Model Example of Copper-Moly Separation Circuit and Flowsheet
The copper-moly separation circuit was modelled using the test kinetics. The circuit was configured to include columns in every stage in order to minimize the amount of entrainment and to maximize the washing effect of the molybdenum concentrate. The circuit was designed with long retention times so that it could be operated with a slow […]
7.6 Magnitude Aftershock Hits Chile’s Mining Area
A 7.6 magnitude of aftershock hit a mining location in Chile. This aftershock was because of the 8.2 magnitude earthquake last Tuesday which lead to the death of 6 individuals. There were no casualties recorded after the aftershock. However, President Michelle Bachelet was forced to evacuate the area. He stayed in a hotel in the city of Arica. […]
How Gold is Produced
Here’s a video is about how gold is produced according to the Newmont Mining Corporation. It provides information on the whole process of acquiring gold. You may be able to see how it is extracted especially that gold deposits these days are certainly hard to find. Unlike in the earlier era, mined gold these days […]
Nanosilver: Breakthrough or Biohazard?
Silver (Ag) has been incorporated in several items that require to be free from bacteria such as socks, underwear, running shirts, and so on. This is to resolve how many individuals fear germs, thus, having it to keep one healthy. However, several scientists and environment analysts warn users and manufacturers that silver may impose health […]
Metallurgical Magic
Focus on Long Term Incentives for Executives
Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) will be revamping its executive compensations that would focus on long term benefits rather than focusing on mere bonuses. The new terms will increase the number of shares an executive possesses, too. This is to resolve the company’s issues about their executives being paid less in 2013 compared to 2012. According to […]
Feeding Oversized Rock to Jaw Crusher
Choke Feeding a Jaw Crusher
Here is what a well choke fed jaw crusher looks like! Too many mines run these jaw crusher cavity like a funnel without any choking. Operators must keep the jaw’s cavity full to maximize rock-on-rock compression and crushing. Notice the shape of the liner profiles? A crusher is choke fed when the chamber is full […]
Mining the Moon for Gold
About 5 years ago, mining the Moon is not entertained by geologists. Not that it is impossible but because they do not believe that essential minerals and elements may be found in it. However, if you will mention the idea now, geologists, business magnates and even the government will certainly welcome the idea. Didn’t NASA […]
Correct Rock Size for Jaw Crusher Feed
In case you wonder “can a jaw crusher just crush… anything”? If I can place it in the crusher cavity (even if it look like a Volkswagen) and actually or eventually crush it, does it qualify as ‘ideal crusher feed’? If you wonder “can a jaw crusher just crush… anything”? If I can place it […]