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  • SAIMM
    Cobalt Alloy Re-Melting and Recovery as Cobalt-Rich Slag: A Position Paper

    By W. Jilowa, C. Nguni, M. Simukoko, C. Nampungwe

    The upsurge in cobalt price and demand is propelled by high demand from the electronics and electric vehicle industry. Konkola Copper Mines has cobalt occurring with copper in the ratio 1:10 in ore. T

    Jan 1, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of alternate chemistries in PGM collector blends as Xanthate replacements on an industrial scale, S. Engelbrecht, L. Naude, and J. Cloete

    By L. Naude, J. Cloete, S. Engelbrecht

    The results of an investigation evaluating whether an industrial plant, currently operating using sodium isobutyl xanthate (SIBX) as primary collector for sulphide minerals (mainly chalocopyrite), cou

    Jan 1, 2020

  • 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
    South Africa’s Options for Mine-Impacted Water re-use: A Review

    By T. Grewar

    "South Africa is a water-scarce country, rated as one of the 30 driest countries in the world. Worryingly, government expects water demand to outstrip supply as early as 2025. The South African govern

    Mar 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Horizontal airflow fine coal winnowing, L. Morgan, Q.P. Campbell, and M. le Roux

    By L. Morgan, M. Le Roux, Q. P. Campbell

    Dry coal processing is becoming increasingly favoured as a fine coal beneficiation technique. The decline in suitable good-quality coal, as well as the ongoing decrease in usable process water, makes

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Increasing the efficiency of secondary resources in the mining and metallurgical industry

    By G. Jandieri

    An improved methodology is presented for assessing the economic feasibility and effectiveness of recycling industrial waste. The methodology is based on the break-even control mechanism, but at the sa

    Jan 26, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Branch News - Spotlight On The Zululand Branch

    A new branch of the Institute-the Zululand Branch- was formed at the end of last year. After many months of preparation and perusal of address lists, it was realized that branch serving our members no

    Jan 1, 1994

  • SAIMM
    Digital Transmission of Climatic Data from Underground to Surface

    By R. Pipeleers

    Recent experience has shown that all underground workplaces in the Campine Coalfield in Belgium will require controlled cooling within three years. Considering the socio-economic and legal importance

    Jan 1, 1987

  • SAIMM
    Optimizing the cut-off grade for tabular gold deposits, considering the South African gold tax and mineral resource royalty regime

    By F. T. Cawood, C. C. Birc

    The South African mineral resource royalty system, initiated in 2010, employs a hybrid ad valorem approach tied to profitability ratios. This rate is then applied to the total revenue from mineral sal

    Aug 8, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Branch News: Breakfast meeting: Vaal Triangle Branch

    By A. de Souza

    On Thursday, 6th February, 1992, D. Jan Visser, the Executive Director, NPI (National Productivity Institute), addressed the Productivity Breakfast of the SAIMM-Vaal Triangle Branch in Vanderbijlpark.

    Jan 1, 1992

  • SAIMM
    Stemming and best practice in the mining industry: A literature review

    By T. E. Oates, W. Spiteri

    In 2015, after amendments to the explosives regulations, stemming became a mandatory activity for all South African mining operations. There are, however, circumstances in which it is thought stemming

    Aug 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    An overview of the design, operation, and maintenance practices relating to tap-hole management of a PGM smelting furnace

    By E. Rex, T. J. Goff, W. S. B. van Beek, P. E. Nel

    "The PGM smelting industry is known for operating at significant high superheats. Both the slag and matte phases that separate via gravity need to be tapped out of the furnace in a safe and efficient

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    The influence of solution treatment on the phase evolution and tensile properties of binary Ti-Mo alloys

    By B. A. Obadele, R. Machaka, M. L. Raganya, M. E. Makhatha, N. A. Moshokoa

    The influence of solution treatment on the phase evolution and tensile properties of Ti-Mo alloys was investigated to assess their potential use in biomedical applications. Phase formation and microst

    Jun 10, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Determination of Copper in Organic Media from Solvent Extraction Mining Systems Via Portable Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

    By Z. Ruetz

    Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis has been widely adopted in the geochemical and environmental field as a cost-saving alternative to standard analyses. This paper outlines the efficacy of a

    Jan 1, 2023

  • SAIMM
    The process plant commissioning, start up and optimization at Ada Tepe Gold Mine, A. Grigoryan, L. Stamenov, M. Nolte, K. Evtiminova, and E. Ayvazov

    By L. Stamenov, A. Grigoryan, M. Nolte, E. Ayvazov, K. Evtiminova

    Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) owns and operates the Ada Tepe gold mine and processing facility (previously referred to as the Krumovgrad Gold Project) located in south-western Bulgaria. The Ada Te

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Optimising a Reflux Classifier circuit, P. Ramsaywok, G. Legodi, and S. Ndanduleni

    By P. Ramsaywok, S Ndanduleni, G. Legodi

    The objective of this paper is to share the optimisation journey of a pilot Reflux classifier (RC) circuit in the Exxaro GG1 plant, at Grootegeluk beneficiation complex in Lephalale, South Africa. The

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Numerical investigation into slag solidification inside an ilmenite DC arc furnace using a finite element method approach

    By A. Mainza, A. Mabentsela

    A finite element model of a 5 m radius DC arc ilmenite furnace in idling mode was used to test the notion that the slag solidifies when it comes in to contact with colder pig iron, thus constituting t

    Mar 30, 2023

  • SAIMM
    The Influence of Selected Biomass Additions on the Co-Pyrolysis with an Inertinite-Rich Medium Rank C Grade South African Coal

    By T. Z. Sehume, J. R. Bunt, J. C. van Dyk, C. A. Strydom

    "SynopsisCo-pyrolysis of four biomass samples (hardwood chip, softwood chip, pinewood chip, and sugarcane bagasse) with an inertinite-rich medium rank C South African coal was investigated. Proximate

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Rare Earth Elements enrichment in Triassic coals deposits and associated argillaceous rocks in Lesotho

    By S. Hlajoane, L. S. Mokhahlane

    The demand for rare earth elements has increased around the world due to their application in a variety of technological advancements. Previous studies have evaluated the potential of the rare earth e

    Nov 6, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Compaction Tests on Coking Coals. Part 1: Laboratory-Scale Compaction with a 4-ton Hydraulic Press

    By G. Coetzer

    "Prior to operating a non-recovery coke pilot plant, it was critical to ascertain coal cake stability during the loading of a 1 m3 coal cake into the oven. Various compaction parameters were verified

    Apr 1, 2019