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Minerals Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 3/4, pp. 396-404, 1990 Printed in Great Britain
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RECENT MINERAL PROCESSING PUBLICATIONS Key: 1. Comminution & liberation; 2. Sizing & classification; 8. Gravity concentration; 4. Magnetic & electrostatic separation; 5. Flotation theory & reagents; 6. Sulphide flotation; 7. Non-sulphide mineral flotation; 8. Coal flotation; 9. Flotation practice and machines; 10. Flotation control; 11. Other separation methods; 12. Dewatering, materials handling & products disposal; 13. Analytical techniques; 14. Computer control; 15. Computer simulation; 16. Other computer methods; 17. Base metal ores; 18. Iron ores; 19. Precious metal ores; 20. Other metallic ores; 21. Non-metallics & industrial minerals; 22. Coal preparation; 25. Miscellaneous
1. COMMINUTION AND LIBERATION Morrison, R., Ore specific models for autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding.Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 61
Baxter, K.G., Japanese tower milling of refractory gold ores. Pert h International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. e1-62 Bearman, R.A., Pine, R.J. and Wills, B.A., Use of f r a c t u r e t o u g h n e s s t e s t i n g in characterizing the comminution potential of rock. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium~ 1989, Kyot0 IM~vt, London, 1989, pps. 161-180
Moys, M.H., Measurement of slurry properties and load behaviour in grinding mills. Applied M e a s u r e m e n t s in M i n e r a l and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 3-10
Bonifazi, G. and Massaci, P., Evaluation of a liberation function by image processing. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 421-430
Schall, G., Advances in microfine wet grinding. Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 53-60
Coetzee, M., Wilkinson, M.J. and Tumilty, J.A., The degree of comminution required to liberate gold from Witwatersrand quartzites. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 43-48
Varmeulen, L.A., and Schakowski, F.A., Estimation, by use of a conductivity bolt, of the charge volume and o t h e r m i l l i n g parameters in an operating mill. Applied .Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Procgssing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 11-15
Esna-Ashari, I.M. and Kellerwessell, H., Roller press comminution improves heap leach recovery, pert h International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 50-52
Wen, S.B. and Liu, H.S., Tribological phenomena in ultrafine comminution of magnetic crystals. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989~ Kyoto I/vllvi, London, 1989, pps. 415-420
F a h r e n k r o g , E., C i f u e n t e s , E . N . , a n d Sbarbaro, D., U s i n g an i n t e l l i g e n t supervisory system to simulate automatic operation in a crushing plant. Mining Engng. 41 Oct. 1989, pp. 1017-1020
2. SIZING AND CLASSIFICATION Anon, Low-cost sonic sifter for dry particle separation. Mining J. Sept. 29, 1989, pp. 251
Ferrara, G., Preti, U., and Meloy, T.P., I n c l u s i o n shape, mineral texture and liberation. Int. 5. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 295-308
Anon, First NKM carbon screens in America. Mining J. Sept. 29, 1989, pp. 251
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Hebst, J.A., and Oabardi, T.L., Closed loop media charging of mills based on a smart sensor system. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgi~;al Proceslin~ (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 17-28
Klap, H. and Hill, G., Operation of Delkor linear screens in the high viscosity circuit at Boddington gold mine. Perth International Q01d Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 316-282
Liddell, K. and Dunne, R.C., Ultra fine grinding effect on leach recovery from refractory gold ores. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 120-122
3. GRAVITY CONCENTRATION Clarkson, C.J., A model of cyclones. Coal Preparation pps. 159-174
Marshall, A., Breakring crusher increases profitability at Welsh gritsone quarry. Mine & Quarry 18 November 1989, pps. 32-84
Dardis, K.A., The design and operation of heavy medium recovery circuits for improved medium recovery. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, pps. 119-157
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dense medium 7(3-4), 1989,
Recent Mineral Engineering Publications Davis, J.J. and Lyman, G.J., A numerical study of the effect of density tracer numbers and properties on the accuracy of calculated partition data. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, 199-210
Devernoe, A.L., Urbanski, W.S., Walker, M.S., Biss, R., and Bishop, D.J., A new device for determining the separability of high-specific g r a v i t y minerals. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 517-526 Hyma, D.B., and Meech, J.A., Preliminary tests to improve the iron recovery from the 212 micron fraction of new spiral feed at Quebec Cartier Mining Company. MineraLs En~ineerin~ 2 (4), 1989, pps. 481-488 Miller, G.M., Design of medium recovery and heavy medium management cicuits - A different approach. Coal Preparation 7(34), 1989, pps. 175-182 Pachejieff, B.F. and Nishkov, I.M., Magnetic gravity concentration of low-grade heavy mineral placer deposit. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symt)osium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 343-346 Reeves, T.J., Effects of slimes contamination on the rheological properties of dense media and implications for DMS plant operation. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IM'M, London, 1989, pps. 329-342 Wood, C.J., Davis, J.J. and Lyman, G.J., Towards a medium behaviour based performance model for c o a l - w a s h i n g dense m e d i u m cyclones. .Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, 183-197 4. M A G N E T I C
AND ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION
Anon, Improved laboratory disc magnetic separator. Mining J. Oct. 13, 1989, pp. 305 Pachejieff, B.F. and Nishkov, I.M., Magnetic gravity concentration of low-grade heavy mineral placer deposit. MMIJ/IMM Join~ Symposium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 343-346 Uwadiale, Laboratory Nsude iron magnetic Symnosium, pps. 389-$98
G.G.O.O. and Nwoke, M.A.U., c o n c e n t r a t i o n of f i n e - g r a i n e d ore by magnetizing reduction and separation. MMIJ/IMM Join~ 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989,
5. F R O T H F L O T A T I O N - T H E O R Y A N D R E A G E N T S A k s o y , B.S., and Y a r a r , B., N a t u r a l hydrophobicity of native gold flakes and their flotation under different conditions. .ProcessinJr of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 19-27 Bulatovic, S.M., and Salter, R.S., High intensity conditioning: A new approach to i m p r o v i n g f l o t a t i o n of m i n e r a l slimes. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Ran), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 169-181
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Chanturiya, V.A., and Vigdergaus, V.E., Electrochemical modification of sulphide flotation. ~'rocessin[ of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 71-85 Ek, C.S., Some physico-chemical aspects in the flotation of complex p y r i t i c ores. .Processin~ of Comvlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 51-60 Guongming, Li, and Hongen, Zhang, The chemical principles of flotation, activation and depression of arsenopyrite. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 61-70 Kaya, M., and Laplante, A.R., Evaluation of the wash water addition in mechanical flotation cells by conductivity and tracer techniques. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 235-248 Kirjavainen, V.M., Laapas, H.R. and Heiskanen, K.G.H., Collectorless flotation of some nickel ores. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 281-286 Lin, Q., and Wang, D.Z., Preparation and structure-reactivity relationship of organophosphorous flotation reagents. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 111-120 Mielczarski, J., and Yoon, R.H., Orientation of thiol collectors on c h a l c o c i t e . processin~ of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 29-40 Nagaraj, D.R., Basilio, C., and Yoon, R.H., The chemistry and structure-activity relationships for new sulphide collectors. Processin¢ of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 157-166 Nagaraj, D.R., and Gorken, A., Potential controlled flotation and d e p r e s s i o n of copper sulphide, and oxides using hydrosulphides in n o n - x a n t h a t e systems. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Ran), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 203-213 Nishkov, I., and Pugh, R.J., Selective bubble-particle detachment forces and flotation for the Galena/Quartz system. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 87-96 Orthgiess, E., and Dobias, B., Surface chemistry of complexing agents as depressants in salt-type mineral flotation. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 131-145
