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Michael Hitch Archived Publications

Refereed Publications Archive

  1. Clarkson, G., R. Clarkson, and M. Hitch. (2017). Extracting gold from gravity concentrates using grinding
    and sieving. CIM Journal. 8(2): 120-127.
  2. Nayak, P., M. Hitch and A. Bamber (2017) Increasing the value of heterogeneous ore deposits by high-resolution deposit-modelling and flexible extraction techniques. Mining Technology: Transactions of AusIMM, Section A., 124, No. 4, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/14749009.2016.1263008
  3. Lytle, M., and M. Hitch (2017) Resource development conflict: A quantitative approach. Annals in Social Responsibility. Vol. 3, No. 1 pp. 42-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/ASR-12-2016-0014
  4. Clarkson, G., R. Clarkson, and M. Hitch (2016) Reducing mercury usage in artisanal gold mines using grinding and sieving. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy: Transactions of AusIMM, Section C. https://doi.org/10.1080/03719553.2016.1200765 
  5. Li, J., and M. Hitch (2017) Structural and chemical changes in mine waste mechanically activated in various milling environments. Powder Technology. Vol. 308, pp. 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2016.12.003 
  6. Lytle, M., and M. Hitch (2017) Worldview and resource development conflict: An analytical approach. International Journal of Sustainable Society. Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 141-163. https://doi.org/1504/IJSSOC.2017.086822 
  7. Lytle, M., and M. Hitch (2017) A quantitative correlation of worldview to resource development conflict. CIM Journal. Vol. 8. No. 3. 
  8. Clarkson, G., R. Clarkson, and M. Hitch (2016) Exploiting the malleability of gold for placer concentrate extraction and recovery. Minerals Engineering. 94, pp. 38-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2016.04.017 
  9. , J., and M. Hitch (2016) Mechanical activation of ultramafic mine waste rock in dry condition for enhanced mineral carbonation. Minerals Engineering. Vol. 95 pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2016.05.020 
  10. J. and M. Hitch (2016) Characterization of the microstructure of Mechanically activated olivine using X-Ray diffraction pattern analysis. Minerals Engineering. Vol. 86, pp. 24-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2015.11.010 
  11. J. and M. Hitch (2016) Carbon dioxide adsorption isotherm study on mine waste for integrated CO2 capture and processing. Powder Technology. Vol. 291, pp. 408-413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2015.12.011 
  12. Hitch, M., A. Bamber and Oka (2015) Pre-sorting of high-grade molybdenum ore – A case for enhanced small mine development. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Science. Vol. 2, Issue 5. pp. 129-135. 
  13. Hitch, M. (2015) Advances in mining engineering education: A case for learning communities. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy. International Society of Engineering Education (IGIP). Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp. 48-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v5i2.4469.
  14. J. and M. Hitch (2015) Ultra-fine grinding and mechanical activation of mine waste using a high-speed stirred mill. International Journal of Mineral, Metallurgy and Materials. Vol. 22, No. 10, pp. 1005-1016. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-015-1162-3
  15. Segerty, H., Hitch, M. Holuszko, B.K. Prusty and J. Li (2015) Chemical changes in coal because of exposure to CO2. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. Vol. 5., No. 1. 
  16. Li, J., and M. Hitch (2015) Carbon dioxide isotherm study on pristine and acid-treated olivine and its application in the vacuum swing adsorption process. Vol. 5, pp. 259-275. https://doi.org/10.3390/min5020259 
  17. Veiga, M., , Ageloci, M. Hitch, and P. Velasquez (2014) Processing centers in artisanal gold mining. Journal of Cleaner Production. Vol. 64, pp. 535-544. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.08.015 
  18. Power, I., A.L. Harrison, G.M. Dipple, S.A. Wilson, P.B. Kelemen, M. Hitch, G. Southam (2013) Carbon mineralization: From natural analogues to engineered systems. Reviews in Mineralogy & Geochemistry, Mineralogical Society of America, Vol. 77, pp. 305-360. https://doi.org/10.2138/rmg.2013.77.9 
  19. Hitch, M, A.K. Ravichandran and V. Mishra (2013) A real options approach to implementing corporate social responsibility policies at different stages of the mining process. Journal of Corporate Governance. Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 45-57. HTTPS:// DOI 10.1108/CG-07-2012-0060 
  20. Hitch, M. (2013) Mine waste alchemy: CO2 sequestration with tailings. Australian Resources & Investment. Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 94-96. 
  21. Lytle, M., and M. Hitch (2013) Resource development conflict: A study in worldviews. International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability. Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 133-143. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1115/CGP/v08i02/55184
  22. Lesmana, A. and M. Hitch (2013) Geostatistical evaluation of coal parameters in Seam H, Malinau Area, Indonesia. International Journal of Oil, Gas, and Coal Technology, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. https://doi.org/ 1504/IJOGCT.2013.056706705-719. 
  23. Hitch, M., and G.M. Dipple (2012) Economic feasibility and sensitivity analysis of integrating industrial-scale mineral carbonation into mining operations. Minerals Engineering. Vol. 39, pp. 268-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2012.07.007 
  24. Mohseni, P. and M. Hitch (2012) Deficiencies and recommendations for public reporting standards for industrial minerals. Mining Technology Journal. Vol. 121, No. 22, pp. 55-60. 
  25. Hitch, M. (2011) Mining Education - Curricular learning communities. Guest Editorial. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. 25, Issue 2, pp. 103-105. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2011.581795 
  26. Jacobs, A.D., and M. Hitch (2011) Experimental mineral carbonation: approaches to accelerate CO2 sequestration in mine waste materials. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 321-331. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2011.608883 
  27. Hitch, M., and J. Bhattachyra (2011) Advances in mining engineering education: A case of comparison of curricula in two Institutes. International Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels. Vol. 56, May-June, pp. 138-149. 
  28. Lesmana, A. and M. Hitch (2011) Heavy media coal hydro-transport in Malinau, Indonesia: A Process Study, International Journal of Mining and Minerals Engineering. Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/ 1504/IJMME.2011.041445 
  29. Hitch, M., M. Ballantyne, and S.R. Hindle (2010). Revaluing mine waste rock for carbon capture and storage. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. Vol. 24, Issue 1, pp. 64-79. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930902843102 
  30. Hughes, P.B., R. Pakalnis, M. Hitch, and G. Corey (2010) Composite paste barricade performance at Goldcorp Inc. Red Lake Mine, Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment. Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 138- https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930903016260 
  31. Hitch, M., D. Jacobs, and C. Jreige (2009) 3D modelling and geostatistical representation of substrate matrix rock distribution for carbon capture and sequestration by mineral carbonation. International Journal of Mineral Resource Engineering, Vol.13, No. 4. 
  32. Hitch, M. (2009) Revaluing mine waste-rock for carbon capture and storage. Carbon Capture Journal Ltd. Publishers, UK, Carbon Capture Journal. July/August 2009, pp. 24-26. 
  33. Hitch, M. (2009) Wastelands. Mining Environmental Management, October 2009, pp. 23-25. 
  34. Fidler, C. and M. Hitch (2008) Impact and benefit agreements: A contentious issue for environmental and aboriginal justice. University of Waterloo Press Environments Journal. Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 45-69.