4019. Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy


Title4019. Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy
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Rational design of perlite-bauxite-based low-density ceramic proppants for hydraulic fracturing
Zhang, Heng, Zhang, Liehui, Yang, Zhaozhong, Li, Xiaogang, Dorosti, Fatereh, Chen, Guoliang, Zhu, Jinyi, Zhang, Jin, Yang, Hongcheng, Wang, Hao, Wnag, Haibo and Ge, Lei. 2026. "Rational design of perlite-bauxite-based low-density ceramic proppants for hydraulic fracturing." Construction and Building Materials. 515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2026.145689

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Integrating recycled waste materials in cementitious grouts: evaluating mechanical integrity and rheological behaviour
Entezam, Alireza, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Burey, Polly, McDougall, Kevin, Craig, Peter, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Aziz, Naj and Mirzaghorbanali, Ali. 2026. "Integrating recycled waste materials in cementitious grouts: evaluating mechanical integrity and rheological behaviour." Discover Materials. 6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-025-00467-5

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LiDAR Through Domes: Modelling, Simulation, and Correction of Refraction
Ranasinghe, Pasindu, Patra, Dibyayan, Banerjee, Bikram and Raval, Simit. 2025. "LiDAR Through Domes: Modelling, Simulation, and Correction of Refraction." 2025 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IST). Strasbourg, France 15 - 17 Oct 2025 France. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). https://doi.org/10.1109/ist66504.2025.11268399

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A UAV Laser Scanning Technique for Automated Mapping of In-Stope Structural Discontinuity Sets in Underground Mines
Patra, Dibyayan, Baylis, Charles, Ranasinghe, Pasindu, Banerjee, Bikram and Raval, Simit. 2025. "A UAV Laser Scanning Technique for Automated Mapping of In-Stope Structural Discontinuity Sets in Underground Mines." IGARSS 2025 - 2025 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Brisbane, Australia 03 - 08 Aug 2025 Australia. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS55030.2025.11243341

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An Automated Single-Shot LiDAR and Camera Extrinsic Calibration Method Using Image Processing
Ranasinghe, Pasindu, Patra, Dibyayan, Banerjee, Bikram and Raval, Simit. 2025. "An Automated Single-Shot LiDAR and Camera Extrinsic Calibration Method Using Image Processing." IGARSS 2025 - 2025 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Brisbane, Australia 03 - 08 Aug 2025 Australia. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS55030.2025.11242429

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A Deep Learning Approach to Identify Rock Bolts in Complex 3D Point Clouds of Underground Mines Captured Using Mobile Laser Scanners
Patra, Dibyayan, Ranasinghe, Pasindu, Banerjee, Bikram and Raval, Simit. 2025. "A Deep Learning Approach to Identify Rock Bolts in Complex 3D Point Clouds of Underground Mines Captured Using Mobile Laser Scanners." Remote Sensing. 17 (15), p. 2701. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17152701

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LiDAR Point Cloud Colourisation Using Multi-Camera Fusion and Low-Light Image Enhancement
Ranasinghe, Pasindu, Patra, Dibyayan, Banerjee, Bikram and Raval, Simit. 2025. "LiDAR Point Cloud Colourisation Using Multi-Camera Fusion and Low-Light Image Enhancement." Sensors. 25 (21), p. 6582. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25216582

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A step toward better understanding rock bolt technology
Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad. 2025. A step toward better understanding rock bolt technology. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/100x13

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Coal matrix response to CO2 adsorption and emission: implications for sustainable mining and carbon sequestration
Ardehjani, Emad Ansari, Sereshki, Farhang, Ataei, Mohammad, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Coal matrix response to CO2 adsorption and emission: implications for sustainable mining and carbon sequestration." Scientific Reports. 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-27339-5

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Pull-out capacity and energy absorption of cable bolts under impact loading
Mottahedi, Adel, Aziz, Naj, Remennikov, Alex and Mirzaghorbanali, Ali. 2025. "Pull-out capacity and energy absorption of cable bolts under impact loading." International Journal of Mining Science and Technology (Zhongguo Kuangye Daxue Xuebao). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2025.10.013

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Cementitious Grouts in Ground Support Systems: A PRISMA-Guided Bibliometric and Mechanistic Review
Entezam, Alireza, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Burey, Paulomi (Polly), McDougall, Kevin, Craig, Peter, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Aziz, Naj and Mirzaghorbanali, Ali. 2025. "Cementitious Grouts in Ground Support Systems: A PRISMA-Guided Bibliometric and Mechanistic Review." Applied Sciences. 15 (23), pp. 12439-12470. https://doi.org/10.3390/app152312439

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Axial Load Transfer Mechanisms in Fully Grouted Fibreglass Rock Bolts: Experimental and Numerical Investigations
Entezam, Shima, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Alireza, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Craig, Peter, McDougall, Kevin, Karunasena, Warna and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Axial Load Transfer Mechanisms in Fully Grouted Fibreglass Rock Bolts: Experimental and Numerical Investigations." Applied Sciences. 15 (20). https://doi.org/10.3390/app152011293

