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Manning best practice in the Australian gold mining industryThis paper examines manning best practice in the Australian mining industry, comparing the mining of gold with mining of other commodities. In particular, the paper considers a range of mining operati
Jan 1, 2009
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The Use Of Geographical Information Systems In The Integration And Visualization Of Mining DataBy S. J. C. L. Peeters
Geographical information systems (GISs) provide sophisticated functionalities t1tat can be used by the personnel in many aspects of the mining industry to visualize, analyse, and manipulate spatial an
Jan 1, 1996
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A New Mathematical Programming Model For Production Schedule Optimization In Underground Mining OperationsMixed integer programming (MIP) has been used for optimizing production schedules of mines since the 1960s and is recognized a shaving significant potential for optimizing production scheduling proble
Jan 1, 2010
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Andalusite in South AfricaBy P. W. Ocerbeek
The occurrence, properties, and uses of andalusite, and its advantages over other refractory minerals and materials, are discussed. Ore reserves are given for the five producing areas, and statistics
Jan 1, 1989
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Smart equipment allocation decisions and updating short-term stochastic production planning in mining complexes through reinforcement learning APCOM 2021By J. P. De Carvalho, R. Dimitrakopoulos
This paper presents an actor-critic reinforcement learning (RL) method to allocate trucks and shovels in open-pit mines, while defining short-term production scheduling of an industrial mining complex
Sep 1, 2021
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Size effect on shear strength of computer-aided-manufactured jointsBy Y. -H. Chang, Y. -J. Jou, T. -S. Ueng, I. -H. Peng
In order to systematically study the size effect on the shear strength of rock joints, this study used the computer-aided-manufacturing system to reproduce the artificial rock joints for saw-toothed j
Jan 1, 2003
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Milestones: Past And Future - SynopsisBy A. L. Edwards
A retrospective study was conducted on the Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) compensation claims from 1998 to 2008 to determine if the 2008 milestone agreed at the 2003 Min
Jan 1, 2012
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A practical example of recovery improvements in a bacterial oxidation plantBy B. Steyn
AngloGold Ashanti?s Obuasi Mine, in Ashanti Province, Ghana, operates a plant utilizing bacterial oxidation technology. The mineralization consists predominately of arsenopyrite with gold associated i
Jan 1, 2009
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Skorpion Zinc: optimization and innovation - SynopsisThe Skorpion process comprises three processing steps-atmospheric leaching in sulfuric acid, zinc solvent extraction and electrowinning to produce special high grade zinc. The major mode of impurity t
Jan 1, 2007
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The Application Of Multi-Parametric Block Models To The Mining ProcessThe development of 3D multi-parametric models facilitate the provision of resource information well in advance of the mining face. Using the model, one can evaluate mining areas not only for grade and
Jan 1, 2006
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A mechanized rock cutting system for mining narrow platinum reefsBy P. Valicek, M. Farren, G. Harrison, G. van den Berg, P. van Dorssen, P. Kramers
Full mechanization of the stoping operation using rockbreaking methods other than blasting has been a target of research for decades because of the considerable payoffs in terms of increased face adva
Sep 1, 2001
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Book news1. USSR co-operation International Mining, the London-based publication, has received USSR Government approval to publish a Russian language edition for circulation in the Soviet Union. 2. Mintek publ
Jan 1, 1988
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The crystallization of rutile from titaniferous slagsBy R. A. H. Lycett, P. R. Jochens, D. D. Howat
The crystallization of rutile from titaniferous slags by R. A. H. LYCETT, M.Se. (Eng.),"A.M.I.M.M. (Visitor), P. R. JOCHENS, Pr. Eng., M.Se. (Eng.) (Rand), Ph.D. (Member), and D. D. HOWAT, B.Se., Ph.D
Jan 9, 1975
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A Review of Rock Cutting for Underground Mining: Past, Present, and FutureBy D. Vogt
"Rock has been cut in the process of mining since before the invention of explosives. Today, we seek to return to cutting to reap the benefits of continuous operations for South African underground ha
Jan 1, 2016
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Measurement of acoustic emission and interpretation of its results during excavation of a rock cliff with opening jointsBy H. Sasao, Y. Obara, A. Hirata
In the upper part of the planned location of the portal of a highway tunnel, there was a steep rock cliff with several unstable rock blocks. It seemed that the risk of those rock blocks to fall was ve
Jan 1, 2003
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Annual Report and AccountsCouncil and Standing Committees - 1983/84 President: Prof. R.P. King Vice Presidents: J.D. Austin and H.E. James Honorary Treasurer: Prof. D.G. Krige Immediate Past President: Prof A.N. Brown Memb
Jan 1, 1984
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Books (Council of Mining and Metallurgical Institutions)Financial Times Mining International Year Book 1979. London, The Financial Times Limited, 1979. 712 pp. Price: airmail, U .S. $60,00; surface mail, U .S. $42,00. International Wrought Copper Council.
Jan 1, 1979
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A New Model For Compliance And Reporting In The Minerals IndustryBy S. V. Rungan
The modern mining industry is increasingly being tasked to comply with various legal, industry and social prerequisites. In addition to complying with these, the mining industry is further expected to
Jan 1, 2010
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The Effect Of Nitrogen Additions On The Structure And Properties Of AISI 310S Stainless SteelBy A. Koursaris, Y. Turan
The object of this study was to investigate the i1Jfluence of nitrogen on the structure and properties of AISI 310S steel. Experimental ingots of the steel with nitrogen contents of up to 0,525 per ce
Jan 1, 1995
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Coupled hydromechanical modelling of surface subsidence in crystalline rock masses due to tunnel drainageBy C. Zangerl, K. F. Evans, S. Loew
ABSTRACT: Settlements above fractured crystalline rock masses are rarely observed and in the past, geotechnical engineers would not expect substantial subsidence to occur in association with a deep tu
Jan 1, 2003