Industries Minières

Sites Internet utiles

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME):http://www.smenet.org

The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers: http://www.aimehq.org

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (ICM):http://www.cim.org

International Mining, Exploration and Mining Equipment Events (MiningWorld Events): http://www.miningandevents.com

OneMine online mining research library : http://www.onemine.org

Ouvrages en financement de projet

Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

by Andrew L. Mular (Editor), Derek J. Barratt (Editor), Doug N. Halbe (Editor)

“Price Reduced-A comprehensive and authoritative look and the latest thinking in minerals processing plant design and operations from the mining industry’s leading engineers, consultants, and operators. The 138 papers cover all aspects of plant design—from concept to pilot plant to full-scale production. In addition to valuable guidance on overall project management, papers address the design, optimization, and control of all related processes, including crushing and grinding, separation, flotation, pumping and material transport, pre-oxidation, extraction, and proper disposal of by-products and tailings. Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control is a new standard text for university-level instruction and a valuable guidebook for operators considering new construction, plant renovations, or expansions. Most of all, it’s a practical, quick reference for engineers, consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, or anyone involved in the design or operation of a minerals processing plant. Papers are divided into the following easy-to-reference sections:

– Sampling, Bench-Scale and Pilot Plant Testwork, Financial and Feasibility Studies and Sizing, Selection, for Simulators

– Comminution (Crushing and Grinding)

– Size Separation

– Solid Solid Separation

– Flotation

– Solid Liquid Separation, pumping, Material Transport, Drying, and Storage

– Pre-Oxidation

– Leaching and Adsorption Circuits

– Extraction

– Bullion Production and Refining, tailings Disposal, Wastewater Disposal, and the Environment, construction Materials for Equipment and Plants

– Power, Water, and Support Facilities

– Process Control and Instrumentation

– Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management

– Start-up, Commissioning, and Training

– Case Studies

 

Review

This reviewer enjoyed reading all the 2,500 pages of Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control. The two volumes consist of 161 papers. The proceedings start with sampling and continue through all the procedures of minerals processing including case studies. Every paper is of the highest quality and will be of great interest and value to students, professors, metallurgists, plant engineers, management, design and construction firms, consultants, and even those who finance the building of mineral processsing plants. Of particular interest to this reviewer were the sections on Process Control and Instrumentation, Startup, Commissioning and Training, and, most importantly, Success Strategies for Building New Mining Projects. The latter should be studied and followed by all management people and those in the engineering and construction fields. By doing so, there will be no more mineral processing plants that fail, as several have done in recent years. This reviewer recommends that every person in the minerals processing field purchase these two volumes. Robert S. Shoemaker”

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Hardcover: 2450 pages in two volumes

Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration ; Language:English

ISBN-10: 0873352238 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873352239

Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.3 x 3.7 inches ; Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds

 

Principles of Mineral Processing (Hardcover)

by M. C. Fuerstenau (Editor), Kenneth N. Han (Editor) 

“Destined to become an industry standard, this comprehensive reference examines all aspects of minerals processing, from the handling of raw materials to separation strategies to the remediation of waste products. The book incorporates state-of-the-art developments in the fields of engineering, chemistry, computer science, and environmental science and explains how these disciplines contribute to the ultimate goal of producing minerals and metals economically from ores. With contributions from more than 20 recognized authorities, this thorough reference presents the most current thinking on the science and technology of mineral processing. The book is an indispensable textbook for students of mineral processing and hydrometallurgy, and a practical reference for seasoned industry professionals interested in improving operational efficiencies. It presents the principles that govern various unit operations in mineral processing along with examples that illustrate how these principles apply to real-world situations. Topics are arranged in the order of the typical processing sequence, including communition, separation, flotation, hydrometallurgy, and waste handling.”

