Optimal paste backfill specification development

Optimal paste backfill specification development

The paper describes how, through the use of material test work data, relationships linking strength, rheology, and curing time performance criteria can determine the optimal paste backfill specification.

Gwalia mine – backfill system operational review

Gwalia mine – backfill system operational review

This paper presents an overview of the review along with an assessment of the current and future reticulation systems, concluding from it a number of value-adding recommendations. Additionally, comment is made on best practice in paste fill system management.