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    Magnetic Field Application In Cationic Silica Flotation Of Magnetic Taconite Concentrates

    By S. Ersayin, I. Iwasaki

    The application of a magnetic field was shown to be effective in controlling iron losses in a pilot-scale cationic silica fIotation in the processing of magnetic taconite concentrates. The design of a

    Jan 1, 2003

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    3. Case Study In Open-Pit Limit Analysis ? Introduction

    By J. T. Crawford

    Computer techniques for open-pit limit analysis were introduced into Kennecott Copper Corp. (KCC) during the early 1960's. The first computerized approach used block matrix mineral and economic m

    Jan 1, 1979

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    METPROTECH UL TRA-flNE MILLING PROVIDES PROCESS OPTIONS

    By Keith S. Liddell

    he selection of mill design parameters to suit the applica­tion requirements can result in quite different operating parame­ters for each generic type of application, even though the basic mechanical

    Jan 1, 1995

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    Relationship Between Water Quality and Water Rights in Various Western States

    By Lee Herold Storey

    Groundwater remediation is growing in occurrence in the western United States. Groundwater remediation programs are regulated by state water quality statutes. The remedial action plans implemented und

    Jan 1, 1991

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    Improvement in the performance of hydrocyclones in a chrome ore beneficiation plant (Technical Note)

    By R. Sripriya, Ch. V. G. K. Murty, N. D. Rao, P. V. T. Rao, A. Ramu

    Studies were carried out to improve the performance of hydrocyclones at Tata Steel's chrome ore beneficiation plant in Sukinda, India. The optimal cut point of the hydrocyclones was determined in

    Jan 1, 2000

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    Rock Characterization Through Microhardness Technique

    By B. (Manas) Das

    Rock characterization for geotechnical purposes using the microhardness technique is discussed in this paper. The concept of rock characterization and its steps are logically developed. The geotechnic

    Jan 1, 1986

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    Arsenic In Ore And Concentrates Of The Cananea Copper Deposit

    By S. Zendejas-Mendivil, E. Pérez-Segura

    The Cananea porphyry copper-deposit is the site of the second largest mining operation in Mexico. Mineralization is related to quartz-monzonite Laramide stocks that intrude volcanic and volcaniclastic

    Jan 1, 1992

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    Mineralogical characterization and preliminary beneficiation of the Zoro lithium project, Manitoba, Canada

    By LINDSAY BOTTOMER, Tassos Grammatikopoulos, Massoud Aghamirian, MARK FEDIKOW

    A master composite (Master Comp) sample was prepared from three pegmatite zones from the Zoro Dyke D1 for mineralogical analysis and heavy liquid separation (HLS). The mineralogical examination was co

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    New Advancements In Ground Freezing For Tunnel Construction

    By John S. Jones, Ralph E. Brown

    INTRODUCTION For more than a century, artificial ground freezing has been used for groundwater control and structural support for excavations. Most of the early uses of the freezing method were for

    Jan 1, 1979

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    A Model-Based Approach to the Control of Incremental Ash in Coal Flotation

    The objective of the fines flotation step in a coal preparation plant is to maximize coal recovery subject to a constraint on the allowable ash in the concentrate. The objective is achieved when the i

    Jan 1, 1999

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    A Dynamic-Programming-Based Algorithm For Optimal Production Planning In Open Pit Mines

    By D. D. Lei, H. Sevim

    In a recently developed, long-term open pit production planning model, the optimal plan is found by exhaustively searching through nested pits of maximum metal contents. A more efficient, dynamic prog

    Jan 1, 1995

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    Drill and Blast Operations and Water Control Measures atLake Mead Intake No. 2

    By Richard W. Kimball, Richard F. Coon

    This paper describes drill and blast excavation and groundwater control measures at the Lake Mead Intake No. 2 project. The construction includes a deep access shaft, intake shaft, surge chamber, fore

    Jan 1, 1999

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    Radiation Exposure Assessment Following The 1978 Church Rock Uranium Mill Tailings Spill

    By Kathleen Kreiss, A. James Ruttenber

    INTRODUCTION Early in the morning of July 16, 1979, there was a breach in the earthen retaining dam of a tailings pond at the United Nuclear Corporation's (UNC's) Church Rock uranium mill

    Jan 1, 1981

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    Evaluation Of A Prototype Expert System For Configuring Underground Coal Mines

    By A. J. Basu

    A prototype expert system for planning and designing underground coal mines has been developed in a doctoral study (Basu, 1991) at the University of Kentucky (U.K.). The objective of the study was to

    Jan 1, 1992

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    Hard Rock Phosphate In Florida

    By Norman K. Olson

    Hard-rock phosphate was formerly the chief source of all phosphate in Florida. Its mining began as early as 1883 or 1884, reached a peak level in 1907 and ceased in 1966. Production began and ended in

    Jan 1, 1972

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    Controlling The Hazard Of Methane Explosions In Coal Storage Facilities

    By R. N. Chakravorty, R. J. Kolada

    Explosions of methane in coal silos and coal ships is an ever present hazard. Recent investigations have shown beyond question that considerable accumulations of methane do occur in coal storage silos

    Jan 1, 1987

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    Coal Mining Research At Consolidation Coal Company

    By F. Kennedy

    Consolidation Coal Company (Consol) supports an active R&D effort to improve the safe, productive mining of coal and to utilize coal in an environmentally acceptable manner. Attention will be focused

    Jan 1, 1989

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    Current Challenges Facing the Dispute Review Board (DRB) Process

    By Hugh E. Cronin, John Ramage

    The recommendations resulting from a Dispute Review Board (DRB) hearing of a contract dispute are being challenged more and more frequently. This paper explores possible causes based on the authors’ e

    Jan 1, 2003

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    Metals Trade and Industry Protection : The OECD Countries

    By John A. Cordes, John J. Schanz

    INTRODUCTION The economic structures of industrialized countries require a continuous supply of reasonably priced and appropriately processed nonfuel minerals. As a result, national policy makers a

    Jan 1, 1989

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    Opportunities exist for industrial minerals development in British Columbia and Alberta

    By Z. D. Hora, W. N. Hamilton

    Introduction Some unique opportunities exist for industrial minerals in British Columbia and Alberta. The region's diversified geology, particularly in British Columbia, offers favorable environ

    Jan 12, 1987