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Hardcover: 584 pages

Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration (August 2003) ; Language: English

ISBN-10: 0873351673 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873351676

Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches

 

Mineral Processing Design and Operation: An Introduction (Hardcover)

by Ashok Gupta (Author), Denis Yan (Author)

“Mineral Processing Design and Operations is expected to be of use to the design engineers engaged in the design and operation of mineral processing plants and including those process engineers who are engaged in flow-sheets development.
Provides an orthodox statistical approach that helps in the understanding of the designing of unit processes. The subject of mineral processing has been treated on the basis of unit processes that are subsequently developed and integrated to form a complete strategy for mineral beneficiation. Unit processes of crushing, grinding, solid-liquid separation, flotation are therefore described in some detail so that a student at graduate level and operators at plants will find this book useful.
Mineral Processing Design and Operations
describes the strategy of mathematical modeling as a tool for more effective controlling of operations, looking at both steady state and dynamic state models.

* Containing 18 chapters that have several worked out examples to clarify process operations
* Filling a gap in the market by providing up-to-date research on mineral processing
* Describes alternative approaches to design calculation, using example calculations and problem exercises.”

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Hardcover: 718 pages

Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (July 10, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0444516360 ; ISBN-13: 978-0444516367

Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds

Mining Economics and Strategy (Paperback)

by Ian Runge (Author)

“Economic skill is an essential partner to technical skill in every step of the mining process. An economic “mindset” begins before the first drill hole. This new book will help you effectively direct mining operations through the use of innovative economic strategies. The text covers what is meant by a cost-effective mining scheme, the economics of information, and the procedures for rational evaluation of uncertain projects. It defines “ore” from an economic perspective and covers the influence of scheduling on ore reserves. Discounted cash flow techniques, the most widely used evaluation technique for investment decision making, is covered in detail. The assumption of the use of spreadsheets is unique to this book. The application of DCF techniques in an operating mine environment is given expanded coverage and examples are drawn from real-life studies. The differences between economic decision-making–a forward-looking task–and the reporting of results via accounting methods–a backward-looking activity are reviewed. Capital and decision-making procedures associated with capital investments in a risk environment are given extensive coverage. Case studies for capital investment in an operating mine are included. Comprehensive examples investigate “value” from a risk-reduction perspective and from an “expected return on investment” perspective. This book offers solutions to the problem that many mining projects fail to achieve expectations because of their inability to adapt to change. A new technique is explained that allows calculation of capital that is “at risk” from capital that is not at risk. This promises significant advances in the way that investments are made and capital is valued in the industry. The book concludes with a brief review of the historical setting and knowledge difficulties in any mining-related investment, and how these issues might also influence the success of investments in the future.”

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Paperback: 295 pages

Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration; (January 1998) ;Language: English

ISBN-10: 0873351657 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873351652

Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds

 

Management of Mineral Resources: Creating Value in the Mining Business (Paperback)

by Juan P. Camus  

“Mining, as one of the world’s earliest industrial activities, continues to yield minerals and resources both valuable and fundamental to civilization. Yet the industry that produces such riches is not as lucrative as it may seem. It is one endeavor to discover a mineral deposit, and quite another to mine it profitably. The industry’s strategy for coping with low profitability has focused primarily on controlling production costs. Despite mechanization, automation, and other technical improvements, the aggregate profitability of mining still falls far short of that realized by most other industries. What appears to be lacking, contends author Juan Camus, is not additional technical knowledge, but rather sound management practices that utilitize the existing knowledge base more productively. Management of Mineral Resources aims to raise the level of mining profitability through better management–the process of generating plans and supervising their implementation. This book is concerned with the analysis of some of the internal, controllable factors that influence mining production effectiveness. It combines the best thinking in mining and management so that practitioners can devise a concrete strategy for generating maximum shareholder value. Ideas in both of these areas have rapidly evolved in recent years, and this insightful text presents an authoritative review of the current state of the art. A mass of published material exists, yet it is widely scattered–much of it in technical papers–and therefore not readily accessible. The thought-provoking material in this book has been selected, summarized, and presented by the author in a form that preserves the perspective of its relative importance.”