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Petsenhauser, R., Wierer, K., and Dobias, B., Effect of c o u n t e r - i o n s on t h e floatability and adsorption of cetylpridinium cation at mineral surfaces. Processing of Complex Oreq (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 97-110 Popov, S.R., Vucinic, D.R., and Kacanik, J.V., Floatability and adsorption of ethyl xanthate on sphalerite in an alkaline medium in the presence of dissolved lead ions. Int....~. J Min. proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 205-219 Rao, M.K.Y., and Natarajan, K.A., Electrochemical effects of mineral-mineral interactions on the flotation of chalcopyrite and sphalerite. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 279-293 Rohner, P., Di Pasquale, S., and Johnson, N.W., Pilot plant testing of metabisulphite in t h e l e a d circuit for H i l t o n ore. processing of Complex Ores (Ed. O.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 183-192 Schulze, H.J., Radoev, B., Geidel, T., Stechemesser, H., and Topfer, E., I n v e s t i g a t i o n s of t h e collision process between particles and gas bubbles in flotation- a theoretical analysis. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 263-278 Szymula, M., and Szczypa, J., Investigation on mechanism of sorption and aggregation properties of long-chained thiol collectors in application to polymineral copper ores. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dohby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 41-49 Takahashi, K., Quantum chemical approach to the adsorption of ethylxanthate on pyrite. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 295-308 Tjus, K., and Pugh, R.J., Depressant action o f low m o l e c u l a r weight non-ionic aurfactants on talc. Processing of Complex .Ores (Ed. O.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 121-130 Vigdergauz, V.E., Pretreatment of flotation collectors, processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 147-156 Wang, X., and Forssberg, E., A study of the natural and induced hydrophobicity of some sulphide minerals by collectorless flotation, processing of Compleg Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 8-17 Woods, R., Constable, D.C., and Hamilton, I.C., A rotating ring disc electrode study of the oxidation of sulfur (-II) species on gold and sulfide minerals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 309-326 Yamamoto, T., Wu, Z.D., Zhang, L.Q. and Suzuki, M., Flotation study on copper-nickel sulphide ores from Jinchuan mine, Gansu, PRC: effects of pulp temparature, pH,
hexametaphosphate and regrinding. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, ppa. 287-294 6. F R O T H
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SULPHIDE MINERALS
Agar, G.E., The separation of chalcopyrite from pyrrhotite. Processin[ of Comnlex Ores. (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 227-234 Chanturiya, V.A., and Vigdergauz, V.E., Electrochemical modification of sulphide flotation. Processing of Complex Ores. (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 71-85 Ek, C.S., Some physico-chemlcal aspects in the flotation of complex pyritic ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 51-60 Guongming, Li, and Hongen, Zhang, The chemical principles of flotation, activation and depression of arsenopyrite. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 61-70 Kirjavainen, V.M., Laapas, H.R. and Heiskanen, K.G.H., Collectorless flotation of some nickel ores. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 281-286 Kizilirmakli, A.V., Application of reverse pyrite flotation at Kidd Creek Mines Ltd. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 215-227 Labonte, G., Leroux, M., Sandoval, I., Rao, S.R., and Finch, J.R., Some observations on copper-zinc separation from complex sulphide ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 193-202 Mielczarski, J., and Yoon, R.H., Orientation of thiol collectors on c h a l c o c i t e . Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 29-40 Nagaraj, D.R., and Gorken, A., Potential controlled flotation and d e p r e s s i o n of copper sulphides and oxides using hydrosulphides in n o n - x a n t h a t e systems. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 203-213 Nagaraj, D.R., Basilio, C., and Yoon, R.H., The chemistry and structure-activity relationships for new sulphide collectors. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 157-166 Popov,
S.R., Vucinic, D.R., and Kacanik, Floatability and adsorption of ethyl xanthate on sphalerite in an alkaline medium in the presence of dissolved lead ions. Int.._~. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 205-219
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Rao, M.K.Y., and Natarajan, K.A., Electrochemical effects of mineral-mineral interactions on the flotation of chalcopyrite and sphalerite. ]~nt . J. Min. Pro¢. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 279-293
Gehr, R., Bayat-Mokhtari, F., Rao, S.R., Finch, J.R., and Leduc, R., Water treatment and flotation studies on recycle water from pyrochlore processing plant. ProcessinE of Comvlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 279-289
Rohner, P., Di Pasquale, S., and Johnson, N.W., Pilot plant testing of metabisulphite in t h e lead c i r c u i t for H i l t o n ore. Processinjt of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 183-192
Heinrich, G., Barite recovery from secondary sources by froth flotation. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 249-259
Szymula, M., and Ssczypa, J., Investigation on mechanism of sorption and aggregation properties of long-chained thiol collectors in application to polymineral copper ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 41-49 Takahashi, K., Quantum chemical approach to the adsorption of ethylxanthate on pyrite. MMIJ/IlVIM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 295-308 van Deventer, J.S., Nieuwoudt, D.J., Reuter, M.A., Dunne, R.C. and Ross, V.E., Advances in the use of an air-sparged hydrocyclone for the flotation of pyrite. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 102-107 Wang, X., and Forssberg, E., A study of the natural and induced hydrophobicity of some sulphide minerals by collectorless flotation. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 3-17 Woods, R., Constable, D.C., and Hamilton, I.C., A rotating ring disc electrode study of the oxidation of sulfur (-II) species on gold and sulfide minerals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 309-326 Yamamoto, T., Wu, Z.D., Zhang, L.Q. and Suzuki, M., Flotation study on copper-nickel sulphide ores from Jinchuan mine, Gansu, PRC: effects of pulp temperature, pH, hexametaphosphate and regrinding. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto L~M, London, 1989, pps. 287-294 7. F R O T H F L O T A T I O N - N O N - S U L P H I D E M I N E R A L S
Aksoy, B.S., and Yarar, B., N a t u r a l hydrophobicity of native gold flakes and their flotation under different conditions. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 19-27 Alfano, G., Ciccu,R. and Ghiani, M., Separation methods in flotation of baritefluorspar ores. ]v~IIJ/]~vfM Joint Symposium, 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 309-320 Fugen, H., and Sivamohan, M., Split flotation of calcite from wollastonite and microline-The calcite-rich wollastonite ore of northern Sweden. Processing of Comple~ Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 261-278
Misra, V.N., Othman, R., and Sivananthan, P., Flotation characteristics of the Pinyok tin ore, Thailand. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallurgy of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 117-134 Orthgiess, E., and Dobias, B., Surface chemistry of c o m p l e x i n g agents as depressants in salt-type mineral flotation. processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 131-145 Petzenhauser, R., Wierer, K., and Dobias, B., E f f e c t of c o u n t e r - i o n s on the floatability and adsorption of cetylpridinium cation at mineral surfaces. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 97-110 Senior, G.D., Poling, G.W., and Frost, D.C., Surface contaminants on cassiterite recovered from an industrial concentrator. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 221242 Tjus, K., and Pugh, R.J., Depressant action of low m o l e c u l a r weight non-ionic surfactants on talc. Processing. of Comple~ Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 121-130 Wakamatsu, T., On the f l o t a t i o n of cassiterite and some rare earth minerals. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallurgy of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 99-115 Woods, R., Constable, D.C., and Hamilton, I.C., A rotating ring disc electrode study of the oxidation of sulfur (-II) species on gold and sulfide minerals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 309-326 Yang, D.C., and Holysh, M., Packed-bed column flotation for flyash benefication. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 387-395 8. F R O T H F L O T A T I O N - C O A L
Pratten, S.J., Bensley, C.N., and Nicol, S.K., An e v a l u a t i o n of the flotation response of coals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 243-262 Vanangamudi, M., and Rao, T.C., Developmefit of an index for the floatability of Indian
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FLOTATION-
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Anon., AFT tests spray flotation on hardmineral concentrates. Minin[ Engng. 41 Sept. 1989, pp. 903
Yianatos, J.B., Marchese, M., Hutchinson, S., and Wiles, R.J., Characterization of gas sparging media in the flotation column. Processinf of Comnlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 359-368 I0. F R O T H
