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  • SAIMM
    Energy efficiency prediction models for air–conditioning systems in underground mining APCOM 2021

    By N. Duda, P. Śliwiński, P. Stefaniak, B. Jachnik

    Ventilation and air-conditioning are some of the most energy-consuming processes in deep underground mining. Additionally, the energy consumption of these processes systematically increases along with

    Sep 1, 2021

  • SME
    Investigation of the Rockburst Mechanism of Driving Roadways in Close-Distance Coal Seam Mining Using Numerical - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021) Modeling Method

    By Stanisław Prusek, CHONG WEI, Huawei Xu, Jun Wang, Andrzej Walentek, Artur Dyczko, Derek B. Apel

    The excavation-induced stresses transferred from the panels or pillars in upper coal seams play a key role in the occurrence of rockbursts in driving roadways during close-distance coal seam mining, w

    Aug 26, 2021

  • SME
    Major Step for Phosphate Exploration in the Jerid Area, Southwest Tunisia: Reconstitution of the Paleocene‑Eocene Series Geometry - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021) via Borehole Data and Seismic Reflection Profiles

    By Rihab Guellala

    In Tunisia, the Paleocene-Eocene series has an important socio-economic interest. It contains profitable oil and water accumulations. Moreover, it encompasses phosphate reserves. The present study use

    Aug 15, 2021

  • SME
    Trace Elements Geochemistry of In Situ Regolith Materials and Their Implication on Gold Mineralization and Exploration Targeting, - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021) Dodoma Region, East Africa

    By Mahamuda Abu, John Kalimenze, Benatus Norbert Mvile

    The central Dodoma region of Tanzania is one of the regions defined by the Tanzania Craton (TC). Although the Craton gold mineralization has been well explored and hosts most of the gold deposits in t

    Jul 12, 2021

  • SME
    Assessing the Extractability of Rare Earth Elements from Coal Preparation Fines Refuse Using an Organic Acid Lixiviant - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)

    By Circe Verba, Scott Montross, Jon Yang

    This work is a first-order study to assess the suitability of an organic acid lixiviant to extract rare earth elements (REE) from coal preparation fines refuse sourced from a Pennsylvania mine with a

    Jun 15, 2021

  • SAIMM
    A review of the role of underground measurements in the historical development of rock engineering in South Africa

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

    This paper describes some important aspects associated with historical underground measurements in South African gold and coal mines. Deformation measurements were used to confirm the use of elastic t

    May 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Projectification in the South African mining industry

    By W. A. Smith, M. C. Bekker, C. Marnewick

    Projects or project-orientated approaches have become a common form of work in nearly all sectors of economies. This has led to concepts such as ‘projectified’ and ‘project orientated’ organizations.

    May 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of spheroidized tungsten carbide powder produced by induction plasma melting

    By K. Premlall, R. M. Dire, H. Bissett, D. Delport

    Tungsten carbide is a fine grey powder. It can be formed into shapes by compacting with the addition of a binder. Spherical particles are generally preferred in additive manufacturing as they pack tog

    Apr 1, 2021

  • SME
    Tailings Transport System Design Using Probabilistic Methods - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)

    By Ian Farrell, Josh Stowe, Eric Wingeard

    Tailings transport system design is generally based on identifying the minimum and maximum process boundary conditions for pump selection and pipeline sizing. The approach is robust and well-proven. H

    Mar 31, 2021

  • SME
    The Effects of Phosphate Gangue on the Leaching of Uranium from Brannerite "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"

    By Aleksandar N. Nikoloski, Rorie Gilligan

    Brannerite, UTi2O6, is the most common of the refractory uranium minerals and requires leaching under intense conditions to effectively extract the uranium contained within. Brannerite is often found

    Mar 17, 2021

  • AUSIMM
    Olympic Dam open stope observations, tactics and characterisation

    By G Capes, L Morizzi, N Mitkas, E Jones, D Grant

    This paper describes the mining setting for the sub-level open stoping (SLOS) mining method used at Olympic Dam (OD), and investigates the range of stope performance conditions encountered over 30 yea

    Mar 15, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Supplementary Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Reports: Readability and textual choice

    By P. W. J. Delport, E. Du Toit

    Investing in a mining venture can be risky and stakeholders need transparent, unbiased reports to understand the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves a mining company holds. Readability and textual

    Mar 1, 2021

  • SME
    Why Do Haul Truck Fatal Accidents Keep Occurring? "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"

    By Timothy J. Orr, Robin J. Burgess-Limerick, Jennica L. Bellanca, MARGARET E. RYAN

    Powered haulage continues to be a large safety concern for the mining industry, accounting for approximately 50%of the mining fatal accidents every year. Among these fatal accidents, haul-truck-relate

    Feb 22, 2021

  • SME
    Extending geometallurgy to the mine scale with hyperspectral imaging: a pilot study using drone- and ground-based scanning "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"

    By Isabel F. Barton, Matthew J. Gabriel, CARSON ROBERTS, JOHN LYONS-BARAL, LEON DUPLESSIS, Mark D. Barton

    Geometallurgical assessment of orebodies in the mining industry typically relies on bench-scale or lab-based characterization techniques. In this study, we investigate drone- and tripod-based field hy

    Feb 10, 2021

  • IPMI
    The IPMI Journal 2020

    By IPMI Educational and Scientific Foundation

    It is with great pleasure that we announce the availability of this fourth issue of the IPMI Journal, a publication of the International Precious Metals Educational and Scientific Foundation. This dig

    Dec 1, 2020

  • AUSIMM
    A novel fluorescence sensor for the detection of fluorine bearing minerals in base metal ores

    By J E. Moffatt, N A. Spooner, T J. de Prinse, D J. Ottaway, E Klantsataya, L d. S Teixeira, B W. Smith, T B. Payten, G Tsiminis

    Single wavelength fluorescence sensing has been used in the preconcentration of ores for many years in situations where it is typically specific to the mineral of interest. Examples of fluorescence se

    Nov 10, 2020

  • AUSIMM
    Conducting comprehensive evaluations of preconcentration options

    By P Holtham, K Duffy, B, W Valery, E Tabosa, rade

    Pre-concentration has potential to significantly improve Mineral Resource efficiency by removing gangue early in the process, before energy intensive and expensive comminution and fine processing. How

    Nov 10, 2020

  • AUSIMM
    Pre-concentration via waste rejection based on fragment size – Olympic Dam case study

    By K Ehrig, V Liebezeit, Y Li, B Pewkliang, M Smith, E Macmillan

    Pre-concentration of low grade ores via the rejection of low/no value materials based on fragment size is the subject of many published papers and studies over the past decade. However, the possibilit

    Nov 10, 2020

  • SME
    Optimization of Induration Cycle for Magnetite Concentrate and its Usage in Pellet-Making Process Designed for Hematite Concentrate "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"

    By Sah Rameshwar, T. Umadevi, K. S. SRIDHARA

    In the magnetite iron ore pelletization process, oxidation of magnetite followed by sintering of the oxidized magnetite (hematite) is desirable. Optimum preheating time & temperature and roasting time

    Oct 26, 2020

  • SME
    Energy Partitioning Following Tensile Failure in Three-Point Loading Tests of Nugget Sandstone Specimens "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2020)"

    By J. M. Wempen, R. D. WEYHER, M. K. McCarter

    Beam theory is a proxy for the behavior of intact, deforming roof strata above underground openings. Strong, stiff, intact strata have the ability to store significant strain energy when underground o

    Jul 1, 2020