Volume 12 (2021)
Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)
Number of Articles: 444
1. Selection of the best strategy for Iran's quarries: SWOT-FAHP method
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Winter 2012, , Pages 1-13
Abstract
Iran has high potential and unique stone reserves in terms of variety of color, texture, quality, and economic value; nevertheless, in spite of growing mine production during the past ... Read More
2. Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines for carbonate pores size estimation from 3D seismic data
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Winter 2013, , Pages 1-14
Abstract
This paper proposes a method for the prediction of pore size values in hydrocarbon reservoirs using 3D seismic data. To this end, an actual carbonate oil field in the south-western ... Read More
3. Karstic water exploration using the Schlumberger VES and dipole–dipole resistivity profiling surveys in the Tepal area, west of Shahrood, Iran
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Winter 2014, , Pages 1-12
Abstract
The need for clean groundwater resources to have sustainable development in a country is undoubted. Due to the importance and high quality of karstic waters in supplying water in Iran ... Read More
4. Geostatistical simulation of dyke systems in Sungun porphyry copper deposit, Iran
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, , Pages 1-10
Abstract
Post-mineralization activities may cause difficulties in the process of ore modeling in porphyry deposits. Sungun, NW Iran, is one of the porphyry copper deposits, in which dyke intrusions ... Read More
5. Kinetics of Sphalerite Leaching by Sodium Nitrate in Sulfuric Acid
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Winter 2016, , Pages 1-12
Abstract
In the present work, the extraction of zinc from a sphalerite concentrate using sodium nitrate as an oxidant in a sulfuric acid solution was investigated. The effective parameters such ... Read More
6. Effect of air column in transport canisters on measured gas contents of coal
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Winter 2017, , Pages 1-9
Abstract
Canister desorption is a widely used technique to measure the gas content of coal. The gas content data, when normalized to volume/weight and multiplied by coal seam mass, is used to ... Read More
7. A new approach for assessing stability of rock slopes considering centroids of weak zones
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Winter 2018, , Pages 1-18
Abstract
The intersection lines between discontinuity surfaces and their intersection points on the visible surfaces of any engineering structure may be the instability indicators. This paper ... Read More
8. Analysis of a possible root cause and mechanism for Soma mine disaster
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Winter 2019, , Pages 1-26
Abstract
A daunting mine disaster took place in 13 May 2014 at Soma and 301 men lost their lives. Brief information about the Eynez coal mine and some of the inherent characteristics of the ... Read More
9. A New Stability Approach using Probabilistic Profile along Direction of Excavation
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Winter 2020, , Pages 1-20
Abstract
Estimation of the possible instability that may be encountered in the excavation slope(s) during the planning and application steps of the rock excavation processes is an important ... Read More
10. Ultimate Pit Limit Optimization using Boykov-Kolmogorov Maximum Flow Algorithm
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Winter 2021, , Pages 1-13
Abstract
The ultimate pit limit optimization (UPLO) serves as an important step in the mine planning process. Various approaches of maximum flow algorithms such as pseudo-flow and push-relabel ... Read More
11. AN-EUL method for automatic interpretation of potential field data in unexploded ordnances (UXO) detection
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Summer 2014, , Pages 67-77
Abstract
We have applied an automatic interpretation method of potential data called AN-EUL in unexploded ordnance (UXO) prospective which is indeed a combination of the analytic signal and ... Read More
12. Assessment of natural attenuation of acid mine drainage pollutants in El Bierzo and Odiel basins: A case study
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Summer 2011, , Pages 78-85
Abstract
In the past, mining activities have generated major acid drainage sources, which usually carry dissolved metals that flow into the main rivers of the affected basins. The study looks ... Read More
13. Blast vibration modeling using linear superposition method
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Summer 2015, , Pages 125-140
Abstract
A linear superposition method was used for modeling the time history of the production blast vibrations and optimizing the blast sequence to reduce vibration levels in Sar-Cheshmeh ... Read More
14. An experimental study of axial load transfer mechanisms of cable bolts using axially split embedment apparatus
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Spring 2017, , Pages 131-137
Abstract
The load transfer mechanisms of cable bolts differ from those for normal rebar bolts. The cable bolts used in mines are basically steel strands with different constructions depending ... Read More
15. Sustainable development and environmental challenges in Cameroon’s mining sector: A review
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, , Pages 293-309
Abstract
Cameroon has a strong geological potential for a number of mineral resources that, if well managed, could support economic growth. The country contains potentially large deposits of ... Read More
16. Fault orientation modeling of Sonda- Jherruck coalfield, Pakistan
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Spring 2019, , Pages 305-313
Abstract
Faults are the most critical tectonic factors in geological structures, which have major economic impacts on mining economics. Thus it is necessary to understand faults in order to ... Read More
17. A new stochastic 3D seismic inversion using direct sequential simulation and co-simulation in a genetic algorithm framework
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Summer 2017, , Pages 321-335
Abstract
Stochastic seismic inversion is a family of inversion algorithms in which the inverse solution was carried out using geostatistical simulation. In this work, a new 3D stochastic seismic ... Read More
18. Gold, Silver and Iron in Iron Oxy-hydroxide Precipitate Formed in Process of Acid Mine Drainage
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Spring 2020, , Pages 335-346
Abstract
Oxidation of sulfide-containing ores is the main cause of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), which is an environmental problem associated with both the abandoned and active mines. Iron-bearing ... Read More
19. Optimization of parameters affecting recovery of copper from Sarcheshmeh low-grade sulfide ore using Bioleaching
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Autumn 2017, , Pages 523-537
Abstract
In this work, the parameters affecting the recovery of copper from the low-grade sulfide minerals of Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine were studied. A low-grade sulfide ore was used with a copper ... Read More
20. Computational fluid dynamics simulations for investigation of parameters affecting goaf gas distribution
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Summer 2018, , Pages 547-557
Abstract
It is necessary to obtain a fundamental understanding of the goaf gas flow patterns in longwall mine in order to develop optimum goaf gas drainage and spontaneous combustion (sponcom) ... Read More
21. Combining fuzzy RES with GA for predicting wear performance of circular diamond saw in hard rock cutting process
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Summer 2019, , Pages 559-574
Abstract
Predicting the wear performance of circular diamond saw in the process of sawing hard dimensional stone is an important step in reducing production costs in the stone sawing industry. ... Read More
22. Blast Design for Improved Productivity using a Modified Available Energy Method
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Summer 2020, , Pages 643-659
Abstract
In this work, a new drilling and blasting design methodology is introduced and applied at a case study mine to improve productivity. For the case study copper mine, a blast diameter ... Read More
23. Green extraction of Niobium and Tantalum from Kenticha Tantalite ore using 1-Ethyl-3-Methyl Imidazolium Chloride ionic liquid
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Autumn 2018, , Pages 785-794
Abstract
The decomposition of the Ethiopian Kenticha tantalite ore was studied using the KOH fusion and H2O leaching system at 400 0C for a 1 h reaction time. The experimental results obtained ... Read More
24. Determining optimal distance from outlet of auxiliary forcing ventilation system to development of heading in underground mines
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Autumn 2019, , Pages 821-832
Abstract
Auxiliary ventilation of the blind development heading in underground mines is one of the most challenging work activities amongst mining underground operations. The auxiliary forcing ... Read More
25. Assessment of Terrain and Land Use/Land Cover Changes of Mine Sites using Geospatial Techniques in Plateau State, Nigeria
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Autumn 2020, , Pages 935-948