Volume 15 (2024)
Volume 14 (2023)
Volume 13 (2022)
Volume 12 (2021)
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)
Original Research Paper
Blast Design for Improved Productivity using a Modified Available Energy Method

S. Mulenga; R. Kaunda

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 643-659

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9506.1861

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 of 203 mm is proposed to be used in the ore zone to meet the new required production rate of 90mtpa from 75mtpa. Currently, ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A Preliminary Assessment of Rock Slope Stability in Tropical Climates: A Case Study at Lafarge Quarry, Perak, Malaysia

K.S. Shah; M. H. Mohd Hashim; K.S. Ariffin; N. F. Nordin

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 661-673

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9814.1901

Abstract
  The stability analysis of rock slopes is a complex task for the geotechnical engineers due to the complex nature of the rock mass in a tropical climate that often has discontinuities in several forms, and consequently, in several types of slope failures. In this work, a rock mass classification scheme ...  Read More

Original Research Paper Mineral Processing
Investigation of Effect of Number of Lifters on Performance of Pilot-Scale SAG Mills Using Discrete Element Method

S. Kolahi; M. Jahani Chegeni

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 675-693

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9045.1793

Abstract
  The number of lifters of mill shell liners, mill rotation speed, and filling percentage of grinding media are three of the most important parameters influencing the charge behavior and the trajectory of ball motion inside the SAG mills, and consequently, their performance. In this paper, the milling ...  Read More

Original Research Paper Exploitation
Application of Sequential Gaussian Conditional Simulation to Underground Mine Design Under Grade Uncertainty

F. Sotoudeh; M. Ataei; R. Kakaie; Y. Pourrahimian

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 695-709

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7333.1582

Abstract
  In mining projects, all uncertainties associated with a project must be considered to determine the feasibility study. Grade uncertainty is one of the major components of technical uncertainty that affects the variability of the project. Geostatistical simulation, as a reliable approach, is the most ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
On Applicability of Some Indirect Tests for Estimation of Tensile Strength of Anisotropic Rocks

F. Rastegar; H. R. Nejati; A. Ghazvinian; M. R. Hadei; A. Nazerigivi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 711-720

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9220.1813

Abstract
  The tensile strength of rocks plays a noteworthy role in their failure mechanism, and its determination can be beneficial in optimizing the design of the rock structures. Schistose rocks due to their inherent anisotropy in different foliation directions show a diverse strength at each direction. The ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A Comprehensive Study of Several Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Open-Pit Mine Production Scheduling Problem Considering Grade Uncertainty

K. Tolouei; E. Moosavi; A.H. Bangian Tabrizi; P. Afzal; A. Aghajani Bazzazi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 721-736

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9127.1803

Abstract
  It is significant to discover a global optimization in the problems dealing with large dimensional scales to increase the quality of decision-making in the mining operation. It has been broadly confirmed that the long-term production scheduling (LTPS) problem performs a main role in mining projects to ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Effect of Segmental Joint on Internal Forces in Tunnel Lining under Seismic Loading by Numerical Method

Gh.H. Ranjbar; K. Shahriar; K. Ahangari

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 737-751

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.8979.1785

Abstract
  Although segmental tunnel linings are often used for seismic areas, the influence of segment joints on the segmental lining behavior under seismic loading has not been thoroughly considered in the literature. This paper presents the results of a numerical study investigating the effects of the rotational, ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Comparison of Copper Dissolution in Chalcopyrite Concentrate Bioleaching with Acidianus Brierleyi in Different Initial pH Values

M. R. Samadzadeh Yazdi; M. Abdollahi; S. M. Mousavi; A. Khodadadi Darban

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 753-764

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9447.1853

Abstract
  Although bioleaching of chalcopyrite by thermophilic microorganisms enhances the rate of copper recovery, a high temperature accelerates iron precipitation as jarosite, which can bring many operational problems in the industrial processes. In this research work, the bioleaching of chalcopyrite concentrate ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A New Mathematical Model for Production Scheduling in Sub-level Caving Mining Method

M. Shenavar; M. Ataee-pour; M. Rahmanpour

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 765-778

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9139.1804

Abstract
  Production scheduling in underground mines is still a manual process, and achieving a truly optimal result through manual scheduling is impossible due to the complexity of the scheduling problems. Among the underground mining methods, sub-level caving is a common mining method with a high production ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Dissolution of Nickel and Cobalt from Iron-Rich Laterite Ores Using Different Organic Acids

M. Hosseini Nasab; M. Noaparast; H. Abdollahi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 779-797

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9564.1869

Abstract
  Due to the decreasing production of nickel and cobalt from sulfide sources, the Ni and Co extraction from the oxide ores (laterites) have become more prevalent. In this research work, the effects of calcination prior to leaching, acid concentration, percent solid, pH, and stirring speed on the nickel ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A Correlation for Estimating LCPC Abrasivity Coefficient using Rock Properties