del-Villar, R., Gomez, C.O., Finch, J.A., and Espinosa-Gomez, R., Flotation column amenability and scale-up parameter estimation tests. Processin~ of Complex Orep (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 349-358 EspinosaoGomez, R., Johnson, N.W., Pease, J.D., and Munro, P.D., The commissioning of the first flotation columns at Mount Isa Mines Ltd. Processing of Complex Ore~ (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 293-302 Fairweather, M.J., Process mineralogy of column flotation, processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 369-378 F a l u t s u , M., and Dobby, G .S., Direct measurement of froth zone performance in a laboratory flotation column. Processing of Complex Ores, (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 335-347 Gomez, C.O., Uribe-Salas, A., Finch, J.A., and Huls, B.J., A level detection probe for industrial flotation columns. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 325-334 Huls, B.J., Lachance, C.D., and Dobby, G.S., Gas rate and froth d e p t h effects on performance of a Cu-Ni separation flotation column, processing of Complex Ot'es (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 311-323 Redfearn, M.A., and Egan, J.R., Large diameter column optimization and scale-up. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 303-309 Soto, H.S., Column flotation with negative bias. processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 379-385
FLOTATION-
CONTROL
Finch, J.A., and Labonte, G., Verification of electrodes for pulp potential measurement. Minerals Engineering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 557-564 U . OTHER SEPARATION METHODS Arvidson, B., Application of ore sorting in gold recovery. !?erth I n t e r n a t i o n a l Gold ConfereNce Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 97-100 Djohari, A., Owada, S., Harada, T. and Goto, S., Application of the segregation process to manganese nodules. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 19891 Kyoto INLM, London, 1989, pps. 359-372 House, C., Veal, C.J. and Townsend, I.G., Coal gold agglomeration-pilot scale retreatment of tailings. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 111-116
Salter, J.D., Nordin, L. and Downing, B.J., Kimberlite-gabbro sorting by use of microwave attenuation: development from the laboratory to a 10O t/h pilot plant. MMIJ/IMM Joint SYmposium t 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 347-358 Yotsumoto, H., and Wakamatsu, T., Selective flocculation of tin dioxide using modified polyacrylamide. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallur~ry of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 135-148 U . DEWATERING, MATERIALS HANDLING AND PRODUCTS DISPOSAL Badgujar, M.N., and Chiang, S.-H., An analysis of belt filter press dewatering mechanism. F i l t r a t i o n & Separation 26 Sept/Oct. 1989, pps. 364-367
van Deventer, J.S., Nieuwoudt, D.J., Reuter, M.A., Dunne, R.C. and Ross, V.E., Advances in the use of an air-sparged hydrocyclone for the flotation of pyrite. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 102-107
Chalkley, M.E., Conard, B.R., Lakshmanan, V.I., and Wheeland, K.G., (eds.), Tailing, and Effluen t Management Pergamon Press, New York, 1989 (reviewed in Book Reviews vol. 2
Xu, M., Uribe-Salas, A., and Finch, J.A., Gas rate limitation in columns. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 397-407
Flynn, S.A., and Rutter, P.R., Factors affecting the dewatering of small p~rticlez in perforate bowl centrifuges. Filtration & Sevaration 26 Sept/Oct. 1989, pps. 348-351
Yang, D.C., and Holysh, M., Packed-bed column flotation for flyash beneflcation. Processing of Comnlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 387-395
Knott, M., F i l t r a t i o n problems? Get horizontal, proces s Engnir. 72 Oct. 1989, pp. 64
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Recent Mineral Engineering Publications 15. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
operation in a crushing plant. Minine Emma, 41 Oct. 1989, pp. 1017-1020
Anon, Low-cost sonic sifter for dry particle separation. Mining J. Sept. :~9, 1989, pp. 251
Oanlt, G.A. and Lyman, O.J., Trends in automatic c o n t r o l in A u s t r a l i a n coal preparation plants. Coal Preparatioq 7(34), 1989, pps. 211-224
Anon, Outokumpu Electronics upgrades Courier analysers. Mining J. July 7, 1989, pp. 9
lS. C O M P U T E R S Bonifasi, G. and Maesaci, P., Evaluation of a liberation function by image processing, MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 421-430
16. O~[:IRR COMPUTER METHODS Harris, C.A., Woo, E., Hall, M., and Miller, R., Knowledge acquisition techniques for expert systems. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 529-536
Pinch, J.A., and Labonte, G., Verification of electrodes for pulp potential measurement. Minerals EngineerinK 2 (4), 1989, pps. 557-564
Hoduion, D., and Flament, F., Frames for the representation of knowledge. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 553-564
Henley, K.J., A combined mineralogical/metallurgical approach to determining the nature and location of gold in o r e s a n d m i l l p r o d u c t s . Minerals EnlzineerinK 2 (4), 1989, pps. 459-470Graham, J., Just, J.,
Laguitton, D., and Leung, J., Advances in e x p e r t s y s t e m a p p l i c a t i o n s in m i n e r a l processing. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 565-574
Lange, T.B., Real-time measurement of the size distribution of rocks on a conveyor belt. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 25-34
Meech, J.A., Minex: An expert system for technical qualitative mineralogy. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 575-585
Mailer, P. de W., The feasibility of on-line measurement of the size distribution of a slurry. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 89-97
Meech, J.A., Conflict resolution and knowledge accumulation in expert systems. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 537-551 17. BASE METAL ORES- COPPER, LEAD, ZINC AND TIN
Potgieter, J.H., and Joseph, I., Unique conveyor musflow measurement and mass balancing techniques. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 55-64 Sie, S., Ryan, C.G., Cousens, D.R. and Suter, G,F., Proton microprobe: An analytical tool for precious metal recovery. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 134-136 14. COMPUTERS- CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION Bensley, J.G., and Detheridge, K.S., Implementing integrated process information and control systems. (~IM Bulleti n 82 Sept. 1989, pps. $7-41 Fahrenkrog, E., C i f u e n t e s , E . N . , a n d Sbarbaro, D., Using an i n t e l l i g e n t supervisory system to simulate automatic
SIMULATION
Di, Yin, Songren, Li and Weibai, Hu, Stochastic dynamic simulation of flotation circuits. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 431-442
Devernoe, A.L., Urbanski, W.S., Walker, M.S., Bias, R., and Bishop, D.J., A new device for determining the separability of high-specific g r a v i t y minerals. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 517-526
Nguyen, G. and Robinson, .W., Electron beam techniques in gold mineralogy: exploration and processing. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 137-140
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Djohari, A., Owada, S., Harada, T. and Goto, S., Application of the segregation process to manganese nodules. M M I J / I M M Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 359-372 Espinosa-Gomez, R., Johnson, N.W., Pease, J.D., and Munro, P.D., The commissioning of the first flotation columns at Mount Isa Mines Ltd. Processin~r of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 293-302 Hall, S.T., and Wills, B.A., Improving recovery in the processing of hard rock tin ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 491-495 Misra, V.N., Othman, R., and Sivananthan, P., Flotation characteristics of the Pinyok tin ore, Thailand. Proc. Int. Syrup. o n Research & Dgvelopmen~ in E x t r a c t i v 9 ~etallurzy of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 117-134
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Phoon, V.S.O., Efficiency of tin treatment plant on bucket-line dredges. ~roc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive ~ e t a l l u r ~ of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et el), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 77-97 Prasad, M.S., Production of copper and cobalt at Gecamines, Zaire. Minerals En~ineerin~ 2 (4), 1989, pps. 521-541 Sporleder, L.E., Highland Valley Copper. Engng. & Mi~. J~ 190 Aug. 1989, pps. 44-46 Suttill, K.R., Neves-Corvo, Europe's El Dorado. Engng. & Min. J. 190 Aug. 1989, pps. 48-51 Veasey, T.J., Penhallow, A.L., and Elliott, A.J., Mineralogy and mill performance optimization- a case study of South Crofty tin mine. Minerals Enmneering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 471-480 Wakamatsu, T., On the f l o t a t i o n of cassiterite and some rare earth minerals. Proc. Int. Symp. on Research & Development in Extractive ~etallur~T of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 99-115 Wills, B.A., Developments in the beneficiation of cassiterite in Southwest England. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallurgy of Tin and Relate d Metal~ (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 49-57 Yamamoto, T., Wu, Z.D., Zhang, L.Q. and Suzuki, M., Flotation study on copper-nickel sulphide ores from Jinchuan mine, Gansu, PRC: effects of pulp temparature, pH, hexametaphosphate and regrinding. MMIJ/IMM Joint Svmvosium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 287-294 Zhi, S.L., and Yao, D.T., A study of ore dressing process and product scheme for old railings in Yunnan Tin Corporation. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metailur~ of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 59-75 18. IRON O R E S Hyma, D.B., and Meech, J.A., Preliminary tests to improve the iron recovery from the 212 micron fraction of new spiral feed at Quebec Cartier Mining Company. Minerals En~ineerin[ 2 (4), 1989, pps. 481-488 Uwadiale, G.G.O.O. and Nwoke, M.A.U., Laboratory c o n c e n t r a t i o n of fine-grained Nsude iron ore by magnetizing reduction and magnetic separation. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 389-398 19. PRECIOUS M E T ~ ORES Aksoy, B.S., and Yarar, B., N a t u r a l hydrophobicity of native gold flakes and their flotation under different conditions. Processing of Complex Ore~ (Ed. G.S. Dobby &
