavi
Jan 1, 2014
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Fluid Inclusion and Sulphur Isotope Data in Relation to Genesis of the Cinola Gold Deposit, Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C.By K. Shen, A. J. Sinclair, N. Champigny
"Fluid inclusion studies from the Cinola deposit indicate low salinities and low C01 contents of the ore fluid. This supports a suggestion that the mineralizing fluids originated from pore water in th
Jan 1, 1982
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Suitability of PEM fuel cells for underground mining vehicles (35a3b3ff-1d4d-456b-a989-2c3e85f551b7)By G. Bonnell, W. Lidkea, M. C. Bétournay, E. Edwardson
"Hydrogen fuel cells are a known technology, having been applied to stationary (e.g equipment, buildings, and power plants) and vehicle applications (e.g transit buses and space shuttles). There is cu
Jan 1, 2005
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Continuous Casting of Magnesium Alloy Sheet Using Semisoid Slurry Produced by an Inclined Cooling PlateBy T. Motegi
Semisolid casting provides grain refinement of the cast structure and prevents macro-segregation. The conventional semisolid slurry is obtained by electromagnetic or mechanical stirring. In our proces
Jan 1, 2007
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Improving Ground Support Design by Historical Ground Fall Analysis at HBMSBy X. (Mike) Yao
Rock mechanics engineers must provide ground support designs that ensure a safe underground working environment. Unexpected falls of ground are unacceptable while ground support systems must be adequa
May 1, 2002
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Extraction of No. 2 East Pillar at Waite-Amulet Mines, LimitedBy M. A. Cawley, J. W. Jordan
"IntroductionTHE ORE PILLARS in the lower ""A"" ore body of Waite Amulet Mines, Limited, can be divided into two groups, those mined in the open by sub-level blast-hole methods, and those to be mined
Jan 1, 1955
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The Importance of Water Utilization for Maximizing Grinding Circuit Classification System EfficiencyBy Robert E. McIvor
"The Functional Performance Equation for ball milling circuits allows us to isolate the circuit classification system efficiency (CSE) from the mill’s grinding performance. The factors which affect ci
Jan 1, 2009
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On-Line Flotation Simulator at Pyhäsalmi MineBy K. Zenger, J. Kaartinen, J. Huuskonen, S. Torttila, S. Lähteenmäki, J. Pietilä
"Pyhäsalmi Mine in Finland has a long history of continuous process development. The concentrator processes Cu-Zn-sulphide ore with high recoveries. An on-line flotation simulator has been developed t
Jan 1, 2015
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Potash in western CanadaBy ANNE FUZESY
Soluble potassium salts in bedded underground salt deposits supply most of The world demand for potassium f or agricultural and industrial use. The potassium salts, sylvite and carnallite, were f irs,
Jan 1, 1984
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The Impact of Grinding Chemistry on Galena Flotation at Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, NamibiaBy Marco Lombard, Paulus Kapolo, Christopher J. Greet
"The conversion of a concentrator from one grinding media type to another is a major undertaking in terms of both financial and technical risk. So, a strategy of completing sufficient laboratory and f
Jan 1, 2013