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Associate Professor Kym Runge
Associate Professor

Kym Runge

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Overview

Availability

Associate Professor Kym Runge is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland

Works

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103 works between 1997 and 2024

81 - 100 of 103 works

2012

Conference Publication

Development and application of a technique for evaluating turbulence in a flotation cell

Tabosa, Erico, Runge, K. and Holtham, Peter N. (2012). Development and application of a technique for evaluating turbulence in a flotation cell. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.

Development and application of a technique for evaluating turbulence in a flotation cell

2012

Conference Publication

Effect of flotation feed density on the operation of a flotation cell

Runge, K. C., Tabosa, E., Crosbie, R. and McMaster, J. K. (2012). Effect of flotation feed density on the operation of a flotation cell. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October, 2012. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Effect of flotation feed density on the operation of a flotation cell

2011

Conference Publication

A study of the role of cell aspect ratio on flotation performance

Tabosa, Erico, Runge, K., Crosbie, R., McMaster, J. and Holtham, Peter N. (2011). A study of the role of cell aspect ratio on flotation performance. Flotation '11, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-17 November 2011.

A study of the role of cell aspect ratio on flotation performance

2010

Conference Publication

An evaluation of froth recovery measurement techniques

Runge, K. C., Crosbie, R., Rivett, T. and McMaster, J. (2010). An evaluation of froth recovery measurement techniques. XXV International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2010), Brisbane, QLD, 6-10 September 2010. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

An evaluation of froth recovery measurement techniques

2010

Book Chapter

Laboratory flotation testing - An essential tool for ore characterisation

Runge, Kym (2010). Laboratory flotation testing - An essential tool for ore characterisation. Flotation plant optimisation - A metallurgical guide to identifying and solving problems in flotation plants. (pp. 155-173) edited by Greet, C.J.. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Laboratory flotation testing - An essential tool for ore characterisation

2010

Conference Publication

The rate variable batch test (RVBT) - A research method of characterising ore floatability

Varadi, Rena, Runge, K. and Franzidis, J-P. (2010). The rate variable batch test (RVBT) - A research method of characterising ore floatability. International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-10 September, 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

The rate variable batch test (RVBT) - A research method of characterising ore floatability

2009

Conference Publication

An integrated optimisation study of the Barrick Osborne concentrator: Part B - Flotation

Crosbie, R., Runge, K., Brent, C., Korte, M. and Gibbons, T. (2009). An integrated optimisation study of the Barrick Osborne concentrator: Part B - Flotation. 10th Mill Operators' Conference, Adelaide, SA, 12-14 October 2009. Carlton, VIC: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

An integrated optimisation study of the Barrick Osborne concentrator: Part B - Flotation

2009

Conference Publication

The impact of the froth zone on metallurgical performance in a 3m3 RCS flotation cell.

Crosbie, R., Kym Cheri RUNGE, McMaster, J., Rivett, T. and Peaker, R. (2009). The impact of the froth zone on metallurgical performance in a 3m3 RCS flotation cell.. Flotation 2009, Cape Town South Africa, 9-12 November, 2009.

The impact of the froth zone on metallurgical performance in a 3m3 RCS flotation cell.

2007

Other Outputs

Modelling of ore floatability in industrial flotation circuits

Runge, Kym (2007). Modelling of ore floatability in industrial flotation circuits. PhD Thesis, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/178444

Modelling of ore floatability in industrial flotation circuits

2007

Conference Publication

Optimising down the bank flotation froth performance in Metso's 3m3 RCSTM test cell

Kym Cheri RUNGE, Seaman, B. and Seaman, D, (2007). Optimising down the bank flotation froth performance in Metso's 3m3 RCSTM test cell. Flotation 2007, Cape Town South Africa, 6-21 November, 2007.

Optimising down the bank flotation froth performance in Metso's 3m3 RCSTM test cell

2007

Conference Publication

A correlation between Visiofroth(TM) measurements and the performance of a flotation cell

Runge, K. , McMaster, J., Wortley, M., La Rosa, D. and Guyot, O. (2007). A correlation between Visiofroth(TM) measurements and the performance of a flotation cell. Ninth Mill Operators' Conference 2007, Fremantle, WA, 19-21 March, 2007. Carlton VIC: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

A correlation between Visiofroth(TM) measurements and the performance of a flotation cell

2007

Conference Publication

Establishing the relationship between grind size and flotation recovery using modelling techniques.