S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, pp. 19-27
1989,
Allman, N.J., Colomac Gold Mine. MininK Ma~. 161 Nov. 1989, pps. 400-408 Andren, T., Modularized gold concentration plants, perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 107-110 Arvidson, B., Application of ore sorting in gold recovery. Perth I n t e r n a t i o n a l Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 97-100 Baxter, K.G., Japanese tower milling of refractory gold ores. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 61-62 Coetzee, M., Wilkinson, M.J. and Tumilty, J.A., The degree of comminution required to liberate gold from Witwatersrand quartsites. Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 43-48 Esna-Ashari, I.M. and Kellerwessell, H., Roller press comminution improves heap leach recovery. Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 50-52 Graham, J., Just, J., Nguyen, G. and Robinson, .W., Electron beam techniques in gold mineralogy: exploration and processing. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 137-140 Harris, L., and Krol, L.G., Newmont's mines and milts along the Carlin Trend. Minln~ Mac. 161 Oct. 1989, pps. 279-288 Henley, K.J., A combined mineralogical/metallurgical approach to determining the nature and location of gold in ores and mill products. Minerals Engineering: 2 (4), 1989, pps. 459-470 House, C., Veal, C.J. and Townsend, I.G., Coal gold agglomeration-pilot scale retreatment of railings. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 111-116
Klap, H. and Hill, G., Operation of Delkor linear screens in the high viscosity circuit at Boddington gold mine..Perth Intern~tiona~ Gold Conferenc9 Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 316-282 Komnitsas, C., and Pooley, F.D., Mineralogical characteristics and treatment of r e f r a c t o r y gold ores. Minerals En~ineerin~r 2 (4), 1989, pps. 449-457 Liddell, K. and Dunne, R.C., Ultra fine grinding effect on leach recovery from refractory gold ores. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 120-122
Recent Mineral Engineering Publications Sie, S., Ryan, C.G., Cousens, D.R. and Suter, G.F., Proton microprobe: An analytical tool for precious metal recovery. P~rtb International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 184-136 Vaughan, 3.P. and Dunne, R.C., Mineralogical aspects of the treatment of arsenical gold ores. perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 117-119 von Michaelis, H., Innovations in gold and silver recovery. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 1-13
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Murray, H., Clay minerak for advanced ceramics. ~vfining Ensme. 41 Nov. 1989, pps. 1125-1125 Salter, J.D., Nordin, L. and Downing, B.J., Kimberlite-gabbro sorting b y use of microwave attenuation: development from the laboratory to a 100 t / h pilot plant. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyot0 IMM, London, 1989, pps. 347-358 Zonghua, Zhang and Daomin, Shi, Mineral dressing and purification of diatomaceous earth: experimental study. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 821-328 22. COAL PREPARATION
Zaburunov, S.A., Ridgeway. Engng. & Min. 3. 190 Aug. 1989, pps. 52-55 20. OTHER METALLIC ORES Biss, R., A y o t t e , N., B e n e f i c a t i o n of carbonatite ore-bearing niobium at Niobec mine. Processing of Complex Ore~ (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 497-506 Burt, R., Hallewell, M., Young, S., and Deveau, C., Aspects of tantalum concentration at T a n c o . p r o c e s s i n g of. Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 481-490 Kock, W., and Pascen, P., T a n t a l u m p r o c e s s i n g , p r o p e r t i e s and a p p l i c a t i o n s . JOM 41 Oct. 1989, pps. 33-39 Lager, T., and Forssberg, K.S.E., Current processing technology for antimony-bearing ores. A review, Part 2. Minerals Engineering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 543-556 21. NON-METALLICS AND INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Alfano, G., Ciccu,R. and Ghiani, M., Separation methods in flotation of baritefluorspar ores. MMIJ/IMh4 Joint Symposium, ][989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 309-320 Andrews, P.R.A., Benefication of some Canadian industrial minerals. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 899-414 Fernandez, T.R.C., The phosphate industry of Zimbabwe. Industrial Minerals Nov. 1989, pps. 71-77 Fugen, H., and Sivamohan, M., Split flotation of calcite from wollastonite and microline-The calcite-rich woUastonite ore of northern Sweden. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 261-278 Heinrich, G., Barite recovery from secondary sources by froth flotation, processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 249-259 Hinde, C., Namibian diamonds. Minin~ Ma~. 161 Dec. 1989, pps. 494-496
Clark,on, C.J., A model of dense medium cyclones. Coal Preparation 7(3-4), 1989, pps. 159-174 Dardis, K.A., The design and operation of heavy medium recovery circuits for improved medium recovery. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, pps. 119-157 Davis, J.3. and Lyman, G.3, A numerical study of the effect of density tracer numbers and properties on the accuracy of calculated partition data. Coal Preparation 7(3-4), 1989, 199-210 Gault, G.A. and Lyman, G.J., Trends in automatic c o n t r o l in A u s t r a l i a n coal preparation plants. Coal Preparation 7(34), 1989, pps. 211-224 Grim, haw, P.N., Power Inc.'s coal mines forge ahead. Mining Ma~. 161 Dec. 1989, pps. 516-530 Miller, G.M., Design of medium recovery and heavy medium management cicuits - A different approach. Coal preparation 7(34), 1989, pps. 175-182 Pratten, S.J., Bensley, C.N., and Nicol, S.K., An e v a l u a t i o n of the f l o t a t i o n response of coals. Int. 3. Min. Pro¢. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 243-262 S a l a m a , A . I . A . , T h e o r e t i c a l a s p e c t s of parallel coal processing circuits optimisation and M-curve. Int. 3. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 171-187 Vanangamudi, M., and RaG, T.C., Development of an index for the floatability of Indian coal fines. Minerals Engineering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 511-519 Wood, C.3., Davis, J.J. and Lyman, G.3, Towards a medium behaviour based performance model for c o a l - w a s h i n g dense m e d i u m cyclones. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, 183-197
23. MISCELLANEOUS Connely, D.E., Smith, R.J. and Hayes, G.A., The critical a s p e c t s of m e t a l l u r g i c a l testwork and its impact on feasibility studies and plant design, perth
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~wternational Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, ppe. 3134
Finch, J.A., and Gomes, C.O., Separability curves from image analysis data. Mir~re~|s Enlzineerinl 2 (4), 1989, pps. 5 6 5 - 5 6 8
* The following Journals are perused in this survey: AusIMM Bulletin emd Proceedings; Camborne School of Mines Journal; Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly; Canadian Mining Journal; Chemical Engineering; CIM Bulletin; Coal Preparation; Colliery Guardian; Engineering and Mining Journal; Filtration and Separation; Industrial Minerals; International Journal of Mineral Processing; Journal of Metals (JOM); Journal of the South African Institution of Mining and Metallurgy; Mine & Quarry; Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review; Minerals and Metallurgical Processing; Minerals Engineering; Minerals Industry International (IMM Bulletin); Mining Engineering; Mining Journal; Mining Magazine; Pit & Quarry; Process Engineering; South African Mining, Coal, Gold and Baae Metals; The Chemical Engineer; Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Section C; World Mining Equipment
The following books, proceedings etc. have been surveyed in this issue: Chalkley, M.E., Conard, B.R., Lakshmanan, V.I., and Wheeland, K.G., (eds.), TalllnKs and Effluent ManaEement Pergamon Press, New York, 1989; G. Sornmer (ed) Avnlied Measurements in Mineral and MetallurL,ical p~ceesinr. Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989; G.S. Dobby & S.R. Ran (eds) Procusinr of Comvlex Ores, Perlamon Press, New York, 1989; R. Othman et ILl (ecls) Pro¢. Int. Symn. on Research & Develovment iW Extractive Metallura~ of Tin and Related Metals SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989; MMIJ/IMM Joint S~fm0ollum. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989; Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988
