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Optimisation of the Sepon Copper Milling CircuitBy A Jakowetz
OxianaÆs Sepon Copper Operation (part of the combined Sepon Gold and Copper Operation) is located in Savannaket Province, in southern central Lao PDR. The site is relatively remote, being some five ho
Jan 1, 2006
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Performance Assessment of a Fiber Optic Methane Sensor Exposed to Coal SmokeBy M. Li, T. H. Dubaniewicz, H. N. Dougherty
"INTRODUCTION Underground mines have the risk of accumulation of gases if not ventilated properly or during and after emergency situations when ventilation controls become damaged or stop working. Com
Jan 1, 2019
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Minimum concentrations of critical minerals for exploration: How good is good enough? - ME Feature ArticleBy Richard E. Otoo, Evan J. Owen, Virginia T. McLemore
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a critical mineral is one that is essential to the economic well -being of a nation and whose supply may be disrupted due to geological, geopolitical or
Aug 1, 2025
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Effects of Microwave-assisted Reduction on Separability of High Phosphorus Hematite OreBy Z. Q. Zhang
The iron ore from Yichang in China assaying 41.64% Fe and 1.02% P is a low grade and high phosphorus oolitic hematite ore. The separation of iron minerals from gangue minerals in the ore by convention
Jan 1, 2014
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The Development Of Gypsum CalciningBy Floyd M. Thorman
Gypsum is the crystalline chemical compound CaS04?2H20. A close chemical relation - and frequently occurring with Gypsum ? is Anhydrite which is Cask. Gypsun has wide commercial use because relatively
Jan 1, 1973
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Multigaussian And Probability Krigings - Application To The Jerritt Canyon DepositBy Georges Verly
The estimation of local recoveries is an important issue in a selective mining operation. Two techniques, probability kriging and multigaussian kriging, are applied to estimate local recoveries at Jer
Jan 1, 1984
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Application Of The Super Detox? Process To Electric Arc Furnace Dust TreatmentBy R. G. Hilton
This paper deals with application of Super Detox? stabilization technology to the treatment of electric arc furnace dust (US-EPA listed hazardous waste KO61 ). The process has been used on approximate
Jan 1, 1994
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Case Study and Design of Standing Steel Set Support for Aged Belt Entry RehabilitationBy Kevin J. Ma, John Stankus
"In order to access remote reserve areas, some U.S. coal mines have to maintain aged underground entries for a great distance. However, high humidity, warm temperature, and time dependent deterioratio
Jan 1, 2017
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Controlling Factors of the E-Field of Electrode-Based Through-The-Earth (TTE) CommunicationBy L. Yan, C. Zhou, M. Reyes
"The MINER Act requires the installation of post-accident, two-way communications and electronic tracking systems for all coal mines. One communication system which can satisfy this requirement is an
Jan 1, 2017
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Ore Relations at the Horne and Aldermac Mines, QuebecBy H. C. Cooke
Geological examination of the underground workings of the Horne and Aldermac mines during the summer of 1927 has brought out the following facts: (1) That the ores tend to replace bodies of breccia o
Jan 1, 1928
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IC 9009 Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Inspection And Maintenance GuideBy Stephen A. Swan
Bureau of Mines researchers have collected and evaluated rollover protective structures (ROPS) f or more than 10 yr. ROPS and falling object protective structures (FOPS) are required on specified mini
Jan 1, 1985
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A Direct Derivative Method To Calculate Resistance Sensitivity For Mine Ventilation Networks - SME Annual Meeting 2022By L. Zhou, D. Bahrami
A reliable and stable ventilation system is essential to the safe operation of underground mines. The stability of a mine ventilation system becomes extremely critical while responding to a fire incid
Mar 2, 2022
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Effect of sodium persulphate on blister copper anode passivation, M. Karimi, H. Naderi, M.H. Nikzad, H. Zare, and J. PetersenBy J. Petersen, H. Naderi, H. Zare, M. H. Nikzad, M. Karimi
In the copper electrorefining process, the dissolution of anodes is significantly reduced or even stopped when the passivation phenomenon occurs. The results of this phenomenon are increasing energy c
Jan 1, 2020
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Analysis of Brazing Effect on Hot Corrosion Behavior of a Nickel-Based Aerospace SuperalloyBy O. A. Ojo, N. Esmaeili
"The effects of brazing and use of composite powder mixture as interlayer material on hot corrosion resistance of brazed IN738 superalloy were studied. Brazing was observed to result in significant re
Jan 1, 2017
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Hard-Rock TBM Cutter Life Evaluation: A Case Study of NS3 Project Mixshield TBMBy Dae Young Kim, Sim Bo Kyung, Ebrahim Farrokh, Ki Chang Hyun
"TBM cutter life evaluation in abrasive granitic rocks is a very important issue, especially in pressurized face tunneling with mixshield TBM for which the planning of costly interventions becomes cru
Jan 1, 2016
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Bacterial Leaching of Cadmium SulphideBy J. R. Jutras, C. Brissette, J. Champagne
"Pure cadmium sulphide was leached by the action of the bacterium Thiobacillus thiooxidans in the presence of finely divided sulphur. The influence of time, temperature, pH and concentration of inocul
Jan 1, 1971
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Historic Storm Drain Tunneling Revealed by Los Angeles Metro Subway Construction - NAT2024By Christophe Bragard, Jason Choi, William H. Hansmire
This case history provides a physical benchmark of tunneling technology progress comparing an old hand-mined tunnel to a modern 20-ft-diameter EPB TBM that mined in the same ground. This rare opportun
Jun 23, 2024
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Chemical Comminution Of Mineral Oxides By Sodium VaporBy S. K. Kawatra
Many mineral oxide and multi-component oxide (basalt) specimens break down into powders upon expo-sure to sodium vapor at elevated temperatures for extended times. This paper examines several possible
Jan 1, 1995
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The Carbotek Process For Lunar Oxygen ProductionBy M. A. Gibson
Ilmenite-rich lunar deposits can be converted to liquid oxygen to support lunar base operations and space transportation propulsion needs by a Carbotek-developed process. Iron oxide in ilmenite is red
Jan 1, 1991
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Contributed Discussion on the Geology and Mineral Deposits of the Harricanaw and Bell River BasinsBy George W. Bain
Mr. Geo. W. Bain: Dr. H. C. Cooke's discussion of 'The Geology and Mineral Deposits of the Harricanaw and Bell River Basins' possesses many of the elements of a good political address;
Jan 1, 1927