Characterisation of cemented rock fill materials for the Cosmos nickel mine, Western Australia

Title: Characterisation of cemented rock fill materials for the Cosmos nickel mine, Western Australia
Author(s): H. Saw, S. Prentice and E. Villaescusa
Paper category : conference
Book title: International RILEM Conference on Advances in Construction Materials Through Science and Engineering
Editor(s): Christopher Leung and K.T. WAN
ISBN: 978-2-35158-116-2
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-117-9
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2011
Pages: 907 - 914
Total Pages: 8
Nb references: 16
Language: English

Abstract: The Xstrata Nickel Cosmos Mine is located about 500 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. This paper describes cemented rock fill (CRF) strength testing carried out at the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). The studies included composition of different mix designs to achieve a target strength at different mining stages. The physical properties of waste rock, binder, mixing water and their influences on the physical and mechanical properties of CRF at different curing times, temperature and humidity are presented.

Online publication: 2011-10-31
Publication type : full_text
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