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Transactions of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., 2011, Vol. 330

Section 1:

MINING ENGINEERING MAGAZINE TECHNICAL PAPERS This section contains all papers published in Mining Engineering during 2011	Authors	Month Published
Early strength performance of modern weak rock mass shotcrete mixes Read Abstract	C.C. Clark, M.A. Stepan, J.B. Seymour, L.A. Martin	January
Current trends in reducing ground fall accidents in US coal mines Read Abstract	C. Mark, D.M. Pappas, T.M. Barczak	January
Simplifying ventilation network solutions in MEMC systems in US coal mines Read Abstract	Yi Luo, Jianwei Cheng	February
Visual needs evaluation of continuous miner operations Read Abstract	C.C. Jobes, J.R. Bartels, J.P. DuCarme, T.J. Lutz	March
Sales comparison valuation of development and operating stage mineral properties Read Abstract	Trevor R. Ellis	April
Comparing tracer gas sampling methods in underground mines using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fibers Read Abstract	R. Patterson, K. Jackson, K. Luxbacher, H. McNair, R. Boggess	June
Evaluating the use of booster fans in two underground coal mines Read Abstract	J.M. Wempen, F. Calizaya, R.D. Peterson, M.G. Nelson	June
Is the system of mine safety and health in the US broken? Read Abstract	D. Lauriski, B. Yang	July
Modified tail section reduces noise on a continuous mining machine Read Abstract	A.K. Smith, J.J. Zimmerman, R. Michael, P.G. Kovalchik	July
Life-of-mine schedule from multiple pits: case study for the Tenke Fungurume mining district Read Abstract	R. Benito, G. Sanner, W. Cai	August
Impact of bucket fill factor on dragline production rate and energy consumption Read Abstract	D. Bogunovic, V. Kecojevic	August
Benchmarking longwall dust control technology and practices Read Abstract	James P. Rider, Jay Colinet	September
Exploratory finite element analysis (FEA) and conceptual design findings of large-diameter, segmentally lined shafts Read Abstract	D. Kruse, A. Basso, A. Le, T. Tan	September
Silica dust at roof bolters Read Abstract	F. N. Kissell	October
A deeper look at contractor injuries in underground coal mines Read Abstract	D. Pappas, C. Mark	November
Supervision of multiple vehicles in autonomous surface mines through a control room Read Abstract	V. O. Tenorio, S. D. Dessureault	November
Refining automated modeling of operational data by identifying the most important input factors Read Abstract	Siddhartha Agarwal, Rajive Ganguli	December
Reclaiming steep-slope coal mines in the eastern US for successful reforestation Read Abstract	D. Kumar, R. J. Sweigard	December

Section 2:

