An investigation into the use of agglomerated tailings in backfill : a potential tailings disposal option and case study for Eskay Creek Mine, British Columbia

This paper details an investigation into the feasibility of using agglomerated tailings in a 'dry' aggregate fill for underground mining. A test program began with the agglomeration of tailings materials from Eskay Creek Mine, British Columbia, using Portland cement as a binding agent....

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Main Author: Chovan, Karen
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/11505