M. Ansari; M. Hosseini; A. R. Taleb Beydokhti

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 799-808

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9520.1863

Abstract
  Rock abrasivity, as one of the most important parameters affecting the rock drillability, significantly influences the drilling rate in mines. Therefore, rock abrasivity should be carefully evaluated prior to selecting and employing drilling machines. Since the tests for a rock abrasivity assessment ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A 3D Finite-Difference Analysis of Interaction between a Newly-Driven Large Tunnel with Twin Tunnels in Urban Areas

S. Akbari; Sh. Zare; H. Chakeri; H. Mirzaei Nasir Abad

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 809-823

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9444.1851

Abstract
  Evaluation of the interaction between a new and the existing underground structures is one of the important problems in urban tunneling. In this work, using FLAC3D, four numerical models of single- and twin-tube tunnels in urban areas are developed, where the horizontal distance between the single- and ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Copper Price Prediction using Wave Count with Contribution of Elliott Waves

R. Satari; A. Akbari Dehkharghani; K. Ahangari

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 825-835

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9240.1822

Abstract
  Within the last few decades, copper has been identified as one of the most applicable metals by many researchers. These researchers have also been enthusiastic to predict the price of this valuable metal. These days, the available technical analysis methods have been highly applied in the financial markets. ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Mechanical Properties of Low Plasticity Clay Soil Stabilized with Iron Ore Mine Tailing and Portland Cement

A. R. Ghanizadeh; A. Yarmahmoudi; H. Abbaslou

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 837-853

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9304.1860

Abstract
  Due to economical and environmental issues, utilization of mineral wastes, e.g. iron ore mine tailing (IOMT), as road materials can be recommended as a sustainable alternative. In the present study, mechanical properties, as well as resistance to freezing and thawing cycles (F-T) of low plasticity clay ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Behavior of a Tunnel and its Neighboring Joint with and without Presence of Rock Bolt under Biaxial Loads; Particle Flow Code Approach

V. Sarfarazi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 855-864

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9581.1872

Abstract
  In this work, the interaction between the semi-circular space and the neighboring joint with and without the presence of rock bolts was investigated using the particle flow code (PFC) approach. For this purpose, firstly, the calibration of PFC was performed using both the Brazilian experimental test ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Integrating Geophysical Attributes with New Cuckoo Search Machine-Learning Algorithm to Estimate Silver Grade Values–Case Study: Zarshouran Gold Mine

A. Alimoradi; B. Maleki; A. Karimi; M. Sahafzadeh; S. Abbasi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 865-879

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9939.1923

Abstract
  The exploration methods are divided into the direct and indirect categories. Among these, the indirect geophysical methods are more time- and cost-effective compared with the direct methods. The target of the geophysical investigations is to obtain an accurate image from the underground features. The ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Investigating and Ranking Blasting Patterns to Reduce Ground Vibration using Soft Computing Approaches and MCDM Technique

D. Mohammadi; R. Mikaeil; J. Abdollahei Sharif

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 881-897

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9446.1852

Abstract
  The blasting method is one of the most important operations in most open-pit mines that has a priority over the other mechanical excavation methods due to its cost-effectiveness and flexibility in operation. However, the blasting operation, especially in surface mines, imposes some environmental problems ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A New Method for Predicting Indirect Tensile Strength of Sandstone Rock Samples

H. Fattahi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 899-908

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9775.1897

Abstract
  The tensile strength (σt) of a rock plays an important role in the reliable construction of several civil structures such as dam foundations and types of tunnels and excavations. Determination of σt in the laboratory can be expensive, difficult, and time-consuming for certain projects. Due ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Development of a New Experimental Technique for Dynamic Fracture Toughness Measurement of Rocks using Drop Weight Test

Gh. Khandouzi; H. Memarian; M. H. Khosravi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 909-920

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9818.1903

Abstract
  The dynamic fracture characteristics of rock specimens play an important role in analyzing the fracture issues such as blasting, hydraulic fracturing, and design of supports. Several experimental methods have been developed for determining the dynamic fracture properties of the rock samples. However, ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Investigation of Mechanism of Adsorption of Xanthate and Hydroxamate on Malachite

M. Mohammadkhani; M. Abdollahy; M. R. Khalesi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, Pages 921-933

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9755.1895

Abstract
  Copper oxide minerals such as malachite do not respond well to the traditional copper sulfide collectors, and require alternative flotation schemes. In many copper ore mines, significant copper oxide minerals, especially malachite, are associated with sulfide minerals. Considering that xanthates are ...  Read More