There is a substantial amount of information on the actual "Mining Process" Noront will be utilizing post construction at the 175m level available to Noront Investors via the tech reports, as well as substantial info on the metallurgical works (magnetic separation, grinding, additives, flotation tests etc. etc) in the same report section 13 located here. http://www.norontresources.com/Projects/getDocument/prefeasibilityoctober6.pdf/172

While the the comprehesive report is interesting reading and references the pipeline and the above ground infrastructure in section 17, the marginal information certainly leaves a void when trying to understand the entire project as the slurry pipeline is such an essential component to the project one which will surely cost in the many tens of millions. Slurry pipelines are very complex, especially those of the long distance design like EaglesNest to Webequie.

As the lowlands are virtually flat one would think massive headpressures would be needed to move the slurry. What speeds are needed to minimize settling of the slurry and to minimize pipewear over distance? Other end business, what proximity to webequie is the Dewatering site? How about a set of nice site plans Wes.

Here is an excellent read on slurry pipelines c/w rail comparisons....enjoy

http://www.bechtel.com/assets/files/TechJournal/M&M%2002%20Long%20Distance%20Transport%20Final.pdf