Kym Cheri RUNGE, McMaster, J., Ijsselstijn, M. and Vien, A. (2007). Establishing the relationship between grind size and flotation recovery using modelling techniques.. Flotation 2007, Cape Town, S. A., 6-21 November, 2007.

Establishing the relationship between grind size and flotation recovery using modelling techniques.

2006

Conference Publication

Conservation of floatability across processes in industrial flotation circuits

Runge, K. C., Harris, C, Franzidis, J. and Manlapig, E. (2006). Conservation of floatability across processes in industrial flotation circuits. XXIII IMPC, Istanbul, Turkey, 3-8 September, 2006. Istanbul, Turkey: Promed Advertising Agency.

Conservation of floatability across processes in industrial flotation circuits

2004

Conference Publication

Optimisation of flotation pulp selectivity utilising nodal analysis

Runge, K. C., Manlapig, E. and Franzidis, J.-P. (2004). Optimisation of flotation pulp selectivity utilising nodal analysis. 36th Annual Meeting of the CMP, Ottawa, Canada, 20-22 January, 2004. Ottawa, Canada: CMP.

Optimisation of flotation pulp selectivity utilising nodal analysis

2003

Conference Publication

Structuring a flotation model for robust prediction of flotation circuit performance

Runge, K. C., Franzidis, J. and Manlapig, E. (2003). Structuring a flotation model for robust prediction of flotation circuit performance. IMPC 2003, Cape Town, South Africa, 29 Sept - 3 Oct, 2003. Marshalltown, South Africa: SAIMM.

Structuring a flotation model for robust prediction of flotation circuit performance

2003

Conference Publication

A study of the flotation characteristics of different mineralogical classes in different streams of an industrial circuit

Runge, K. C., Franzidis, J. and Manlapig, E. (2003). A study of the flotation characteristics of different mineralogical classes in different streams of an industrial circuit. IMPC 2003, Cape Town, South Africa, 29 Sept- 3 Oct, 2003. Marshalltown, South Africa: SAIMM.

A study of the flotation characteristics of different mineralogical classes in different streams of an industrial circuit

2002

Conference Publication

JKSimFloat as a practical tool for flotation process design and optimisation

Harris, M. C., Runge, K. C., Whiten, W. J. and Morrison, R. D. (2002). JKSimFloat as a practical tool for flotation process design and optimisation. Mineral Processing Plant Design Practice and Control Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 20-24 October 2002. New York, N.Y., U. S. A.: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration.

JKSimFloat as a practical tool for flotation process design and optimisation

2001

Conference Publication

Monte Carlo analysis of the floatibility component approach used for flotation modelling

Runge, K. C., Manlapig, E. and Franzidis, J. (2001). Monte Carlo analysis of the floatibility component approach used for flotation modelling. VI Southern Hemisphere Meeting on Mineral Technology, Rio de Janeiro, 27 May - 1 June 2001. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Corba Editora Artes Graficas.

Monte Carlo analysis of the floatibility component approach used for flotation modelling

2001

Conference Publication

Floatability Component Modelling – A Powerful Tool for Flotation Circuit Diagnosis

Runge, K. C., Dunglison, M. E., Manlapig, E. and Franzidis, J. (2001). Floatability Component Modelling – A Powerful Tool for Flotation Circuit Diagnosis. Interactions in Mineral Processing, Toronto, Canada, 26-29 August 2001. Montreal, Canada: Canadian Inst. Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

Floatability Component Modelling – A Powerful Tool for Flotation Circuit Diagnosis

2000

Conference Publication

The application of multi-component floatability models to full-scale flotation circuits

Alexander, D., Runge, K. C., Franzidis, J. and Manlapig, E. (2000). The application of multi-component floatability models to full-scale flotation circuits. 7th Mill Operators Conference (MOC), Kalgoorlie, WA, 12-14 October 2000. Melbourne, Vic: AusIMM.

