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In-situ stress measurements in an underground oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring methodsBy S. O. Choi, C. Park, C. Sunwoo
Two methods of stress measurements have been executed on the surface and underground to con-struct an oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring method. The first measurement has been pe
Jan 1, 2003
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Foreword (9f533bfa-680b-44b2-8948-aad16640a6a1)By T. K. Roy
INFACON XI has no doubt earned the distinction as the first such Congress in India. This prestigious occasion could become a reality of a long cherished dream of the Indian Ferroalloy Producers, consu
Jan 1, 2007
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Dam foundation design considering scattering of its deformabilityBy M. Nakamura, T. Akamatsu
Embankment dams are often constructed on soft rock foundations in Japan, so it is important to precisely predict deformation of the foundations due to fill placement at the design stage. In order to a
Jan 1, 2003
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Recovery of gold from ashed woodchipsBy M. W. John, I. D. Matthews
SYNOPSIS This paper describes the process adopted for the recovery of gold from a dump originating from clean-up operations at Durban Roodepoort Deep Gold Mine. The gold-bearing dump material was ref
Jan 1, 1990
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Hydrogeological Properties Of The UG2 Pyroxenite Aquifers Of The Bushveld ComplexBy R. Gebrekristos
It is commonly accepted that three types of aquifers exist in the Bushveld Complex: (a) alluvial aquifers in areas of river courses, (b) weathered bedrock aquifer formed by the in-situ weathering of t
Jan 1, 2012
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Improved Ultrafine Coal Dewatering Using Different Layering Configurations and Particle Size CombinationsBy M. E. C. Snyman, N. Naudé
"Coal fines produced during processing are difficult to dewater and result in a lower quality product and consequent lower value. A South African coal mine experiences severe difficulties with belt fi
Mar 1, 2019
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Air pollution and the metallurgical industryBy N. Boegman
The meteorological conditions in South Africa are not conducive to the effective dispersion of air pollutants. In the light of this, and because of the magnitude, concentration, and future growth pote
Jan 1, 1978
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Blindhole boring at Buffelsfontein Gold Mining Company LimitedBy R. C. O’Ferrall, W. G. Goulding
This paper describes the performance of a Robbins 52R Boxhole Borer from its introduction into the mine in July 1975 until late in 1977. As indicated by the costs involved, the performance has increas
Jan 1, 1978
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Maintaining and increasing the contribution made to South Africa by the minerals and metals industryBy P. R. Jochens
SYNOPSIS This review article first highlights the past performance of the industry and discusses the manner in which the development of the industry has followed a logical progression from mining to
Jan 1, 1985
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A Comparison of the Processes Used During the Development of the National Mineral Policies of Tanzania and NamibiaBy H. D. Mtegha
Mining is important to the economies of both Tanzania and Namibia. Recently, both nations revised their national mineral policies to ensure future economic benefit. The main difference in the mineral
Jan 1, 2010
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Richards Bay Coal TerminalBy M. B. Dunn
Terminals form part of the transportation chain from producer to consumer in the world-wide conveyance of bulk commodities. As such, they are a vital link in providing a buffer between widely differin
Jan 1, 1980
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Theories of ball wear and the results of a marked-ball test in ball millingBy C. L. M. Gough, L. A. Vermeulen, D. D. Howat
Formulae expressing the dependence of the mass of a grinding ball on the amount of material milled by a ball mill are derived. It is shown that, with the aid of these formulae, it is relativel rsimple
Jan 1, 1983
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The development of 990 gold-titanium, and its production, use, and propertiesBy G. Gafner
The paper gives the reasons for the development of a gold alloy of 990 fineness with good colour, durability, and mechanical properties, and explains why titanium was chosen as the alloying metal. Met
Jan 1, 1989
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Risk Analysis And Decision-Making - A Case Study (f49695cb-00e4-4ae7-a065-8708230f1eaf)By B. Gamble
Solid Energy's project evaluation process utilises a standard staged gate approach, with five levels leading ultimately to project execution (level 6). For a project to progress through each leve
Jan 1, 2007
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A Rapid Method of Estimating the Distributable Profit of Certain South Africa Gold Mines Receiving State AssistanceBy J. J. leR. Cilliers
ABSTRACT The recently introduced concept of negative taxation complicates estimation of the distributable profit of certain South African gold mines, and an assisted mine could operate at a working l
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The extraction safety factor concept in high-extraction coal miningBy J. N. Van der Merwe
It is shown that the safety factor as calculated traditionally by use of the tributary-area theory is not valid for high-extraction methods of coal mining. An alternative approach is suggested in whic
Jan 1, 1990
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Discussion of the previous paper (00f59929-c513-4252-b2d0-24b5bf3f97ad)By M. G. Spengler
Mr More O'Ferrall must be complimented on a paper that will be a useful reference for the re-working of previously abandoned workings. His paper so closely mirrors experiences at East Rand Propri
Jan 1, 1981
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The effect of loading history on stress generation due to inelastic deformations around deep-level tabular stopesBy J. A. L. Napier, J. S. Kuijpers
SYNOPSIS This paper demonstrates that the horizontal stresses induced by the creation of a tabular scope in a single mining step are always tensile at the centre of the stope span, but that compressi
Jan 1, 1991
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A general review of coal preparation in South AfricaBy D. W. Horsfall
The coal-preparation techniques used in South Africa over the past ten years are reviewed, the term preparation being taken to refer to processes involving beneficiation techniques. The success of the
Jan 1, 1980
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Book reviewThe Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Milling practice in Canada. CIM Special Volume 16. 1978. The purpose of this volume is to up-date The Milling of Canadian Ores, which describes Canadia
Jan 1, 1979