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  • NIOSH
    RI 8097 - Rotary Drilling Holes In Coalbeds For Degasification

    By H. H. Fields, Joseph Cervik, G. N. Aul

    Coal is a soft and brittle material. Drilling rates in the Pittsburgh coalbed using a drag bit exceed 3 ft/min at 2,500-pound thrust. However, maintaining the bit on a horizontal trajectory or paralle

    Jan 1, 1975

  • ISEE
    The Importance of Computerized Blast & Inventory Management Systems for the Explosives Industry

    By Frank Wilder, Mark Ferrero

    One of the challenges currently facing the explosives industry is how to transition its workforce and its business systems to respond to the increasing pressures for improved inventory and records man

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SME
    Risk analysis for evaluation of mine impounded water

    By Michael Gobla

    "Since 1994 the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has used risk analysis to evaluate dams. Risk considers both the likelihood of failure and the expected consequences should failure occur. Risk analysis rel

    Dec 1, 2016

  • SME
    The Assay Of Gangue For Optimum Control Of Flotation Processes

    By A. H. Srnallbone

    Over the past few years the rising production costs, shortage of skilled labor, and increased use of lower grade ore bodies have all added justification for the use of on-stream analysis. A rise in th

    Jan 1, 1977

  • AUSIMM
    Selection of precision surface mining methods for complex metalliferous orebodies

    By M Nehring, M Kizil, P Knights

    Mining and beneficiation can be described as sequential processes of separation of valuable minerals from waste. There is a great deal of interest in how the industry can be more effective – and effic

    Nov 21, 2018

  • AUSIMM
    Achieving Better Mine Closure Outcomes for Less Money

    By B Howard, M Jones, D Pershke

    "Current closure objectives and criteria are often difficult to achieve and are not delivering value for money outcomes at closure. Current mine closure processes tend to focus on rehabilitation and r

    Jul 16, 2014

  • SME
    Alternative Reductive Bleaching Process for Kaolin

    By Ellen S. Forbus

    Reduction bleaching is used to improve the brightness and color of the kaolin pigments sold to the paper and speciality industries. The bleach re¬duces the iron oxide associated with kaolin deposits t

    Jan 1, 1993

  • SME
    Water Demands For Expanding Energy Development

    By George H. Davis

    Much concern has been expressed recently as to whether water supplies will be sufficient to support accelerated energy development foreseen in operation Independence. Taking the Nation as a whole, suf

    Jan 1, 1974

  • SME
    Evaluation of Contamination Ingress for Built-in-Place Refuge Alternatives

    By L. Yan, T. Lutz, J. Noll

    "Mine disasters, such as fires and explosions, can create a hazardous atmosphere due to the generation of carbon monoxide (CO). After a mine disaster, contaminated mine air can enter the refuge altern

    Jan 1, 2018

  • SME
    Going for gold; How Coeur reinvented itself

    By Chee Theng

    "In 2013, Coeur Mining had more than $55 million in general and administrative (G&A) costs and less than $100 million in cash flow. This year, its G&A costs stand at $30 million, down by more than 40

    Feb 1, 2017

  • CIM
    New Innovations for Dewatering Using Teepee™ Panels on Vibrating Screens

    By A. D. Yell

    "Recovery of water is always a major factor in the Beneficiation process. As Preparation Plants become larger the recovery of water for reuse, is a critical cost consideration. Tema Isenmann Inc in co

    Jan 1, 2017

  • ISEE
    Improvement of the technology for performing blasting works in Studena quarry

    By Valeri Mitkov

    Studena Quarry is one of the main suppliers of inert materials for concretes production in Sofia. It is characterized by massif heterogeneity in density and fissuration. Failure to take into consider

    Jan 1, 2010

  • CIM
    Technological Advances in Telecommunications for Mines

    By Patrick M. Y. Waye

    As mines utilise more automation in mining operations to improve efficiency and safety, a corresponding increasing demand is placed on the transport of information. Some of the recent technological ad

    May 1, 2001

  • CIM
    Advancements in Materials and Processes for Future Aerospace Propulsion Systems

    By David Ulrich Furrer

    Materials and manufacturing processing technologies have played an important role in the development and capabilities of nearly all manmade products. Market drivers for fuel efficient, low cost, envi

    Jan 1, 2015

  • NIOSH
    Mining And Preparing Domestic Graphite For Crucible Use. - Prefatory Statement.

    By George D. Dub

    The Bureau of Mines, in connection with the investigations of war minerals it conducted, examined the graphite deposits of this country, studied the methods of mining and preparation used, and sought

    Jan 1, 1920

  • SME
    Slurry Pumps For The Long Pipelines

    By M. L. Rizzone

    Since time immemorial, Mother Nature has been transporting slurries with both air and water serving as the carrier medium. Consider for example the formation of the continental shelves off our coast l

    Jan 1, 1969

  • AUSIMM
    An Automated System for Flyrock and Fume Monitoring of Blasts

    By C K. McKenzie, P Popov, B E. Papillon, I Kharitonenko

    Flyrock produced by blasts in surface mining and quarrying is a major hazard that can result in serious injuries or property damage. This paper presents a fully integrated and automated approach for r

    Aug 24, 2015

  • IIMP
    Ultrafine Grinding and Atmospheric Oxidation for Refractory Gold Ores

    By Abrahan Barriga

    The present study demonstrates the feasibility of the ultrafine grinding and atmospheric leaching process applied to refractory gold concentrates from Salave Project located in northern Spain. At benc

    Sep 30, 2022

  • NIOSH
    IC 9351 Roof Control Strategies For Underground Coal Mines

    By William C. Smith

    Roof support, an important aspect of ground control, involves maintaining roof competency to ensure a safe and efficient mining environment. Wide variability in rock quality and stress distributions r

    Jan 1, 1993

  • SME
    Dust Control Considerations For Deep Cut Mining Sections

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has conducted studies to evaluate dust control technologies on deep cut continuous mining sections. These surveys have been conducted in different mine

    Jan 1, 1999