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Processes In The Formation Of Crystalline Gold In PlacersBy Ronald C. Severson
Crystals of native gold occur in placer-type deposits. Gold, as a pure metal, is the most malleable metal known; therefore, delicate gold crystal forms should not survive mechanical transport and conc
Jan 1, 2013
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The New on-Line Detecting Method of Sintering Mix and its Basic ResearchBy Chao Li, Qian Li, Yong-bin Yang, Kai Li, Qiang Xie, Yuan-yuan Zhu, Dong-ye Li, Qi-bing Tan
"The permeability of sintering mix is a vital technological property in sintering process. However, it can only be measured by off-line method on samples picked from the production. In order to acquir
Jan 1, 2013
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Research on the Influence of Moulding Sand with Furan Esin on the EnvironmentBy Sylwia Zymankowska-Kumon, Rafal Danko, Mariusz Holtzer, Artur Bobrowski, Michal Kubecki
"Moulding sands with furan resin constitute constantly growing part in technologies of producing castings from iron alloys. Due to the presence of harmful substances in resins such as furfuryl alcohol
Jan 1, 2013
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Monte Carlo Approach to Signature Hole AnalysisBy Braden Lusk
Vibrations as a result of blasting practices in mining engineering are a complex phenomenon controlled by many variables. Mine blast vibration modeling and prediction is becoming more important as a c
Jan 1, 2013
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Anisotropic Curie temperature Materials (Plenary)By Harsh Deep Chopra, Jason N. Armstrong, Susan Z. Hua
"Existence of anisotropic Curie temperature materials [E. R. Callen, Phys. Rev. 124, 1373 (1961); J. Appl. Phys. 32 S221 (1961)] is a longstanding prediction - materials that become paramagnetic at a
Jan 1, 2013
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Geology Of The Thompson Creek Molybdenum Deposit, Custer County, IdahoBy E. A. Schmidt
The Thompson Creek molybdenum deposit is located in the Bayhorse mining district about 20 air miles southwest from Challis, Idaho. Cyprus Mines Corporation began exploration on the property in 1968, a
Jan 1, 2013
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In It For The Long Haul At Canadian Oil Sands; New Haul Truck Beds IntroducedBy Josh Swank
Albert Einstein once said, ?the important thing is not to stop questioning.? In the mining industry, a lack of inquisitiveness may lead to a blissful ignorance but it certainly will not increase effic
Jan 1, 2013
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A Comparative Assessment Of Ti-47.5 At.%Al Cathodically Modified By Precious Metal Addition - SynopsisBy I. A. Mwamba
Plain and alloyed titanium aluminides of composition Ti-47.5 at.% Al were prepared by melting commercial-purity titanium and aluminium with additions of 1 at.% precious metal. The as-cast alloys were
Jan 1, 2013
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Insurability of Unknown Postclosure LiabilitiesBy C. Kunze
ABSTRACT Although closure sureties cover works that are carried out during the existence of a mining company, certain liabilities are not known when the surety is established and become apparent only
Jan 1, 2013
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Goldex, the GRG Jewel (f7d6adb6-5ccd-46eb-a997-fe635a7b545b)By G. Belzil, F. Robichaud, M. Fullam
ABSTRACT The Goldex mining and milling complex is operated by Agnico-Eagle and is located in the Abitibi greenstone region of northwestern Quebec, Canada. Commercial production started in 2008. Averag
Jan 1, 2013
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The Life Cycle Assessment of Metal Materials Used for Automobile Body Materials and CastingsBy Zhiqian Zhang, Chao Wu, Chao Li, Hongxu Li, Yu Chen, Xiangxin Hao
"In this paper, the life cycle assessment models for automobile lightweight materials including high-strength steel, aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy are developed by Gabi software. The evaluation m
Jan 1, 2013
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The Statistical Analysis of Site-Specific Blasting Data Using Prediction Intervals and Tolerance IntervalsBy Perry Sisk
In order to protect nearby structures during a blasting project, a peak particle velocity limit is often stipulated by a government agency or the owner of a particular structure. At the start of a bla
Jan 1, 2013
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Examination and Comparison of Shock Wave Characteristics in Open-Air Arena Test vs. Shock Tunnel ConfinementBy D J. McLane, J T. Rathbun, B T. Lusk
The dynamics of explosive detonations are understood, however recreating a real-world, full scale scenario is costly. The use of a shock-tunnel allows testing to be done on a smaller scale, with the s
Jan 1, 2013
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Geostatistical Modeling of Particle Size Distributions in The McMurray FormationBy O. Babak, J. G. Manchuk
ABSTRACT A significant factor in evaluating bitumen recovery from an oil sands mine is the particle size distribution (PSD). Increased understanding of mined ore quality and improvement in predictions
Jan 1, 2013
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What Is The Best Energy-Delivery System For Hand-Held Stope Drilling And Associated Equipment In Narrow-Reef Hard Rock Mines? ? SynopsisBy P. J. Petit
Changing mining conditions, legislative issues, rising costs, and the constrained supply of skills and electricity in South Africa, have been some of the criteria forcing mine operators and engineers
Jan 1, 2013
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Geophysical Methods For Site Characterization For Marine FoundationsBy Richard E. Sylwester
Evaluating surface and subsurface conditions for marine foundations (bridges, causeways, terminals, etc.) is often done with a limited amount of data. Subsurface information for these projects is pri
Jan 1, 2013
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From Theory to Practice: Designing For Situation Awareness to Transform Shovel Operator Interfaces, Reduce Costs, And Increase SafetyBy E. Onal, C. Craddock, A. Chapman, M. R. Endsley
ABSTRACT Mining equipment operators must interpret and respond to complex information delivered by technology-centric rather than user-centric systems. The ability to achieve high situation awareness
Jan 1, 2013
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Carbochlorination Reduction of Silica OxidesBy Mei Song, Qingyu Deng, Xuewei Lv, Lu Liu, Chenguang Bai, Meilong Hu
"The carbochlorination of several silica materials was carried out in the temperature range from 900 °C to 1200 °C. In this study, silica oxides and gaseous chlorine with carbon as reductant were used
Jan 1, 2013
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A Re-evaluation of the Application of CR-39 Autoradiographs in the Textural Analysis of Uranium-bearing Samples and Thin SectionsBy G. W. Sparkes
The use of CR-39 plastic polymer as a solid state nuclear track detector in the textural analysis of radioactive minerals in geological samples was first described by I.R Basham in 1981. CR-39 autorad
Jan 1, 2013
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Hydrothermal Alteration in Hydro-Fractured Athabasca Basin Sandstone: Distal Expression of Uranium Mineralization?By Jeanne B. Percival, Paul Ramaekers, Charles W. Jefferson, Pat A. Hunt, Eric G. Potter, Katherine E. Venance, William Davis, Sean A. Bosman
"A 10-cm thick clay-rich layer near the top of the Manitou Falls Formation of the Athabasca Group is unusual in its breccia texture, alteration, and detrital mineral composition relative to the adjace
Jan 1, 2013