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RECENT MINERAL PROCESSING PUBLICATIONS Key: 1. Comminution & liberation; 2. Sizing & classification; 8. Gravity concentration; 4. Magnetic & electrostatic separation; 5. Flotation theory & reagents; 6. Sulphide flotation; 7. Non-sulphide mineral flotation; 8. Coal flotation; 9. Flotation practice and machines; 10. Flotation control; 11. Other separation methods; 12. Dewatering, materials handling & products disposal; 13. Analytical techniques; 14. Computer control; 15. Computer simulation; 16. Other computer methods; 17. Base metal ores; 18. Iron ores; 19. Precious metal ores; 20. Other metallic ores; 21. Non-metallics & industrial minerals; 22. Coal preparation; 25. Miscellaneous
1. COMMINUTION AND LIBERATION Morrison, R., Ore specific models for autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding.Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 61
Baxter, K.G., Japanese tower milling of refractory gold ores. Pert h International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. e1-62 Bearman, R.A., Pine, R.J. and Wills, B.A., Use of f r a c t u r e t o u g h n e s s t e s t i n g in characterizing the comminution potential of rock. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium~ 1989, Kyot0 IM~vt, London, 1989, pps. 161-180
Moys, M.H., Measurement of slurry properties and load behaviour in grinding mills. Applied M e a s u r e m e n t s in M i n e r a l and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 3-10
Bonifazi, G. and Massaci, P., Evaluation of a liberation function by image processing. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 421-430
Schall, G., Advances in microfine wet grinding. Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 53-60
Coetzee, M., Wilkinson, M.J. and Tumilty, J.A., The degree of comminution required to liberate gold from Witwatersrand quartzites. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 43-48
Varmeulen, L.A., and Schakowski, F.A., Estimation, by use of a conductivity bolt, of the charge volume and o t h e r m i l l i n g parameters in an operating mill. Applied .Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Procgssing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 11-15
Esna-Ashari, I.M. and Kellerwessell, H., Roller press comminution improves heap leach recovery, pert h International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 50-52
Wen, S.B. and Liu, H.S., Tribological phenomena in ultrafine comminution of magnetic crystals. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989~ Kyoto I/vllvi, London, 1989, pps. 415-420
F a h r e n k r o g , E., C i f u e n t e s , E . N . , a n d Sbarbaro, D., U s i n g an i n t e l l i g e n t supervisory system to simulate automatic operation in a crushing plant. Mining Engng. 41 Oct. 1989, pp. 1017-1020
2. SIZING AND CLASSIFICATION Anon, Low-cost sonic sifter for dry particle separation. Mining J. Sept. 29, 1989, pp. 251
Ferrara, G., Preti, U., and Meloy, T.P., I n c l u s i o n shape, mineral texture and liberation. Int. 5. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 295-308
Anon, First NKM carbon screens in America. Mining J. Sept. 29, 1989, pp. 251
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Hebst, J.A., and Oabardi, T.L., Closed loop media charging of mills based on a smart sensor system. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgi~;al Proceslin~ (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 17-28
Klap, H. and Hill, G., Operation of Delkor linear screens in the high viscosity circuit at Boddington gold mine. Perth International Q01d Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 316-282
Liddell, K. and Dunne, R.C., Ultra fine grinding effect on leach recovery from refractory gold ores. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 120-122
3. GRAVITY CONCENTRATION Clarkson, C.J., A model of cyclones. Coal Preparation pps. 159-174
Marshall, A., Breakring crusher increases profitability at Welsh gritsone quarry. Mine & Quarry 18 November 1989, pps. 32-84
Dardis, K.A., The design and operation of heavy medium recovery circuits for improved medium recovery. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, pps. 119-157
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dense medium 7(3-4), 1989,
Recent Mineral Engineering Publications Davis, J.J. and Lyman, G.J., A numerical study of the effect of density tracer numbers and properties on the accuracy of calculated partition data. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, 199-210
Devernoe, A.L., Urbanski, W.S., Walker, M.S., Biss, R., and Bishop, D.J., A new device for determining the separability of high-specific g r a v i t y minerals. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 517-526 Hyma, D.B., and Meech, J.A., Preliminary tests to improve the iron recovery from the 212 micron fraction of new spiral feed at Quebec Cartier Mining Company. MineraLs En~ineerin~ 2 (4), 1989, pps. 481-488 Miller, G.M., Design of medium recovery and heavy medium management cicuits - A different approach. Coal Preparation 7(34), 1989, pps. 175-182 Pachejieff, B.F. and Nishkov, I.M., Magnetic gravity concentration of low-grade heavy mineral placer deposit. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symt)osium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 343-346 Reeves, T.J., Effects of slimes contamination on the rheological properties of dense media and implications for DMS plant operation. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IM'M, London, 1989, pps. 329-342 Wood, C.J., Davis, J.J. and Lyman, G.J., Towards a medium behaviour based performance model for c o a l - w a s h i n g dense m e d i u m cyclones. .Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, 183-197 4. M A G N E T I C
AND ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION
Anon, Improved laboratory disc magnetic separator. Mining J. Oct. 13, 1989, pp. 305 Pachejieff, B.F. and Nishkov, I.M., Magnetic gravity concentration of low-grade heavy mineral placer deposit. MMIJ/IMM Join~ Symposium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 343-346 Uwadiale, Laboratory Nsude iron magnetic Symnosium, pps. 389-$98
G.G.O.O. and Nwoke, M.A.U., c o n c e n t r a t i o n of f i n e - g r a i n e d ore by magnetizing reduction and separation. MMIJ/IMM Join~ 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989,
5. F R O T H F L O T A T I O N - T H E O R Y A N D R E A G E N T S A k s o y , B.S., and Y a r a r , B., N a t u r a l hydrophobicity of native gold flakes and their flotation under different conditions. .ProcessinJr of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 19-27 Bulatovic, S.M., and Salter, R.S., High intensity conditioning: A new approach to i m p r o v i n g f l o t a t i o n of m i n e r a l slimes. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Ran), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 169-181
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Chanturiya, V.A., and Vigdergaus, V.E., Electrochemical modification of sulphide flotation. ~'rocessin[ of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 71-85 Ek, C.S., Some physico-chemical aspects in the flotation of complex p y r i t i c ores. .Processin~ of Comvlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 51-60 Guongming, Li, and Hongen, Zhang, The chemical principles of flotation, activation and depression of arsenopyrite. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 61-70 Kaya, M., and Laplante, A.R., Evaluation of the wash water addition in mechanical flotation cells by conductivity and tracer techniques. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 235-248 Kirjavainen, V.M., Laapas, H.R. and Heiskanen, K.G.H., Collectorless flotation of some nickel ores. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 281-286 Lin, Q., and Wang, D.Z., Preparation and structure-reactivity relationship of organophosphorous flotation reagents. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 111-120 Mielczarski, J., and Yoon, R.H., Orientation of thiol collectors on c h a l c o c i t e . processin~ of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 29-40 Nagaraj, D.R., Basilio, C., and Yoon, R.H., The chemistry and structure-activity relationships for new sulphide collectors. Processin¢ of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 157-166 Nagaraj, D.R., and Gorken, A., Potential controlled flotation and d e p r e s s i o n of copper sulphide, and oxides using hydrosulphides in n o n - x a n t h a t e systems. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Ran), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 203-213 Nishkov, I., and Pugh, R.J., Selective bubble-particle detachment forces and flotation for the Galena/Quartz system. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 87-96 Orthgiess, E., and Dobias, B., Surface chemistry of complexing agents as depressants in salt-type mineral flotation. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 131-145