MINERALS AND METALLURGICAL PROCESSING This section contains all papers published in M&MP during 2011, Vol. 28	Authors	Month Published
Not another HPGR trade-off study! Read Abstract	P. Amelunxen, D. Meadows	February
Kaolinite microflotation and electrokinetic properties Read Abstract	O.M.S. Rodrigues, A.C. Araujo, A.E.C. Peres	February
Real-time monitoring of arsenic, cadmium, copper and lead concentrations in workplace smelter particulates using a TSI 8520 DustTrak Read Abstract	J.P. McDonald, R.R. Larson, L.F. Pahler, M.S. Thiese	February
Beneficiation of high-ash, Indian non-coking coal by dry jigging Read Abstract	T.R. Gouri Charan, U.S. Chattopadhyay, K.M.P. Singh, S.K. Kabiraj, D.D. Haldar	February
Shrinking-core model for pig iron nugget production Read Abstract	B. Anameric, S.Komar Kawatra	February
Sulfide capacity modeling of FeOx-MO-SiO2 (MO=CaO, MnOx, MgO) melts Read Abstract	B. Darin, O.M.S. Yucel, R.G. Reddy	February
Advances in the cyanidation of silver Read Abstract	G. Deschenes, J. Rajala, A.R. Pratt, H. Guo, M. Fulton, S. Mortazavi	February
Optimizing conditions for wet grinding of synthetic rutile using response surface methodology Read Abstract	G. Chen, J.H. Peng, J. Chen	February
A constitutive relationship for electrokinetic dewatering of phosphatic clay slurries Read Abstract	J.P. McKinney, M.E. Orazem	February
Production of trona concentrates using high-intensity dry magnetic separation followed by flotation Read Abstract	O. Ozdemir, V. Gupta, J.D. Miller, M.E. Cinar, M.S. Celik	May
Simulation and pilot experiments on pyrite concentrate separation in a Floatex density separator Read Abstract	A. Remes, A. Tuikka, H. Koivo	May
Electrokinetic dewatering of phosphatic clay settling areas: numerical simulation and economic assessment Read Abstract	J.P. McKinney, M.E. Orazem	May
HPGR comminution for optimization of copper leaching Read Abstract	W. Baum, K. Ausburn	May
Toward determining the behavior of fragmentation functions during the impact crushing of minerals Read Abstract	A.L. Coello Velázquez, J.M. Menéndez Aguado, J.R. Hechavarría Pérez, A.B. Sánchez, B.A. Rodriguez	May
Beneficiation of a fine-sized cassiterite-bearing magnetite ore Read Abstract	Siqing Liu, Ye Cao, Xiong Tong, Peng Li	May
A study of hydrocyclone classification of coal fines by CFD modeling and laboratory tests Read Abstract	S. Torno, J. Torano, M. Gent, M. Menedez	May
Gold recovery optimization of a refractory concentrate by ultrafine grinding – a laboratory study Read Abstract	J.A. González-Anaya, F. Nava-Alonso, E.T. Pecina-Treviño	May
Floatability of fine phosphate in a batch column flotation cell Read Abstract	S. Al-Thyabat, R.-H. Yoon, D. Shin	May
Synthesis and performance of novel hydroxycarbamoyl carboxylic acids for the flotation of diaspore and aluminosilicate minerals Read Abstract	Yu-ren Jiang, Rui Feng, Zhi-gang Yin, Yun-lai Yi	August
Managing copper in leach solution at the Çöpler gold mine: laboratory testing and process design Read Abstract	M. Botz, A. Kaczmarek, S. Orser	August
Response surface methodology for optimization of copper leaching from a low-grade flotation middling Read Abstract	Jian Liu, Shuming Wen, Dan Liu, Mengyang Lv	August
New image-processing algorithm for measurement of bubble size distribution from flotation froth images Read Abstract	N. Mehrshad, M. Massinaei	August
Surface thermodynamics and extended DLVO theory of Leptospirillum ferrooxidans cells’ adhesion on sulfide minerals Read Abstract	A. Vilinska, K. Hanumantha Rao	August
The solitary grain liberation model: a description of a mineral liberation model for low-grade ores Read Abstract	R.L. Wiegel	August
Thermochemistry of the Fe, Ni and Co-NH3-H2O systems as they relate to the Caron process: a review Read Abstract	AE. Asselin	November
Coarse particle fracture with the ultrafast load cell Read Abstract	E.T. Tuzcu, N. Dhawan, R.K. Rajamani	November
Beneficiation of refractory rock phosphate by calcination and flotation Read Abstract	S. Khoshjavan, B. Rezai	November
Influence of pebble mill operating conditions on measurements with an in-mill sensor Read Abstract	J. Alatalo, B.I. Palsson, K. Tano	November
Recovery of mercury from spent silver oxide button cells Read Abstract	S. Aktas, M.H. Morcali	November
Purification of niobium oxide by dissolution and solvent extraction Read Abstract	K.C. Nathsarma, B.B. Nayak, P. Brahmbhatt, S. Pradhan	November
Leaching characteristics of copper refractory ore in sulfate media Read Abstract	R. van der Merwe, H. Kasaini	November

Section 3:

