Feasibility Studies
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| Title : | Feasibility studies for caving operations - The "State of the Art" |
| Author : | Struthers, M A |
| Ref : | Proceedings Massmin 2004, Santiago Chile, 22-25 August 2004 |
| Year : | 2004 |
| Abstract : | Technical reviews of a number of feasibility studies for potential caving operations, and involvement in operating mines, have illustrated a number of opportuni... |
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| Title : | Excavator Selection |
| Author : | Gregory, B S |
| Ref : | 12th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection. Kalgoorlie |
| Year : | 2002 |
| Abstract : | The excavator selection process is quite complex due to the large number of influencing factors, many of these are variable and difficult to accurately define. ... |
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| Title : | Setting Plant Capacity |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | Proceedings Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies, Sydney |
| Year : | 2002 |
| Abstract : | The optimum plant capacity for a new mine is usually based on empirical studies or 'rules of thumb', subject to confirmation by detailed scheduling of the propo... |
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| Title : | Feasibility Studies and Economic Models For Deep Mines |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | Proceedings of ACG International Seminar on Deep and High Stress Mining, Perth |
| Year : | 2002 |
| Abstract : | Feasibility studies for deep mining projects must address the particular risks that arise in that environment. These include: - Increased geological risk due... |
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| Title : | Truck Selection |
| Author : | Gregory, B S |
| Ref : | Driving down haulage costs, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Year : | 2000 |
| Abstract : | In this paper, the importance of open pit haul truck selection in terms of its impact on operating costs is analysed and discussed. A rigorous process for truc... |
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| Title : | Startup Performance of New Base Metal Projects |
| Author : | Ward, D J McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | Adding Value to the Carpentaria Mineral Province, Mt Isa, Queensland |
| Year : | 1999 |
| Abstract : | Feasibility studies for new Australian base metal mines have generally underestimated the effects on production of the 'learning curve'. This results in an incr... |
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| Title : | Selection of Shaft Hoisting or Decline Trucking for Underground Mines |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | Driving Down Haulage Costs, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Year : | 1998 |
| Abstract : | The progression from open pit mining to underground mining via a decline to shaft hoisting can be logically determined. The economic transition from decline hau... |
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| Title : | Challenges For Staffing New Projects |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | 2nd Annual Australian Contract Mining Conference Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Year : | 1996 |
| Abstract : | The mining industry in Australia is currently suffering a serious shortage of experienced personnel at all levels, including supervisors, operators and technica... |
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| Title : | Shaft or Decline? An Economic Comparison |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L Livingstone, R H |
| Ref : | Open Pit to Underground: Making the Transition, AIG Bulletin 14 |
| Year : | 1993 |
| Abstract : | There is a logical progression from open pit mining, through decline-access underground mining to shaft-access underground mining. The economic transition from ... |
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| Title : | Objectives of Feasibility Studies |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | AMC Reference Material |
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| Abstract : | Feasibility studies are required in the pre-production stages to justify the continued investment of money. Usually a scoping study is followed by one or more p... |
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