Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Determining the optimum compressive strength of cemented paste backfill for artificial ground support in underground mines

Ebenezer O. Ajaka
  • Ebenezer O. Ajaka
  • Department of Mining Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
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Kasongo O. Ilunga
  • Kasongo O. Ilunga
  • Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Namibia, Ongwediva, Namibia.
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Adeyinka O. Omotehinse
  • Adeyinka O. Omotehinse
  • Department of Mining Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 31 May 2019
  •  Accepted: 23 December 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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