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Catalyst management ? Synopsis
By L. Hansen
Sulphuric acid plants now and then see unexpected increases in SO2 emissions. Our experience is that it is not always easy for the acid plants to pinpoint the exact reason for the SO2 increase. Some
Jan 1, 2009
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Noxious gas emissionss from the closed iron mines to the built-up areas on the surface
By D. Grabowski, Z. Pokryszka
ABSTRACT: Some residential areas of the iron basin of Lorraine (in the North-East of France) are affected by noxious gas emissions (under oxygenated, carbon dioxide loaded and radon loaded gas mixture
Jan 1, 2003
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The Development Of The Voskhod Chrome Project In Kazakhstan
By A. J. Van Der Merwe, N. A. Barcza, M. Boyes, N. R. Clarke
Oriel Resources has with the support of SRK (Cardiff) and DRA and Mintek (South Africa) carried our a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) to recover high grade chrome ore from its Voskhod deposit very
Jan 1, 2007
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Comment On The Paper ?Strong Ground Motion And Site Response In Deep South African Mines?, By S.M. Spottiswood And A. M. Milev - In The Journal Of The SAIMM, Vol. 105, No. 7, Pp. 515?524
In their excellent paper, Milev and Spottiswoode have provided quantitative and definitive descriptions of an important phenomenon that hitherto has been largely the subject of conjecture. They conv
Jan 1, 2006
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Slope Management At Navachab Gold Mine, Namibia
By Frik Badenhorst, René Roux, Peter Terbrugge
This paper presents a case study where economics dictated an aggressive slope angle and where an appropriate slope management programme allowed successful completion of mining to 190m below surface.
Jan 1, 2006
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Strength, Deformability, and Micromechanics of Brittle Fracture in a Crystalline Rock Under True Triaxial Compressive Stresses
By B. Haimson
A new loading apparatus was fabricated and used to conduct true-triaxial compression tests on KTB amphibolite, a crystalline basement rock. Tests in dry jacketed samples reveal that the intermediate p
Jan 1, 2003
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Copper Recovery Using Leach/Solvent Extraction/Electrowinning Technology: Forty Years Of Innovation, 2.2 Million Tonnes Of Copper Annually
By G. A. Kordosky
The concept of selectively extracting copper from a low-grade dump leach solution followed by stripping the copper into an acid solution from which electrowon copper cathodes could be produced occurre
Jan 1, 2002
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The impact of junior miners on the global supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for the electric vehicle battery market
By B. I. Matshediso, J. Kaavera, E. Shemang, T. K. Dintwe, L. S. Teseletso, K. Fichani
The minerals sector continues to draw attention from policy makers who would want to see both old and new mineral projects add value to the minerals in the host country. The current technological deve
May 27, 2025
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Resource Nationalism And The African National Congress - Synopsis
By A. Butler
This paper explains the politics of mine nationalization in contemporary South Africa. Nationalization and privatization typically occur in the oil, mineral resources, and state utilities sectors, and
Jan 1, 2013
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The Application Of Exergy Analysis To The Cooling Of A Deep UK Colliery
The extraction of minerals and coal at greater depth, employing higher-powered machinery to improve production levels, imposes an increased burden on the ability of a ventilation system to maintain an
Jan 1, 2004
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Fluidized bed gasification of selected South African coals ? Synopsis
By A. D. Engelbrecht
An investigation was undertaken to ascertain the suitability of four selected low grade, South African coals for gasification in a bubbling fluidized bed for production of synthesis gas and for the de
Jan 1, 2010
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Continuous improvement management for mining companies
By M. Mikolás, L. Pomothy, K. Špakovská, M. Vanek
"Enterprises are faced with increasing economic competition and managers are obliged to look for methods that will ensure a competitive edge in their companies’ markets. These methods include manageri
Jan 1, 2015
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Considerations In The Optimisation Of Bench Face Angle And Berm Width Geometries For Open Pit Mines
By D. J. H. Walker, W. H. Gibson
The inclination of any pit wall composed of stacks of benches is limited by the overall quality and structural complexity of the rock mass in which the slope is situated. For a bench stack angle that
Jan 1, 2006
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Dealing With Open Fire In An Underground Coal Mine By Ventilation Control Techniques
By N. Sahay
Open fire in coal mines is one of the most serious threats to miners, as well as to the mine. Open fire can often be effectively dealt with by prompt local action, otherwise it very quickly becomes un
Jan 1, 2014
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Ergonomics In The South African Mining Industry
By P. C. Schutte
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and metho
Jan 1, 2005
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Analytical Hierarchy Process For Selection Of Roadheaders
By O. Acaroglu
Selection of the most suitable roadheaders (boom type tunnelling machines) for the galleries/tunnels to be excavated in certain rock and under known project conditions is important for avoiding proble
Jan 1, 2006
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Estimating the modulus of elasticity of the rock material from compressive strength and unit weight - Synopsis
By I. Ocak
The modulus of elasticity of rock material (Ei) is an important rock property that is used as an input parameter in the design stage of engineering projects such as dam and tunnel constructions, minin
Jan 1, 2008
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Optimizing The Life Of Ore Passes In A Deep-Level Gold Mine
By P. R. Brenchley
Main ore pass systems should last the life of a mine, and too often expensive and hazardous remedial measures are required to repair a damaged ore pass in an attempt to extend its life. In order to ma
Jan 1, 2006
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A Safety Plateau At Modikwa ? Introduction
By S. O?Connor
When one looks back and does assessments of what has been the key ingredient in achieving success in our safety efforts, there are many issues that spring to mind and cover a wide array of elements. O
Jan 1, 2011
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Towards Sustainability In Ferroalloy Production ? Synopsis
By L. Holappa
Ferroalloy production is an energy-intensive industrial sector with significant CO2 emissions. In this paper the current situation in ferroalloy processes is discussed from the standpoint of global en
Jan 1, 2010