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  • SAIMM
    CFD modelling for extraction of chromium from effluent in a hollow fiber membrane, S. Dash, P.P. Patra, K. Sarangi, and S. Mohanty

    By S. Mohanty, K. Sarangi, S. Dash, P. P. Patra

    Industrial effluent from various industries contains heavy metals that are a serious threat to humans, flora and fauna in water bodies, and the environment. The heavy metals are dumped after precipita

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Investigation on the incline channels of the REFLUX™ classifier, W.P. Roux and N. Naude

    By N. Naude, W. P. Roux

    Fine particle beneficiation plays an ever-increasing role in mineral processing plants and it seems that technology can’t keep up with the challenges involved in the treating of these fines. The REFLU

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Characterization and optimization of the high temperature caustic conditioning (HiTeCC) activated carbon process for optimized gold recovery from double refractory ores, P.J. Pieterse, R.F. Sandenbergh, and C. van Buuren

    By C. van Buuren, R. F. Sandenbergh, P. J. Pieterse

    Gold extraction from double refractory ores using conventional cyanidation has proved challenging due to the presence of carbon within the ore. Carbon particles may adsorb leached gold resulting in go

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    A Modification of the Zeta Potential of Copper Sulphide by the Application of a Magnetic Field in Order to Improve Particle Settling

    By S. Gqebe, A. Lewis, M. Rodriguez-Pascual

    "Gravitational sedimentation of suspensions in various precipitation processes is hindered by colloidal stability. This is due to the high surface charge of the suspension and results in strong attrac

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    An independent analysis of the 2006 draft royalty bill for the South African mineral and petroleum sectors - Synopsis

    By F. T. Cawood

    This paper reviews the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Bill of 2006, identifies potential areas that require further consideration by the National Treasury and, where appropriate, offers alter

    Jan 1, 2007

  • 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
    Project Success And Performance Evaluation

    By R. G. Koelmans

    In 2001 Platinum overtook gold in foreign revenue earnings for South Africa. The export sales from platinum group metals amounted to R29.3 billion as opposed to gold export sales of R28.6billion1. O

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    The Relationship Between The Owner?s Project Team And The Consultant?s Project Team

    By H. W. Read

    Sustained growth in demand for platinum group metals has resulted in an unfettered increase in new projects undertaken by the platinum producers. These projects are outsourced to various degrees. Th

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    A Managed Approach To Project Insurance

    By N. Watson

    Historically the insurance industry's involvement in any project has been relatively late in the process. Often it was a case of the last item to be ticked off the checklist has been to ensure th

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Pre-treatment investigation of lithium bearing granite ore using high voltage electric pulse, L.O. Filippov, S.K.Tripathy, I. Filippova, and F. Diot

    By F. Diot, S. K. Tripathy, L. O. Filippov, I. Filippova

    Among different pre-treatment methods, a high voltage electric pulse was recently developed and is gaining popularity due to multi-benefits such as pre-weakening along the grain boundaries, as well as

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Use of Cationic Coagulant to Improve Overflow Clarity of the Tailings Thickener at Kamoa Copper Plant

    By P. Kitobo, T. Nduba, D. Mbay, J. B. Vangu, R. Ciband

    The flotation plant tailings at Kamoa Copper Mine concentrator were found to contain a high proportion of extremely fine particles. The potential issues with settling these fine solids were resolved b

    Jan 1, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Flotation Of Oxide Minerals By Sulphidization - The Development Of A Sulphidization Control System For Laboratory Testwork

    By J. C. D. Gush

    Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of Laboratory-scale testwork was undertaken to recover oxidic copper-cobalt minerals by froth flotation, which requires maintaining

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Exploration (53a79357-693a-40cb-a52e-abe27593d76b)

    "Chairman: Dr DeV. HarrisRapporteur: Mr A.H. MunroPapers:Corporate exploration strategies by MacKenzie, B.W.The Engel Simulator and the search for uranium by Griffiths, J.C. and Singer, D.A.The Chairm

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    ACORGA® CR60LT in the African Copperbelt: Commercial Successes for Agitated Leach Operations

    By L. Thomas, D. Muteba, L. I. Nsenga, B. Mbao, G. Longo Banza

    Owing to the high ore grades in the African Copperbelt and variable acid consumption, agitated leaching is common practice and is used more widely in Africa than in other regions. Two common challenge

    Jan 1, 2023

  • SAIMM
    On-Line Analysis - What has been Done?

    By Pieter de Waal

    The beneficiation equipment under the control of plant metallurgists exploits the differences in the physical properties between valuable and waste mineral components. In many cases, laboratory result

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    The Age Of Intelligence. Online Diagnostic And Automated Maintenance Planning

    By A. Marek

    Reduced downtime and maximized availability of mining machines are the key factors in optimizing production rates. As technology moves industry towards an age of ?intelligent machines? it sets the fou

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Determination of the erosion level of a porphyry copper deposit using soil geochemistry

    By S. M. H. Ahmadi, K. Barani, F. Moradpouri, R. Ghaedrahmati

    As exploration is time-consuming, costly, and risky, determination of the erosion surface of a metalliferous deposit before geophysical surveying and exploration drilling might be very helpful. Geoche

    Feb 6, 2023

  • SAIMM
    A macro-scale approach to computational fluid dynamics modelling of the reduction of manganese ore by hydrogen

    By B. S. Xakalashe, M. I. Khama, Q. G. Reynolds

    The carbonaceous reduction of manganese ore is an energy-intensive process that releases large amounts of pollutant gases. In an attempt to circumvent the greenhouse gas emissions, this research inves

    Mar 4, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Pre-processing and characterization of PCBs to unlock opportunities for local end processing in developing economies. T. Moyo and J. Petersen

    By J. Petersen, T. Moyo

    Waste Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are a metals-rich fraction of electronic waste (e-waste) streams, and globally it has been demonstrated that they can be recycled gainfully to recover the metals. R

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Geotechnical Data Analysis to Select a Feasible Method for Development of a Long Axis, Large Diameter Vertical Ventilation Shaft

    By E. J. Walls, W. C. Joughin

    "In selecting a suitable method to sink a vertical shaft for underground access, a number of constraints influence the ultimate decision of where and how to develop the shaft, not least among these be

    Apr 1, 2019