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Research in Oil Exploration Decision-Making: Estimation of Wildcat Well Outcome ProbabilitiesBy John W. Harbaugh, Alfredo Prelate
The goal of the study described here is to develop objective. quantitative methods for estimating the outcome probabilities of exploratory oil wells. The study employs the 're-experience' ap
Jan 1, 2014
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Book news1. New books Australian Institute of International Affairs. Uranium - energy source of the future? Canberra, thelnstitute (Box E181, P.O., Canberra, A.C.T. 2600, Australia), 1979. 202 pp. A$4,95 (post
Jan 1, 1980
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Stemming and best practice in the mining industry: A literature reviewBy T. E. Oates, W. Spiteri
In 2015, after amendments to the explosives regulations, stemming became a mandatory activity for all South African mining operations. There are, however, circumstances in which it is thought stemming
Aug 1, 2021
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The novel EDS Multishaft Mill shows improved liberation and energy efficiency in comminution, B.E. Friedland and C.R. RoyalBy C. R. Royal, B. E. Friedland
Energy & Densification Systems (EDS) has developed patented new technology crushing/milling equipment. The EDS Multishaft Mill is a compact vertical mill – utilising high-speed impacts to break down p
Jan 1, 2020
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Can Diamonds Go All The Way With HPGRs?By M J. Daniel
The diamond industry is no newcomer to High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) as it has used the technology for more than 20 years, predominantly in secondary crushing and recrushing roles. In fact it co
Jan 1, 2010
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Transition of sulphide self-heating from Stage A to Stage B, S. Moon, F. Rosenblum, Y.H. Tan, K.E. Waters, and J.A. FinchBy F. Rosenblum, K. E. Water, J. A. Finch, S. Moon, Y. H. Tan
Previous work has shown that sulphide self-heating occurs in three distinct stages referred to as Stage A, Stage B and Stage C. In this paper the focus is on the transition from Stage A to Stage B, wh
Jan 1, 2020
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The development of a linear cutting machine used to characterize FEM modelling parameters for cutting UG2 ReefBy D. F. Malan, U. Du Preez, P. S. Heyns
South Africa has two main platinum reef deposits, namely the Merensky reef and the UG2 reef. These reefs are currently mined using traditional drilling and blasting methods. Mechanized cutting could p
Nov 27, 2024
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Evaluation of microbial amendments in a technosol produced from South African coal processing wastes, J. Weiler, J.R.Amaral Filho, M. Smart, J. Broadhurst, and S.T.L. HarrisonBy S. T. L. Harrison, J. R. Amaral Filho, M. Smart, J. Broadhurst, J. Weiler
Technosol production from mine waste, following amendment with additional organic residues, to provide healthy and functional topsoil is an advantageous alternative to the long-term dump disposal of m
Jan 1, 2020
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Simulation of kinetic joint forces in a nutating grinding millBy J. R. Bredell, J. Branehog, C. Coetzee, J. J. van Tonder
A nutating grinding mill, exemplified by the commercial HICOM mill, achieves efficient particle size reduction through the accelerated motion of the material charge within the nutating chamber. This d
Mar 5, 2025
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Production of sodium-based zeolites and a potassium-containing leach liquor by alkaline leaching of South African coal fines ashBy R. H. Matjie, J. R. Bunt, A. C. Collins, J. C. van Dyk, C. A. Strydom
South African coal discards derived from feed coal for thermoprocesses pose human health and environmental problems and incur high disposal costs. These issues need to be resolved. Coal fines and a co
Mar 30, 2023
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Studies on fluorination of Fe₃O₄ (magnetite) by NH₄HF₂By 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
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Local magnitude calibration of seismic events in the West Rand, Far West Rand, and Klerksdorp–Orkney– Stilfontein–Hartebeesfontein gold mining areasBy M. B. C. Brandt
Richter magnitudes for seismic events were calibrated for use as a Local magnitude scale in the West Rand (WR), Far West Rand (FWR), and Klerksdorp–Orkney–Stilfontein–Hartebeesfontein (KOSH) gold mini
Nov 1, 2021
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Spotlight ? Minerals & Materials ?96By F. W. Petersen
The Conference Minerals & Materials '96 was held in Somerset West, South Africa, from 31st July to 2nd August, 1996. It was organized by the Universities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, the Cape T
Jan 1, 1996
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Fluorine: A Key Enabling Element in the Nuclear Fuel CycleBy P. L. Crouse
"SynopsisFluorine – in the form of hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, elemental gaseous fluorine, fluoropolymers, volatile inorganic fluorides, and more – has played, and still plays, a m
Jan 1, 2015
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Evolution of oxide and nitride inclusions during processing of stainless steelBy P. C. Pistorius, D. Kruger, Y. Kacar
Because of its superior properties, stainless steel has been widely used for many applications. Nonmetallic inclusions can influence the quality of stainless steel products. A set of samples was used
Aug 1, 2021
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Where chemistry and mineralogy meet during PGE and BMS flotation, N.J. Shackleton, V. Malysiak, E.H.W. Theron, and P.F. DicksBy P. F. Dicks, N. J. Shackleton, E. H. W. Theron, V. Malysiak
Flotation is a complex physical chemical process in which flotation reagents play a vital role in valuable minerals recovery and concentrate grades. This study examines the performance of new generati
Jan 1, 2020
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The practicality of using rock mass classification in a narrow tabular orebody at depth extracting the Ventersdorp Contact ReefBy R. van Heerden, T. R. Stacey
In the challenging environments of deep-level, narrow tabular orebody gold mines in South Africa, rock mass classification offers a potential method for predicting hazardous areas and optimising rock
Oct 24, 2025
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Modeling the emission of dust due to abrasion during stockpiling of iron ore pellets, H.A. Petit, P.P. Cavalcanti, and L.M. TavaresBy L. M. Tavares, H. A. Petit, P. P. Cavalcanti
Iron ore pellets experience degradation during handling due low energy impacts and stresses. These impacts lead to volume or surface breakage of the pellets, creating fine particles that accumulate al
Jan 1, 2020
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Optimization of Cut-Off Grades Considering Grade Uncertainty in Narrow, Tabular Gold DepositsBy 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
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Insights into the Potential for Reduced Refractory Wear in Silicomanganese SmeltersBy J. D. Steenkamp, J. Muller
"Excavation of an industrial-scale submerged arc furnace, utilized in the production of silicomanganese, identified two high-wear areas in the refractory lining: the tap-hole, built with cold rammed c
Jan 1, 2016