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Experimental Evaluation of Sleeved Rock Bolts for Corrosion Resistance and Load Transfer Performance in Underground Reinforcement
Mottahedi, Adel, Aziz, Naj, Remennikov, Alex, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Shan, Zhenjun. 2025. "Experimental Evaluation of Sleeved Rock Bolts for Corrosion Resistance and Load Transfer Performance in Underground Reinforcement." Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an international journal. 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-025-03412-8

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Impact of CO2 and methane adsorption and emission on coalss mechanical properties and pillar stability: Implications for ECBM and CO2 sequestration
Ardehjani, Emad Ansari, Ataei, Mohammad, Sereshki, Farhang, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Impact of CO2 and methane adsorption and emission on coalss mechanical properties and pillar stability: Implications for ECBM and CO2 sequestration." Energy. 333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.137438

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A systematic review of machine learning-based remote sensing data analysis for geological and mined materials characterisation
Thiruchittampalam, Sureka, Banerjee, Bikram Pratap, Glenn, Nancy F and Raval, Simit. 2025. "A systematic review of machine learning-based remote sensing data analysis for geological and mined materials characterisation." European Journal of Remote Sensing. 58 (1). https://doi.org/10.1080/22797254.2025.2524622

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Spatiotemporal dynamics and key climatic influences on vegetation resilience in opencast coal mine dumps after restoration
Wang, Hui, Zhang, Chengye, Ding, Yaxin, Li, Feiyue, Liu, Wanxi, Ma, Yan, Guo, Yingjie, Banerjee, Bikram and Li, Jun. 2025. "Spatiotemporal dynamics and key climatic influences on vegetation resilience in opencast coal mine dumps after restoration." International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. 141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2025.104646

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An evaluation of calibrated and uncalibrated high-resolution RGB data in time series analysis for coal spoil characterisation: A comparative study
Thiruchittampalam, Sureka, Banerjee, Bikram Pratap, Glenn, Nancy F. and Raval, Simit. 2025. "An evaluation of calibrated and uncalibrated high-resolution RGB data in time series analysis for coal spoil characterisation: A comparative study." International Journal of Coal Science and Technology. 12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-025-00783-4

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Evaluating segmentation methods for UAV-Based Spoil Pile Delineation
Thiruchittampalam, Sureka, Banerjee, Bikram Pratap, Glenn, Nancy F and Raval, Simit. 2025. "Evaluating segmentation methods for UAV-Based Spoil Pile Delineation." Scientific Reports. 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77616-y

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An Automated Identification Method of Disturbance Ranges of Surface Coal Mines on Vegetation Based on the Fitting of NDVI Spatial Trajectory
Peng, C., Li, Q., Li, J., Kang, H., Zhang, C., Tang, J. and Banerjee, B.. 2025. "An Automated Identification Method of Disturbance Ranges of Surface Coal Mines on Vegetation Based on the Fitting of NDVI Spatial Trajectory." Land Degradation and Development. 36 (7), pp. 2458-2473. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.5508

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Numerical simulation of a single shear scenario in fibreglass rock bolts
Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Gregor, Peter, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Entezam, Alireza, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Karunasena, Karu and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Numerical simulation of a single shear scenario in fibreglass rock bolts." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Sustainability in underground mining and geotechnical practices
Entezam, Alireza, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Burey, Polly, McDougall, Kevin, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Criag, Peter and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Sustainability in underground mining and geotechnical practices." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Investigating the rotation of cable bolts during pull out tests
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Moosavi, Mahdi and Taheri, Abbas. 2025. "Investigating the rotation of cable bolts during pull out tests." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Analysis of wedge stability in the excavation of dam diversion tunnels: a case study
Farhadian, Hadi, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Nourizadeh, Hadi and Mirzaghorbanali, Ali. 2025. "Analysis of wedge stability in the excavation of dam diversion tunnels: a case study ." Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025). University of Southern Queensland 06 - 07 Feb 2025 Australia.

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Proceedings of the 2025 Resource Operators Conference
Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel. Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel (ed.) 2025. Proceedings of the 2025 Resource Operators Conference . Australia. University of Wollongong.

Edited book

ACARP 34018: Carboltâ„¢: Pre-Commercial Fixed Length Carbolt Prototype
John, David, Peerzada, Mazhar, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Barnes, Scott and Hoehn, Karsten. 2025. ACARP 34018: Carboltâ„¢: Pre-Commercial Fixed Length Carbolt Prototype. Australia. Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP).

