Jul-Aug print edition

Correction: January-February edition — by wallacep — created Jun 30, 2010 05:19 PM

Letter from the Fire Protection Association (FPA) Australia, May 25th, 2010:

A new way to look at the value of minerals — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:13 AM

The Institute of Sustainable Futures has released its final report for the CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship, on the changing benefits and impacts of mineral resource extraction and processing in Australia.

Shotcrete results show encouraging signs for mining — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:15 AM

Compressive strength test results from a recent shotcrete trial by VCA with the cutting edge CTS Rapid Set Cement batched by a Volumetric International Mobile Mixer (IM Mixer) have achieved what can only be described as astounding results.

A guide to achieving process stability using your existing plant control system — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:17 AM

Achieving stable pulp levels throughout a flotation circuit can be a challenging task, but an essential one for maximising metal recovery and stabilising concentrate grade.

Virtual flotation cells stir up industry interest — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:19 AM

When it comes to separating valuable minerals from gangue, the minerals industry is perpetually striving for greater operational efficiency.

Outotec Vane Feedwell™ in more than 50 installations worldwide — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:23 AM

At the end of 2008, Outotec launched a high-performance feedwell designed to significantly increase efficiencies in thickening and clarifying applications.

FLSmidth releases ‘next generation’ disc filter — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:25 AM

FLSmidth engineers have adapted their site-proven eductor feed agitation technology to a new disc filter and, in the process, eliminated many of the problems that have plagued disc filter efficiency in minerals processing.

Consultant’s Comment: The problem with maintenance — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:28 AM

What books could be more valuable on site than a set of OEM Service Manuals standing on a shelf next to the mine’s own maintenance book?

Servicing for success — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:30 AM

Servicing compressed-air equipment should not be a matter of simply sending a technician to site with a bag of tools.

Electrical diagnostics of mining equipment — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:32 AM

When the time comes to repair something electrically that can’t be fixed from experience alone, you need techniques that are both fast and accurate.

There’s gold in this – the development of new CET grid analysis software — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:33 AM

A joint project of the University of Western Australia (UWA) and Geosoft, supported by Barrick Gold, has created new CET grid analysis software which can help explorers improve their interpretations.

Mining tax changes leave questions for explorers — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:37 AM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s changes to the mining tax leave many questions still to be answered in terms of the impacts on the mining industry, employees and communities, according to the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM).

Tunnelling - an extract from “Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology” by F.G.Bell — by wallacep — created Jul 14, 2010 09:39 AM

Geology is the most important factor determining the nature, form and cost of a tunnel, and the route, design and construction of a tunnel are largely dependent upon geological considerations.