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Paperback: 120 pages

Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration (May 2002) ;Language: English

ISBN-10: 0873352165 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873352161

Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces

 

Open Pit Mine Planning and Design, 2nd Edition, Pack: Volume 1: Fundamentals Volume 2: CSMine Software Package (v. 1) (Paperback)

by Willam Hustrulid (Author), Mark Kuchta (Author)

“Outstanding textbook designed for courses in surface mine design, open pit design, geological excavation engineering and in advanced open pit mine planning and design. The step-by-step introduction to mine design and planning enables a fast-path approach to the matter by undergraduate and graduate students. The outstanding, user-friendly software guides the student through the planning and design steps, and the drillhole data sets allows the student to practice the described principles in diverse mining properties case examples. The large number of illustrative examples and case studies, together with the exercises and the reference lists at the end of each chapter, provide the student with all the material needed to study effectively the theory and application methods of open pit mine planning and design.Volume 1 deals with the fundamental concepts involved in the planning and design of open pit mines. Subjects covered are mine planning, mining revenues and costs, orebody description, geometrical considerations, pit limits, production planning, mineral resources and ore reserves, and responsible mining. Volume 2 deals with CSMine, a user-friendly mine planning and design software that was developed specifically to illustrate the principles involved when applied in practice. It includes CSMine software, a CSMine tutorial, a user’s guide and various orebody case examples. Although intended as student course material, many practitioners have used appreciated it as practicl reference guide.”

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Paperback: 971 pages

Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 1 edition (April 1, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0415407419 ; ISBN-13: 978-0415407410

Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 2.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds

 

Wills’ Mineral Processing Technology, Seventh Edition: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery (Paperback)

by Tim Napier-Munn (Author), Barry A. Wills (Author)

“The established text and professional reference on ore and mineral processing, from extraction to raw material.”Wills’ Mineral Processing Technology” provides practising engineers and students of mineral processing, metallurgy and mining with a review of all of the common ore-processing techniques utilized in modern processing installations.
Now in its Seventh Edition, this renowned book is a standard reference for the mineral processing industry. Chapters deal with each of the major processing techniques, and coverage includes the latest technical developments in the processing of increasingly complex refractory ores, new equipment and process routes. This new edition has been prepared by the prestigious J K Minerals Research Centre of Australia, which contributes its world-class expertise and ensures that this will continue to be the book of choice for professionals and students in this field.
This latest edition highlights the developments and the challenges facing the mineral processor, particularly with regard to the environmental problems posed in improving the efficiency of the existing processes and also in dealing with the waste created. The work is fully indexed and referenced.
-The classic mineral processing text, revised and updated by a prestigious new team
-Provides a clear exposition of the principles and practice of mineral processing, with examples taken from practice
-Covers the latest technological developments and highlights the challenges facing the mineral processor
-New sections on environmental problems, improving the efficiency of existing processes and dealing with waste.”

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Paperback: 456 pages

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 7 edition (October 27, 2006) ;Language: English

ISBN-10: 0750644508 ; ISBN-13: 978-0750644501

Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds

 

Introductory Mining Engineering (Hardcover)

by Howard L. Hartman (Author), Jan M. Mutmansky (Author)  

“An introductory text and reference on mining engineering highlighting the latest in mining technology.
Introductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site’s value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. This Second Edition is written with a focus on sustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmental needs of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet the needs of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.
Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information on such technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying, and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integrated mining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is new information on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlands protection, subsidence mitigation, and much more.
New chapters include coverage of:
* Environmental responsibilities
* Regulations
* Health and safety issues
Generously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is an indispensable book for mining engineering students and a comprehensive reference for professionals.

From the Publisher
A beginning text and elementary reference book in mining engineering which adopts both a quantitative and a numerical approach. Provides in-depth treatment of the applications of mining engineering while reinforcing material with clear, complete analyses of special topics as well as numerical examples and problems. Initial chapters are devoted to fundamentals, explaining the four stages of mining — prospecting, exploration, development, exploitation– and the unit operations of mining. The text continues with coverage of surface mining and underground mining. Highlights novel methods and provides case studies, answers to selected problems, extensive references and bibliography, and both English and SI or metric units. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.” 