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A Critical Review on Development of Laboratory Testing Technologies of Tendons Applied to Stabilize Underground Structures
Mottahedi, Adel, Aziz, Naj, Remennikov, Alex, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Marston, Kevin. 2025. "A Critical Review on Development of Laboratory Testing Technologies of Tendons Applied to Stabilize Underground Structures ." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-04518-4

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Impact of Diverse Parameters on CO2 Adsorption in CO2 Sequestration: Utilizing a Novel Triaxial Testing Apparatus
Ardehjani, Emad Ansari, Ataei, Mohammad, Sereshki, Farhang, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Impact of Diverse Parameters on CO2 Adsorption in CO2 Sequestration: Utilizing a Novel Triaxial Testing Apparatus ." Greenhouse Gases: science and technology. 15 (1), pp. 53-67. https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.2322

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Unveiling Axial Load Transfer Mechanism in Fully Encapsulated Rock Bolts
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Mitri, Hani, Craig, Peter, Rastegarmanesh, Ashakan and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Unveiling Axial Load Transfer Mechanism in Fully Encapsulated Rock Bolts ." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 58 (3), pp. 4043-4067. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04347-x

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Performance of Cable Bolts in Small- and Large-Scale Laboratory Pullout Tests
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina and Nourizadeh, Hadi. 2025. "Performance of Cable Bolts in Small- and Large-Scale Laboratory Pullout Tests." Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an international journal. 43 (67). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-024-03019-5

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Comparative analysis of traditional and transfer learning algorithms for coal spoil classification via close-range imagery
Thiruchittampalam, Sureka, Shanmugalingam, Kuruparan, Banerjee, Bikram P, Glenn, Nancy F. and Raval, Simit. 2025. "Comparative analysis of traditional and transfer learning algorithms for coal spoil classification via close-range imagery." Georisk: assessment and management of risk for engineered systems and geohazards. 19 (2), pp. 267-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/17499518.2024.2422490

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Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 155 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106157

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Revelling pore microstructure impacts on the compressive strength of porous proppant based on finite and discrete element method
Liao, Zijia, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Li, Xiaogang, Yang, Zhaozhong, Xue, Qi, Shen, Chao and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Revelling pore microstructure impacts on the compressive strength of porous proppant based on finite and discrete element method." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 211, pp. 72-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2024.05.054

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Evaluation of Dozer Bund Design for Improved Safety in Saraji Open Cut Coal Mines (BHP Group Limited)
Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Nourizadeh, Hadi and Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad. 2024. Evaluation of Dozer Bund Design for Improved Safety in Saraji Open Cut Coal Mines (BHP Group Limited). Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zx4q6

Project report

Potential Utilisation of Organic Waste in Concrete at OT Mine: Exploring Mechanical Properties of Amended Concrete (Phase 2)
Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Karunasena, Karu, Trzcinski, Antoine, Entezam, Alireza and Ganthavee, Voravich. 2024. Potential Utilisation of Organic Waste in Concrete at OT Mine: Exploring Mechanical Properties of Amended Concrete (Phase 2). Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zx4q2

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Impact Loading of Tendon Reinforcement Systems Used for Ground Control: A Critical Literature Review
Mottahedi, Adel, Aziz, Naj, Remennikov, A;ex, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Marston, Kevin. 2024. "Impact Loading of Tendon Reinforcement Systems Used for Ground Control: A Critical Literature Review." Archive of Mining Science. 69 (4), pp. 711-743. https://doi.org/10.24425/ams.2024.1525

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Granular Soils and Contaminant Modeling in Tailing Dams
Farhadian, Hadi, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad and Mirzaghorbanali, Ali. 2024. "Granular Soils and Contaminant Modeling in Tailing Dams." Minerals. 14 (11).

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Data-Driven Optimised XGBoost for Predicting the Performance of Axial Load Bearing Capacity of Fully Cementitious Grouted Rock Bolting Systems
Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Karunasena, Warna, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Entezam, Shima, Hosseini, Shahab and Aziz, Naj. 2024. "Data-Driven Optimised XGBoost for Predicting the Performance of Axial Load Bearing Capacity of Fully Cementitious Grouted Rock Bolting Systems ." Applied Sciences. 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219925

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Unlocking the role of Ni-Fe species in CO2 methanation
Yan, Penghui, Peng, Hong, Zhang, Xi, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ahmed, Mohamed, Weng, Yilun, Rozhkovskaya, Alexandra, Vogrin, John, Konarova, Muxina and Zhu, Zhonghua. 2024. "Unlocking the role of Ni-Fe species in CO2 methanation." Fuel: the science and technology of fuel and energy. 374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132373

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Examining the Impact of Coal Gas Emissions on the Stability Analysis of Coal Pillars: A Critical Literature Review
Ardehjani,Emad Ansari, Ataei, Mohammad, Sereshki, Farhang, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Aziz, Naj. 2024. "Examining the Impact of Coal Gas Emissions on the Stability Analysis of Coal Pillars: A Critical Literature Review." Mining-Geology-Petroleum Engineering Bulletin. 39 (3), pp. 77-94. https://doi.org/10.17794/rgn.2024.3.7

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Small scale laboratory monotonic and cyclic pull out testing on grout and resin encapsulated cable bolts
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina, Nourizadeh, Hadi and Moosavi, Mahdi. 2024. "Small scale laboratory monotonic and cyclic pull out testing on grout and resin encapsulated cable bolts ." International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105914

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