DMRC Projects (click a linked folder )

DMRC projects are defined by the challenges of Deep Mining in Canada:

• Safety

• Stress and Rockbursts

• Overstress and Deformation

• Temperature Extremes

• Significantly Increasing Capital and Operating Costs

• Time and Distance to Workings

• Increased Level of Mechanization. *

In 2004 DMRC decided to proceed with the following four pilot projects:

• Diesels at Depth

• Gelfill at Depth

• Automatic Hoist Rope Inspection

• Heat Stress

In 2006 DMRC completed and independent deep mining cost model study that was subsequently used to focus strategic topics of:

• Methods and Logistics

• Stress

• Heat.

In 2007 DMRC completed the first round of projects and began developing new projects based upon the cost model strategy.  To date the completed Projects are:

1.  Diesels at Depth (2004-2007)

2.  Gelfill as an Alternative Fill System (2004-2008)

3.  Hoist Rope Inspection Automation (2004-2006)

4.  Dynamic Ground Support : Testing Methods Review (2005)

5.  Dynamic Ground Support: Drop Testing, Various Bolts (2006-2007)

6.  Rapid Development Review (2004)

7.  Deep Mining Cost Model (2006)

8.  Evaluation of Underground Transport Alternatives (2006)

9.  Geothermal Opportunities in Deep Mines (2007)

10.  Drift Excavation using the Rail-Veyor System (2009)

 

1.  Heat Stress

2.  AE Kaiser Effect Brazilian Test  

3.  A Functional TSL Mining System  

• Ventilation
• Access Development
• Mine Design & Methods
• De-Stressing
• Ground Support
• Resource Management & Automation.