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Petsenhauser, R., Wierer, K., and Dobias, B., Effect of c o u n t e r - i o n s on t h e floatability and adsorption of cetylpridinium cation at mineral surfaces. Processing of Complex Oreq (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 97-110 Popov, S.R., Vucinic, D.R., and Kacanik, J.V., Floatability and adsorption of ethyl xanthate on sphalerite in an alkaline medium in the presence of dissolved lead ions. Int....~. J Min. proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 205-219 Rao, M.K.Y., and Natarajan, K.A., Electrochemical effects of mineral-mineral interactions on the flotation of chalcopyrite and sphalerite. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 279-293 Rohner, P., Di Pasquale, S., and Johnson, N.W., Pilot plant testing of metabisulphite in t h e l e a d circuit for H i l t o n ore. processing of Complex Ores (Ed. O.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 183-192 Schulze, H.J., Radoev, B., Geidel, T., Stechemesser, H., and Topfer, E., I n v e s t i g a t i o n s of t h e collision process between particles and gas bubbles in flotation- a theoretical analysis. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 263-278 Szymula, M., and Szczypa, J., Investigation on mechanism of sorption and aggregation properties of long-chained thiol collectors in application to polymineral copper ores. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dohby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 41-49 Takahashi, K., Quantum chemical approach to the adsorption of ethylxanthate on pyrite. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 295-308 Tjus, K., and Pugh, R.J., Depressant action o f low m o l e c u l a r weight non-ionic aurfactants on talc. Processing of Complex .Ores (Ed. O.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 121-130 Vigdergauz, V.E., Pretreatment of flotation collectors, processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 147-156 Wang, X., and Forssberg, E., A study of the natural and induced hydrophobicity of some sulphide minerals by collectorless flotation, processing of Compleg Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 8-17 Woods, R., Constable, D.C., and Hamilton, I.C., A rotating ring disc electrode study of the oxidation of sulfur (-II) species on gold and sulfide minerals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 309-326 Yamamoto, T., Wu, Z.D., Zhang, L.Q. and Suzuki, M., Flotation study on copper-nickel sulphide ores from Jinchuan mine, Gansu, PRC: effects of pulp temparature, pH,
hexametaphosphate and regrinding. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, ppa. 287-294 6. F R O T H
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Agar, G.E., The separation of chalcopyrite from pyrrhotite. Processin[ of Comnlex Ores. (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 227-234 Chanturiya, V.A., and Vigdergauz, V.E., Electrochemical modification of sulphide flotation. Processing of Complex Ores. (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 71-85 Ek, C.S., Some physico-chemlcal aspects in the flotation of complex pyritic ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 51-60 Guongming, Li, and Hongen, Zhang, The chemical principles of flotation, activation and depression of arsenopyrite. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 61-70 Kirjavainen, V.M., Laapas, H.R. and Heiskanen, K.G.H., Collectorless flotation of some nickel ores. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 281-286 Kizilirmakli, A.V., Application of reverse pyrite flotation at Kidd Creek Mines Ltd. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 215-227 Labonte, G., Leroux, M., Sandoval, I., Rao, S.R., and Finch, J.R., Some observations on copper-zinc separation from complex sulphide ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 193-202 Mielczarski, J., and Yoon, R.H., Orientation of thiol collectors on c h a l c o c i t e . Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 29-40 Nagaraj, D.R., and Gorken, A., Potential controlled flotation and d e p r e s s i o n of copper sulphides and oxides using hydrosulphides in n o n - x a n t h a t e systems. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 203-213 Nagaraj, D.R., Basilio, C., and Yoon, R.H., The chemistry and structure-activity relationships for new sulphide collectors. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 157-166 Popov,
S.R., Vucinic, D.R., and Kacanik, Floatability and adsorption of ethyl xanthate on sphalerite in an alkaline medium in the presence of dissolved lead ions. Int.._~. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 205-219
J.V.,
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Rao, M.K.Y., and Natarajan, K.A., Electrochemical effects of mineral-mineral interactions on the flotation of chalcopyrite and sphalerite. ]~nt . J. Min. Pro¢. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 279-293
Gehr, R., Bayat-Mokhtari, F., Rao, S.R., Finch, J.R., and Leduc, R., Water treatment and flotation studies on recycle water from pyrochlore processing plant. ProcessinE of Comvlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 279-289
Rohner, P., Di Pasquale, S., and Johnson, N.W., Pilot plant testing of metabisulphite in t h e lead c i r c u i t for H i l t o n ore. Processinjt of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 183-192
Heinrich, G., Barite recovery from secondary sources by froth flotation. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 249-259
Szymula, M., and Ssczypa, J., Investigation on mechanism of sorption and aggregation properties of long-chained thiol collectors in application to polymineral copper ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 41-49 Takahashi, K., Quantum chemical approach to the adsorption of ethylxanthate on pyrite. MMIJ/IlVIM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 295-308 van Deventer, J.S., Nieuwoudt, D.J., Reuter, M.A., Dunne, R.C. and Ross, V.E., Advances in the use of an air-sparged hydrocyclone for the flotation of pyrite. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 102-107 Wang, X., and Forssberg, E., A study of the natural and induced hydrophobicity of some sulphide minerals by collectorless flotation. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 3-17 Woods, R., Constable, D.C., and Hamilton, I.C., A rotating ring disc electrode study of the oxidation of sulfur (-II) species on gold and sulfide minerals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 309-326 Yamamoto, T., Wu, Z.D., Zhang, L.Q. and Suzuki, M., Flotation study on copper-nickel sulphide ores from Jinchuan mine, Gansu, PRC: effects of pulp temperature, pH, hexametaphosphate and regrinding. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto L~M, London, 1989, pps. 287-294 7. F R O T H F L O T A T I O N - N O N - S U L P H I D E M I N E R A L S
Aksoy, B.S., and Yarar, B., N a t u r a l hydrophobicity of native gold flakes and their flotation under different conditions. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 19-27 Alfano, G., Ciccu,R. and Ghiani, M., Separation methods in flotation of baritefluorspar ores. ]v~IIJ/]~vfM Joint Symposium, 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 309-320 Fugen, H., and Sivamohan, M., Split flotation of calcite from wollastonite and microline-The calcite-rich wollastonite ore of northern Sweden. Processing of Comple~ Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 261-278
Misra, V.N., Othman, R., and Sivananthan, P., Flotation characteristics of the Pinyok tin ore, Thailand. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallurgy of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 117-134 Orthgiess, E., and Dobias, B., Surface chemistry of c o m p l e x i n g agents as depressants in salt-type mineral flotation. processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 131-145 Petzenhauser, R., Wierer, K., and Dobias, B., E f f e c t of c o u n t e r - i o n s on the floatability and adsorption of cetylpridinium cation at mineral surfaces. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 97-110 Senior, G.D., Poling, G.W., and Frost, D.C., Surface contaminants on cassiterite recovered from an industrial concentrator. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 221242 Tjus, K., and Pugh, R.J., Depressant action of low m o l e c u l a r weight non-ionic surfactants on talc. Processing. of Comple~ Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 121-130 Wakamatsu, T., On the f l o t a t i o n of cassiterite and some rare earth minerals. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallurgy of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 99-115 Woods, R., Constable, D.C., and Hamilton, I.C., A rotating ring disc electrode study of the oxidation of sulfur (-II) species on gold and sulfide minerals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 309-326 Yang, D.C., and Holysh, M., Packed-bed column flotation for flyash benefication. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 387-395 8. F R O T H F L O T A T I O N - C O A L
Pratten, S.J., Bensley, C.N., and Nicol, S.K., An e v a l u a t i o n of the flotation response of coals. Int. J. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 243-262 Vanangamudi, M., and Rao, T.C., Developmefit of an index for the floatability of Indian
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1989, pps. 511-519 9. F R O T H
FLOTATION-
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& MACHINF~
Anon., AFT tests spray flotation on hardmineral concentrates. Minin[ Engng. 41 Sept. 1989, pp. 903
Yianatos, J.B., Marchese, M., Hutchinson, S., and Wiles, R.J., Characterization of gas sparging media in the flotation column. Processinf of Comnlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 359-368 I0. F R O T H
