• International Symposium on Earth Resources Management & Environment [Pre Text] 

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• Investigation of rare earth elements potential in iron ore deposits in Sri Lanka 

  Samarakoon, KGAU; Chamilka, WTH; Areekaran, T; Dushyantha, NP; Batapola, NM; Premasiri, HMR; Ratnayake, NP; Abeysinghe, AMKB [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lankan geological terrain is mainly comprised of three different types of Iron ore deposits, which are not in the scale for economic extraction. When we consider the iron deposits on a global scale, most of them are ...
• An exploratory factor analysis on issues and constraints in Sri Lankan aggregate quarry industry 

  Kodithuwakku, KKSN; Munaweera, SPM; Thanojan, T; Jayasundara, DRT; Jayawardena, CL; Senadhira, AMADM; Wickrama, MADMG [Conference-Full-text]

  Mining activities are influenced by stakeholders such as regulators, operators, service providers, customers, residents, and other interest groups. The governing bodies seem to fail to adopt a stakeholder inclusive ...
• Numerical analysis of effects of clay on a cut rock slope deformation at an open-pit limestone mine, Japan 

  Amagu, AC; Zhang, C; Kodama, J; Iwasaki, H; Ikegami, S; Sainoki, A; Fukuda, D; Fujii, Y [Conference-Full-text]

  Rock slope instability is one of the major challenges of rock engineering projects, including open-pit mining. In this regard, rock slope deformation due to excavation, change in temperature, and influence of rainfall ...
• A role of information technology in geotechnical and mining engineering for the past, present, and future 

  Bhatawdekar, RM; Jain, G [Conference-Full-text]

  In this paper, the development of information technology is divided into three parts: 1975- 2000 (past), 2000-2025 (present), and beyond 2025 (future). During the last century, mainframes were considered topmost in terms ...
• Applicability of tunnel muck as an alternative for fine aggregates in cement concrete 

  Ariyasena, HHS; Sampath, BA; Wickramasooriya, MDJP [Conference-Full-text]

  One of the recent applications of Tunnel boring Machines (TBM) in Sri Lanka is Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP). During rainy periods, the washed tunnel muck particles sediment in low agricultural lands ...
• Correlations between durability, mineralogy and strength properties of limestone 

  Senarathna, TMB; Janith, SHMPK; Dassanayake, ABN; Chaminda, SP; Jayawardena, CL [Conference-Full-text]

  Durability is used to depict the obstruction of rock to weathering and the pace of events of such changes. Wetting and drying cycles cause evaluation of physical changes and slaking behaviour of rocks, and that can be ...
• Critical evaluation of industrial mineral mining methods in Sri Lanka 

  Jeewandara, JTP; Senarathna, MKT; Wickramarathna, CH; Sirisena, KMW; Hemalal, PVA; Lasantha, MML; Dharmaratne, PGR; Chaminda, SP; Jayawardena, CL [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lanka is rich in industrial minerals, including graphite, apatite, ilmenite, rutile, quartz, feldspar, kaolin, apatite, garnet sand, mica, calcite, and dolomite. Even though lots of mining methods are used to extract ...
• Mine safety issues in quarry industry: case studies of recent fatal accidents in Sri Lanka 

  Jagath, KV; Siriwardena, HP [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lankan metal quarries supply almost all grades of aggregates throughout the country for the construction industry. But the future of these metal quarries may look bleak owing to the rise in the number of mine accidents ...
• A study of underground and surface mining methods in Sri Lanka and its suitability assessment 

  Thanujan, T; Brinthan, K; Shivadhahini, S; Subasinghe, MAIIJ; Vettinathan, S; Dharmaratne, PGR; Hemalal, PVA; Chaminda, SP; Jayawardena, CL [Conference-Full-text]

  The demand for minerals is rapidly increasing with industrialization, urbanization, and population growth. Sri Lanka has the potential to penetrate the world market with its endowed rich base of minerals despite its small ...
• Development of mathematical model to decide the optimal graphite product mix to enhance the profit 

