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Direct upscaling of semivariograms and cross semivariograms for scaleconsistent geomodeling - SME Transactions 2013By O. Babak, O. Leuangthong, M. A. Cuba
Integration of data from multiple sources and/or multiple scales is a common, yet challenging aspect of geostatistical resource modeling. Common approaches to data integration are based on a cokriging
Jan 1, 2013
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Case study of controlled recirculation at a Wyoming trona mine - SME Transactions 2013By G. Frey, D. Scott, C. Pritchard
Controlled recirculation has been used in the metal/nonmetal mining industry for energy savings when heating and cooling air, in undersea mining and for increasing airflow to mining areas. For safe an
Jan 1, 2013
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Examination of redirected continuous miner scrubber discharge configurations for exhaust face ventilation systems - SME Transactions 2013By T. W. Beck, J. A. Organiscak
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) has recently studied several redirected scrubber discharge configurations in it
Jan 1, 2013
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Experimental research on rock anchor corrosion in US underground coal mines - SME Transactions 2013By G. Bylapudi, A. Spearing, J. Weber, K. Mondal
U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports state that about 100 million rock anchors are installed annually in U.S. coal mines (Tadolini et al., 2006), and rock-related
Jan 1, 2013
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Assessment of environmental impact of digging and loading equipment in surface coal mining - SME Transactions 2013By A. Lashgari, V. Kecojevic
This paper presents research on the environmental impact of digging and loading equipment used in surface coal mining. Environmental impact was assessed through the measurement of equipment exhaust an
Jan 1, 2013
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Recuperación de cobre y oro por segregación a partir de minerales oxidados cianicidasBy Vidal S. Aramburú Rojas
El presente texto describe la búsqueda de un proceso metalúrgico para recuperar cobre y oro al mismo tiempo a través de la segregación y otros procesos alternativos para minerales oxidados cianicidas.
Dec 1, 2012
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Innovación en el diseño de mantos para chancadoras giratorias primarias empleados en operaciones de molienda SAG y convencionalBy Víctor Torres
Los operadores de las chancadoras y productoras de piezas fundidas de las fundiciones buscan el desarrollo de nuevos materiales y diseños para los mantos y revestimientos de cóncavo y así mejorar el d
Dec 1, 2012
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Alternativa de lixiviación de minerales complejos de cobre y minerales oxidados de zincBy Álvaro Ordóñez Núñez
El presente texto describe la forma de realizar la extracción y recuperación de cobre y zinc a través del empleo del hipoclorito como agente oxidante y del amoniaco como agente acomplejante de los cat
Dec 1, 2012
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How to Create a Perfect StormBy A Chadwick, J de Ross, C Adams
Imagine a æshinyÆ new mine, $1 B in the bank and record commodity prices. So how does a company and its management team create enough tension to maximise profit and to establish a culture that can wea
Nov 20, 2012
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The Network Centric MineBy G Malherbe, J Gonzalez, D C. Franklin, J Bassan, C T. Farrelly
To respond to ever-increasing challenges, mining companies have been experimenting with new business models and technologies in order to speed mine development, production, processing and transport. T
Nov 20, 2012
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Health, Safety and SustainabilityBy D Cliff, K Bailey
Traditionally occupational health and safety (OH&S) has been managed for the direct benefits of reducing injury and illness to workers on mine sites. In the current skill shortage climate it is im
Nov 20, 2012
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Shifting the Cultural Paradigm for the Prevention of Catastrophic and Fatal EventsBy R Russell
The relative infrequency of fatalities and other serious events can give them an appearance of being random, of being beyond any reasonable degree of anticipation and prevention. In fact, the vast maj
Nov 20, 2012
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Closure Cost Estimation - All Things to All Men?By H Jones
Closure cost estimates may be generated at any stage of a mining operationÆs life; commencing with the initial prefeasibility studies and continuing through to the final decommissioning cost estimates
Nov 20, 2012
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Structuring Meaningful MentoringBy J Coombes
Within the mining industry there is a growing trend of placing inexperienced technical people into positions of responsibility beyond their readiness. Their responsibilities often include providing th
Nov 20, 2012
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Business Transformation - Lessons Learnt for Successful ChangeBy G Campbell-Cowan
Much has been written about the fact that most transformation efforts disappoint. This paper addresses factors that should be taken into consideration in planning and implementing transformation progr
Nov 20, 2012
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Successful Risk Management Through Project Life Cycle for Removal of the Crown Pillar at the Marvel Loch Underground MineBy S C. Barrie
St BarbaraÆs Marvel Loch operations have successfully used longhole open stoping as the primary mining method for a number of years. A transition to Core and Shell mining was implemented in 2009 to re
Nov 20, 2012
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From Metaphor to Management Tool - How the Social License to Operate can Stabilise the Socio-Political Environment for BusinessBy I Thomson, L D. Black, R G. Boutilier
The social license to operate (SLO) began as a metaphor for the ability of communities to stop mining projects. Soon people began to speak of levels of social license and the ability of communities to
Nov 20, 2012
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Implications of the Carbon Price and Developing a Carbon StrategyBy P Holt, M Allen
On the first of July, 2012, the Australian GovernmentÆs Clean Energy Act commenced. From this point, a price of $23/t of CO2-e will apply to facilities that trip the liability threshold. This first pa
Nov 20, 2012
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Improving Safety and Mine Productivity Using Real-Time Video TechnologyBy J Westh, S Rashleigh, L Gallagher
Mining companies are moving towards automated haul trucks and other equipment. One reason for this is that if automated trucks can operate in a standard pattern over and over again without variation,
Nov 20, 2012
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Integrated Sustainable Water Management in Mining for Development in the PhilippinesBy A N. Danoucaras, S E. Goater, D Hearne, A M. Bansuan
It is globally recognised that existing and emerging mining activities should be conducted in a æsustainableÆ manner for the entire life of mine. Many companies annually publish corporate sustainabili
Nov 20, 2012