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  • SAIMM
    Altering reactivity of kaolin by classification and mechanical activation, R. Szabó, F. Kristály, and G. Mucsi

    By G. Mucsi, F. Kristály, R. Szabó

    Kaolin is one of the most important ingredients in porcelain manufacturing. Its main phase is clay mineral containing aluminum hydrosilicate, namely kaolinite. Beside kaolinite it also contains quartz

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    The development of drilling and blasting practice at Palabora Mining Company Limited

    By M. J. H. Tonkins, C. C. Crosson, G. Paterson

    The development of drilling and blasting practice at Palabora Mining Company Limited by c. C. CROSSON, Pr. Eng., A.C.S.M. (Hons), BASe. (Min. Eng.) Toronto, M.!.M.M. (Member), M. J. H. TONKING, Pr. En

    Jan 2, 1976

  • SAIMM
    Improving the rates of microbial ferrous oxidation and metal ion dissolution for a two-stage reactor system for ewaste beneficiation, M.D. Maluleke, A. Kotsiopoulos, E. Govender-Opitz, and S.T.L. Harrison

    By S. T. L. Harrison, A. Kotsiopoulos, M. D. Maluleke, E. Govender-Opitz

    In the extraction of base metals from printed circuit boards (PCBs) using bioleaching, the accumulation of metal ion stress in solution has been shown to inhibit the microbial regeneration of ferric i

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    The open-circuit production of material finer than 75 µm in open-circuit mills

    By L. A. Vermeulen, C. P. Campbell, D. D. Howat

    The production 01material liner than 75 µm in a number of open-circuit mills was investigated. The mils ranged from laboratory rod and ball mils treating a variety 01 ores to large industrial rod mils

    Jan 1, 1991

  • SAIMM
    Evaluating destress blasting for rock fracture and rockburst prediction in deep level hardrock mining

    By C. Yi, M. Onifade, B. Genc, S. Dineva, T. Zvarivadza, M. Khandelwal

    Deep level hardrock mining faces increasing challenges from elevated in situ stresses and associated rockbursts. This study aims to develop a systematic framework for evaluating destress blasting effe

    Jun 27, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Investigation of HPGR grinding effects in iron ore beneficiation circuit compared to conventional crushing system, M. Zare, M.R. Sheikhzadeh, A. Haratian, and V. Sheikhzadeh

    By V. Sheikhzadeh, M. R. Sheikhzadeh, A. Haratian, M. Zare

    High Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) as an efficient grinding technology plays a major role in mineral processing plants. Investigating the effects of this technology on different parts of mineral proce

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Weakening mechanical properties of Galena based on high-voltage pulse discharge, P. Gao, Y. Qin, L. Han, Y. Han, and Y. Li

    By Y. Qin, L. Han, P. Gao, Y. Han, Y. Lia

    In the present study, an innovative comminution technology of high-voltage pulse discharge was proposed for galena to weaken the mechanical property. The results of pre-treatment experiments indicated

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Studies on fluorination of Fe₃O₄ (magnetite) by NH₄HF₂

    By L. Zhang, Y. Zhou, H. Wang, C. Mo

    Fluorination of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) by NH₄HF₂ was investigated using simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and observing the morphology and phase changes using scanni

    Dec 13, 2022

  • SAIMM
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    1. Reviews Steel and its heat treatment, by K-E Thelning. 2nd Edition. London, Buterworths, 1984.678 pp. R201,60 (incl. OS1). Reviewer: J.P. Hofman The Southern Queensland Conference 1985. Parkvil

    Jan 1, 1986

  • SAIMM
    The carbon adsorption technology for recovery of gold-thiocyanate complexes from sulfuric acid solutions containing copper and iron, A.A. Kozlov, A.V. Epiforov, and N.V. Nemchinova

    By N. V. Nemchinova, A. A. Kozlov, A. V. Epiforov

    The gold dissolution in sulfuric acid media during industrial oxidative leaching test of sulfide gold-copper flotation concentrates has been achieved. The reason for this was using technological water

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Enargite behavior in the process of flotation using seawater: effect of Eh/pH, R. Yepsen and L. Gutierrez

    By L. Gutierrez, R. Yepsena

    Enargite in porphyry copper deposits is an important mineral as it displays good floatability under the presence of the collectors usually used in the flotation of copper sulfides. As a result, copper

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Prediction of Copper Recovery from Geometallurgical Data using D-vine Copulas

    By A. Adeli, A. V. Metcalfe, E. Addo, E. Sepulveda

    "The accurate modelling of geometallurgical data can significantly improve decision-making and help optimize mining operations. This case study compares models for predicting copper recovery from thre

    Mar 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Stability analysis of a free-standing backfill wall and a predictive equation for estimating the required strength of a backfill material – a numerical modelling approach

    By S. Sekhar, S. Bhargava, A. K. Godugu, J. L. Porathur

    Cemented backfilling has enabled underground hard rock mines to extract orebodies more safely with improved ore recovery. It is important to estimate the minimum required strength parameters for a bac

    May 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Improving the lead flotation recovery at Lakan lead-zinc processing plant using high-intensity conditioning

    By K. Barani, F. Moradpouri, M. Godarzi

    A sampling campaign carried out on the lead flotation circuit at Lakan lead-zinc processing plant demonstrated that the Pb recovery was only about 68-69%. Characterization of the Pb flotation tailing

    Apr 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Identifying strategic gaps and opportunities in sustainable development initiatives within the South African mining industry

    By T. C. Maswanganyi, G. L. Smith, R. C. A. Minnitt

    This paper identifies the strategic gaps and opportunities for the South African mining industry’s contribution towards advancing sustainable development. Mineral resources companies are confronted by

    Dec 15, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Macroturbulence experienced by a hydrophobic particle in a flotation vessel with retrofit designs measured with positron emitting particle tracking (PEPT), K. Cole, D. Mesa, M.R. van Heerden, and P.R. Brito-Parada

    By K. Cole, D. Mesa, P. R. Brito-Parada, M. R. van Heerden

    Turbulence in stirred tank flotation vessels determines the bulk transport of particles and has an important role in particle-bubble collisions necessary for attachment. Positron emission particle tra

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Worker inclusion in equipment development processes in the modernizing minerals sector in South Africa

    By S. Schutte, J. Pelders

    Worker participation in equipment development can result in improved user acceptance and product quality. This paper focuses on worker engagement in equipment development processes in the South Africa

    Feb 2, 2021

  • SAIMM
    The influence of Fe as trace element in cassiterite on the floatability of cassiterite, H. Wu, A.D. Renno, and M. Rudolph

    By M. Rudolph, A. D. Renno, H. Wu

    In this study, synthetic pure cassiterite and cassiterite doped with Fe were successfully produced by sintering. Their crystal structure and chemical compositions are characterised by optical microsco

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Optimization of Cut-Off Grades Considering Grade Uncertainty in Narrow, Tabular Gold Deposits

    By C. Birch

    "Mineral reserve statements as well as optimizing mine planning require a block model with grades for each mining block. A cut-off grade is determined by considering the mining costs as well as the ex

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    Investigation of Factors Influencing Blending Efficiency on Circular Stockpiles through Modelling and Simulation

    By J. de Korte, Z. Loubser

    "SynopsisThe aim of a blending stockpile is to minimize the natural variation in properties of a material. Two simulation models were written, for coneshell and chevcon stacking, and used to investiga

    Jan 1, 2015