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  • SAIMM
    Performance Optimization of an Industrial Gamma Activation Assay System for Analysing Gold and Rare Metal Ores

    By A. Sokolov, M. Demsky, E. Hasikova, V. Gostilo

    "Previously, we upgraded and implemented two gamma activation assay (GAA) systems designed to analyse the gold content in raw ores at Zarafshan laboratory, Uzbekistan, and achieved a detection limit o

    May 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    The Development Of Ultra-Fine Grinding At Anglo Platinum

    By C. M. Rule, A. K. Anyimadu, L. Knopjes

    Ongoing development work on ultra-fine grinding for various applications at the Group?s concentrators has been conducted by Anglo Platinum over the last few years. Current potential applications for

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    A review of current practices of survey control in sinking shafts in Southern African operations

    By E. Vascotto, S. M. Rupprecht, H. C. Grobler

    Shaft sinking survey practices in Southern African mining operations have been refined over many decades to meet the stringent accuracy, safety, and productivity demands of deep vertical excavation. H

    Mar 30, 2026

  • SAIMM
    A critical investigation into spontaneous combustion in coal storage bunkers

    By S. Govender, J. J. L. du Plessis, R. C. W. Webber-Youngman

    Spontaneous combustion (SC) is a cold oxidation reaction that generates heat, causing a temperature rise of the reactant and leading, with limited heat dissipation, to self-ignition of the reactant, w

    May 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    The thermal decomposition kinetics of carbonaceous and ferruginous manganese ores in atmospheric conditions

    By F. Dinter, S. A. C. Hockaday, Q. G. Reynolds

    The thermal decomposition of carbonate minerals as pre-treatment before smelting reduces the energy requirement for smelting. It can also make the combustion of fossil fuels for heating unnecassary. T

    Aug 3, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Selective extraction of nickel, copper and cobalt from a smelter slag in Botswana, L.L. Godirilwe, K. Haga, G. Danha, Y. Takasaki, and A. Shibayama

    By L. L. Godirilwe, and A. Shibayama, G. Danha, K. Haga, Y. Takasaki

    Selective extraction through leaching of an amorphous slag obtained from a base metal smelter plant in Botswana is investigated in this paper, where the main objective is to optimise the experimental

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Sensitivity of shotcrete Brazilian discs coated with thin spray-on liners to environmental conditions

    By M. J. Kanda, T. R. Stacey

    Thin spray-on liners (TSLs) have been used as sealants and rock support in tunnels for over 25 years. Laboratory tests have indicated satisfactory properties that can provide adequate strength, adhesi

    Jul 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    A review of circular economy opportunities in the mining sector

    By F. Magweregwede, S. Khan

    Circular economy opportunities for the mining sector are presented in this paper. A literature review was undertaken, followed by qualitative data gathering through survey questionnaires and unstructu

    Dec 15, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Potential of Biotechnology for Metals Extraction in Zimbabwe: A Review

    By C. Chingwaru, W. Chingwaru, J. Vidmar

    "Zimbabwe is endowed with rich deposits of minerals such as diamonds, platinum, coal, uranium, lithium, gold, antimony, iron, and chrome. Bioleaching has been implemented as an efficient and low-cost

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    Orange Free State Branch

    Orange Free State Branch Minutes of a Committee Meeting held in the Boardroom of Western Holdings on Thursday, IIth October, 1973, at 5.00 p.m. Present Messrs E. T. Wilson (in the Chair), E. Dunstan,

    Jan 2, 1974

  • SAIMM
    Production of Al(III)-K(I)-Ti(IV)- sulphate-containing leach liquor from metakaolinite-containing ash derived from South African coal fines

    By R. H. Matjie, J. R. Bunt, A. C. Collins, J. C. van Dyk, C. A. Strydom

    South African discard coal fines and K₂CO₃ blends were heated in a laboratory-scale rotary kiln to produce ashes for H₂SO₄ leaching tests. The optimized H₂SO₄ leaching conditions of 6.12 mol.dm³ (M) H

    Aug 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Ion Exchange Technology for the Efficient Recovery of Precious Metals From Waste and Low-Grade Streams

    By V. Yahorava

    Efficient recovery of precious metals from process solutions is essential for improving process economics. Traditionally, precious metals are relatively effectively recovered from waste streams via pr

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Management Gaps in the Implementation of Legislation Regulating Derelict and Ownerless Mines in South Africa

    By E. Kuipa, J. N. Lekunze

    The selection of an underground mining method stems from a multivariate analysis that considers geomechanical, geological, economic, and operational parameters. Even after identifying the most compati

    Oct 9, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Sub-Standard Practices: Effects on Safety Performance in South African Gold Mines

    By G. Kleyn

    "Sub-standard practices and their adverse impact on safety performance remain a challenge in the South African gold mining industry. The purpose of this study was to investigate the root causes of sub

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    Ore Reserve Estimation and Depletion Planning for a Beach Diamond Deposit

    By M. M. Oosterveld

    "In South West Africa diamonds are mined from ancient beach deposits by the Consolidated Diamond Mines of South West Africa, Limited.To improve the control of mining production, a computer is used for

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Recycling of Mn-processing dusts: quality control through 3D computed tomography, C. Bauer, R. Wagner, M. Firsching, B. Orberger, J. Lucic, A. Ennen, N. Wörlein, J. L. Dubos, J. Banchet, J.-M. Milazzo, and N. Uhlmann

    By A. Ennen, R. Wagner, B. Orberger, J. -M. Milazzo, N. Uhlmann, J. Banchet, J. Lucic, N. Wörlein, M. Firsching, J. L. Dubos, C. Bauer

    The residues from mining and processing ores can often be considered as secondary raw materials. However, the material is only available in the form of fine particles (< 3 mm). In order to recycle the

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
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  • SAIMM
    Measuring and optimizing flotation metal recovery in the digital era, O.A. Bascur

    By O. A. Bascur

    Ores are becoming extremely variable with mineralogy and hardness disturbing the grinding and flotation circuits. The current grinding and flotation sensors provide large amounts of data for process o

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Density and size analysis of air separation process using MLA, M. Buchmann, T. Mütze, and F. Heinicke

    By M. Buchmann, T. Mütze, F. Heinicke

    Dry air classification is a well-known technique used for decades in the cement industry to separate material in the size range of 0.01-1.0 mm. Additionally, in corresponding dry grinding circuits wit

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Environmental Guidelines For Mining Projects: The African Development Bank

    South Africa?s now a member of this body, tailored on the World Bank, and headquartered in Abidjan-Cote d&apos;Ivoire. As a funding agency for capital projects within 59 member countries of the ADB

    Jan 1, 1996