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Hardcover: 584 pages

Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 9, 2002)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0471348511 ; ISBN-13: 978-0471348511

Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 2 Volume Set (Second Edition) (Hardcover)

by A. B. Cummins (Editor), I. A. Given (Author), Howard L. Hartman(Editor)

“The SME all-time bestseller 2-volume set is a classic. This comprehensive reference work distills the entire body of knowledge that characterizes mining engineering as a disciplinary field. While it may serve as a textbook for advanced students, its primary function is to provide professional practitioners with an authoritative reference and design source. To a lesser extent, the book also serves mining nonprofessionals who seek technical knowledge of the industry. The books devote attention to all branches of mining–metal, coal, and nonmetal–and to all locales of mining–surface, underground, and hybrid. Although the main emphasis is US mining, numerous references are made to international practice. More than 250 experts contributed to this text. The books contain 25 sections followed by a complete index.”

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Hardcover: 2394 pages

Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration; Language:English

ISBN-10: 0873351002 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873351003

Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 4.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 5 pounds

 

Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms (Hardcover)

by American Geological Institute (Author), U S Bureau of Mines(Author)

“This new edition, containing 28,500 terms, incorporates the technological developments and environmental regulations that have changed the minerals industry so dramatically. It is the culmination of a 5-year effort incorporating not only standard mining-related terms but also terms in peripheral areas, such as the environment, marine mining, leaching, pollution, automation, health and safety. Many of these terms now have a legal definition based on law or regulation.”

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Hardcover: 646 pages

Publisher: Amer Geological Institute; 2 edition (June 1997)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0922152365 ; ISBN-13: 978-0922152360

Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds

The Mining Valuation Handbook: Mining and Energy Valuation for Investors and Management (Hardcover)

by Dr Victor Rudenno (Author)

“Globally, equity markets have experienced a rollercoaster of fortunes in recent years, particularly in resource and commodity prices. The Mining ValuationHandbook is the most comprehensive guide to mining valuation on the market. This third edition provides up-to-date information and unravels some of the mystery surrounding the resources industry.

The Mining Valuation Handbook provides mining information for the financial industry, and financial information for the mining industry.Readers will gain a greater understanding of:

– feasibility studies

– commodity values and forecasting

– classification of resources and reserves

– hedging commodities and exchange rates

– valuation and pricing techniques

– quantifying risk

– dealing with inflation

– share price performance

– commodity profiles.

 

Author Dr Victor Rudenno provides readers with valuable insight into the resources sector. The Mining Valuation Handbook is an essential addition to the libraries of astute investors and mining and financial analysts.From the Back Cover
Globally, equity markets have experienced a rollercoaster of fortunes in recent years, particularly in resource and commodity prices. The Mining Valuation Handbook is the most comprehensive guide to mining valuation on the market. This third edition provides up-to-date information and unravels some of themystery surrounding the resources industry.

The Mining Valuation Handbook provides mining information for the financial industry, and financial information for the mining industry.Readers will gain a greater understanding of:

– feasibility studies

– commodity values and forecasting

– classification of resources and reserves

– hedging commodities and exchange rates

– valuation and pricing techniques

– quantifying risk

– dealing with inflation

– share price performance

– commodity profiles.

Author Dr Victor Rudenno provides readers with valuable insight into the resources sector. The Mining Valuation Handbook is an essential addition to the libraries of astute investors and mining and financial analysts.”

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Hardcover: 448 pages

Publisher: Wrightbooks; 3 edition (April 6, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0731409833

ISBN-13: 978-0731409839

Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 2 pounds

 

Evaluating Mineral Projects: Applications and Misconceptions (Paperback)

by Thomas F. Torries

“Whether you’re an experienced evaluator of mineral projects, a student, or a decision maker who is not a practitioner but must use evaluation results, this new book is an essential reference for your bookshelf. Designed to complement traditional engineering texts, this book emphasizes the concepts of mineral project evaluation rather than computational details. It describes various economic evaluation techniques typically employed (including conventional cost analysis, discounted cash flow, and option analysis), their uses, and their relationships with geological, technological, and financial evaluations. Also discussed are the strengths and weaknesses of commonly practiced evaluation methods. This book explains the practical difficulties in conducting an analysis and correctly interpreting the results, as well as the use of alternative techniques. Because many existing texts do not adequately discuss the meanings and application of merit measures, such as net present value (NPV) or internal rate of return (IRR), this book represents an exciting departure from standard reference tools. Contents include: why NPV and IRR are both valid and useful merit measures the shortcomings of conventional NPV and IRR analysis the dangers of scenario analysis why conventional incremental analysis is not needed to correctly calculate IRR why the desire to achieve NPV-consistent IRR is misleading how competitive cost analysis is conducted and used why option pricing is an important addition to the evaluation process. When used correctly, evaluation methods are powerful tools to help us understand the economics of investment projects. Don’t miss out on this new source. Contains glossary and full index.”