del-Villar, R., Gomez, C.O., Finch, J.A., and Espinosa-Gomez, R., Flotation column amenability and scale-up parameter estimation tests. Processin~ of Complex Orep (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 349-358 EspinosaoGomez, R., Johnson, N.W., Pease, J.D., and Munro, P.D., The commissioning of the first flotation columns at Mount Isa Mines Ltd. Processing of Complex Ore~ (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 293-302 Fairweather, M.J., Process mineralogy of column flotation, processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 369-378 F a l u t s u , M., and Dobby, G .S., Direct measurement of froth zone performance in a laboratory flotation column. Processing of Complex Ores, (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 335-347 Gomez, C.O., Uribe-Salas, A., Finch, J.A., and Huls, B.J., A level detection probe for industrial flotation columns. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 325-334 Huls, B.J., Lachance, C.D., and Dobby, G.S., Gas rate and froth d e p t h effects on performance of a Cu-Ni separation flotation column, processing of Complex Ot'es (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 311-323 Redfearn, M.A., and Egan, J.R., Large diameter column optimization and scale-up. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 303-309 Soto, H.S., Column flotation with negative bias. processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 379-385
FLOTATION-
CONTROL
Finch, J.A., and Labonte, G., Verification of electrodes for pulp potential measurement. Minerals Engineering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 557-564 U . OTHER SEPARATION METHODS Arvidson, B., Application of ore sorting in gold recovery. !?erth I n t e r n a t i o n a l Gold ConfereNce Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 97-100 Djohari, A., Owada, S., Harada, T. and Goto, S., Application of the segregation process to manganese nodules. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 19891 Kyoto INLM, London, 1989, pps. 359-372 House, C., Veal, C.J. and Townsend, I.G., Coal gold agglomeration-pilot scale retreatment of tailings. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 111-116
Salter, J.D., Nordin, L. and Downing, B.J., Kimberlite-gabbro sorting by use of microwave attenuation: development from the laboratory to a 10O t/h pilot plant. MMIJ/IMM Joint SYmposium t 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 347-358 Yotsumoto, H., and Wakamatsu, T., Selective flocculation of tin dioxide using modified polyacrylamide. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallur~ry of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 135-148 U . DEWATERING, MATERIALS HANDLING AND PRODUCTS DISPOSAL Badgujar, M.N., and Chiang, S.-H., An analysis of belt filter press dewatering mechanism. F i l t r a t i o n & Separation 26 Sept/Oct. 1989, pps. 364-367
van Deventer, J.S., Nieuwoudt, D.J., Reuter, M.A., Dunne, R.C. and Ross, V.E., Advances in the use of an air-sparged hydrocyclone for the flotation of pyrite. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 102-107
Chalkley, M.E., Conard, B.R., Lakshmanan, V.I., and Wheeland, K.G., (eds.), Tailing, and Effluen t Management Pergamon Press, New York, 1989 (reviewed in Book Reviews vol. 2
Xu, M., Uribe-Salas, A., and Finch, J.A., Gas rate limitation in columns. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 397-407
Flynn, S.A., and Rutter, P.R., Factors affecting the dewatering of small p~rticlez in perforate bowl centrifuges. Filtration & Sevaration 26 Sept/Oct. 1989, pps. 348-351
Yang, D.C., and Holysh, M., Packed-bed column flotation for flyash beneflcation. Processing of Comnlex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 387-395
Knott, M., F i l t r a t i o n problems? Get horizontal, proces s Engnir. 72 Oct. 1989, pp. 64
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Recent Mineral Engineering Publications 15. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
operation in a crushing plant. Minine Emma, 41 Oct. 1989, pp. 1017-1020
Anon, Low-cost sonic sifter for dry particle separation. Mining J. Sept. :~9, 1989, pp. 251
Oanlt, G.A. and Lyman, O.J., Trends in automatic c o n t r o l in A u s t r a l i a n coal preparation plants. Coal Preparatioq 7(34), 1989, pps. 211-224
Anon, Outokumpu Electronics upgrades Courier analysers. Mining J. July 7, 1989, pp. 9
lS. C O M P U T E R S Bonifasi, G. and Maesaci, P., Evaluation of a liberation function by image processing, MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 421-430
16. O~[:IRR COMPUTER METHODS Harris, C.A., Woo, E., Hall, M., and Miller, R., Knowledge acquisition techniques for expert systems. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 529-536
Pinch, J.A., and Labonte, G., Verification of electrodes for pulp potential measurement. Minerals EngineerinK 2 (4), 1989, pps. 557-564
Hoduion, D., and Flament, F., Frames for the representation of knowledge. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 553-564
Henley, K.J., A combined mineralogical/metallurgical approach to determining the nature and location of gold in o r e s a n d m i l l p r o d u c t s . Minerals EnlzineerinK 2 (4), 1989, pps. 459-470Graham, J., Just, J.,
Laguitton, D., and Leung, J., Advances in e x p e r t s y s t e m a p p l i c a t i o n s in m i n e r a l processing. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 565-574
Lange, T.B., Real-time measurement of the size distribution of rocks on a conveyor belt. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 25-34
Meech, J.A., Minex: An expert system for technical qualitative mineralogy. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 575-585
Mailer, P. de W., The feasibility of on-line measurement of the size distribution of a slurry. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 89-97
Meech, J.A., Conflict resolution and knowledge accumulation in expert systems. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 537-551 17. BASE METAL ORES- COPPER, LEAD, ZINC AND TIN
Potgieter, J.H., and Joseph, I., Unique conveyor musflow measurement and mass balancing techniques. Applied Measurements in Mineral and Metallurgical Processing (ed. G. Sommer), Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989, pp. 55-64 Sie, S., Ryan, C.G., Cousens, D.R. and Suter, G,F., Proton microprobe: An analytical tool for precious metal recovery. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 134-136 14. COMPUTERS- CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION Bensley, J.G., and Detheridge, K.S., Implementing integrated process information and control systems. (~IM Bulleti n 82 Sept. 1989, pps. $7-41 Fahrenkrog, E., C i f u e n t e s , E . N . , a n d Sbarbaro, D., Using an i n t e l l i g e n t supervisory system to simulate automatic
SIMULATION
Di, Yin, Songren, Li and Weibai, Hu, Stochastic dynamic simulation of flotation circuits. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 431-442
Devernoe, A.L., Urbanski, W.S., Walker, M.S., Bias, R., and Bishop, D.J., A new device for determining the separability of high-specific g r a v i t y minerals. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 517-526
Nguyen, G. and Robinson, .W., Electron beam techniques in gold mineralogy: exploration and processing. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 137-140
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Djohari, A., Owada, S., Harada, T. and Goto, S., Application of the segregation process to manganese nodules. M M I J / I M M Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 359-372 Espinosa-Gomez, R., Johnson, N.W., Pease, J.D., and Munro, P.D., The commissioning of the first flotation columns at Mount Isa Mines Ltd. Processin~r of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 293-302 Hall, S.T., and Wills, B.A., Improving recovery in the processing of hard rock tin ores. Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 491-495 Misra, V.N., Othman, R., and Sivananthan, P., Flotation characteristics of the Pinyok tin ore, Thailand. Proc. Int. Syrup. o n Research & Dgvelopmen~ in E x t r a c t i v 9 ~etallurzy of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 117-134
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Recent Mineral Engineering Publications
Phoon, V.S.O., Efficiency of tin treatment plant on bucket-line dredges. ~roc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive ~ e t a l l u r ~ of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et el), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 77-97 Prasad, M.S., Production of copper and cobalt at Gecamines, Zaire. Minerals En~ineerin~ 2 (4), 1989, pps. 521-541 Sporleder, L.E., Highland Valley Copper. Engng. & Mi~. J~ 190 Aug. 1989, pps. 44-46 Suttill, K.R., Neves-Corvo, Europe's El Dorado. Engng. & Min. J. 190 Aug. 1989, pps. 48-51 Veasey, T.J., Penhallow, A.L., and Elliott, A.J., Mineralogy and mill performance optimization- a case study of South Crofty tin mine. Minerals Enmneering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 471-480 Wakamatsu, T., On the f l o t a t i o n of cassiterite and some rare earth minerals. Proc. Int. Symp. on Research & Development in Extractive ~etallur~T of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 99-115 Wills, B.A., Developments in the beneficiation of cassiterite in Southwest England. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metallurgy of Tin and Relate d Metal~ (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 49-57 Yamamoto, T., Wu, Z.D., Zhang, L.Q. and Suzuki, M., Flotation study on copper-nickel sulphide ores from Jinchuan mine, Gansu, PRC: effects of pulp temparature, pH, hexametaphosphate and regrinding. MMIJ/IMM Joint Svmvosium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 287-294 Zhi, S.L., and Yao, D.T., A study of ore dressing process and product scheme for old railings in Yunnan Tin Corporation. Proc. Int. Syrup. on Research & Development in Extractive Metailur~ of Tin and Related Metals (eds. R. Othman et al), SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989, pps. 59-75 18. IRON O R E S Hyma, D.B., and Meech, J.A., Preliminary tests to improve the iron recovery from the 212 micron fraction of new spiral feed at Quebec Cartier Mining Company. Minerals En~ineerin[ 2 (4), 1989, pps. 481-488 Uwadiale, G.G.O.O. and Nwoke, M.A.U., Laboratory c o n c e n t r a t i o n of fine-grained Nsude iron ore by magnetizing reduction and magnetic separation. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 389-398 19. PRECIOUS M E T ~ ORES Aksoy, B.S., and Yarar, B., N a t u r a l hydrophobicity of native gold flakes and their flotation under different conditions. Processing of Complex Ore~ (Ed. G.S. Dobby &