TRANSACTIONS PAPERS	Authors	Year Published
Flammability of wider conveyor belts using large-scale fire tests Read Abstract	J.H. Rowland, A.C. Smith	2011
Evaluation of a novel fire-blocking gel to prevent and suppress mine fires Read Abstract	A.C. Smith, D.C. Fredley, D. Lauriski, E.D. Thimons	2011
Overview and evaluation of smoke detectors in underground mines Read Abstract	C.D. Litton	2011
Evaluation of devices to enhance miner self-escape in smoke-filled entries Read Abstract	S.P. Harteis, D.W. Alexander, L.L. Chasko, C.J. Slaughter	2011
Evaluation of high-temperature disposable filter elements in an experimental underground mine Read Abstract	A.D. Bugarski, G.H. Schnakenberg, J.A. Hummer, E.G. Cauda, S.J. Janisko, L.D. Patts	2011
Evaluation of a diesel exhaust cooling device for use with high-temperature disposable particulate filters Read Abstract	L. Patts, J.A. Hummer	2011
Field study of longwall coal mine ventilation and bleeder performance Read Abstract	S. Schatzel, R. Krog, H. Dougherty	2011
Face dust levels at deep-cut underground coal mines Read Abstract	J.D. Potts, W.R. Reed, J.F. Colinet	2011
The effectiveness of several enclosed cab filters and systems for reducing diesel particulate matter Read Abstract	J.D. Noll, A. Cecala, J.A. Organiscak	2011
Improving estimation of the accuracy of the personal dust monitor (PDM) Read Abstract	S.J. Page	2011
Application of background-oriented schlieren (BOS) for the qualitative analysis of flow through a regulator Read Abstract	E.C. Jong, K.R. Griffin, K.D. Luxbacher	2011
The evolution of drill bit and chuck isolators to reduce roof bolting machine drilling noise Read Abstract	D. Yantek, J. Peterson, R. Michael, E. Ferro	2011
Development of the NIOSH Determination of Sound Exposures (DOSES) mining noise exposure management software Read Abstract	E.R. Spencer, G.P. Cole, E.R. Bauer	2011
Noise controls for vibrating screen mechanisms Read Abstract	M.J. Lowe, D.S. Yantek, H.E. Camargo, L.A. Alcorn, M. Shields	2011
Application of impact-resistant steel sets for underground roof fall rehabilitation Read Abstract	K.J. Ma, J.C. Stankus, D. Faulkner	2011
Roof and rib fall incident trends: a 10-year profile Read Abstract	D.M. Pappas, C. Mark	2011
Investigation of subsidence events over inactive room-and-pillar mines Read Abstract	Yi Luo	2011
Epidemiology: a tool for risk analysis of mine injuries Read Abstract	A. Bhattacherjee, Bijay Mihir Kunar	2011
Stress, geologic and support design system (SGS) for underground mine slopes Read Abstract	J. Mark, J.C. Stankus, H. Chen, X. Li	2011
Risk assessment for dragline productivity: a case study of GLI’s draglines in Turkey Read Abstract	N. Demirel, H.S. Duzgun	2011
Mine dewatering and water management at Barrick Goldstrike Mine in the Carlin Trend, NV Read Abstract	G. Zhan, B. Listerud, M.A. Jones	2011
Site investigations and geotechnical assessment for the construction of the deep underground science and engineering laboratory Read Abstract	Z.J. Hladysz, G.D. Callahan, R. Popielak, W. Weinig, C. Randolph-Loar, W.G. Pariseau, W. Roggenthen	2011
Site-specific blasting model for mine-to-mill optimization Read Abstract	K.M. Kim, J. Kemeny	2011
Development of a new model for blast fragmentation prediction Read Abstract	T. Hudaverdi, P.H.S.W. Kulatilake, C. Kuzu	2011
A review of the many cost approach methods for minerals valuation Read Abstract	T.R. Ellis	2011
Long-term mine planning of the Malanjkhand copper deposit Read Abstract	G. Samanta, B. Samanta, D. Chakravarty	2011
Modeling truck/shovel energy efficiency under uncertainty Read Abstract	K. Awuah-Offei, B. Osei, H. Askari-Nasab	2011
Effects of obstructions, sample size and sample rate on ultrasonic anemometer measurements underground Read Abstract	A.L. Martikainen, C.D. Taylor, A.L. Mazzella	2011
Simulation of operating risk in mine feasibility studies Read Abstract	S. Kenzap, V. Kazakidis	2011
New dimension to account for sample error and volume support in resource estimation Read Abstract	J.L. Deutsch, J.B. Boisvert, C.V. Deutsch, C.V. Deutsch	2011
Resource estimation of a placer gold deposit with uncertainty: applying the Bayesian neural network model Read Abstract	S. Chatterjee, S. Bandopadhyay	2011