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Paperback: 153 pages

Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration; Language:English ;

ISBN-10: 0873351592 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873351591

Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Junior Mining Investor: 14 Natural Resource Experts Show You How to Invest Profitably in Emerging Gold, Silver, Platinum, Base Metals, and Uranium Mining and Exploration Stocks (Paperback)

by Kevin Corcoran (Author)

“Junior Mining Investor brings together the combined wisdom of 14 mining-industry veterans to reveal how they make money speculating, trading and investing in junior mining and exploration stocks. These issues trade like no other sector and the potential to double or even triple your investment in 2-3 days means you have to be in the right stock at the precise time. Each succinct chapter presents the author’s strategy and offers step-by-step guidance on implementing it for maximum profits. These analysts are newsletter writers, hedge fund managers, discovery geologists, and industry veterans who have one thing in common: a winning record and proven philosophy in the ever-changing gold and resource stock market. They understand the key fundamentals to investing in the resource sector and have created life-changing wealth for many of their clients. Gold, silver, platinum, uranium, nickel, copper and various other base metals have been in a bull market since 2001 and will most likely continue for many years as the economic growth in China, India, Brazil, and Russia demands ever-increasing amounts of the world’s raw materials. One of the best ways to invest in these commodities is through mining and exploration companies that explore for, discover, develop and mine these valuable resources. Junior mining and explorations stocks provide exposure to the metals market. And since they have a ‘small’ market capitalization, typically between $10 and $300 million, these companies offer great leverage and the chance to multiply your money rapidly, if done correctly. In Junior Mining Investor, you will learn how to buy and sell stocks listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX-Venture – where over 60% of the world’s exploration companies are listed. Many of these companies do not trade on the broad U.S. exchanges, so it is critical that you understand how to access these foreign markets. This book is for investors who wish to gain the necessary fundamentals to speculate in this exciting, dynamic, and profitable market. Small-cap junior mining and exploration stocks are a proven way to play the current bull market in precious metals, base metals and uranium. And with the right knowledge, many investors are making big gains. Authors include: David Morgan, The Silver-Investor; Brian Fagan, Stocks and Speculations; Adrian Day, Adrian Day Asset Management; Jason Hommel, The Silver Stock Report; Dr. Russell McDougal, Investor’s Daily Edge; Scott Wright, Zeal Intelligence; Ken Gerbino, Kenneth J. Gerbino and Company; Neil Charnock, Gold Oz; Clif Droke, ClifDroke.com; Dr. Richard S. Appel, Financial Insights; James Finch and Julie Ickes, Stock Interview; Roland Watson, The Silver Analyst; and Dudley Baker of Precious Metals Warrants.”

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Paperback: 202 pages

Publisher: Corcoran Publications; 1st edition (November 8, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0979533503

ISBN-13: 978-0979533501

Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

 

Introduction to Mineral Exploration (Paperback)

by Charles J. Moon (Editor), Michael K. G. Whateley (Editor),Anthony M. Evans (Editor) 

“This new, updated edition of Introduction to Mineral Exploration provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of mineral exploration. Successful mineral exploration requires excellence in geology as well as integration with a range of other scientific, engineering, and financial techniques. This book covers not only the nature of mineral exploration but also considers other factors essential to successful exploration, from target evaluation to feasibility studies for extraction and production. Six detailed case studies, selected for the range of different problems and considerations they present to the mineral explorationist, are also included. This second edition is updated to include new chapters on handling mineral exploration data and a new case study on the exploration for diamonds. Introduction to Mineral Exploration is essential reading for upper level undergraduates studying ore geology, mineral exploration, mining geology, coal exploration, and industrial minerals, as well as professional geologists.”

