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Novel integrated holistic healthy human framework: A special lens on the minerals industryBy G. L. Smith, B. Genc, V. Morar, U. Govender
This paper presents a novel holistic healthy human framework for C-suite executives and senior leaders in the minerals industry. The value-add of the framework centres around the integration of inner
Oct 2, 2025
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Setting the basis of big-data in impact crushing, S. Lange and H. LieberwirthBy S. Langea, H. Lieberwirth
Impact crushers are common machines in comminution plants. Their high size-reduction ratio and relatively simple design, make them a preferred tool even when subjected to harsh wear, and producing a l
Jan 1, 2020
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Copper Mining in Zambia - History and Future (VOLUME 116)By J. Sikamo, A. Mwanza, C. Mweemba
"The Zambian copper mining industry as we know it today had its genesis in the 1920s. Consistent private sector-driven investment in the industry over a period of over 50 years in exploration, mine de
Jan 1, 2016
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A short history of the development of tapping equipmentBy A. Dienenthal
"The casthouse floor has always been one of the most dangerous working places on a blast furnace or a ferro-alloy/nonferrous furnace. Apart from working in an atmosphere including toxic gases, fumes,
Jan 1, 2014
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Practical Method for Measuring Anisotropy of Rock Using a Hollow CylinderBy K. Shin
Determining the anisotropy of rocks has in the past been difficult and rarely attempted in engineering practice. Here we have developed a new practical methodology for measuring orthotropic anisotro
Jan 1, 2003
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Iron Recovery and Phosphorus Removal from Oolitic High-Phosphorus Haematite Using the FASTMELT® Process: A Comparative Study of Two ReductantsBy Y. Qin, X. Fu, T. Qi, H. Tang
"The FASTMELT ® process was developed as an alternative to blast furnace ironmaking; in this process, high-quality molten iron is produced using direct reduction followed by high-temperature slag/meta
Jan 1, 2017
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Evaluation of solar thermal pretreatment of carbonate-rich manganese ores in highcarbon ferromanganese production through dynamic process modellingBy F. Dinter, C. McGregor, Q. G. Reynolds, L. Hockaday
The necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit the impact of anthropogenic climate change means that all industrial processes should investigate their options towards decarbonization. Iro
Dec 11, 2024
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A comparison study of degradation of typical thiol collectors in flotation effluents by O3 and O3/UV185+254nm P. Fu and Y. MaBy P. Fu, Y. Ma
Residual collectors and their byproducts (e.g., CS2) in flotation effluents can cause water contamination and even result in serious health hazards to humans and animals, Therefore, residual flotation
Jan 1, 2020
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Evolution of the estimation of the metallurgical balanceBy A. V. Wilke
The metallurgical balance is a tool usually applied in the mining industry. The final result is used for different objectives. All the existing software for the calculation of the metallurgical balanc
Jan 1, 2009
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Automated probabilistic domain assignment to production blast hole assays APCOM 2021By A. Melkumyan, K. Silversides
Chemical assays collected from blast holes have the potential to greatly improve the local accuracy of grade models. Assays must be assigned to the correct domain or they will introduce errors. Bounda
Sep 1, 2021
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The specific surface area (SSA) comparison of HPGR and ball mill re-ground samples by laser analysis and Blaine air permeability methods, S.M.H. Haddad, N. Esmaeili, R. Hejazi, M. Saghaeian, and V. SheikhzadehBy V. Sheikhzadeh, S. M. H. Haddad, M. Saghaeian, N. Esmaeili, R. Hejazi
One of the most significant features of iron ore concentrate (pelletising feed) is the specific surface area (SSA) that affects the achievement of desirable pellet properties. There are various method
Jan 1, 2020
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Risk-based slope design: Insights from the Thabazimbi failureBy T. Dlokweni, M. Bester, C. Koegelenberg, I. Basson
Certain degrees of safety, economic, and financial risk are implicit in any mining operation. At Thabazimbi Mine, slope stability was one of the major sources of risk, largely due to data uncertaintie
Sep 1, 2025
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Numbering of the JournalNumbering of the Journal Because computer and library authorities prefer journal subscriptions to be based on the calendar year, and because the present numbering system of the Journal of the South Af
Jan 1, 1979
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A continuous quality improvement framework for electrowinning current efficiencyBy S. Michael, T. E. Moongo
Electrowinning consumes a substantial amount of electrical energy, and owing to the ever-increasing unit cost of electrical power there is a need to improve current efficiency in the process. This res
Jan 1, 2021
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The blast-induced noise and ground vibration structural and human response: A case for the South African mud house homesBy X. Gumede
Mud houses are common structures in most South African rural homes closer to the mining operations. Fulltime dwellers in these properties are often the elderly. The mine codes of practice and the Sout
Dec 15, 2025
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Heat-constrained modelling of calcium sulphate reductionBy L. A. Jordan, D. van Vuuren
A two-dimensional finite difference model has been developed to describe the reduction of kilogram quantities of dehydrated phosphogypsum. The model’s scope has been limited to focus on the heat trans
Oct 1, 2022
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Behaviour of Cu, Fe, Ni, and PGMs during leaching of Ni-Fe-Cu-S converter matteBy G. Akdogan, S. M. Bradshaw, A. P. Van Wyk
In the mineral processing industry, Ni-Cu-Fe-S converter matte is leached to remove base metals from a concentrate containing platinum group metals (PGMs). We investigated the atmospheric leaching pro
Nov 1, 2021
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Mechanical properties and damage mode of cemented tailings backfill in an acidic environmentBy Y. Rao, Y. Huang, G. Wang, W. Liu
The properties and deterioration in strength of cemented tailings backfill (CTB )in the underground acidic environment under oxidizing conditions were studied. X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning
Jun 1, 2021
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SPOTLIGHT on the 27th Annual Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial LectureBy A. N. Brown
The Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial Lecture is arranged annually under the auspices of the Pretoria Engineers Liaison Committee. This is a multidisciplinary Committee with representatives from eleven so
Jan 1, 1989
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Comparative study on the stability analysis methods for underground pumped powerhouse caverns in KoreaBy H. -U. Lim, C. -H. Kim
The sixth underground pumped powerhouse cavern is under construction now in Korea. For the stability analysis of the five underground powerhouses, finite element method was used. For this analysis, in
Jan 1, 2003