The application of multi-component floatability models to full-scale flotation circuits

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Testing an approach to model liberation across a regrind
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Upscaling selective separation through high voltage pulse preconcentration (RTCM Trailblazer project administered by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Newcrest - Evaluation of Classification Options
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2028
    Jameson Cell - Optimising Performance for Base Metal Scavenger Application
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Collaborative Consortium for Coarse Particle Processing Research
    Newmont USA Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2028
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals (ARC Centre of Excellence administered by University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2029
    Unlocking the potential of high voltage pulse comminution
    Newmont USA Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    Experimental characterisation of hydrodynamics in a fluidised bed flotation device
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    BHP Ore - Amenability Study
    BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Predictive modelling
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Pre-concentration of Vecco Vanadium Ore to Reject Calcite Bearing Minerals - Phase 3
    VECCO GROUP PTY LTD
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Flotation of Calcite Bearing Minerals to Upgrade Vanadium Content
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    A simulation-enabled digital twin for the control, design and optimisation of a teeter bed separator (TBS)
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Metal extraction pilot study
    Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Feed and product characterisation for gravity separation modelling (214AAPGRAVITY)
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Development of integrated process models in IES and technology transfer
    AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Development & evaluation of a Mechanistic Flotation Model of an Anglo Cu Operation
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Hybrid Microwave Technology for Dry Stacked Tailings Applications
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021
    A Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project (304MMGIZOK)
    MMG Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Extending the application of the AMIRA P9Q Mechanistic Flotation model to PGM Ores
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Assessment of the Efficacy of High Voltage Pulse-Assisted Drilling/Cutting
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Evaluation of a novel high voltage pulse device for pre-treatment of drill cores
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Circuit survey of Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Pre-Float Circuit (Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects Project 10: GLENCON10
    Mount Isa Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Flotation cell suspension study
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Project No.7 Cyclone classification
    Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Mt Isa Lead Zinc Concentrator Survey PHASE 1: On site preliminary visit and production of project plan
    Mount Isa Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    P3-007 Validation of mass balance and model calibration in IES (P9Q AR)
    Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Newcrest-sponsored Research Fellow
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    A PEPT and CFD study of a fluidised bed flotation device
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Newcrest - UQ Alliance in Sustainable Mining, a UQ-Industry PhD Partnership
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Newcrest-sponsored PhD stipend top-up for existing students
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    High Voltage Pulse Collaborative Research Funding
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Newcrest - Higher Degree Student Research Round 2
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Process Improvement Studies
    Compania Minera PODEROSA
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Model Informed Control Strategy for Coal Flotation (210ACARPMICS)
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects (GLENCON4) Project 4: Deployment of additional grinding capacity.
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects (GLENCON5) Project 5: Regrind optimisation.
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects (GLENCON6) Project 6: MgO Depression and Minimising Cu Recovery Loss.
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Project 9 - High Voltage Pulse Preconcentration and Pre-weakening Characterisation of Newcrest's Namosi Ore (Part 2)
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Development of an Empirical Model of the HydroFloat Cell suitable for Flowsheet Circuit Simulation (210ERIEZ)
    Eriez Magnetics Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    High Voltage Pulse Flexible Testing Facility (Project No. 10)
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Project 7 - High Voltage Pulse Ore Characterisation Siter Test of Newcrest Telfer Ore (NCHVPTELFER)
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects (GLENCON3) Project 3: Baseline Comminution and Flotation Analysis
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    High Voltage Pulse Ore Characterisation Siter Test of Newcrest Cadia Green SP Ore - Project 8 - NCHVPCADIA
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    High Voltage Pulse Ore Characterisation Siter Test of Newcrest Namosi Ore - Project 6 - (NCHVPNAMOSI)
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects: Sampling Surveys of comminution and flotation sections (GLENCONP1.2)
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Mt Isa Copper Concentrator Improvement Projects (GLENCONP1) Phase 1.1: On Site Preliminary Visit
    Glencore Technology Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Amenability of an Anglo American ore to HVP processing treatment (AAHVP)
    Anglo American Services (UK) Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Assessing the potential to use high voltage pulse technology to improve Newcrest ore processability (Project 5)
    Newcrest Services Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Evaluation of TTC based collectors for improved flotation of regrind mill
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2022
    Newcrest research higher degree student projects
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    AMIRA P9P - The optimisation of mineral processing by modelling and simulation 2012-2015
    AMIRA International Limited
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Associate Professor Kym Runge is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of the Performance Drivers of the Jameson Cell in a Base Metal Scavenger Application

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mohsen Yahyaei

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Experimental Evaluation of a Downcomer in a Laboratory Scale Jameson Cell

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Ms Lizette Verster

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving coarse particle recovery in conventional flotation cells

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Bellson Awatey

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study of Ore Amenability to High Voltage Pulse Processing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christian Antonio

Completed supervision

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