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  • SAIMM
    Institute Visit

    Visit to the Datsun Nissan Company's body pressing and assembly plant at Rosslyn, Pretoria, and the Claremont-Danville Tunnel on 27th February, 1970. The excursion arranged for the 27th Febru

  • SAIMM
    Studies of strength performance and deformation characteristic of layered rock

    By P. He

    Abstract This paper introduces the test results of dark-gray calcium-shale, discusses the infection of strength characteristic and deformation characteristic due to the angle between structural planes

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Time-space effect and principle of variation loading analyses and application cases

    By W. Zhu

    ABSTRACT: This paper presents further developments of the principle of Construction Process Mechanics of rockmasses, The principle of loading variations analyses in space-time is systematically descri

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Pragmatism in industrial modelling: An application to ladle lifetime in the steel industry

    By S. T. Johansen, B. T. Løvfall, T. Rodriguez Duran, J. Zoric

    A methodology for building pragmatic physics-based models is here adapted to predict the erosion of ladle linings in the steel industry, in order to support operators when deciding whether the lining

    Apr 16, 2024

  • SAIMM
    South Africa's Ferro Alloys Industry - Present Status And Future Outlook

    By T. R. Curr, W. A. Gericke, J. Basson

    South Africa is a leading player in the international ferro alloys industry. Historical factors that have contributed to this dominant position include an abundance of natural resources and relatively

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Research on visual simulation of coupled solid deformation and gas leak flow in parallel coal seams

    By P. Sun

    Abstract: From the viewpoint of interaction mechanics of solid and gas, a coupled mathematical model is presented for coal/rock mass deformation and gas leak flow in parallel deformable coal seams. Nu

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Book Reviews ? Extractive Metallurgy Of Copper

    By A. K. Biswas

    Reviewer: R. H. Eric This edition is organized in twenty-three chapters, and contains exactly 500 pages including three appendices and an index. The first and second editions were published in 197

    Jan 1, 1995

  • SAIMM
    Guidelines for geotechnically anomalous conditions in tabular hard rock mines

    By A. R. Leach

    Anomalous mining conditions can be described where the level of hazard is increased relative to normal conditions within a mining area. Normal conditions would be those defined as a Ground Control Dis

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Necessity the mother of invention a reflection on the requirements for successful innovation in the metallurgical industries - Synopsis

    By R. M. Whyte

    The complexities that exist in the nature of the basic feedstock to the metallurgical process call for a high degree of ingenuity from the extractive metallurgist in seeking the best possible treatmen

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Consideration for 2-D and 3-D modelling of shock wave propagation in jointed rock masses

    By Y. Y. Jiao, J. G. Cai

    To investigate the dimensional effect on shock wave propagation in jointed rock masses, a 2-D and a 3-D calculation of a site test are performed respectively by using Discrete Element Method, the simu

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the South African Mining Industry

    By B. Dias, P. C. Schutte

    Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) affect the wellbeing of workers and result in poor quality work, lower work performance and decreased motivation. In contrast to ‘occupational’ diseases

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Experimental Determination of Compressive, Pulling and Torsional Resistance of Mudcakes using a Triple Action Load Cell Assembly

    By Md. Amanullah

    A novel triple action load cell assembly (LCA) was developed to determine three index parameters reflecting compressive, tensile and shear characteristics of mudcakes. The results indicate that the te

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Safety Considerations When Handling Metal Powders ? Synopsis (00a81d62-4249-4705-86a3-c89cdfe5d31a)

    By J. M. Benson

    Metal powder compaction offers unique advantages in the manufacture of net-shape components using techniques such as laser sintering, conventional press and sintering, metal injection moulding, direct

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Spotlight on the design of comminution process

    By B. K. Loveday

    The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy hosted a School on 'The Practical Design of Comminution Processes' at Megawatt Park (near Johannesburg) on 14th to 16th May, 1991 Dere

    Jan 1, 1991

  • SAIMM
    Considerations In The Choice Of Primary Access And Transportation Options In Platinum Mines

    By R. P. H. Willis, A. G. du Plessis, R. B. Wilson

    This paper reviews issues to be considered in choosing primary access and transportation options for platinum and other mines. It proposes appropriate criteria and a methodology for deciding on the op

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Spotlight ? Minerals And Mining Policy Workshops ? March 1996

    The Steering Committee for Minerals and Mining Policy convened two workshops during March 1996 to address the following topics: Business Environment- National and Provincial Powers, Administration an

    Jan 1, 1996

  • SAIMM
    Influence of pore water on the design of deep galleries in low permeable rocks

    By V. Labiouse, R. Gärber

    The paper aims at clarifying the up-to-now misappreciated role taken by pore water on the design of deep tunnels in saturated porous media. Numerical simulations with a non-dimensional FEM-model empha

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Book news

    1. Book reviews Dislocations and properties of real materials, edited by M.H. Loretto. London, The Institute of Metals, 1985. 392 pp. Reviewer: F.R.N. Nabarro Au &Ag heap and dump leaching practice, e

    Jan 1, 1986

  • SAIMM
    Techno-Economic Evaluation of BASF’s New High-Temperature Solvent Extraction Reagent

    By J. J. Taute, S. J. Archer

    "BASF Mining Solutions has developed a new-generation copper solvent extraction reagent that offers significant benefits over standard extractants currently available to the industry. As the name sugg

    Nov 1, 2018

  • SAIMM
    Using the Aegis underground drill and blast analyser to optimise drill patterns: A case study

    By P. J. K Leeuw, E. Uludag, M. J. Nong

    Efficient drill-and-blast performance is pivotal to the profitability of deep-level mines, where high operating costs and declining grades demand maximum throughput. This study investigated persistent

    Oct 2, 2025