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  • SAIMM
    Application of Computer Methods for Planning, Checking and Controlling Mine Ventilation

    By Ernst-Ulrich Reuther, Alexander Donmen

    Mine ventilation in the German coal mining industry is concerned mainly with problems of thermal environment arising from greater depths and with increasing emission of methane gas. The development of

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    The Application of Ductile Support Methods in Alpine Tunnels

    By B. Moritz, W. Schubert, E. A. Button

    ABSTRACT: Geological conditions associated with alpine environments in combination with high overburden in many tunnelling projects lead to squeezing behaviour. The main problems associated with such

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Simulating pillar reinforcement using a displacement discontinuity boundary element code

    By D. F. Malan, J. C. Esterhuyse

    In this study we explore the use of a novel numerical modelling approach to study the effect of pillar reinforcement on pillar stability. Case studies in the literature indicate that tendons, strappin

    May 3, 2023

  • SAIMM
    A Conceptual Study Into Optimizing The Delivery Of Trackbound Twin Ends Through Trackless Mechanized Development

    By D. Nardini

    The need to move towards faster and safer mine development is a key priority in mining houses globally. In addition to this, South Africa faces an array of challenges introduced by labour-intensive op

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The Development Of AK6

    By J A. H Campbell

    AK6 is a Cretaceous aged kimberlite located in the north-east of Botswana, close to Debswana's Drapa and Letlhakane Mines. It was discovered by Debswana in 1969, but was considered unattractive f

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SAIMM
    Application of a novel agglomeration process in recovering chalcopyrite, G. Sahasrabudhe, G. DeIuliis, and K.P. Galvin

    By G. Sahasrabudh, G. DeIulii, K. P. Galvin

    A novel agglomeration process has been developed, utilising a concentrated water in oil emulsion as a binder. The binder is typically 95 wt% water, the remainder being an organic phase containing kero

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Physico-Chemical Properties of Titaniferous Slags (d67a7ecd-16e8-4650-8d8f-c779f48ab264)

    By E. Pothas, P. R. Jochens, L. B. McRae, D. D. Howat

    Discussion H. J. S. Kriek*: During 1956 Iscor became interested in the acid smelting in a blast furnace of siliceous ores containing 15 per cent silica. This interest was as a result of the successfu

    Jan 6, 1969

  • SAIMM
    Prehistoric Mining Of Mica Schist At The Tsodilo Hills, Botswana

    By L. D. Robbins, M. L. Murphy, A. C. Campbell, L. Murphy

    This paper reports on what appears to be the first discovery of prehistoric mica-schist mining in southern 4frica. The mine concerned was found in a location very rich in rock art that is one of the m

    Jan 1, 1994

  • SAIMM
    A new automated process mineralogy analyzing system: BPMA and its applications in ore characterization

    By Q. Fu, Q. Wang, L. G. Wen, M. X. Jia, J. J. Zhao, J. W. Zhou

    The BGRIMM process mineralogy analyser (BPMA) is a new automated mineralogy software platform developed in China. This system consists of the BPMA software platform, controlling a combination of comme

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Thermodynamic study of the H2SO4-Na2S2O8-Fe2(SO4)3-H2O system in relation to chalcopyrite assisted leaching, using sodium persulfate M.H. Nikzad, H. Naderi, M. Karimi, and J. Petersen

    By J. Petersen, H. Naderi, M. H. Nikzad, M. Karimi

    In this research, the thermodynamic study of sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8) solution in the presence and absence of H2SO4 and Fe3(SO4)3 was done. Eh-pH and equilibrium distribution diagrams were construc

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Radiometric determination in situ of the face grades in Witwatersand gold and uranium mines

    By C Smit

    SYNOPSIS A prototype collimated radiometric face scanner was tested in the Harmony Gold Mine. The results obtained during the pilot study indicate that in situ radiometric uranium assays are stati

    Jan 1, 1985

  • SAIMM
    Erosion, corrosion, and abrasion of material-handling systems in the mining industry

    By A. M. F. Carter

    A survey was conducted so that the degree of corrosive, erosive, and abrasive attack on material-handling systems in the mining and mineral-processing industry could be assessed, and so that the areas

    Jan 1, 1986

  • SAIMM
    Potential and challenges of thiosulfate for gold recovery from Secondary resources compared to gold ores, A. Birich and B. Friedrics

    By B. Friedrich, A. Birich

    Gold has been a metal of special importance for mankind for several thousand years. Its outstanding chemical resistance is an important property of this noble metal, but becomes a disadvantage when it

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Remote Sensing In Management Of Mining Land And Proximate Habitat ? Synopsis (c72a7306-b2b5-47b6-8485-87f58ff82fa2)

    By K. Koruyan

    Although remote sensing technology has been available for many years, it has rarely been used for monitoring mining activity. Recent studies indicate that remote sensing is also a valuable tool for ma

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Remote Sensing In Management Of Mining Land And Proximate Habitat - Synopsis

    By K. Koruyan

    Although remote sensing technology has been available for many years, it has rarely been used for monitoring mining activity. Recent studies indicate that remote sensing is also a valuable tool for ma

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Flyrock in surface mining–Part 3: Shock wave, stress wave, blasthole expansion

    By T. Szendrei, S. Tose

    The generally accepted view in rock blasting is that the sources of energy for the fracture and movement of rock reside in the shock wave and gas action resulting from the explosion, and yet the mecha

    Oct 9, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Kinetics And Thermodynamic Parameters For The Manufacturing Of Anhydrous Zirconium Tetrafluoride With Ammonium Acid Fluoride As Fluorinating Agent - Synopsis (6c7eb5c0-b531-42d0-9c4d-7271b8f187b4)

    By C. J. Pretorius

    More than 30 percent of the global demand for zircon (ZrSi04) is supplied by South Africa. A significant amount of the zircon is exported, and beneficiated products are then imported for industrial ap

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Multi-Seam mining of the deep Waterberg Resources

    By C. K. Chabedi

    "This paper discusses the difficulties associated with the potential exploitation of the deep multi-seam resources east of the Daarby fault in the Waterberg coalfield. The resources occur at a depth g

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    Design of Crushing Plant Flowsheets by Simulation

    By Turgay Gurun

    "Digital simulation can be used as an analytical tool to optimize the design of crushing plants without need for large-scale experimental programs.General mathematical description of a crushing operat

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Rheology based CFD model for performance of dual-component classification in a hydrocyclone, M. Padhi and N. Mangadoddy

    By N. Mangadoddy, M. Padhi

    The simulation of multi-component classification with modified viscosity model is the key focus in the current study. The classification of the ores using hydrocyclone is a renowned process and has a

    Jan 1, 2020