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Jwaneng — the Untold Story of the discovery of the World’s Richest Diamond MineBy N. Lock
"Despite the pre-eminence of the Jwaneng Diamond Mine as the world’s richest diamond mine, the discovery story has long been clouded in mystery. This is the 45-year old untold story of the Jwaneng dis
Feb 1, 2019
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SPOTLIGHT on readership surveyBy R. W. O. Kersten, J. D. Austin
A questionnaire was circulated in 1986 that had the objective of establishing the type of material that members would like to see featured in the Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and M
Jan 1, 1987
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Optimization Of Mechanized Mining Layout Within Anglo American PlatinumBy P. Valicek
Anglo American Platinum Limited is constantly striving to improve safety and productivity. There are many different initiatives taking place within the organization in order to ensure continued safe
Jan 1, 2012
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Developing a 3D Mineral Texture Quantification Method of Drill Core for GeometallurgyBy M. J. Voigt, R. A. Govender, A. Mainza, L. Bbosa
"Mineral texture is a critical factor which controls ore variability and is an important attribute in geometallurgy. In relation to downstream processes, it affects the fracture pattern during breakag
Apr 1, 2019
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New tools for mineralogical process monitoring - X-ray diffraction (XRD) combined with statistical data analysis, U. König and N. NorbergBy U. König, N. Norberg
Ore mineralogy defines the properties during processing and metal extraction. Fast and frequent monitoring of the mineral content and related process parameters brings value to the mining operation an
Jan 1, 2020
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Modelling and simulation of gold ore leachingBy S. Bellec
A leaching model for gold ore that takes into account the impact of cyanide and oxygen concentrations as well as gold surface exposure on leaching performance is developed. Cyanide consumption is esti
Jan 1, 2009
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Tapping of PGM-Ni mattes: an industry surveyBy I. Nolet
Matte tapping is one of the most critical operations of a matte smelter. Every smelter has developed particular matte tapping practices and tap-hole repair strategies that are often based on the expe
Jan 1, 2014
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University of Kentucky’s ongoing experience with statewide expansion of engineering education: Lessons learnedBy G. T. Lineberry, C. M. Baird, D. L. Silverstein
The University of Kentucky (UK), with an enrollment of 25,891 in fall 2002, is a comprehensive, public land-grant university located in the Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. As the State’s flagshi
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrationsBy J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl
SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not
Jan 1, 2003
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Influence of blasting charge distribution on the energy required for communition of rockBy T. Marin, J. E. Seccatore, M. Cardu
The most energy-intensive process in the mining industry is particle size reduction – comminution. The first phase of this process is blasting to fragment the rock from the initial Boussinesq’s halfsp
Aug 8, 2024
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A review of the State's role in assisting gold mines in South AfricaBy C. A. Border
This paper is a brief record of the State's involvement in the problems that have faced Iow-grade mines in the South African gold-mining industry for a period of more than sixty years. Not all th
Jan 1, 1981
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Implications of credit constraint on the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in sub- Saharan AfricaBy L. J. Gerber, O. D. Eniowo, L. D. Meyer, S. R. Kilambo
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations continue to grow across sub-Saharan Africa and serve as a source of livelihood to many rural communities. Owing to safety, health, environmental, and
Mar 2, 2022
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A Perspective On The Supply And Utilization Of Mining Graduates In The South African ContextBy C. Musingwini
The South African mining industry continues to be a major source of employment at a time when at least 25 per cent of the working age population is unemployed. At the same time the industry faces a sk
Jan 1, 2012
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The effect of non-standard loading platen usage on point load index value of rocksBy R. Altındag, D. Akbay
The point load index is a simple, fast, and inexpensive method for determining rock strength and can be applied both in the field and in the laboratory. There are, however, some disadvantages and limi
Nov 1, 2021
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Flotation of weathered coal discards using a HIP W/O emulsion binder and keroseneBy P. M. Mashaba, S. O. Bada
An advanced high internal phase water-in-oil (HIP W/O) emulsion binder and flotation with an internal dispersed water phase of 95 vol% was used to beneficiate South African weathered coal from discard
Aug 2, 2022
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Slope stability evaluation of Gneiss rock slopes using slope mass rating (SMR) and QSlopeBy E. Kalhan, C. Kincal
One of the biggest problems in open pit mining is slope stability. The avoidance of slope stability problems depends on a comprehensive assessment of environmental and operational factors such as geol
Sep 1, 2025
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The Influence of Selected Biomass Additions on the Co-Pyrolysis with an Inertinite-Rich Medium Rank C Grade South African CoalBy T. Z. Sehume, J. R. Bunt, J. C. van Dyk, C. A. Strydom
"SynopsisCo-pyrolysis of four biomass samples (hardwood chip, softwood chip, pinewood chip, and sugarcane bagasse) with an inertinite-rich medium rank C South African coal was investigated. Proximate
Jan 1, 2015
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Spotlight On Chemistry In The Utilization Of The Resources Of Southern AfricaBy R. E. Robinson
I shall present a concept for the development of the resources of this country and its neighbours that repre¬sents a fantastic challenge to our scientists and entre¬preneurs. This concept offers prosp
Jan 1, 1980
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O.F.S. Branch, WelkomO.F.S. Branch, Welkom Minutes of a Committee Meeting held in the V.LP. Lounge of the Welkom Club on Tuesday, 26th June, 1973, at 5.00 p.m. Present Mr C. J. Isaac (in the Chair), Mr D. A. Smith, Mr G.
Jan 1, 1974
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Tailings Storage Facility stability monitoring using CPT data analytics on the Zelazny most facility APCOM 2021By P. Stefanek, N. Duda, B. Jachni, P. Stefaniak, B. Bursa
The Zelazny Most Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the largest reservoir of post–flotation tailings in Europe. The total amount of tailings from the mines in Lubin, Rudna, and Polkowice are stored ea
Sep 1, 2021