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Applied Ergonomics For Operator Compartment Design In An EJC 88 XLP LoaderBy N. D. L. Burger, S. Thorley
In engineering design of operators? compartments, in underground mining equipment, ergonomics principles are often neglected or not given the full recognition they deserve. This paper defines ergonomi
Jan 1, 2004
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Capturing Economic Benefits From BlastingBy A. Ndibalema
Blasting is one of the primary functions in any mining operation. Despite the fact that it generally constitutes between 30% to 40% of the mining cost, blasting also affects the cost-effectiveness of
Jan 1, 2008
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Underwind and overwind protection systems with enhanced self-sufficiencyBy R. W. Ottermann, N. D. L. Burger, A. J. von Wielligh, P. R. de Wet, J. L. Steyn
Underwind and overwind protection system concepts for mine hoist shafts were developed in conjunction with and for the Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC). End-of-wind operation of
Jan 1, 2003
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Anglo Research (Ar)Experiences With Integrated Comminution And Flotation Plant ModellingBy W van Drunick, S Naik
To date, Anglo Research has carried out several projects, based on the techniques developed in the AMIRA P9 (AMIRA International Limited), to develop comminution and flotation models for several Anglo
Jan 1, 2007
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X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) As A Fast Industrial Analysis Method For Heavy Mineral Sands In Process Control And Automation - Rietveld Refinement And Data ClusteringBy E. Spicer
X-Ray diffraction (XRD) provides useful information about the composition of an ore sample in terms of quantification of crystalline phases and amorphous content. The use of new, fast detection system
Jan 1, 2007
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The ?Simulated Chip-Sample Model? As A Method For Quantifying Error And Bias In Sampling Thin Carboniferous Reef TypesBy D. Fourie
A brief history of channel sampling in South African gold mines is followed by a chronicle of different sampling events and sampling methods that used the traditional ?hammer and chisel? approach as w
Jan 1, 2014
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Keynote Address: Environmental and sustainability aspects of gold mining with particular reference to the integrating influences of cyanide code complianceBy A. Hoogervorst
Cyanide is a key contributor to the efficiency of gold extraction. Public perceptions of cyanide are emotive and following some publicised incidents involving cyanide, the gold mining industry establi
Jan 1, 2009
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Mining method selection by AHP approach - SynopsisOne of the most critical and complicated steps in mine design is a suitable mining method selection based upon geological, geotechnical, geographical and economical parameters. Since there are many fa
Jan 1, 2008
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An Interactive Computer Program for Simulating the Performance of Water Chilling Installations on MinesBy M. Bailey-McEwan
The application of refrigeration on deep South African gold mines is mostly achieved through the medium of chilled water which is produced in central installations either on surface or underground. Th
Jan 1, 1987
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Predicting The Compressive And Tensile Strength Of Rocks From Indentation Hardness Index - Synopsis (5d939d82-50f6-4a6f-af03-1325a51614fd)By S. Kahraman
The prediction of rock properties from indirect testing methods is important, particularly for preliminary investigations since indirect tests are easier and cheaper than the direct tests. In this stu
Jan 1, 2012
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Frontiers Of Usefulness: The Economics Of Exhaustible Resources ? SynopsisThe influence of Harold Hotelling?s work in the field of mineral economics is both unusual and outstanding. In the 66 years since its development, theory surrounding the economics of exhaustible resou
Jan 1, 2007
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An Assessment Of Backfill For Regional Support In Deep MinesBy P. S. Piper
In the 1960s it was suggested that the volume of stope convergence, and hence the rockburst hazard, could be reduced by the emplacement of backfill. Recent advances have facilitated the placement of l
Jan 1, 1988
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Mechanized Bolting - On-Board Drilling Automation And A Change In The Support Regime In Low-Profile Mechanized MiningBy A. Marek
The safe and optimal installation of roof support remains one of the biggest challenges in underground mining today. Traditional hand-held, roofbolt installation in conventional mining has been repla
Jan 1, 2012
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DEM simulation of particle bed comminution at grain size level M. Klichowicz and H. LieberwirthBy H. Lieberwirth, M. Klichowicz
The comminution at grain size level for the liberation of valuable minerals usually requires the highest size-specific energy. Therefore, the full understanding of the comminution process at this leve
Jan 1, 2020
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A New Model For Compliance And Reporting In The Minerals IndustryBy S. V. Rungan
The modern mining industry is increasingly being tasked to comply with various legal, industry and social prerequisites. In addition to complying with these, the mining industry is further expected to
Jan 1, 2010
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Proceedings, 114th Annual General Meeting, 2011The 114th Annual General Meeting of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held at The Country Club, Johannesburg, Napier Road, Auckland Park on Thursday, 11 August 2011. Welco
Jan 1, 2011
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Study of the Dissolution of Chalcopyrite in Solutions of Different Ammonium Salts (4c092106-1adb-4b3d-ad92-ef2762762f74)By T. Moyo
"The oxidative leaching of chalcopyrite in ammoniacal solutions has been evaluated using electro-analytical techniques and controlled bulk leaching studies. The anodic dissolution process has been est
Jan 1, 2016
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Behaviour analysis of a slope in the river Sela right backBy J. E. Quintanilha de Menezes, L. Ribeiro e Sousa, I. Ferreira
The Paradela dam has a spillway that makes it possible to discharge a maximum flow of 400 m3/s, the water discharges being on the river Sela, about 2km upstream the river Cávado. After the first use o
Jan 1, 2003
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"Decomposition Of Metal Sulfates - A SO2 -Source For Sulfuric Acid Production" - Abstract and IntroductionThe peak in Sulphur price late 2008 caused again intensified investigation into the decomposition of sulphates and spend acid. One option is the recycling of sulphur from spend acid, which already sta
Jan 1, 2009
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Linear Elastic Numerical Modelling For Failure Prediction, An Assesment - SynopsisBy S. K. Murphy
A partial shaft pillar extraction project was embarked on at a mine in the West Wits mining region in South Africa. Prior to the extraction, a rock engineering assessment was conducted with the main o
Jan 1, 2012