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Jan 1, 2004
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Integrated comminution and flotation neurocontrol using evolutionary reinforcement learningBy A. v. E. Conradie, I. Nieuwoudt
Comminution and flotation circuits are frequently perturbed by disturbances, such as feed particle size variations, ore hardness and varying mineral liberation, which can have a significant impact on
Jan 1, 2003
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Mineral Resource Throughput Management: From An Iron Ore Mine To Steel In IndiaMineral Resource Throughput Management is based on the extraction of the maximum potential value from an ore reserve with the emphasis to generate maximum ROI and ROR (return on reserve). A stee
Jan 1, 2007
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Stability of large rock caverns excavated in a highly stressed regionBy Y. -J. Park, K. -H. You, Y. -T. Choi, Lee. H. -W.
Many large caverns are being constructed in great depths in Korea mainly for the storage of oil and LPG. These caverns are mostly located near the port where rock conditions are reasonably good. In so
Jan 1, 2003
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Can We Decrease The Ecological Footprint Of Base Metal Production By Recycling? - 1. IntroductionBy PC Pistorius, DR Groot
The South African base metals industry has been one mainly focused on the production of metals or metal compounds from primary ores. This is true for metals such as titanium, vanadium, chrome, mangane
Jan 1, 2007
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Effects Of Microwave Energy Treatement On Value Liberation From Zn And Co-Cu OresBy John M. L Lewis, Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi
In the irradiation of ore particles by microwave energy preferential absorption of this energy occurs in minerals having specific dielectric properties (Bradshaw, 1999). This leads to a selective heat
Jan 1, 2005
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The Influence Of Mill Speed And Pulp Density On The Grinding Efficiency For Secondary Stage GrindingBy J. Lux, B. Clermont
Magotteaux, with the co-operation of Anglo Platinum, has erected a fully instrumented pilot plant at Frank concentrator, which is being used to study the influence of a variety of grinding parameters.
Jan 1, 2004
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Optimizing Manganese Ore Sinter Plants: Process Parameters And Design ImplicationsBy W. Barthel, B. A. Dippenaar, J. Malan
In its most basic form, the process of sintering is very simple, and has been in use since the turn of the previous century. However, while the basic process is simple, control of
Jan 1, 2004
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Possibilities of limiting methane emission into atmosphere on the example of mines in the Jastrzebie Coal companyBy A. Tor, M. Borowski, N. Szlazak, D. Obracaj
This article presents possibilities of reducing methane emission to the atmosphere in working mines in Jastrzebie Coal Company by means of proecological solution. They form a new approach towards the
Jan 1, 2003
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Backfill heat load contribution in deep level mining operationsBy C. A. Rawlins
In an underground mine the ingress of heat can generally be attributed to two sources (Rock exposure and artificial mechanisms). The heat load relating rock exposure is subdivided into stoping [~40%]
Jan 1, 2003
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Implementation of control and control issues in mineral sands plants—In-line mass flow meterMineral sand beneficiation plants comprise a complex combination of electrostatic, magnetic and gravity based separation techniques. These are combined and replicated in ways that provide the most eff
Jan 1, 2003
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Platinum-Based Alloys For High Temperature And Special ApplicationsBy L. A. Cornish, L. H. Chown, S. N. Prins, R. Süss, L. Glaner, A. Douglas
Platinum-based alloys are being developed for high temperature and special applications for good corrosion and oxidation resistance. The microstructures are similar to those of nickel-based super allo
Jan 1, 2004
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Mineralogy of detrital monazite from the Sibaya Formation, KwaZulu-NatalBy R. B. August, J. N. Dunlevey
The Quaternary Age aeolian dune sands of the Sibaya Formation on the northern KwaZulu-Natal coast are well known for their heavy mineral content. Although ilmenite, rutile and zircon are the economica
Jan 1, 2003
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Simulation of Hopkinson effect by discrete element methodBy Harushige Kusumi, Yuzuru Ashida, Toshiki Watanabe, Toshifumi Matsuoka
ABSTRACT: The technique of various kinds of numerical analysis offered remarkable results to explication of many rock mechanical phenomena. These techniques regarded a rock stratum as a continuum bod
Jan 1, 2003
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Strong ground motion and site response of mine-induced seismic eventsBy 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
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A computer program for estimation of support requirements for circular shaftsBy H. Ozturk
In this paper, the computer program ‘SHAFT’ developed for estimation of support requirements for circular mine shafts is introduced. Theory of support design is based on the analytical solutions of ci
Jan 1, 2003
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Milling circuit selection for the Nkomati 375 ktpm concentrator - SynopsisBy E. Wolmarans
Dowding, Reynard and Associates Mineral Projects (DRAMP) was approached by the ARM/Lion Ore JV during July 2006 to conduct a feasibility study and control budget estimate for a new greenfield project
Jan 1, 2009
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From C.Z.O. To Zinc Cathode Without Any Pre-Treatment. The Ezinex ProcessBy M. Olper
The zinc recycling is assuming more and more importance. A lot of zinc secondaries and wastes are ready to be collected and converted to zinc metal. The impurities present in these materials and the t
Jan 1, 2008
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The Centenary Of The Discovery Of Platinum In The Bushveld Complex (10th November, 1906)By R. G. Cawthorn
The earliest authenticated scientific report of the occurrence of platinum in rocks from the Bushveld Complex appears to be by William Bettel on 10th November 1906. Thereafter, prospecting of the chro
Jan 1, 2006
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TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diametersBy S. Okubo, K. Fukui
Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th
Jan 1, 2003