TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MINING AND METALLURGY
VOL. 108 , NO. 1, 1999

CONTENT

Design of the power caverns for Pergau hydroelectric project, Malaysia
P.M.Varleyer et al . A1

Reliability model for the optimal replacement of shovel cables
P. F. Knights and R. A. Segovia A8

Analysis of flow patterns in drivages with auxiliary ventilation
K. W. Moloney, l. S. Lowndes and G. K. Hargrave A 17

Sinkhole formation over hard rock mining areas and its risk implications
T. Szwedzicki A27

Development of resin cappings for wire ropes in mines—part 2: service trials on friction-winder ropes
C. H. U. Corden A37

Resource evaluation of narrow gold-bearing veins: problems and methods of grade estimation
S.C.Dominyer et al A52

Electrical ignitions and use of flameproof enclosures in coal-dust and methane atmospheres
G. A. Lunn, D.B.Rowland and P. Tolson A71

Technical notes

Techniques for tracing fugitive mineral dusts for control of nuisance and health risk
J.R.Merefield et al A77

Estimation ofsi/e-dcpendent strength ofrock with the aid ofWeibull statistics
N. Djordjevic A82

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TRANSACTIONS OF THE IMM ( SECTION B : APPLIED EARTH SCIENCE
VOL. 108 , NO. 1 , 1999

Preface
L D. G. Groom B1

Selected presentations

The changing face of mineral exploration
C. J. Morrissey B2

British Government approach to sustainable minerals development
S. U. Bland B7

New approaches to old problems in the minerals industry
M. P. Henton B12

Coal as an energy resource
K. G. Leighfield B15

Geological sequestration of carbon dioxide: implications for the coal industry
S. Holloway, C A- Rochelle and J. M. Pearce B19

Butterwell No. 2 micro mine, Northumberland, England
Kenneth Johnson B23

Recyclable waste as a resource of construction material: policy and practice in the Netherlands
B. de Jong B27

Prospects for materials recovery in the cement industry
R. W. R Boarder B29

Natural attenuation of leachate—letting nature take its course
G. M, Williams B33

Modern practice in conservation and restoration
S. P, A, Savory B38

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