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Paperback: 481 pages

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing; 2nd edition (January 30, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1405113170 ; ISBN-13: 978-1405113175

Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds

 

SME Mining Reference Handbook (Paperback)

by Metallurgy (Author), and Exploration (U. S.) Society for Mining(Author), Raymond L. Lowrie (Editor)

“Need to recall properties of a rock or mineral on the fly? Or quickly convert to metric units in the field? When you’re on a job site, you need answers fast. But answers don’t always come easily, especially if your library of reference materials is back in the office.Engineers are often called on to answer technical questions and solve problems while in the field. It’s not always feasible to bring along the bulky reference materials needed to research engineering-related topics. Now there’s a simple solution. The SME Mining Reference Handbook is a practical field reference for mining and minerals engineers who spend time away from the office. With its comprehensive store of charts, graphs, tables, equations, and rules of thumb, the handbook is the essential technical reference for mobile mining professionals. It’s also a convenient desk reference for in-office use. To keep the handbook portable, content was carefully selected to include only the most relevant and widely used information. This distillation of vital technical data was culled from volumes of mining and engineering literature. Its compact size and durable cover make it a convenient resource, ideal for a briefcase, glove compartment, or personal bookshelf. While written as a quick reference for experienced engineers, students and government practioners will also find it useful.”

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Paperback: 464 pages ; Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0873351754 ; ISBN-13: 978-0873351751

Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches ; Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design

Edited by Deepak Malhotra, Patrick Taylor, Erik Spiller, and Marc LeVier

“They key to building better and more reliable plants is staying abreast of new technologies and equipment improvements. Whether you’re an aspiring engineering student or a seasonaed practitioner, you won’t find a more comprehensive or more up-to-date resource thanRecent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design. A compilation of engaging and insightful papers from the prestigious 2009 Plant Design Symposium, the volume is a sequel to Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control, an industry standard published in 2002. Both books are indispensable texts for university-level instruction, as well as valuable guides for operators considering new construction, plant renovation, or expansion. Inside you’ll find the latest thinking from around the world. These experts delve into every aspect of plant design from best practices of industry leaders to knowing “what not to do” to avoid expensive, time-consuming mistakes. You’ll learn the role of innovation, how to finance and conduct feasibility studies, and how to reduce your plant’s carbon footprint. The latest developments concerning flotation, extractive metallurgy, crushing and grinding, separation processes, and process development are also discussed extensively. Case studies and plenary speakers highlight proces design concepts that work well and those that do not. Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design is a practical, easy-to-use reference for students, engineers, consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, and anyone involved in the design or operation of a mineral processing plant.” 

More details: Published by SME – 2009
592 pages ; Hard Cover

Traitement du Minerai

Serge Bouchard (Auteur), Collège de la Région de l’Amiante

“L’ouvrage traite des principales facettes de la minéralurgie. L’auteur y décrit, entre autres, de façon exhaustive les procédures utilisées en usine et en laboratoire. En collaboration avec le Centre collégial de développement de matériel didactique.
Lorsque les engins d’exploitation apportent à l’atelier de concassage ou à l’usine de concentration le minerai de la mine, la richesse contenue dans les blocs n’est pas toujours apparente. En effet, à regarder ces blocs, on ne voit pas toujours très bien ce qu’on peut en tirer. C’est à ce moment qu’intervient la minéralurgie, qui comprend l’ensemble des étapes, des méthodes et des techniques permettant d’extraire des blocs de la mine le minéral utile qui y est contenu.
Le procédé de traitement du minerai est mis en route : le contrôle, l’optimisation, la nécessité de pallier les variations dans la matière première et les aléas du marché de consommation sont autant d’objectifs qui peuvent être atteints grâce à un programme de recherche et d’expérimentation dans les laboratoires indépendants et ceux de l’usine. Les méthodes sont continuellement testées, améliorées, et de nouveaux procédés sont même conçus
Traitement du minerai traite des principales facettes de la minéralurgie. Dans l’ouvrage, l’auteur explique pourquoi les stimuli appliqués sur les procédés se traduisent par des conséquences précises sur leurs performances, et décrit de façon exhaustive les procédures en usine et en laboratoire. Plus de 375 figures illustrent notamment un équipement, un appareil ou une machine, un circuit, un mécanisme de processus minéralurgique, la planification des travaux de même que l’influence d’une variable sur les performances d’un procédé. L’abondance d’exercices résolus et la présentation détaillée des procédures d’essais de flottation caractérisent l’ouvrage, enrichi d’annexes et d’un index.”

