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Virtual Reality For Mine Safety Training In South AfricaBy A. P. Squelch
The high incidence of accidents and fatalities in the South African mining industry, in particular those associated with falls of ground, is often attributed to ineffective and/or inappropriate traini
Jan 1, 2001
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Modelling of fluid flow phenomena in Peirce-Smith copper converters and analysis of combined blowing concept (04487fac-e28a-4af4-ae69-1eae63554822)By D. K. Chibwe, P. Taskinen
"This investigation consists of a numerical and physical modelling exercise on flow patterns, mixing, solid-liquid mass transfer, and slag-matte phase distribution in a 0.2-scale cold model of an indu
Jan 1, 2015
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Application Of A High-Intensity Cooling System To DC-Arc Furnace Production Of Ferrocobalt At ChambishiBy L. R. Nelson
A review is presented of the furnace cooling system design and operating developments since the initial furnace start-up in January 2001 of the Chambishi DC-arc furnace to produce ferrocobalt alloy. T
Jan 1, 2004
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Modelling Effects of Accidental Explosions in Rock TunnelsBy P. Lundman, L. Rosengren, T. Brandshaug
Tunnel 99’, the Swedish National Road Administration´s (SNRA) general technical specification for road tunnels requires that the load bearing system must be designed to withstand specified design expl
Jan 1, 2003
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A three-dimensional tessellation boundary element method for simulation of fracture zone around openingsBy K. -J. Shou
A special three-dimensional boundary element method has been developed for the simulation of the development of fracture zone in rock mass. This approach comprises a boundary element method and a thre
Jan 1, 2003
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Explore the geological conditions around the tunnel face using the seismic reflective surveyBy J. M. Descour, K. Aoki, S. Shirasagi
This paper describes the tunnel seismic reflective survey, which has been developed by the authors in order to detect the geological condition ahead of the tunnel face three-dimensionally using reflec
Jan 1, 2003
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Draft Russian classification for solid minerals: International format and national traditionsBy K. P. Kavun, M. N. Denisov
Discussed in the paper is the redesigned reserve/resource classification for solid minerals being put forth by the authors to replace the acting Russian classification of 19961. The new version is bas
Jan 1, 2003
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Human Vibration Levels In The South African Mining IndustryBy J. L. van Niekerk
The research project reported on represents the first comprehensive attempt to measure the vibration levels of a variety of tools and equipment in the South African mining industry to determine the ef
Jan 1, 2000
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Rock engineering, crucial for sustainable development in the South African mining industryBy D. J. Adams, W. K. Rymon-Lipinski
Rock engineering plays a crucial role in contributing to sustainable development in South African mining. A framework for this has been created through legislation and structures to encourage the mini
Jan 1, 2003
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Bord And Pillar Applications On The Platinum Mine: T-Cut Mining MethodBy C. C. Oosthuizen
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of Technikon Practical Training Frank shaft is mining both Merensky reef and UG2 reef. The Merensky orebody is almost depleted and th
Jan 1, 2005
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The Role Of Alloying Elements In Bainitic Rail Steels - SynopsisBy A. Kapito
The formation of bainite in steel is dependent on the size of the casting, the heat treatment, and the alloying elements. It is difficult to obtain a fully bainitic microstructure in steels during hea
Jan 1, 2013
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The influence of Fe3+/Fe2+ratio on the viscosity of silicate slagsViscosity measurement was carried out over a narrow range of silica content around the fayalite composition. A wide range of temperature and oxygen potential was covered where the slag was completely
Jan 1, 2004
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Presidential Address: Platinum Perspectives - Introduction (247b6aee-fd10-4deb-ae5b-bdfb2afc1ee5)By L. A. Cramer
Platinum metal was first utilized by the Inca civilization in South America where it was found in alluvial deposits along the San Juan and Atrato rivers that lie between the Andean mountain range in C
Jan 1, 2001
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Bord-And-Pillar Mining In Inclined OrebodiesBy J. T. Jordaan
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B. Eng (Mining Engineering) degree This paper addresses the critical parameters that need to be considered when designing a mechan
Jan 1, 2003
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Stemming and best practice in the mining industry: A literature reviewBy 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
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Three-Dimensional Reflection Seismics: Worth Its Weight In Platinum (e4f930bb-7d70-407a-8746-9a6314a1a5b4)By J. -C. Trickett
The high-resolution three-dimensional (3-D) seismic reflection data acquired for Impala Platinum between 1998 and 2002 in the western Bushveld Igneous Complex form an integral part of Impala?s mine pl
Jan 1, 2005
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Guide to the Preparation of Papers for Publication in the Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (28345bb9-de50-4b2c-94f3-26a75d720bee)The following notes have been compiled to assist authors in the preparation of papers for presentation to the Institute and for publication in the Journal. All papers must meet the standards set by th
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Recent Initiatives In Reducing Dilution At Konkola Mine, ZambiaBy D. M. Mubita
Dilution reduction is one of the areas that offer metal mines an opportunity to increase revenue and reduce costs, resulting in enhanced profits. Effective dilution control programmes require interact
Jan 1, 2005
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The History And Development Of The Pyrometallurgical Processes At Evraz Highveld Steel & VanadiumBy W. S. Steinberg
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, open slag bath, Evraz, Highveld In 1963, the full-scale engineering study for the development of an Iron, Steel, and Vanadium plant was initiated. This was the
Jan 1, 2011
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Transportation Of A Water-Based Slurry In An Open Furrow Launder Or StreamBy J. P. F. Charpin
The transport of large boulders in a furrow from a mining area to a nearby pond was considered. The furrow is filled with a mixture of water and soil particles flowing down to the pond at high velocit
Jan 1, 2007