Sustainability in underground mining and geotechnical practices
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| Paper/Presentation Title | Sustainability in underground mining and geotechnical practices |
|---|---|
| Presentation Type | Paper |
| Authors | Entezam, Alireza, Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Burey, Polly, McDougall, Kevin, Jodeiri Shokri, Behshad, Entezam, Shima, Criag, Peter and Aziz, Naj |
| Editors | Aziz, Naj, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Hoelle, John, Shan, Zhenjun, Marston, Kevin, Nemcik, Jan, Campbell, Richard and Mottahedi, Adel |
| Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025) |
| Journal Citation | pp. 227-284 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| ISBN | 9781741284096 |
| 9781741284102 | |
| Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://ro.uow.edu.au/articles/conference_contribution/Sustainability_in_underground_mining_and_geotechnical_practices/29191367 |
| Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedings | https://ro.uow.edu.au/articles/book/Proceedings_of_the_2025_Resource_Operators_Conference/28935122/1?file=54235436 |
| Conference/Event | 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025) |
| Event Details | 2025 Resource Operator Conference (ROC2025) Delivery In person Event Date 06 to end of 07 Feb 2025 Event Location University of Southern Queensland Event Venue Brisbane, Australia |
| Abstract | This research investigates the incorporation of recycled waste materials, specifically tyre rubber powder (TRP) into cementitious grouts used in underground mining. By evaluating the impact of waste materials on the grout's mechanical properties, microstructure, and flow behaviour, this research investigates the feasibility of enhancing the sustainability of mining operations. While the inclusion of waste materials generally leads to a slight decrease in the grout's strength, it also improves its flow characteristics, enabling a reduction in water content. This research aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability within the mining industry, demonstrating a pathway towards more environmentally responsible practices by minimising waste, reducing reliance on virgin materials, and enhancing the long-term environmental stability of mining operations. This research provides valuable insights for the mining industry, highlighting the potential of utilising recycled materials to improve the environmental performance of underground mining projects without compromising operational efficiency. |
| Keywords | Mining sustainability; replacing cement ; waste materials |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401902. Geomechanics and resources geotechnical engineering |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions, but may be accessed online. Please see the link in the URL field. |
| Byline Affiliations | School of Engineering |
| Centre for Future Materials | |
| School of Surveying and Built Environment | |
| Jennmar Australia, New South Wales | |
| University of Wollongong |
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