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  • SAIMM
    Analysis of the Effect of Ducted Fan System Variables on Ventilation in an Empty Heading Using CFD

    By T. Feroze, B. Genc

    "The effect of some of the system variables in forcing and exhausting ducted fan systems on ventilation in an empty heading was investigated using computational fluid dynamics(CFD) and comparative ana

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    End-of-life mode of failure of a zinc sulphide concentrate fluidized-bed roaster and its rebuilding - Synopsis

    Zincor operates four Lurgi fluidized-bed roasters at its roast-leach-electrowin refinery in Springs, South Africa. In 2006, Zincor?s four roasters had reached ages ranging between 26 and 38 years, whi

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Wear analysis of a tap-hole from A SiMn production furnace

    By J. P. Gous, M. Tangstad, J. D. Steenkamp

    In April of 2013 a 48 MVA submerged arc furnace producing silicomanganese was excavated in South Africa. One of the areas excavated systematically was the furnace taphole. The aim was to obtain a refr

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Introducing new Council members (a79be80f-11af-4a3b-bfcc-b0e6ed1e62dd)

    Professor H.R. Philips was born in South Wales. After graduating with a B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Bristol, he joined the National Coal Board's management train

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SAIMM
    Mineral resource modelling of variables with inequality constraints: a case study of an iron ore deposit APCOM 2021

    By N. Madani, S. Abulkhair

    In multivariate geostatistics, it is common to have different types of complexities between variables of interest. In this context, an inequality constraint is an example of complex bivariate relation

    Sep 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    A study of UG2 pillar strength using a new pillar database

    By D. F. Malan, T. E. Oates

    A recent experimental pillar extraction project at a UG2 bord-and-pillar mine presented a unique opportunity to compile a new pillar database. Currently, the South African hard rock bordand- pillar mi

    May 3, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Proceedings Special General Meeting and February General Meeting

    A Special General Meeting, followed by the February General Meeting of the Institute, was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg, on 18th February, 1970, at 4.30 p.m. Mr J. K. E. Douglas (President) wa

  • SAIMM
    Ion Exchange Technology for the Efficient Recovery of Precious Metals From Waste and Low-Grade Streams

    By V. Yahorava

    Efficient recovery of precious metals from process solutions is essential for improving process economics. Traditionally, precious metals are relatively effectively recovered from waste streams via pr

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    3?Chamber pipe feeder system (3-CPFS)

    By J. J. Botha

    As a Demand Side Management (DSM) Project, money was granted for the procurement and installation of a 3-Chamber Pipe Feeder System (3-CPFS) at AngloGold Ashanti?s Moab Khotsong Mine in the Vaal River

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Visit to the Modderfontein Factory of A. E. & C. I. Ltd

    Visit to the Modderfontein factory of A. E. & C. I. Ltd 23rd November, 1972 A full programme was arranged to suit both the mining and metallurgical sections of the Institute. After refreshments were t

  • SAIMM
    Automatic closed-loop scheduling in underground mining using discrete event simulation

    By F. Sundqvist, B. Skawina, J. Greberg, A. Salama, M. Astrand, P. Ekbeck

    Today’s mining operations require fast reporting and rapid rescheduling based on updated information. An automatic mine scheduling system could not only quickly reschedule but also propose alternative

    Jun 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    The thermal decomposition kinetics of carbonaceous and ferruginous manganese ores in atmospheric conditions

    By F. Dinter, S. A. C. Hockaday, Q. G. Reynolds

    The thermal decomposition of carbonate minerals as pre-treatment before smelting reduces the energy requirement for smelting. It can also make the combustion of fossil fuels for heating unnecassary. T

    Aug 3, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Predictability of pothole characteristics and their spatial distribution at Rustenburg Platinum Mine - Synopsis

    By G. Chitiyo

    Prediction of pothole characteristics is a challenging task, confronting production geologists at the platinum mines of the Bushveld Complex. The frequency, distribution, size, shape, severity and rel

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Silicomanganese alloy from rich manganese slag produced from Egyptian low-grade manganese ore

    By H. El-Faramawy, A. Ahmed, M. Eissa, M. El-Fawakhry, T. Mattar, S. N. Ghali, E. M. Kotb

    As a result of the depletion of high-grade manganese reserves, it has become necessary to consider the exploitation of low-grade manganese ores. The main problem of low-grade manganese ore is the low

    Jan 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Production of Al(III)-K(I)-Ti(IV)- sulphate-containing leach liquor from metakaolinite-containing ash derived from South African coal fines

    By R. H. Matjie, J. R. Bunt, A. C. Collins, J. C. van Dyk, C. A. Strydom

    South African discard coal fines and K₂CO₃ blends were heated in a laboratory-scale rotary kiln to produce ashes for H₂SO₄ leaching tests. The optimized H₂SO₄ leaching conditions of 6.12 mol.dm³ (M) H

    Aug 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Effect of chemical, mineralogical, and petrographic properties on the grindability of a South African Highveld coal

    By R. Uwaoma, A. Goosen, R. Matjie, K. Mphahlele, J. Bunt

    Coal properties that are associated with wear and damage of grinding equipment during pulverization prior to combustion were investigated. A South African Highveld feed coal and its beneficiated fract

    Jul 5, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Technology and growth in the South African mining industry: An assessment of critical

    By V. W. Lumadi, S. Nyasha

    The mining industry has yet to fully accept and embrace the strategic role of technology and innovation in successful business planning and execution. In this study, we empirically determine the facto

    Apr 14, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Elastic damage characterization of an ilmenite smelter freeze lining

    By A. Mabentsela

    A furnace freeze lining is necessary for safety and economic reasons in several smelting operations. The integrity of the freeze lining is put at risk by furnace power imbalances. Although numerous mo

    Jan 26, 2023

  • SAIMM
    The use of seawater in copper hydrometallurgical processing in Chile: A review

    By V. Quezada, Á. Astudillo, L. Valásquez, M. Garcia

    Seawater has become a viable alternative for different uses in copper hydrometallurgy. In this paper we review the main physical and chemical characteristics of seawater and how these influence copper

    Jul 5, 2023

  • SAIMM
    The process plant commissioning, start up and optimization at Ada Tepe Gold Mine, A. Grigoryan, L. Stamenov, M. Nolte, K. Evtiminova, and E. Ayvazov

    By L. Stamenov, A. Grigoryan, M. Nolte, E. Ayvazov, K. Evtiminova

    Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) owns and operates the Ada Tepe gold mine and processing facility (previously referred to as the Krumovgrad Gold Project) located in south-western Bulgaria. The Ada Te

    Jan 1, 2020