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  • SAIMM
    The equivalence of fibre and mesh reinforcement in the shotcrete used in tunnel-support systems

    By P. R. Labrum, H. A. D. Kirsten

    The literature on shotcrete is reviewed with the object of identifying aspects that have not been addressed specifically in terms of its structural performance and manufacture as applied to undergroun

    Jan 1, 1990

  • SAIMM
    An Investigation into the Fragmentation of Blasted Rock at Gomes Sand

    By G. L. Gomes-Sebastiao, W. W. de Graaf

    "Gomes Sand is a quarry operation that produces sand and aggregate for the construction industry. The quarry is experiencing inconsistencies in the fragmentation and poor pit conditions as a result of

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    Integration Of A Waste Fill System Into A Longwall Gold Mine

    By A. S. Macfarlane

    Western Deep Levels (North) is a deeplevel, longwall gold mine. Severe strata control problems and high rates of elastic closure, resulting in high rates of energy release, are associated with mining

    Jan 1, 1988

  • SAIMM
    Hydrogeological Properties Of The UG2 Pyroxenite Aquifers Of The Bushveld Complex

    By R. Gebrekristos

    It is commonly accepted that three types of aquifers exist in the Bushveld Complex: (a) alluvial aquifers in areas of river courses, (b) weathered bedrock aquifer formed by the in-situ weathering of t

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The calculation of the time required to mix liquid metal in a ladle by gas rinsing

    By L. W. Helle

    In this investigation, which was conducted at the Metallurgical Research Plant, Lulea, Sweden, a series of experiments were carried out using a water-model to simulate the gas rinsing of a ladle conta

    Jan 1, 1981

  • SAIMM
    Analysis of a rock slope failure in a feldspar open pit mine

    By G. Iabichino, M. Cravero, F. Nacci, L. Rinaldi, L. Vigliero

    ABSTRACT: The proposed paper is aimed at analysing the failure of a steep cliff slope that, in the past, was exploited for open pit mining operations. A volume of over 400,000m3 of gneissic aplitic ro

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Strategic factors and a model of enterprise restructuring in the coal industry in Europe with emphasis on experiences in a Slovenia-Velenje coal mine case - Synopsis

    By E. Dervaric

    The main purpose of this paper is to introduce the main strategic restructuring aspects of companies that are directly (coalmines) or indirectly (companies that depend on coalmines) linked to coalmini

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Spotlight On Control And Simulation

    By B. K. Loveday

    A Colloquium on 'Control and Simulation in the Minerals Industry' was held at the Holiday Inn, Milner Park, on 20th September, 1984, in conjunction with the Electra Mining Exhibition. A tota

    Jan 1, 1985

  • SAIMM
    Computer operative planning on grades of ores through maps of mining panels in ore quarries

    By V. Korobko, M. Byantogtokh, N. Byambadorzh, V. Bysov

    A three-stage operative planning of mining operations in ore opencasts is considered. The hierarchy of monthly-weekly, weekly-daily, daily-shift planning is offered. For the fastest elimination and de

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Considering the action of degrading water quality on the electrochemical response of sulphide minerals, N. Ndamase, M. Tadie, and K.C. Corin

    By K. C. Corin, M. Tadie, N. Ndamase

    Fresh water conservation efforts and strict environmental regulations have forced the mining industry to reduce freshwater consumption and effluent discharge. This is achieved by recycling process wat

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Computer Aided Lignite Mining in the Rhineland Lignite Mining Area

    By E. Dermietzel

    The fundamental ideas of Computer Aided Lignite Mining (CALM) with respect to hardware and software used at Rheinbraun are explained and outlined in detail. The computers used in the main data process

    Jan 1, 1987

  • SAIMM
    The Mixing Of Backfill In Gold Mines

    The special mixing requirements for backfilling are discussed, and the problems associated with the mixing of coarse and deslimed slurries, as well as the tailings from the gold plant are outlined. Th

    Jan 1, 1988

  • SAIMM
    A Computerised Approach to Determining the Self-heating Propensity of Coal

    By L. Wade

    Laboratory testing of the self-heating propensity of coal, using crossing-point temperature and differential thermal analysis techniques, involves the frequent recording of several temperatures. The v

    Jan 1, 1987

  • SAIMM
    Planning Open Pit Mining Operations Using Simulation

    By Peter N. Calder, Alan Bauer

    The complexity of modem open pit load-haul-dump systems is described, and the need for realistic working models is pointed out. Both standard and probabilistic simulation procedures are discussed, pro

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Interaction Of Slurry Pipe Flow With A Stationary Bed (eab14233-2963-4b47-b514-ae051e43ba35)

    By V. Matou?ek

    The paper addresses pipe flows of aqueous medium-sand slurries at velocities lower than the deposition-limit velocity. Laboratory test results including measurements of particle concentration distribu

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Design?a strategic issue - Synopsis

    A set of six design principles for rock engineering was developed by Bieniawski: design objectives; minimum uncertainty; simplicity of design components; state-of-the-art practice; optimization; and c

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Improving the safety performance of the UK quarrying industry through a behavioural based safety intervention - Synopsis

    By P. J. Foster

    This paper summarizes a behavioural safety project undertaken in seven quarries in the UK in order to investigate its applicability as a means of raising the standards of health and safety in the UK q

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Application of a PC-based Network Analysis Program to Mine Scheduling

    By F. M. Russell

    Scheduling the extraction and rates of production for an underground mining operation is a common task carried out during the life of a mine, from the initial feasibility study through to the final pr

    Jan 1, 1987

  • SAIMM
    The Influence of Various Factors on the Results of Stability Analysis of Rock Slopes and on the Evaluation of Risk

    By M. J. Kanda

    "The design of rock slopes in the planning and operation of open pit mines and for road and rail cuttings requires the evaluation of their stability. This is commonly done using two well-established m

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    Design of open pit slopes in Ganboke gold mine, Chad

    By K. -C. Han, S. -Y. Kim

    This study was carried out in a bid to survey Ganboke gold mine in Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Province, southwestern Chad. The Ganboke mine is now being prepared for investigation and development, and the resea

    Jan 1, 2003