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  • SAIMM
    Mineral resource modelling of variables with inequality constraints: a case study of an iron ore deposit APCOM 2021

    By N. Madani, S. Abulkhair

    In multivariate geostatistics, it is common to have different types of complexities between variables of interest. In this context, an inequality constraint is an example of complex bivariate relation

    Sep 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Systematic characterization of the mixing process for the BIOX® reactor

    By R. Van Deventer

    The BIOX® process was developed for the biological pre-treatment of refractory gold ores and concentrates ahead of conventional cyanide leach gold recovery. Rights to the process are currently with BI

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    The importance of peroxide addition schedules in WEE (Waste Electronic Equipment) sulfuric acid leaching, R. Engelbrecht, E. Marè, T.Coetsee, and D.R. Groot

    By E. Marè, D. R. Groot, R. Engelbrecht, T. Coetsee

    Hydrogen peroxide is often used as an oxidising agent in experimental waste electronic equipment (WEE) leaching work. However, the high cost of peroxide is a negative factor in its consideration in fu

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Application of Systemic Flow-Based Principles in Mining

    By J. O. Claassen

    "SynopsisMining value chains are dynamic systems and should be managed according to systemic flow-based principles. This includes a detailed focus on the impact of variable geological conditions on ma

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Impact of steel properties on the susceptibility to corrosion of weld mesh and mesh straps

    By F. D. Agrensa, J. Hadjigeorgiou, E. Storimans, S. J. Thorpe

    Reinforcement and surface support are part of an integrated system that transfers and shares loaduntil the excavation surface is stabilized or until the ground support system fails. Steel mesh is the

    Oct 9, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Potential Changes In The Physical Beneficiation Processes That Can Improve The Recovery Grade Or Costs For The Platinum Group Metals

    By J. Engelbrecht

    Understanding the deportment of minerals in size fractions has already led to improvements in the flow sheets for platinum minerals beneficiation. There are, however, more potential changes in the

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Simulation of production processes and associated costs in mining using the Monte Carlo method

    By M. Mathey

    The application of the Monte Carlo technique to production planning and everyday economic decisionmaking in mine production management is demonstrated. The logic is detailed using an example of underg

    Dec 13, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Effect of NaHS activation on the floatability of copper sulfide minerals, H. Matsuoka, K. Mitsuhashi, M. Kawata, T. Kato, and C. Tokoro

    By H. Matsuoka, M. Kawata, K. Mitsuhashi, C. Tokoro, T. Kato

    Copper sulfide minerals generally have high floatability, but their floatability decreases when surfaces are oxidised under some conditions. Sodium hydrosulfide, NaHS, is known both as an activator an

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Semi-autonomous inspection of a belt conveyor in an industrial environment with the use of a legged robot APCOM 2021

    By M. Stachowiak, M. Nowicki, K. Walas, A. Skoczylas, P. Stefaniak

    In this paper the authors present a walking robot dedicated to the inspection of a belt conveyor’s transportation system in an underground mine. The developed robot can independently diagnose all of t

    Sep 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Reducing mining tailings and operational dilution: a new application of the room-and-pillar mining method

    By G. de Tomi, G. C. Teodoro, E. Rodovalho, T. M. El Hajj, J. A. S. Tenório

    The selection of an underground mining method stems from a multivariate analysis that considers geomechanical, geological, economic, and operational parameters. Even after identifying the most compati

    Sep 9, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Financial Analysis of the Impact of Increasing Mining Rate in Underground Mining, Using Simulation and Mixed Integer Programming

    "This paper challenges the traditional notion that mine planners need to plan production so as to incur the lowest mining cost. For a given mine configuration, a mine that increases its mining rate wi

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    Flyrock in surface mining – Limitations of current predictive models and a better alterative through modelling the aerodynamics of flyrock trajectory

    By T. Szendrei and S. Tose

    Historical approaches to the problem of flyrock based on correlation studies and regression analysis, including artificial neural networks and similar techniques, are inherently incapable of addressin

    Dec 13, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Assessment of magnetic separation for the recovery of awaruite, S. Seiler, T. Cebeci, G. Sánchez, P. Bradshaw, and B. Klein

    By G. Sánchez, S. Seiler, B. Klein, T. Cebeci, P. Bradshaw

    The Decar Nickel District is a greenfield discovery by FPX Nickel Corp., of nickel mineralisation located in central British Columbia (BC), Canada. The Baptiste deposit is part of the Decar Nickel Dis

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Assessing the impact of prereduction parameters on Mn ore from the Kalahari Manganese Field

    By B. M. V. Baloyi, D. Mchabe, D. Chetty

    South Africa accounts for the largest global manganese ore production share, primarily from its Kalahari Manganese Field deposit. Despite this, domestic smelting is beset by energy constraints, result

    Mar 4, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Influence of Medium Particle Size on the Separation Performance of an Air Dense Medium Fluidized Bed Separator for Coal Cleaning

    By S. Mohanta, B. C. Melkap

    "SynopsisDry beneficiation of coal by air dense medium fluidized bed is an emerging trend. It is widely believed that the particle size of the medium has a significant effect on the separation efficie

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Designing curved pulp lifters for the Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex SAG mill using discrete element method modelling, M. Rezaei, M. Maleki-Moghaddam, A. Ghasemi, A. Fazeli, and S. Banisi

    By S. Banisi, A. Ghasemi, A. Fazeli, M. Rezaei, M. Maleki-Moghaddam

    The efficiency of high capacity SAG mills which consume large amounts of energy depends on the grinding and slurry discharge systems. A 9.7 m × 4.8 m SAG mill with radial pulp lifters is used at the S

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Representation of coal and coal derivatives in process modelling

    By J. A. Theron

    "This paper provides guidelines on performing mass and energy balance modelling involving coal and coal derivatives. Usually, the inputs to a pyrometallurgical process would be specified in terms of e

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Direct flotation and desliming of iron ore using the Reflux Flotation Cell, J.E. Dickinson, M.J. Cole, R. Campbell, M.C. Cole, and K.P. Galvin

    By J. E. Dickinson, R. Campbell, M. J. Cole, K. P. Galvin, M. C. Cole

    It is common practice in the beneficiation of iron ore ultrafines to apply reverse flotation, and hence float the gangue minerals, leaving behind a high-grade iron ore product. Given the difficulty in

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Computer Control of Flotation at the Ecstall Concentrator

    By C. Chapman, M. G. Reading, M. P. Amsden

    Ecstall Mining Limited, a subsidiary of Texas Gulf Sulphur Company, operates the Kidd Creek Mine, a 10000 tons per day base metal producer, near Timmins, Ontario. Two different types of ore are mined

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Prediction and measurement of blast induced rock fragmentation − A case study of Kajiado County quarries, Kenya

    By I. O. Ondicho, E. K. Mutinda, B. O. Alunda, E. Agyekum

    Driven by the necessity to improve blast performance regarding fragment size distribution in limestone mines, this paper introduces the prediction and measurement of blast fragmentation distribution t

    Mar 5, 2025