S.R. Rao), Pergamon Press, New York, pp. 19-27
1989,
Allman, N.J., Colomac Gold Mine. MininK Ma~. 161 Nov. 1989, pps. 400-408 Andren, T., Modularized gold concentration plants, perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 107-110 Arvidson, B., Application of ore sorting in gold recovery. Perth I n t e r n a t i o n a l Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 97-100 Baxter, K.G., Japanese tower milling of refractory gold ores. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 61-62 Coetzee, M., Wilkinson, M.J. and Tumilty, J.A., The degree of comminution required to liberate gold from Witwatersrand quartsites. Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 43-48 Esna-Ashari, I.M. and Kellerwessell, H., Roller press comminution improves heap leach recovery. Perth International Gold Conference Randol I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 50-52 Graham, J., Just, J., Nguyen, G. and Robinson, .W., Electron beam techniques in gold mineralogy: exploration and processing. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 137-140 Harris, L., and Krol, L.G., Newmont's mines and milts along the Carlin Trend. Minln~ Mac. 161 Oct. 1989, pps. 279-288 Henley, K.J., A combined mineralogical/metallurgical approach to determining the nature and location of gold in ores and mill products. Minerals Engineering: 2 (4), 1989, pps. 459-470 House, C., Veal, C.J. and Townsend, I.G., Coal gold agglomeration-pilot scale retreatment of railings. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 111-116
Klap, H. and Hill, G., Operation of Delkor linear screens in the high viscosity circuit at Boddington gold mine..Perth Intern~tiona~ Gold Conferenc9 Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 316-282 Komnitsas, C., and Pooley, F.D., Mineralogical characteristics and treatment of r e f r a c t o r y gold ores. Minerals En~ineerin~r 2 (4), 1989, pps. 449-457 Liddell, K. and Dunne, R.C., Ultra fine grinding effect on leach recovery from refractory gold ores. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 120-122
Recent Mineral Engineering Publications Sie, S., Ryan, C.G., Cousens, D.R. and Suter, G.F., Proton microprobe: An analytical tool for precious metal recovery. P~rtb International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 184-136 Vaughan, 3.P. and Dunne, R.C., Mineralogical aspects of the treatment of arsenical gold ores. perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 117-119 von Michaelis, H., Innovations in gold and silver recovery. Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, pps. 1-13
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Murray, H., Clay minerak for advanced ceramics. ~vfining Ensme. 41 Nov. 1989, pps. 1125-1125 Salter, J.D., Nordin, L. and Downing, B.J., Kimberlite-gabbro sorting b y use of microwave attenuation: development from the laboratory to a 100 t / h pilot plant. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyot0 IMM, London, 1989, pps. 347-358 Zonghua, Zhang and Daomin, Shi, Mineral dressing and purification of diatomaceous earth: experimental study. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 821-328 22. COAL PREPARATION
Zaburunov, S.A., Ridgeway. Engng. & Min. 3. 190 Aug. 1989, pps. 52-55 20. OTHER METALLIC ORES Biss, R., A y o t t e , N., B e n e f i c a t i o n of carbonatite ore-bearing niobium at Niobec mine. Processing of Complex Ore~ (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 497-506 Burt, R., Hallewell, M., Young, S., and Deveau, C., Aspects of tantalum concentration at T a n c o . p r o c e s s i n g of. Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 481-490 Kock, W., and Pascen, P., T a n t a l u m p r o c e s s i n g , p r o p e r t i e s and a p p l i c a t i o n s . JOM 41 Oct. 1989, pps. 33-39 Lager, T., and Forssberg, K.S.E., Current processing technology for antimony-bearing ores. A review, Part 2. Minerals Engineering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 543-556 21. NON-METALLICS AND INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Alfano, G., Ciccu,R. and Ghiani, M., Separation methods in flotation of baritefluorspar ores. MMIJ/IMh4 Joint Symposium, ][989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 309-320 Andrews, P.R.A., Benefication of some Canadian industrial minerals. MMIJ/IMM Joint Symposium, 1989, Kyoto IMM, London, 1989, pps. 899-414 Fernandez, T.R.C., The phosphate industry of Zimbabwe. Industrial Minerals Nov. 1989, pps. 71-77 Fugen, H., and Sivamohan, M., Split flotation of calcite from wollastonite and microline-The calcite-rich woUastonite ore of northern Sweden. .Processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 261-278 Heinrich, G., Barite recovery from secondary sources by froth flotation, processing of Complex Ores (Ed. G.S. Dobby & S.R. RAG), Pergamon Press, New York, 1989, pp. 249-259 Hinde, C., Namibian diamonds. Minin~ Ma~. 161 Dec. 1989, pps. 494-496
Clark,on, C.J., A model of dense medium cyclones. Coal Preparation 7(3-4), 1989, pps. 159-174 Dardis, K.A., The design and operation of heavy medium recovery circuits for improved medium recovery. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, pps. 119-157 Davis, J.3. and Lyman, G.3, A numerical study of the effect of density tracer numbers and properties on the accuracy of calculated partition data. Coal Preparation 7(3-4), 1989, 199-210 Gault, G.A. and Lyman, G.J., Trends in automatic c o n t r o l in A u s t r a l i a n coal preparation plants. Coal Preparation 7(34), 1989, pps. 211-224 Grim, haw, P.N., Power Inc.'s coal mines forge ahead. Mining Ma~. 161 Dec. 1989, pps. 516-530 Miller, G.M., Design of medium recovery and heavy medium management cicuits - A different approach. Coal preparation 7(34), 1989, pps. 175-182 Pratten, S.J., Bensley, C.N., and Nicol, S.K., An e v a l u a t i o n of the f l o t a t i o n response of coals. Int. 3. Min. Pro¢. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 243-262 S a l a m a , A . I . A . , T h e o r e t i c a l a s p e c t s of parallel coal processing circuits optimisation and M-curve. Int. 3. Min. Proc. 27, Dec. 1989, pps. 171-187 Vanangamudi, M., and RaG, T.C., Development of an index for the floatability of Indian coal fines. Minerals Engineering 2 (4), 1989, pps. 511-519 Wood, C.3., Davis, J.J. and Lyman, G.3, Towards a medium behaviour based performance model for c o a l - w a s h i n g dense m e d i u m cyclones. Coal Preparation 7($-4), 1989, 183-197
23. MISCELLANEOUS Connely, D.E., Smith, R.J. and Hayes, G.A., The critical a s p e c t s of m e t a l l u r g i c a l testwork and its impact on feasibility studies and plant design, perth
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~wternational Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988, ppe. 3134
Finch, J.A., and Gomes, C.O., Separability curves from image analysis data. Mir~re~|s Enlzineerinl 2 (4), 1989, pps. 5 6 5 - 5 6 8
* The following Journals are perused in this survey: AusIMM Bulletin emd Proceedings; Camborne School of Mines Journal; Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly; Canadian Mining Journal; Chemical Engineering; CIM Bulletin; Coal Preparation; Colliery Guardian; Engineering and Mining Journal; Filtration and Separation; Industrial Minerals; International Journal of Mineral Processing; Journal of Metals (JOM); Journal of the South African Institution of Mining and Metallurgy; Mine & Quarry; Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review; Minerals and Metallurgical Processing; Minerals Engineering; Minerals Industry International (IMM Bulletin); Mining Engineering; Mining Journal; Mining Magazine; Pit & Quarry; Process Engineering; South African Mining, Coal, Gold and Baae Metals; The Chemical Engineer; Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Section C; World Mining Equipment
The following books, proceedings etc. have been surveyed in this issue: Chalkley, M.E., Conard, B.R., Lakshmanan, V.I., and Wheeland, K.G., (eds.), TalllnKs and Effluent ManaEement Pergamon Press, New York, 1989; G. Sornmer (ed) Avnlied Measurements in Mineral and MetallurL,ical p~ceesinr. Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1989; G.S. Dobby & S.R. Ran (eds) Procusinr of Comvlex Ores, Perlamon Press, New York, 1989; R. Othman et ILl (ecls) Pro¢. Int. Symn. on Research & Develovment iW Extractive Metallura~ of Tin and Related Metals SEATRAD, Malaysia, 1989; MMIJ/IMM Joint S~fm0ollum. 1989. Kvoto IMM, London, 1989; Perth International Gold Conference Randol International Ltd., Colorado, 1988
'Rw.ent Publle~tlons in Mineral Proceminl- volume 2' is available on floppy disc, suitable for use w i t h IBM--r.omp~ble word-procemo~. Details from Dr. B.A. Wills, Camborne School of Ivrmes, Redruth, Oornwadl, Ensisnd