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Exploring the use of chemical indicators for determining recoverable value in PGM tailings by froth flotation, R.M. Manenzhe, M. Tadie, and K.C. CorinBy K. C. Corin, M. Tadie, R. M. Manenzhe
The near depletion of high-grade ores, among other factors, has necessitated the consideration of alternative PGM sources. Various factors in the metallurgical processing of ores result in valuable mi
Jan 1, 2020
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Continuous Monitoring For Safety, Health And Optimisation In South African Deep Level Mining.By A. V. Z. Brink
This paper describes the development of a monitoring architecture that allows for continuous monitoring of the process of mining, the underground environment, the state of the rockmass and its respons
Jan 1, 2008
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Operational developments during the establishment of Secunda CollieriesBy J. T. Collins, C. J. Cloete
Secunda Collieries forms part of Sasol Coal, the coal division of the Sasol Group of companies, and already produces 29 Mt of coal per annum from its four collieries: Twistdraai, Brandspruit, Bosjessp
Jan 1, 1986
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Analysis of fluid flow and particle dynamics in a spiral concentrator using multiphase CFD model S. Purushotham, Mayank Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Tripathy, Rama Murthy Y, and M. NarasimhaBy S. Purushotham, Y. R. Murthy, M. Narasimha, S. K. Tripathy, M. Kumar
Spiral concentrators are gravity-based separators widely used to beneficiate coal, heavy minerals and beach sand. It consists of a helicoid trough that spirals downward in the helical configuration ar
Jan 1, 2020
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Synthesis and Deposition of Silicon Carbide Nanopowders in a Microwaveinduced Plasma Operating at Low to Atmospheric PressuresBy J. H. van Laar, L. J. van der Walt, P. L. Crouse, H. Bissett, G. J. Puts
"SynopsisSilicon carbide nanopowders were produced using a microwave-induced plasma process operating at 15 kPa absolute and at atmospheric pressure. Methyltrichlorosilane (MTS) served as precursor, d
Jan 1, 2015
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Notices (90b71352-df30-4f59-86e5-04c7b26ff260)ERRATA-AUTHOR'S REPLY IN SEPTEMBER, 1970, JOURNAL: PAGE 52 I. Left half of the page, 4th paragraph, fifth line from the bottom: for 22 / 5 1/2 %, read 22 / 5 1/2 %. 2. Right half of the page
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Presidential Address: Witwatersrand Gold - Quo Vadis?By J. R. Dixon
Gold mining has been undertaken in South Africa for more than a century. A great proportion of that mining has been from the Witwatersrand Basin; a geological phenomenon that has few parallels through
Jan 1, 1998
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Technology development: Innovation in South African equipmentCarbon-concentration Meter The latest of these, the ultrasound-based carbon concentration meter, was developed by Mintek with original sponsorship by the Chamber of Mines Research Organization, and is
Jan 1, 1990
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NEWS FROM BRANCHES: WESTERN CAPE BRANCH - 10th Annual University of Cape Town - University of Stelenbosch Minerals Processing SymposiumBy C. T. Connor, O&apos
The 10th Annual UCT -US Minerals Processing Symposium was held at the Van Riebeeck Hotel at Gordon's Bay from 31 July to 2 August 1991. The conference was attended by 133 delegates representing a
Jan 1, 1991
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The Impact Of Entrained Air And Enhanced Flow Measurements At Eland Platinum ConcentratorBy C. V. O?Keefe
Volumetric flow and mass flow are two of the critical process parameters needed to understand and control flotation processes, with others being levels, densities, and metal analyses. Both volumetric
Jan 1, 2012
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The extraction of gold from cyanide solutions by strong- and weak-base anion-exchange resinsThis paper describes the extraction of gold, as the anionic aurocyanide complex, from solution by strong- and weakbase anion-exchange resins. The effects, on the rate of extraction and the loading cap
Jan 1, 1984
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Notices Competition for Student Members of the South African Institute of Mining and MetallurgyNotices Competition for Student Members of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Each year the Institute offers a prize (or prizes should the entries warrant it) of up to Rl00 for the b
Jan 10, 1973
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Time-Dependent Failure of Open Stopes at Target MineBy F. P. Janse van Rensburg, P. J. Le Roux
"There are numerous factors that affect open stope stability and often result in falls of ground. These falls of ground can be attributed to factors such as beam failure due to a larger than normal ro
Apr 1, 2019
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Mapping Hydrothermal Minerals Using Remotely Sensed Reflectance Spectroscopy Data from LandsatBy M. A. Mahboob, T. Celik, B. Genc, I. Atif, S. Ali
"Mapping of hydrothermally altered areas, which are usually associated with mineralization, is essential in mineral exploration. In this research, open source reflectance spectroscopy data from the mu
Mar 1, 2019
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From computer vision to minerals processing: Using a convolutional neural network for parameter estimation of, first-order Froth Flotation Models E.J.Y., Koh, E. Amini, and G.J. McLachlanBy E. J. Y., G. J. McLachlan, E. Amini, Koha
Inferring individual component flotation rates from recovery-time data of ore complexes is important in optimising and designing minerals processing plants. However, existing two-component first-order
Jan 1, 2020
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A simulation model to study truckallocation optionsBy E. Y. Baafi, H. Fan, W. Zeng
We present a discrete event simulator, TSJSim (Truck-Shovel JaamSim Simulator), for evaluating the stochastic and dynamic operational variables in a truck-shovel system. TSJSim offers four truck alloc
Dec 13, 2022
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Comparison of continuous and discontinuous modelling for computational rock mechanicsBy T. Scheldt, M. Lu, A. Myrvang
Abstract: In this paper both continuous and discontinuous modelling are utilised in order to analyze the stability of the Gjøvik Olympic Mountain Hall. The large span cavern (62 m) was built for the 1
Jan 1, 2003
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Triaxial tests of carboniferous slates with static and dynamic loadingBy B. Zlender
ABSTRACT: The paper presents investigation of carboniferous slates from the Trojane hilly area performed on series of samples of equal material. The results of static loading tests show that carbonife
Jan 1, 2003
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Towards an Inclusive Model to Address Unsuccessful Mine Closures in South AfricaBy E. S. van Druten, M. C. Bekker
"The complete and successful closure of a mine in the South African environment remains problematic. Closure remains an elusive mining phase due to unclear roles and responsibilities, inaccurate closu
Jan 1, 2017
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A review of readiness assessments for mining projectsBy H. Mulder, M. C. Bekker
The objective of this paper is to describe the research followed in creating a generalized, readiness assessment tool for mining projects. We start by highlighting the need for the assessment tool and
Jul 2, 2022