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  • SAIMM
    SPOTLI GUT on quality assurance in the metals industry

    By A. V. S. Meyer

    The Colloquium held at Iscor, Pretoria, on 28th June, 1988, had as its objective the need for Quality Management Systems in the industry. Case studies of how problems were identified and solved by the

    Jan 1, 1988

  • SAIMM
    Something for nothing?—An unconventional approach to extracting three-dimensional grade information from two-dimensional estimation of thin, tabular reef deposits

    This paper presents an initial investigation into the viability of co-kriging the grades of multiple mining cuts in a two dimensional, thin reef scenario. Deposits with gradational mineralized zones,

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Outsourcing Of Professional Services

    Outsourcing of specialist and non-continuous services is common practice in international mining operations. There is an increasing trend towards this practice in South Africa as a result of the major

    Jan 1, 1999

  • SAIMM
    Reply To The Comments Made By J.M. Schaekers* And D.W. Dew* On The Paper ?Neutralization Of Bioleach Liquors?

    By B. M. Nyombolo

    The interest shown in our paper by Drs Schaekers and Dew, and their favourable comments, are appreciated. However, some of their remarks require a response. Stability testing procedures Regard

    Jan 1, 2001

  • SAIMM
    Notices (9ea7167c-422b-45f6-8157-756e6f9982f5)

    ADVANCES IN EXTRACTION METALLURGY AND REFINING A symposium organised by the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy will be held in London from 4th to 6th October, 1971. Particulars can be obtained fro

  • SAIMM
    An assessment of Rare Earth Elements in borehole cores from the Ermelo, Witbank and Waterberg Coalfields, South Africa: Focus on mode of occurrence

    By N. J. Wagner, D. G. Modiba

    There is currently limited knowledge concerning South African coal deposits as hosts for rare earth elements (REE). This project aims to determine the concentration of REE, including yttrium and scand

    Nov 6, 2024

  • SAIMM
    The Transfer Of Knowledge Produced By The DEEPMINE Research Programme: A Critical Evaluation

    By R. J. Durrheim

    The DEEPMINE Collaborative Research Programme was established to create the technological and human resources platform that would make it possible to mine gold safely and profitably at depths of 3 to

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Shortwall facebreak beneath a dolerite sill—learning points from a recent event at Matla Coal mine

    By J. W. Latilla, J. J. van Wijk

    A running facebreak ahead of the powered support units occurred on the number 4 seam at Matla Coal’s number 3 shaft (Matla 3) in April and May 2002.Very difficult mining conditions were experienced fo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Mine Development - Access To Deposit

    By S. M. Rupprecht

    A deposit to be mined by underground methods can be accessed by a number of methods: ? Adit ? Decline or ramp ? Inclined shaft ? Vertical shaft. Adits are an economical approach when the

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Numerical identification of the excavation damaged zone in rock salt

    By K. -H. Lux, Z. Hou

    ABSTRACT: It is well known in underground mining and waste disposal that the development of excavation damaged zones (EDZ), and thus, hydraulic pathways, is closely related to the excess in the corres

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Kriging, Indicators, and Nonlinear Geostatistics

    By J. Rivoirard

    Historically, linear and lognormal krigings were first created to estimate the in situ mineral resources of blocks. Nonlinear geostatistics and indicator kriging were subsequently developed to evaluat

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Introducing new Council members (82061035-7b48-48e5-a216-1da1ce921e6c)

    Mr G H Park was born and brought up in Zimbabwe, in mining from the University of the Witwatersrand. Starting as a Learner Official at Rand Mines, he went Mr D J van Niekerk was educated at Helpmekaar

    Jan 1, 1990

  • SAIMM
    Strong ground motion and site response of mine-induced seismic events

    By S. K. Murphy, S. M. Spottiswoode, A. M. Milev, D. Geyser

    A portable, stand-alone instrument especially designed for recording strong ground motion was used in this study to create a large database of peak particle velocities measured underground. A total nu

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviour

    By D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier

    Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    An Approach To The Modelling Of Spontaneous Combustion In The Goaf

    By C. Sensogut

    The phenomenon of spontaneous combustion is one of the major hazards encountered in underground coal mines both from the safety aspects and on economic grounds. Every occurrence, however small, if not

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Annual Financial Statements - Report Of The Independent Auditors

    To the members of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy We have audited the annual financial statements set out on pages 269 to 276. These financial statements are the responsibility

    Jan 1, 1999

  • SAIMM
    Technology And Knowledge Transfer - Good Practice Guidelines

    By R. P. H. Willis

    For technology transfer to be successful a process, from research to full scale application, has to be followed. This paper describes such a process and how it is applied in practice. Some of the ?do?

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Green Topics - Mining And The Environmental Agenda

    Tracey Khanna, Assistant Editor of UK?s Mining Magazine discusses some of the new and important environmental challenges, physical and social, that are facing mining companies. The tide of public o

    Jan 1, 2000

  • SAIMM
    Critical Aspects Of Sampling In Mills And Plants: A Guide To Understanding Sampling Audits (Journal)

    By D. François-Bongarçon

    When it comes to sampling theory, a bad sampler is a bad sampler, no matter what, and a sampler is either bad or good. It also is of critical economic importance to tell and understand the difference,

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Development Of Best Practice Guidelines For Water Quality Management In The South African Mining Industry - Background

    By W. Pulles

    Mining can adversely affect water quality and poses a significant risk to South Africa?s water resources. Proactive management of environmental impacts is required from the outset of mining activities

    Jan 1, 1999