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Practical Feasibility of Using TBMs in Deep Level Gold MinesBy I. C. Watson, J. W. Klokow, A. F. Knoetze, R. G. B. Pickering
In the late 1970s and early 1980s there were a number of attempts to use Tunnel Boring Machines in deep level gold mines. These attempts must be regarded as unsuccessful. Since then there have been co
Jan 1, 1999
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Western Phosphate Field Geology, Production, And Current ResearchBy Phillip R. Moyle
Voluminous deposits of commercial-grade phosphate occur in sedimentary strata in a 350,000 km2 (135,000 mi2) area of the middle Rocky Mountains of North America known as the Western Phosphate Field. T
Jan 1, 2001
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Tripoli (40fb3fe2-f36f-46d8-a1ad-63663d7fda0f)By Charles T. Steuart, Richard B. Berg
Tripoli and the related mineral commodities such as micro- crystalline silica have been mined for more than 100 years for their abrasive properties. Although abrasive and buffing compound markets are
Jan 1, 1994
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Vat Leaching – Historic Gold Processing Technique Again ViableBy Louis W. Cope
In the early 1900s, vat leaching was a common process for treating gold ores. It was, however, labor intensive and was abandoned in the 1930s. Technology advances in recent years, though, have caus
Jan 1, 1991
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The Salient Distinctions Of Mining EngineeringBy L. Adler
When systematically compared to other engineering fields, mining engineering is distinctive in 1) having a total systems concern. 2) dealing with encumbered space and 3) requiring full spectrum practi
Jan 1, 1985
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A Concentrator Improvement And Modernization Program Utilizing Large-Volume Flotation Machines ? IntroductionBy M. A. Anderson
After mope than fifty years Of Continuous operation, the Nevada Mines Division found itself faced with declining ore headings and metallurgical efficiencies, and rising operating costs. Although inten
Jan 1, 1975
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Building On Success: SME Minnesota Section Annual MeetingFor the past two years, Cliffs Natural Resources in Minnesota has tried an experiment: it has staffed a booth at the Iron Range Earth Fest. ?It was a little unusual for a mining company to participate
Jan 1, 2012
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The Challenges Of Making Deep Sea Mining SustainableBy Hans Smit
The face of mining as we know it is set to change in the very near future as mining companies all over the globe realize the implications of accessing the vast mineral wealth contained on, and under,
Jan 1, 2008
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Exposure To Short-Lived Radon Daughters : Comparison Of Individual And Ambient Monitoring In A French Uranium MineBy J. Le Gac, P. Zettwoog, J. Brenot, J. W. Piechowski, J. C. Nenot
INTRODUCTION The components of the radiological hazard in uranium mines are: 1. exposure to radon and its short-lived daughters 2. exposure to long-lived ore dust 3. external irradiation
Jan 1, 1981
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The Acquisition And Expansion Of Green Diamond Sand ProductsBy A. A. Schweizer
This paper documents the growth and projects the future of Green Diamond Sand Products. Since1954, Green Diamond, located in Riddle, Oregon, has been producing sand from granulated nickel slag for us
Jan 1, 2000
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Medusa's Reclamation Programs In Three StatesBy R. D. Shackleton
Medusa Cement Company, a division of Medusa Corporation, is a medium-sized cement manufacturer serving the midwest, east, and southeast. Medusa's eight plants are located in Georgia, Pennsylvania
Jan 1, 1974
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Mobile Feeder-Beakers In High Tonnage ApplicationsBy D. M. Stephens
Feeder-Breakers were an unknown but much needed piece of machinery when U. S. underground coal mines started converting to more efficient belt haulage of the R.O.M. coal as compared to conventional me
Jan 1, 1985
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SpikeBy John E. Auten
The computer program "Spike" is an "expert-rule based system" designed to fulfill two requirements. 1) acquaint unfamiliar personnel with big hole drilling techniques and 2) to stimulate the "old hand
Jan 1, 1988
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New Short Bed Ion Exchange Technology For Metals RecoveryBy Craig J. Brown
Despite its great potential utility, ion exchange has only achieved limited application in hydrometallurgy. To a significant extent this is due to the limitations of conventional ion exchange process
Jan 1, 1984
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Western Sodium Bentonite Industry 1980's And 1990'sBy H. G. Fleshman
?Wyoming bentonite? has become almost a world-wide trade mark for high quality sodium bentonite. Although bentonite is produced in more than a dozen U.S. states the largest producing area covers Wyomi
Jan 1, 1987
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Projecting Copper Extractions And Shut-Down Criteria For Column TestingBy E. Iasillo, R. R. Carneiro
Independent of the method chosen to forecast production, an accurate method to project metal extraction is needed in order to accommodate leach cycles that exceed leach data on hand and thus be able t
Jan 1, 2001
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Filling-Up Goaf Cavities, A Contribution Of The Coal Mining Industry For Environmental ProtectionBy F. Sill
The disposal of residual material from processing and combustion of coal, from incineration of domestic refuse and sewage sludges kind to the environment is a prior task for the future. Deutsche Monta
Jan 1, 1994
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Assessment Of Radiation Properties Of Hydraulic Backfills For Underground Uranium MinesBy Jacques H. Nantel, James F. Archibald
INTRODUCTION The use of backfill materials in underground mines has been practiced for many years and the trend indicates an increased utilization of backfill materials in the future. The authors b
Jan 1, 1981
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Manhattan Segment of East Side Access Project: Design EvolutionBy Sanja Zlatanic, Michael P. Della Posta
New York State’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has undertaken the largest transportation project in New York City. The East Side Access Project (ESA) will introduce MTA’s Long Island Rai
Jan 1, 2001
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Challenges in the Design of Segmentally Lined Tunnels for Combined Sewer OutfallsBy Anthony Harding, Rodolfo D. Aradas, Juan M. Fernandez, Darío Tsingas
"The adoption of tunneled combined sewerage interceptors and outfalls leads to design linings which are often subject to internal pressures that are larger than the external pressures, resulting in si
Jan 1, 2016