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Book news1. Journals Marine Geotechnology, edited by R.C. Chaney. London, Taylor & Francis (Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG 24 OPR, OK), 1988. vol. 8, $50. Published quarterly. Mineral Resources Engineerin
Jan 1, 1988
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Mineralogy of detrital monazite from the Sibaya Formation, KwaZulu-NatalBy R. B. August, J. N. Dunlevey
The Quaternary Age aeolian dune sands of the Sibaya Formation on the northern KwaZulu-Natal coast are well known for their heavy mineral content. Although ilmenite, rutile and zircon are the economica
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of new design concepts in high tension electrostatic separation to the processing of mineral sands concentratesBy D. M. MacHunter, T. Lawson, D. K. Henderson
The development and commercialization of new generation high tension electrostatic separators has provided a basis for simplifying mineral separation plant circuitry. The inclusion of new design f
Jan 1, 2003
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Sulphuric Acid Plant Water Saving OptionsBy R. J. Forzatti
The production of sulphuric acid from sulphur generates heat. The majority of this heat is recovered as steam and is often used to generate electricity. Heat not recovered as steam is rejected to cool
Jan 1, 2014
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Chemical Risk Assessment At The International Programme On Chemical SafetyBy A. Aitio
Sustainable development is one of the central themes of the work of the World Health Organization; chemical safety is one of its important components. For more than 25 years, WHO has had specialized u
Jan 1, 2004
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Behaviour of large-span rock tunnels and caverns under favourable horizontal stress conditionsBy X. H. Zhang, J. G. Cai
This paper discusses the behaviour of large-span tunnels and caverns in hard rock in a major underground storage project. In-situ stresses were measured using hydraulic fracturing during site investig
Jan 1, 2003
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Risk Management - Mine And Occupational Health And Safety 2010 - 1 The Common LawBy Willem Le Roux
The common law requires an employer to take reasonable steps for the safety of employees. In general, the duty of care means that the employer, acting personally or through its employees or agents, mu
Jan 1, 2011
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Factors Affecting Silicomanganese Production Using Manganese Rich Slag In The ChargeBy A. Ahmed, A. Fathy, M. Eissa, K. El-Fawakhry, A. El-Mohammady
Silicomanganese is widely used as a complex reducer and an alloying addition in the production of various grades of steel due to its economic and metallurgical advantages. It is also used as a semi-pr
Jan 1, 2004
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Anglo Platinum Extra Low Profile (XLP) Mechanised Equipment Implementation ? An Update - SynopsisBy GA Harrison
The introduction of Extra Low Profile (XLP) mechanised equipment within Anglo Platinum is aligned with the overall New Mining Technologies strategy to focus on continuing modernization of our mining
Jan 1, 2008
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Considerations In The Optimisation Of Bench Face Angle And Berm Width Geometries For Open Pit MinesBy D. J. H. Walker, W. H. Gibson
The inclination of any pit wall composed of stacks of benches is limited by the overall quality and structural complexity of the rock mass in which the slope is situated. For a bench stack angle that
Jan 1, 2006
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DMR (Dam Mass Rating). An adaption of RMR geomechanics classification for use in dams foundationsBy R. Romano
Some topics, which difficult the effective use of RMR for dam foundations, are reviewed and a new geomechanics classification system, DMR (Dam Mass Rating), is proposed -as an adaptation of RMR- givi
Jan 1, 2003
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Investigation Of The Characteristics Of Thin Sprayed Liners (Tsl) And Their Use As An Additional Support Medium In Block Cave MiningBy J Steyn
Block Cave mining is one method used to extract ore from underground diamond mines as well as other massive orebodies such as copper. This necessitates the excavation of many kilometers of tunnel with
Jan 1, 2008
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Parameters Influencing The Leachability Of Calcines Emanating From Microwave Roasted Sphalerite Andpyrite ConcentratesBy T. Phiri, Antoine Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi
Microwave energy has been recently used in minerals processing to speed up the leaching process or to improve the liberation of targeted minerals (Al-Harahshed and Kingman, (2003); Bradshaw et al., (2
Jan 1, 2007
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Kinetics of chromite vs. ilmenite magnetization during oxidative roasting of ilmenite concentratesBy J. D. Steenkamp
In a paper presented at the Heavy Minerals Conference 2001 a laboratory scale investigation on the beneficiation of an ilmenite containing waste stream by magnetizing roasting was reported1.This waste
Jan 1, 2003
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The Centenary Of The Discovery Of Platinum In The Bushveld Complex (10th November, 1906)By R. G. Cawthorn
The earliest authenticated scientific report of the occurrence of platinum in rocks from the Bushveld Complex appears to be by William Bettel on 10th November 1906. Thereafter, prospecting of the chro
Jan 1, 2006
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Innovations In Ferro Alloys Technology In IndiaBy C. N. Harman
Steel is the most versatile material which has made the progress in every aspect on this earth possible. There are hundreds of varieties of steel because for each application it has to be made with sp
Jan 1, 2007
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Optimization Of The Operating Density And Particle Size Distribution Of The Cyclone Overflow To Enhance The Recovery Of The Flotation Of Copper Sulphide And Oxide Minerals ? SynopsisBy F. Ntengwe
The Konkola Mine, a subsidiary of the Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) which is owned by the Vedanta group of companies of India and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Holding limited, is located at Chili
Jan 1, 2011
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Economic Modelling And Optimisation Application In The Mining IndustryBy N. Sasto, E. Bondi, G. R. Lane
Cyest Corporation has been involved in economic modelling and optimisation with various mining clients within South Africa, and internationally, for the past 5 years. In the mining industry in par
Jan 1, 2007
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Strength Of Chromite Briquettes And Its Effect On Smelting Of Charge Chrome / Ferro ChromeBy P. K. Sahoo, C. R. Ray, S. S. Rao
This paper deals with various factors affecting the strength of chromite briquettes which plays a vital role in the smelting of charge chrome / ferro chrome production. Appropriate briquetting para
Jan 1, 2007
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TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diametersBy S. Okubo, K. Fukui
Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th
Jan 1, 2003