  Ekanayake, EMKB [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lanka is the only country in the world known to extract and produce commercially viable quantities of natural crystalline vein graphite. Currently, Bogala graphite mines and Kahatagaha graphite mine are famous ...
• Evaluation of ventilation network through hybrid analytical-numerical approach in underground working block 

  Thanujan, T; Brinthan, K; Thiruchittampalam, S; Jayawardena, CL [Conference-Full-text]

  The mine environment is complex and highly dynamic due to the developments over time and surrounding climatic changes. Heedlessness to supply adequate quantity and quality of air will catalyse short and long-term ailments ...
• Determination of depleted rock volume in open cast mines using photogrammetric techniques for the purpose of royalty calculation 

  Ariyarathne, RCDK; Samaraweera, SACV; Maduwantha, LSE; Insaf, MJM; Hemalal, PVA; Illankoon, IMTN; Dharmaratne, PGR; Chaminda, SP; Lasantha, MML [Conference-Full-text]

  In Sri Lanka, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) imposed royalty levy for aggregate production volume using an equation (indirect method) which utilises the quantity of explosives for the calculation. Since the ...
• Exploration for potential sources of rare earth elements in Sri Lanka 

  Batapola, NM; Ratnayake, NP; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Premasiri, HMR; Rohitha, LPS; Dushyantha, NP; Ilankoon, IMSK; Dissanayake, DMDOK; Dharmaratne, PGR [Conference-Abstract]

  The global demand for rare earth elements (REEs) has been skyrocketing lately due to their excessive usage in numerous high-technologies. Therefore, the current study explores the REE potential in different geological ...
• Value addition of Sri Lankan dark spinels through a heat treatment technique 

  Samaranayake, KPRN; Balasooriya, NWB; Illangasinghe, S [Conference-Abstract]

  Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are the gem varieties that come under the precious gem category. Therefore, they have a high economic value in the global gem market. Semiprecious gem types are already gaining significant ...
• Investigation of rare earth element potential in granitic rocks of Sri Lanka special reference to Thonigala granite 

  Vinoj, PKL; Kapilarathna, MWCS; Samarakoon, SMPS; Dushyantha, NP; Batapola, NM; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Premasiri, HMR; Ratnayake, NP [Conference-Full-text]

  Rare earth elements include lanthanide series elements plus Sc and Y. These 17 elements are characterised by the European Union (EU) as critical raw materials with significant supply risk due to their broad of emerging ...
• Extraction of rare earths from monazite in Pulmoddai deposit 

  Witharana, WPWS; Prabath, DHL; Madushanka, RS; Rohitha, LPS; Dissanayake, DMDOK [Conference-Full-text]

  Rear earth elements (REEs) have considerable demand in the world and higher market value due to various applications, emerging economies, and continuous depletion of rare earth (RE) metals. Monazite is a perfect source ...
• Characterisation of sediment deposition of Bolgoda lake using acoustic and sampling methods 

  Jayasooriya, SPND; Fernando, SFRS; Priyantha, HNL; Vijitha, AVP; Premasiri, HMR; Samaradivakara, GVI [Conference-Full-text]

  Bolgoda Lake is one of the main water resources in the western province, which has two major basins explained as Bolgoda south and north lakes. Lake sedimentation is a serious dilemma for water scarcity, productivity, ...
• Investigation of Bolgoda lake to establish a ferry service for University of Moratuwa 

  Padmasiri, IHHI; Weerasinghe, GAJB; Dasanayaka, DMH; Samaradivakara, GVI; Vijitha, AVP [Conference-Full-text]

  Colombo is one of the major cities which has a high population density with a smaller number of transportation facilities over many years. Even though it has a good canal system, waterway transportation is not implemented ...
• Decision tree regression approach for detecting spatiotemporal changes of vegetation cover in surface water bodies 

  Dassanayake, SM; Jayawardena, CL; Dissanayake, DMDOK [Conference-Abstract]

  Surface water bodies in urban areas, such as Bolgoda lake, show complex vegetation dynamics, typically noticeable by the fluctuating vegetation cover throughout the year. Primary factors governing these fluctuations ...

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