Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP240101206

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP240101206

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Funded Activity Summary

A multi-scale theory for solid-granular transition due to fragmentation. The prediction of rock fragmentation and fragment sizes during its phase transition from solid (rock mass) to granular (ore fragments) is the most crucial problem in a cave mining operation. Current practice relies on empirical tools without fundamentals of fracture, and hence cannot reliably predict the fragmentation process and fragment sizes. This can lead to huge economic loss due to damage to extraction points, hold-ups for safety precautions, and mine closures. The project will develop a new theory and models to describe this solid-granular transition, and computational tools for simulations of cave mining operations. The expected benefits and outcomes include safer operations, and better control of production schedule and budgeting.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2024

End Date: 12-2026

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $493,390.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mining engineering | Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy | Geomechanics and resources geotechnical engineering | Civil geotechnical engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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