This paper describes the use of Rate of Energy Release (RER) to assess the likelihood of mining induced seismic events. ...Read more
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Rock Mechanics
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The measurement and management of deformation in underground excavations is a key responsibility of geotechnical and mining engineers. A critical ...Read more
When compared to seismically active underground mines, the Mount Isa Mines Deep Lead can be considered to be seismically ‘quiet’. ...Read more
Over the last decade there has been an evolution in block cave fragmentation prediction methods. This evolution has mainly been ...Read more
The case study covers the immediate actions when dealing with geotechnically high risk operations. Five main areas are discussed on ...Read more
All drill and blast engineers at stoping mines should have an intuitive understanding of the causes and controls on stope ...Read more
An advanced Geotechnical Televiewer Interpretation (GTI) methodology has been developed that accurately interprets the full suite of geotechnical properties and ...Read more
A comprehensive three dimensional geotechnical model is fundamental to any pit slope design. This paper details a methodology for the ...Read more
This is a case study showing what factors were considered when preparing a design for mine rehabilitation of a highly ...Read more
Diamond drill core is typically the only available source of geotechnical information during the investigation phase of mining projects. In ...Read more
