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Hydraulic Scale-Model Tests For Slurry Handling EquipmentBy P. Goosen
The paper presents a basic summary of the approach to hydraulic scale-model tests as may typically be applicable to slurry flow situations. A case study is presented illustrating how hydraulic scale-
Jan 1, 2007
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Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferroalloy Furnaces - SynopsisBy I. J. Barker
This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and the supply of electricity are going to be two major issues that will affect the ferro-alloy industry in the near future, and that economic factors w
Jan 1, 2011
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Economics of geotechnical stope design at ObuasiBy P. Amponsah-Mensah
Dilution of ore has a major impact on economics of a mine. The magnitude of dilution depends on mining method, stope dimensions, reef and host rock quality, wall support and drilling accuracy. The mai
Jan 1, 2003
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Making Sense Of Transformation Claims In The South African Mining Industry - SynopsisBy G. Mitchell
Much debate has ensued over the past few years on the speed of transformation in the mining industry. By transformation is meant the degree to which the industry has met the requirements of the Mining
Jan 1, 2013
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Improvements in Copper Electrowinning at Tenke Fungurume Mining CompanyBy O. Tshifungat, A. Luzanga, N. Goel, S. Sandoval
"Tenke Fungurume Mining Company (TFM), located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), began production of copper cathode and cobalt hydroxide in March 2009. Copper production capacit
Jan 1, 2016
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Resource Nationalism In The South African Mineral Sector: Sanity Through Stability - SynopsisBy F. T. Cawood
Despite economic law and policy instruments with righteous intentions, the politics of resource nationalism could render these instruments unworkable. South Africa is a case in point. After the establ
Jan 1, 2013
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Technical and Economic Assessment of Subsurface Rock Mass Deformation and Pore Pressure Monitoring Using a Network of Wireless DevicesBy C. Holck, J. Yarmuch, J. Read
"Steepening of slopes provides the means to reduce waste extraction and increase ore recovery in open pit mines; however, it may also adversely affect safety by posing a higher risk of slope failure.
Nov 1, 2018
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The Use And Abuse Of StatisticsStochastic methods are normally invoked / used to assist with the understanding of risks, when there is uncertainty around a particular outcome. Uncertainty implies that there is a risk that the desir
Jan 1, 2007
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A semi-empirical kinetic model for the atmospheric leaching of a Ni-Cu converter matte in copper sulphate-sulphuric acid solution - SynopsisBy R. M. Lamya
A semi-empirical kinetic model was developed for the atmospheric leaching of a Ni-Cu matte in copper sulphate-sulphuric acid solution. Kinetics of the leaching process was studied as a function of ini
Jan 1, 2009
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Microseismic Monitoring of Solution Mining CavitiesBy M. Guarascio
Microseismic monitoring of mining areas is a developing technique, described here for the Belvedere Spinello Mine, southern Italy, where dissolution cavities in the mining area have proved problematic
Jan 1, 1987
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Three-dimensional Stress Analysis of Block Caving Mining LayoutsThe block caving mining method is used to mine large orebodies in weak rock types. The layout for block caving requires that a considerable amount of development is carried out on the extraction drive
Jan 1, 1987
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The processing of eWaste. Part 1: The preparation and characterization of a metallic alloy derived from the smelting of printed circuit boards - SynopsisA brief overview is given of the issues regarding the processing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The printed circuit board component of WEEE is an exceptionally complex feed to po
Jan 1, 2009
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Cavitating Jets For Dredging Clay?By W. J. Vlasblom, A. M. Talmon, A. J. Nobel
In initial laboratory tests with a travelling submerged jet on artificially prepared clay it was found that the cavity depth is dependent on the stagnation pressure of the jet and the undrained shear
Jan 1, 2007
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Annual Financial Statements - Report Of The Independent AuditorsTo the members of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy I have audited the annual financial statements of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy set out on pages 641 to
Jan 1, 2006
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Copper Electrowinning Circuit Design: Optimized Costing as a Function of Cell Arrangement, Productivity, Rectiformer Size, and ThroughputBy E. L. Forner, G. M. Miller, J. Scheepers, A. J. du Toit
"The sizing, designing, and costing of copper electrowinning circuits requires an in-depth understanding of the fundamental relationships between circuit parameters and the practical operation require
Nov 1, 2018
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Predicting the quality of waste-disposal seepage for desalination treatmentBy A. Ward, A. Smith, D. Harpley
Methods for the prediction of seepage quality from waste-disposal facilities are evaluated for input to the design of desalination treatment facilities. This is done by reference to a waste dump seepi
Jan 1, 1987
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Clay and clay materials in South AfricaBy R. O. Heckroodt
After a brief review of the characteristics of clay minerals and their origin, a summary is given of the industrial uses of different types of clay materials. The mining and beneficiation of clays are
Jan 1, 1991
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Evaluation of dynamic grouting effect for Low-permeable rockBy S. Wakita, K. Aoki, Y. Mito, K. Date
It is of great importance to prevent a leakage of hazardous substances from underground storage plants, because this certainly leads to a fatal disaster for human societies. Therefore, effective grout
Jan 1, 2003
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Geometallurgical Characterization of South Georgian Complex Copper-Gold OresBy V-P. Takalo, M. Natsvlishvili, M. Hicks, S. Khizanishvili
"The complexity of copper-gold ores leads to large variations in recoveries and concentrate grades in the processing plant. Detailed chemical and mineralogical studies revealed considerable variation
Apr 1, 2019
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Biosorption of cobalt and copper from hydrometallurgical solutions mediated by Pseudomona sppBy A. F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi
Pseudomonas spp was isolated from mine water and tailings samples collected from mining effluents and mine dumps in the Gauteng and Northern provinces of South Africa respectively. Adsorption properti
Jan 1, 2009