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Review of Self-Heating Testing MethodologiesBy J. E. Nesset, F. Rosenblum, J. A. Finch
"The self-heating of sulphides can be a major hazard in mining operations and concentrate handling, particularly during transportation and associated storage. Self-heating results from the oxidation o
Jan 1, 2014
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Monitoring airborne dust from quarrying and surface mining operationsBy A. Dean, J. Roberts, I. Stone, J. R. Merefield
Paper presented at the conference: Risk assessment in the extractive industries, held in Exeter, UK, 23-24 March 1994, and first published London: IMM, 1994, preprint volume, 10pp., 11 refs. No comple
Apr 1, 1995
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New Developments In Flow And Pipe Management Capabilities Through New Velocity Profile Measurement And Pipe Wall Wear Monitoring Instrumentation - Preprint 09-006New developments in the non-invasive and real-time measurement of the velocity profile of slurry flow in horizontal pipes will be described. This information can be used to determine the approach and
Jan 1, 2009
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Improving Design Methodology For Innovative Rock Mechanics DesignBy Dwayne C. Kicker
This paper introduces the concept of design theory and methodology as applied to rock mechanics for more innovative and efficient design. This is a "frontier" research area in rock mechanics because a
Jan 1, 1989
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Ore Reserve Valuation Of Mined-Out Areas And Remnants At East Rand Proprietary Mines (ERPM)By C. Mosoane
ERPM was formed in 1893 and as a result of its age, a large volume of data exists in a paper-based format and it was decided to electronically capture data in one of two critical mining areas?namely a
Jan 1, 2003
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Optimization of geological lead-time in a feasibility study drill out—Two Rivers Platinum, Mpumalanga, South AfricaBy Hornsey R., P. van der Merwe
The Two Rivers Project is a feasibility study to evaluate the UG2 chromitite layer on Dwarsrivier372KT, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The project, which commenced in August 2001, is expected to r
Jan 1, 2003
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The Economic Potential of the Greymouth CoalfieldThe Greymouth Coalfield contains New Zealand's greatest known resource of bituminous rank coal. The coals are of very high quality, with low ash and sulphur contents and a range of other properti
Jan 1, 1985
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"Value Engineering" In United States Of AmericaBy Maral Papazian Bedian
Construction contracts in the USA contain the clause "Value Engineering" ? an interesting and curious clause allowing contractor initiated design changes. Misleading is the interpretation of value eng
Jan 1, 2002
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High-pressure direct injection of natural gas in a diesel engine for high performance/low emissions (ace69f9b-8abb-4cd4-9306-9db2c42ce4ca)By K. B. Hodgins, P. Ouellette
"The North American mining industry faces challenging emissions regulations in the coming years with the introduction of new standards for off-road diesel engines. In order to remain competitive, indu
Jan 1, 2005
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Technological developments for spatial prediction of soil properties, and Danie Krige’s influence on itBy R. Webster
"Daniel Krige’s influence on soil science, and on soil survey in particular, has been profound. From the 1920s onwards soil surveyors made their maps by classifying the soils and drawing boundaries be
Jan 1, 2015
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Assessing risk in grade-tonnage curves in a complex copper deposit, northern Brazil, based on an efficient jointBy M. B. Fonseca
Risk quantification in grade-tonnage curves is critical for capital investment in mining projects and can be obtained through geostatistical simulations of orebodies. A practical difficulty may arise
Jan 1, 2003
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Roof Monitoring Helps Prevent Injuries in Stone MinesBy A. T. Iannacchione
From 1990 to 1996, 16 states reported 92 injuries from falls of roof, rib or face in the more than 90 underground stone mines in the United States (Fig.1). Missouri, Pennsylvania and Kentucky account
Jan 1, 2000
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Innovative Riverbank Erosion Control Retaining Wall System for the Brazos RiverBy Tracy Brettmann, Will Bohlen
An innovative retaining wall design consisting of tangent drilled shafts with supplementary seal piles was used to limit continuing bank erosion along the Brazos River in Southeast Texas. The riverban
Jan 1, 2018
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Design and Implementation of Advanced Automatic Control Strategy Based on Dynamic Models for High Capacity SAG MillBy Rodrigo Toro, Ivan Yutronic N
"The Copper Concentrator Plant of Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi (CMDIC) is composed of three grinding lines, the third one being the largest. Due to the capacity feature of the third line, s
Jan 1, 2010
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Coal-Based Filter Aids for Industrial ApplicationsA simple process for making filter aids from coal by controlled carbonization at 800-1200·C is described.Several possible variations in reactor design have been used experimentally, involving flu
Jan 1, 1970
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Development Of Demonstration Hardware For Medium Frequency Mine Wireless Communication System – Executive SummaryBy Larry G. Stolarczyk
[STATES REPORT Mining Research Mine Health and Safety Research for Period Ending 30 September 1980 PROGRAM Wireless MF Communication System DATE STARTED January 1980 TPO (USBM) Robert
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Liquid Propellant TechnologyBy Stanley Griff, William Herrera, William O. Seals
"The Navy initiated liquid propellant research in the early 1940's. The first promising Navy liquid propellant, Otto Fuel II, was developd in the early 1950 as a potential torpedo fuel. Later, the Nav
Jan 1, 1990
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The Use of X-ray Fluorescence Analysis for Rapid Mill Control AssayingBy Greaves M. C
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy used for the analysis of mill samples results in improved control of flotation concentrators.Techniques and equipment for sampling pulp streams, filtration and drying,
Jan 1, 1964
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Dynamic Pile Testing In Soils Exhibiting Set-Up - IntroductionBy Juan M. Antorena
A dynamic testing program was performed to evaluate installation procedures, assess capacity of 610-mm (24-inch) diameter open ended steel pipe to evaluate set-up and provide minimum pile tip elevatio
Jan 1, 1995
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Evolution Of Sag Mill Shell Liner Design At Kennecott Utah Copper’s Copperton ConcentratorBy D. W. Partridge, W. Lamb, A. E. Lamb, S. Bird
Due to the constant need to improve SAG mill performance and efficiency, extensive research into all aspects of SAG mill optimization has been performed. This paper will review the current evolution
Jan 1, 2002