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Failure Modes of Deep BoreholesBy S. C. Bandis, N. Barton
During drilling of deep boreholes, local mechanical failures of the wellbore walls may occur due to the inability of the incompetent overburden and reservoir rocks to withstand drilling-induced change
Jan 1, 1986
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Estimation of Fines Generation in Blasting Using Dynamic Rock Properties and a Near-Field PPV Damage Model "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2020)"By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park
In the hard-rock mining industry, the generation of fines during blasting is an important issue because it has a significant effect on production processes. Although various approaches have been used
May 16, 2020
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The Influence Of Frothers On Coal Flotation In Industrial Plants As A Function Of Particle SizeBy Craig E. Burson
This paper discusses the relationship between frother types and coal flotation as a function of particle size. It has been found that each frother has a unique size fraction that it will float effecti
Jan 1, 1987
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The Constructive Role of Ventilation Models in Atmospheric Monitoring Signal EvaluationBy D. Bahrami, G. Danko, W. Asante
"It is prudent to interpret atmospheric monitoring signals in real-time for checking the safe limits of the air conditions in underground mines. In gassy mines, such real-time evaluation increases the
Jan 1, 2017
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The Kingston Project Nevada Goldfields' Initial Mining OperationBy A. E. Jack Swanson, Brian P. Micke
INTRODUCTION Nevada Goldfields began underground mining development at the Kingston Project in September, 1986, followed by mill start-up in March, 1987. The first gold pour in April followed thre
Jan 1, 1987
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Safety Assessment of Dam Failure of Tailings Pond Based on Variable Weight Method: A Case Study in ChinaBy Congcong Chen, Bo Ma
When assessing the safety of a tailings dam, the constant weight method (CWM) is one of the most commonly used methods. However, when the evaluation indicator value suggests serious defects, the evalu
Oct 8, 2022
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Real World Improvement through Virtual Instrumentation at Oceanagold HaileBy Brett Schug, Caelen Anderson, Sohail Nazari, Carlos Cristoffanini
"The Haile gold mine in South Carolina is increasing the automation level of its processing plant in order to improve operational stability. One step toward this goal is the application of a digital t
Dec 1, 2018
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A Portable Deep Learning-based Solution For Roof Fall Hazard Detection - SME Annual Meeting 2023By P. Lopez, E. Wellman, N. Risso, A. Anani
Current machine learning models used for roof fall hazard prediction are mounted on expensive sensors, computationally expensive, or lack the robustness for accurate prediction in the underground mini
Feb 1, 2023
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Evaluation of Post-Blast Re-Entry Times Based On Gas Monitoring of Return AirBy L. Yuan, J. H. Rowland, R. A. Thomas, D. Bahrami
Blasting is the main method of production in many non-coal underground mining operations and produces multiple toxic gases as a result. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires mine o
Jan 1, 2019
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Pilot Scale Heap Leaching At The Pinson Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (df24f728-eef7-4f74-8afe-526ab92ed030)By Mark E. Smith
To allow recovery of gold values from ore which cannot be economically processed by the mill, Pinson Mining Company has developed a run-of-mine heap leaching facility. In order to estimate production
Jan 1, 1983
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Coal Utilization (Frozen Coal) : Plant Evaluation Of Coal Freeze Conditioning AgentsBy Thomas F. Evans
Niagara Mohawk, like other northern coal users, has long experienced increased costs during winter months as a consequence of handling frozen coal. These costs include operating labor, maintenance lab
Jan 1, 1980
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Potential Application of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Co-Precipitation Technology as a Coagulant for Water Treatment in Settling Tanks "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"By Naeimeh Shabani, Hamid Mirzaie, Javid Sadeghi, Hoda Jafarizadeh-Malmiri, Afshin Javadi
Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs), despite their small size, are stable and have a large surface area that allows for absorption and removal of ions as well as turbidity in a short period of time.
Oct 26, 2020
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Preventing Roof Falls in Weak GroundBy Ryan C. Stephan, Christopher Mark
"Some of the weakest roof in United States coal mines is found in the Illinois Basin. Historically, the Illinois Basin has also suffered from high rates of unplanned roof falls and rock fall injuries.
Jan 1, 2019
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Calibration Of Low-cost Particulate Matter Sensors For Coal Dust Monitoring - SME Annual Meeting 2022By Y. Wang, G. Xu, N. A. Amoah, A. Kumar
Mining-induced coal dust causes various respiratory diseases to mine workers, such as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP). Current available underground monitors are expensive, heavy and only measure m
Mar 2, 2022
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Pneumatic Loading Of Nitro-Carbo-Nitrates Static Electricity, Fumes And Safe Handling - IntroductionThe introduction of nitro-carbo-nitrate (NCN) blasting agents has been one of the most significant innovations in the explosive industry in the last twenty years. The most commonly used blasting agent
Jan 1, 1973
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T-D Discontinuous And SMC-TDA Continuous Monitoring Systems Of Geomechanics Phenomena In Romanian Salt MinesBy Gy. Deák
The Romanian mining and especially the salt mining industry is going through a restructuring phase; among others it has to respect the European Environment Act. One of the most important deficits of t
Jan 1, 2006
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Extraction Metallurgy of Copper from Chalcopyrite Concentrates Without Sulfuric Acid Generation Via Chlorination --Gaseous Chlorination of Sulfide Concentrates--By T. Tamagawa
A gaseous chlorination process for hydrometallurgical treatment of a chalcopyrite concentrate was investigated. The overall process is visualized to consist of low temperature chlorination-selective o
Jan 1, 1999
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Fundamentals Of Carbon Regulations And Their Impacts On The Mining IndustryBy S. M. Carpenter
In an ever increasing ?carbon? society; management and growth will be measured by one?s carbon footprint (or output). Industries, especially mining, are under an ever increasing scrutiny of carbon, wa
Jan 1, 2010
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Cyanidation Behavior Of Lime Roasted Flotation ConcentratesBy P. R. Taylor
The ability to treat refractory gold concentrates that contain appreciable amounts of sulfur and arsenic, in an economic and environmentally safe manner is important to the gold mining industry. Proce
Jan 1, 1992
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The Risks Associated with TBM Procurement and the Next Steps toward Industry ChangeBy Gary Brierley, Lok Home
"The majority of tunnels for civil engineering applications are now being constructed using some form of mechanical excavation. Beginning in the 1960s with rock tunnel boring machines (TBM), the tunne
Jan 9, 2018