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EBSD Technique for Phase Characterisation of Igneous Rock

This article explores how this method can be utilized to characterise the phases existing in an igneous rock.

From Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis 21 Feb 2014

Identification of Minor Mineral Phases Using X-Ray Mapping Software

This article talks about the identification of minor mineral phases using x-ray mapping software.

From Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis 21 Feb 2014

Mineral Liberation Analysis Using Integrated X-Ray and Image Analysis

This article tlaks about mineral liberation analusis using integrated x-ray and image analysis.

From Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis 21 Feb 2014

Block Caving - Mining Fundamentals

Block caving is a gravity-based underground mining method that involves breaking up the rock mass located at depth into pieces. This method is particularly suitable for low-grade minerals or with disseminated mineralization.

12 Feb 2014

Topaz - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Topaz is a silicate mineral made of fluorine and aluminum. It was named after Topasos Island in the Red Sea from where it was first discovered.

12 Feb 2014

Using Nanotechnology For Oil Recovery - An Interview With Prof. Khavkin

AZoMining talks to Prof. Alexander Khavkin about how newly developed nanotechnology could help to access technologically hard-to-recover reserves and also provide benefits and cost reductions in currently active reserves.

By G.P. Thomas 13 Jan 2014

DM30 II: Redesign of the Low Pressure DM30 Hole Drill

The island of Kalimantan has approximately 70% of Indonesia’s drills operating in the coal industry, thus representing the country’s major blasthole market. Larger models used for blasthole drilling include the Atlas Copco DML and DM45 rigs.

From Atlas Copco AB 3 Jan 2014

Raspite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Raspite, a member of the Scheelite group, was first discovered in 1897 at Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The mineral was named after Charles Rasp, German-Australian prospector, discoverer of the Broken Hill ore deposit.

21 Oct 2013

Pyrite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Pyrite is an iron sulfide mineral named from the Greek word for "fire", as it emits sparks when hit with other metal or mineral.

21 Oct 2013

Luberoite – Occurrence, Properties and Distribution

Luberoite was discovered in the year 1992 in the Lubero, Kivu District located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has been named after its place of discovery.

21 Oct 2013