Publication: 2001
Format: 21,5 cm x 28 cm ; Reliure: Collée, couverture souple
Pages: 373 ; ISBN: 2-89443-156-2
ISBN 13: 978-2-89443-156-6; Editeur : Thompson/Groupe Modulo

Prospection minière

Bruno Landry, Cégep de Sherbrooke

” Bien que la reconnaissance géologique du territoire soit aujourd’hui relativement détaillée et que les techniques de prospection se soient beaucoup raffinées, les prospecteurs indépendants n’en demeurent pas moins à l’origine de la majorité des découvertes de nouveaux indices minéralisés. Et c’est à ces prospecteurs que Prospection minière s’adresse.
Ce manuel s’inspire des nombreuses activités de soutien aux prospecteurs organisées par le Comité des mines du CRD-Estrie. Il vise à rendre les prospecteurs du Québec plus compétents et autonomes. Il se divise en deux parties. La première traite des notions de géologie essentielles en prospection. La deuxième plonge directement au cœur du sujet, soit la prospection sur le terrain. On y présente les différentes techniques de prospection, et on fait le point sur la Loi sur les mines et sur la promotion d’une propriété minière.
Prospection minière devrait trouver une vaste audience auprès des associations de prospecteurs, dans les maisons d’enseignement (collèges et universités), de même que dans les groupes et milieux intéressés à la connaissance et à la mise en valeur des ressources minérales. Parce que le secteur minier est l’un des principaux rouages de l’économie du Québec, il faut accentuer l’effort de prospection et faire en sorte que les prospecteurs soient correctement informés. Ce manuel leur est donc indispensable. ”

Publication: 1995
Format: 21 cm x 27,5 cm ; Reliure: Collée, couverture souple
Pages: 240 ; ISBN: 2-89113-342-0
ISBN 13: 978-2-89113-342-5 ; Editeur : Thompson/Groupe Modulo

 

Notions de géologie, 3^e édition revue et augmentée

Bruno Landry, Cégep de Sherbrooke

“Notions de géologie est un ouvrage qui, par ses qualités pédagogiques indiscutables, a su s’imposer comme le manuel indispensable aux étudiants en géologie et en sciences de la Terre. On y trouve plus de 300 illustrations et cartes, 200 photographies et 35 encadrés informatifs.
À l’aide d’exemples principalement empruntés au territoire géologiquement riche du Québec, les auteurs présentent les notions de base de la géologie en s’appuyant sur les derniers modèles géodynamiques et géochimiques.
Cet ouvrage se présente en huit parties : L’Univers et la planète Terre; Les matériaux de l’écorce terrestre; Les déformations des matériaux de l’écorce terrestre; Le domaine continental; Le domaine océanique; La Terre : planète active; La Terre : ses ressources; Le Québec.
Deux chapitres sont consacrés au domaine océanique, domaine essentiel pour qui veut bien comprendre les grands cycles des principaux éléments chimiques naturels ainsi que le fondement de la tectonique des plaques. La théorie des plaques lithosphériques sert d’ailleurs de fil conducteur à tout le volume. De même, les séismes, le volcanisme et les chaînes de montagnes sont ici traités pour la première fois. ”

Publication: 1992 ; Format: 21 cm x 27,5 cm ; Reliure: Collée, couverture souple ; Pages: 576 ; ISBN: 2-89113-256-4 ; ISBN 13:978-2-89113-256-5 ; Editeur : Thompson/Groupe Modulo