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  • CIM
    Increased SAG Grinding Capacity at Goldex Secondary Crushing of SAG Mill Feed

    By A. Allaire

    The Goldex operation of Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) commenced operations in the spring of 2008. Following some months of initial operation, the grinding circuit capacity was under-performing according to

    Jan 1, 2012

  • CIM
    Economic Recovery of Uranium from Low-Grade Pulps via Resin-In-Pulp

    By D. Auerswald, M. Kotze, V. Yahorava, T. Udayar

    Uranium can be recovered from lower grade uranium ores (<800 mg/kg U3O8), leach residues, and waste dumps cost-effectively via resin-in-pulp (RIP). Using this technology, no solid/liquid separation or

    Jan 1, 2014

  • CIM
    Application of Process Integration Based Models to Optimise Energy Consumption in Integrated Steelworks

    By Habib Zughbi, Paul Zulli

    "A key step towards sustainability in iron and steelmaking is to optimise the use of raw materials and energy consumption, and consequently minimise CO2 emissions. Models based on a Process Integratio

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SME
    Evaluation Of A Gypsum Deposit

    By F. C. Appleyard

    As one of the more important Industrials Minerals, gypsum occupies a significant place in the economy of the United States, particularly in that segment which can be loosely called the Construction In

    Jan 1, 1970

  • TMS
    Computer Aided Instruction in Materials Science and Engineering Education

    By Hani Henein, J. Barry Wiskel

    "The easy accessibility and power of the PC, as well as the education of our engineering students in the use of these tools, are compelling reasons for developing computer aided instructional (CAI) to

    Jan 1, 2000

  • SME
    Field Evaluation of an Inline Wet Scrubber for Reducing Float Coal Dust on a Continuous Miner Section

    By J. R. Patts, L. D. Patts, S. J. Janisko, T. Barone

    "Controlling float coal dust in underground coal mines before dispersal into the general airstream can reduce the risk of mine explosions while potentially achieving a more efficient and effective use

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SME
    The Use Of Rocket - Jet Burners In Quarrying Of Granite - Introduction

    By H. C. Rolseth

    The first step in the quarrying of granite, following removal of any overburden material, involves the freeing of large blocks from the formation. For many years the use of explosives was the accepted

    Jan 1, 1968

  • AUSIMM
    The Mine Management System at Olympic Dam Mine

    The operations management system at Olympic Dam has evolved over a two-year period to the state described in this paper. This evolution has been driven largely by the requirements of the recent expans

    Jan 1, 2000

  • AUSIMM
    Glencore Mount Isa lead zinc flotation circuit – experiences from the implementation of model predictive control

    By A Price, D Okle, K Brooks

    The operation of flotation plants has been improved over the years by use of fundamentally based design techniques, a better understanding of reagent chemistry, online metal analysis and the use of di

    Aug 29, 2018

  • SME
    Advances in Fluidized Bed Reactor Treatment of Selenium in Mining Waters

    By S. Frisch

    Selenium (Se) in effluent waters has become a significant challenge for a number of industries. Toxicity studies and new reports of occurrence have certainly caused increased scrutiny and actions in t

    Feb 23, 2014

  • TMS
    A Historical Overview of the Cerro Matoso Operation 1980 to 2003

    By J. R. Kiji

    The Cerro Matoso S.A. mine and smelter, in the Cordoba lowlands of northwestern Colombia, consist of a dedicated laterite nickel mine, ore blending, drying and an RKEF process to produce high-quality

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SME
    Mathematical Programming Applications In The Crushed Stone Industry

    By R. Venkataramani

    Crushed stone operations have become more difficult due to rising costs of labor and equipment, with the consequent reduction in profit margins. Competition from other operators and the encroachment o

    Jan 1, 1971

  • NIOSH
    RI 9431 - Development and Testing of a Computer-Assisted Remote-Control System for the Compact Loader-Trammer (c9fe9ae1-e51b-474a-8ffc-070d36b0f639)

    By T. M. Ruff

    A prototype mucking machine designed to operate in narrow-vein stopes was developed by Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA, under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Mines. The machine, called a compact loa

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SME
    Geology, Genesis, And Mining Of High Brightness, High Purity Limestone Deposits At Pluess-Staufer (California) Inc. Lucerne Valley California Operation

    By H. J. Brown

    Pluess-Staufer (California) Inc. Lucerne Valley California operation is one of the largest producers of high brightness high purity fme grind limestone products in western North America. The San Berna

    Jan 1, 1994

  • DFI
    A System with Local Strain for Studying Shear Modulus Degradation of Cement Treated Clay with Fibers

    By Min Sunn Ye, Wei Wang, Huawen Xiao, Kai Yao, Fook Hou Lee, Siang Huat Goh

    "Previous research have shown that introducing fibers to cement soil mixture is effective in improving the ductility as well as maintaining the strength of cement-treated soil. A good knowledge of sti

    Jan 1, 1900

  • AIME
    Profits in the Copper Wire and Brass Industry

    By Arthur Notman

    THE raw material men in all industries, and copper is no exception, are accustomed to think of them- selves as the whole show, and not without justice, for if there were no copper mines the world woul

    Jan 1, 1926

  • SME
    CMAR Delivery Targets Effective Management of Risks in Achieving Water Supply Objectives - RETC2021

    By Cary Hirner, Sarah Lothman, Chris Mueller, Savita Schlesinger, Mike Hanna, Ian Fitz-James

    Loudoun Water is currently implementing a quarry to reservoir conversion that will improve water supply reliability in periods of drought and flexibility in water supply operations when turbidity in i

    Jun 13, 2021

  • IOM3
    Back to the future

    By G W. Clamp

    The most traum atic event within the lUK coal industry during the last 30 years was its privatisation. Who were the relatively unknown people from RJB: white knights or robber barons? This paper highl

    Jan 8, 1997

  • SME
    Evaluation of Engineering Controls at Bagging Operations to Reduce Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration"

    By Justin R. Patts, Andrew B. Cecala, A. KYLE LOUK, Emily J. Haas

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the former U.S. Bureau ofMines (USBM) have given a significant effort over the past four decades in researching and developing eng

    Apr 3, 2020

  • SME
    Slurry Treatment Plants in Mechanized Tunnelling Operations— Safety, Performance and Cost Factor for Jobsites - RETC2021

    By Gino Vogt

    In mechanized tunnelling operations performance, consumption and safety are main factors for jobsites. One of the most important components effecting these factors, especially in slurry TBM operations

    Jun 13, 2021