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An Alternative Pillar Design MethodologyBy R. W. O. Kersten
"The aim was to investigate stable pillar design procedures currently in use on chrome and platinum mines, subject them to a critical appraisal, and review some of the alternatives proposed in the lit
May 1, 2019
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Measurement of Environmental Performance of Mining Firms ? Technical Approaches and Strategic ImplicationsBy Knud Sinding
Mining firms are widely criticised for their adverse impacts on the environment. At the same time many firms in the industry devote extensive resources, both financial and managerial, to the reduction
May 1, 2003
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Relative Shock And Heave – Underwater, Rock And Thermodynamic IrreversibilityBy Michael Wieland
The work principle from thermodynamics is used to model the shock and heave for explosives shot in rock or under water, with the latter compared to reported results. The work principle utilizes restri
Jan 1, 2007
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Borehole hoisting at Sherritt's Fox MineBy J. G. Kelly, C. P. Brown
"In June 1983 a new borehole hoisting system was commissioned at Sherritt Gordon's Fox Mine. Twelve hundred tons-per-day of ore from the 2600 and 2800 levels are being hoisted to the 2000 level t
Jan 1, 1985
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Evaluation of different surface characteristics and mineral grain size in the estimation of rock strength using the Schmidt hammerBy K. Karaman
This study investigated the effect of surface roughness on Schmidt rebound hardness (RL). Four different test surfaces of rock samples were studied: natural, ground, cut surfaces, and core samples. Th
Apr 14, 2024
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Iron Ore SymposiumBy Jean G. Fortin
The manufacturers' proposed technology has been a key factor in selecting production, mobile and fixed equipment in order to achieve the targets set in our 2026 mining plan. This paper will pres
May 1, 2007
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Coal Reclaim System Upgrade For Apache Generating StationBy Gary G. Grim
The reliable performance of the coal reclaim system is essential to the continued availability of a coal-fired electric generating unit. The control of fugitive coal dust within the areas housing the
Jan 1, 1983
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Modelling Directional Hydraulic Fractures in Heterogeneous Rock MassesBy T Ma, F T. Suorineni, Q He, J Oh
Directional hydraulic fracturing was invented by Polish experts and was first applied in coal mining to prevent hard roof rock bursts. Based on its successful application in coal mining, directional h
May 9, 2016
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An Experimental Apparatus to Estimate the Shear Strength of Conditioned Soil for EPBBy Daniele Martinelli, Rodrigo Winderholler, Daniele Peila
"This paper presents a technical description of an experimental procedure developed for the geotechnical characterization of granular soils conditioned for EPB tunneling using a modified direct shear
Jan 1, 2016
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Safety assessment technique for the spontaneous detonation of explosives in the mining of sulphide on depositsBy T R. Meng, C Wu
After carrying out a brief review of the existing safety assessment criteria for the spontaneous detonation of explosives in the mining of sulphide ore deposits in China, and giving a detailed descrip
Jan 10, 1996
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Analysis And Assessment Of Grade Variability For Improving Exploration Planning And Reserve Estimation ? IntroductionBy Edmundo Tulcanaza
Increasing exploration costs and the need to reduce the time-frame from exploration to production presently demand formalized procedures to assist exploration planning and reserve analysis. Explor
Jan 1, 1982
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List of BOM Publications and Articles 1975-01-01 to 1979-12-21 with Subject and Author Index - Special PubliocationBy Shelby Z. Palya
"The Bureau of Mines was established in the public interest to conduct inquiries and scientific and technologic investigations concerning mining and the preparation, treatment, and utilization of mini
Jan 1, 1981
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IC 6335 Notes on the Determination of MolybdenumBy H. A. Doerner
The Rare and Precious Metals Station of the U. S. Bureau of Mines has investigated several cases in which widely divergent amounts of molybdenum were reported by a number of custom laboratories to whi
Sep 1, 1930
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More than 350 Attend George A. Fox Conference in New York"Replacing the century old rail tunnels that run beneath the Hudson River and carry about 200,000 passengers per day between New York to New Jersey has been a high priority for many years. But after S
Jan 3, 2018
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OFR-11-78 Rapid Monitoring Of Coal Refuse EmbankmentsBy Lawrence H. Roth
Past failures of coal refuse embankments have resulted in more intensified efforts in inspections of coal refuse sites. Inspections, however, are mainly qualitative and time consuming. In August 1975
Jan 1, 1977
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The Laser Scrap Sorting Technique, New Developments And First Operational ExperienceBy H. -Peter Sattler
The laser sorting technique for replacing the handpicking of the non-ferrous metal scrap from auto shredders was first introduced 1990, The process is based on the use of atomic emission spectroscopy
Jan 1, 1995
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A Simplified Approach for Evaluating Concrete Deterioration in Vertical Shaft LiningBy G. Q. Zhou, H. C. Liang, X. D. Zhao
"This study describes the strain behavior in vertical shaft lining (VSL) embedded in thick soil deposits and its application in assessment of concrete deterioration. The observed strain in VSL continu
Jan 1, 2019
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Fluidized Bed Reduction of Nickel Laterite at Koniambo NickelBy E. Eccleston, E. Gardner, F. Letarte, R. Schonewille
"In 2005, after nearly a decade of process development and feasibility work, the commercialization of the Falconbridge Nickel Smelting Technology (NST) began in earnest with the design and constructio
Jan 1, 2017
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Industrial Gases for Copper ProductionBy A. Deneys
This paper reviews industrial gases used in primary copper production. Copper smelting industrial gas demand has steadily increased since the first commercial oxygenconcentrate smelting in 1952 [1]. I
Jan 1, 2007