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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP220200792
Funding Status
Active
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Funded Activity Summary
Multi-phase modelling and characterisation of mudrush hazard in cave mining. A mudrush is a sudden, uncontrolled flow of wet fine particles (mud) into an underground mine that damages equipment, infrastructure, and can even cause fatalities. This project aims to develop cost-effective management and monitoring of mudrush hazards within the at-risk Carrapateena cave mine operated by OZ Minerals. Building on recent technological and numerical advances, a novel experimental–theoretical–numerical approach will be used to simulate mudrush risk based on moisture content, particle sizes, compaction, geological conditions, and seismic energy. Outputs will include a practical framework to boost the safety, productivity, and profitability of caving operations to benefit miners and the broader resources industry.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 07-2023
End Date: 06-2027
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $752,402.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Mining engineering | Numerical analysis | Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy | Geomechanics and resources geotechnical engineering
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
