Mineralization of Greenstone and Mesothermal Deposits

What does a Greenstone/Mesothermal shear zone hosted Mineralization deposit look like? Well they usually comprise one or more steeply dipping quartz or carbonate rich veins, as you can see in the pictures these sometimes forms veins or even stock works of narrow vein. Mineralization is regularly distributed in the vein often forming steeply plunging high grade. […]
Porphyry Copper Deposit Geology PPT

Here let’s understand the geology of porphyries and iron oxide copper gold deposits or IOCG as they are known. These are somewhat the giants of the ore deposits world. As a mining interested learner, the geology of porphyry copper deposits is vital to your education. Now in the first Exploration Geology Course I discussed how because […]
Monster Patch for KK-8 Melting Furnace Kiln
We offer another product for repairing the liner after a serious spill. Monster Patch is made up of alumina silicate fibers in a thick, moldable, super sticky base that can be applied up to ½” thick at a time. Monster Patch is a bit difficult to work with, however the material can be thinned with […]
KK-8 Kiln Furnace Liner Maintenance

Three products are supplied with the KK-8 for optimizing and extending the life of the kiln liner: Liner Restore, Armor Coat and Spill Stop. All three products must be kept from freezing, or they will become unstable and unusable. Restored Kiln Sections Liner Restore is an alumina silicate based viscous material that is designed for […]
How to Fire-Start KK-8 | Initial Firing
As previously mentioned in the introduction, the insulation comprising the lining of the kiln is composed of a micro-fiber alumina silicate refractory material. Under a microscope, these fibers resemble quartz crystals and, when heated to the temperatures the kiln operates at, a portion of these fibers fuse together. When the fibers fuse together, some of […]
Starting OR Firing the Small KK-8 Propane Furnace Kiln

Step 1. Place the kiln on a sturdy, level, fireproof surface. A minimum of 2’ x 3’ is necessary for the kiln, burner and pyrometer. The kiln is a modular design and comprised of three pieces; the base, the body and the lid. The body and lid are removable together or separately and allow for […]
Propane Melting Furnace Kiln – Small Fire Assay Furnace

Propane Melting FurnaceThe burner supplied with the KK-8 is unique in its design and is comprised of a bi-metal construction. The burner is constructed of mild steel with a brass nozzle tip in order to eliminate the corrosive environment created by the use of a conventional steel or stainless steel burner nozzle with the […]
Calculate a Mill’s Operating Work Index

Use this online formula to calculate a Ball Mill, Rod Mill or SAG Mill Operating Work Index. Based on Fred Bond’s work you can estimate the energy used into your grinding circuit. This is the most accurate and informative method, but much of the data necessary for its application is not yet available. A) Total […]
Small Prospector DIY Jaw Crusher Installation Examples

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Nelson Machinery Atlas Laboratory Jaw Crusher

3″ x 6″ Jaw Crusher AKA 75*150 Rock Crusher The extra heavy frame is cast in one piece and reinforced for greater strength where necessary. The shaft is of a special nickel chrome alloy and is practically unbreakable under the most rigorous conditions. Pulleys and balance wheel are of extra heavy construction and provide ample […]