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  • SAIMM
    Climate impacts of fossil fuels in today’s electricity systems

    By L. Schernikau, W. H. Smith

    Oil, coal, and gas account for approximately 80% of global primary energy, but only a portion of total airborne CO2 eq (approx. 35% at GWP20 to 65% at GWP100), even though they account for 95% of tota

    Mar 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Prediction of ground vibrations induced by bench blasting using the random forest algorithm

    By R. Nyirenda, B. Besa, N. Dzimunya

    The accurate estimation of peak particle velocity (PPV) is crucial during the design of bench blasting operations in open pit mines, since the vibrations caused by blasting can significantly affect th

    Mar 30, 2023

  • SAIMM
    The future of Ni−Cu smelting in Botswana: the choice between flashsmelting and top-submerged lance furnacess

    By B. Ceki, A. Mabentsela

    The BCL furnace is scheduled to restart operations after being placed on care and maintenance in 2016 due to depressed nickel prices. The decision to start operations after such a stoppage ought to be

    Jul 10, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Modelling of fluid flow phenomena in Peirce-Smith copper converters and analysis of combined blowing concept

    By D. K. Chibwe, P. Taskinen

    "Typical operation of industrial Peirce-Smith converters (PSCs) used in copper smelting results in several common phenomena such as excessive splashing, slopping, tuyere blockage, and low converter ca

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    A discrete event simulation approach for mine development planning at Codelco’s New Mine Level

    By I. Soto, E. Córdova, A. Anani

    The new caving megaprojects that are planned to go into production in the next decade have scheduled horizontal developments at very high rates, which are difficult to achieve. Research has been condu

    Oct 1, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Determination of the optimal transition point between a truck and shovel system and a semi-mobile in-pit crushing and conveying system

    By M. Shamsi, M. Nehring

    One of the most challenging aspects in semi-mobile in-pit crushing and conveying (SMIPCC) system design is determining the optimum depth at which to change from a purely truck-based haulage system to

    Sep 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    The impact of junior miners on the global supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for the electric vehicle battery market

    By B. I. Matshediso, J. Kaavera, E. Shemang, T. K. Dintwe, L. S. Teseletso, K. Fichani

    The minerals sector continues to draw attention from policy makers who would want to see both old and new mineral projects add value to the minerals in the host country. The current technological deve

    May 27, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Triaxial tests of carboniferous slates with static and dynamic loading

    By B. Zlender

    ABSTRACT: The paper presents investigation of carboniferous slates from the Trojane hilly area performed on series of samples of equal material. The results of static loading tests show that carbonife

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Development of mining industry in Tanzania: A review

    By B. F. Giyani, A. Salama

    Tanzania is a country with a variety of mineral deposits, including metallic minerals, gemstones, mineral fuels, industrial minerals, and critical minerals. This study provides an overview of mining l

    Oct 24, 2025

  • SAIMM
    SPOTLIGHT on increased underground extraction of coal

    By G. C. Thompson

    'Increased underground extraction of coal' was the theme selected for the 1981 mining vacation school, which was held at the University of the Witwatersrand in January and February. The resp

    Jan 1, 1981

  • SAIMM
    Improving the environmental and economic aspects of blasting in surface mining by using stemming plugs

    By M. Z. Emad, M. U. Khan, A. ur Rehman

    The use of stemming plugs in surface blasting is gaining popularity because of the environmental, technical, and economic advantages. Although previous studies have established the operational effecti

    Jul 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Justification techniques for computer integrated mining

    By S. Dessureault

    Computer Integrated Mining (CIMG) is a process of using computer networks to transform islands of enabling technologies into a highly interconnected mining system. CIMG involves the integration of adv

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Reflections on Narrow-Reef Platinum Mining Pillar Design Systems as Applied to a Large Platinum Exploration Feasibility Project

    By J. N. Van der Merwe

    "Platinum is a highly valuable resource, its safe and economic extraction is paramount. The success of platinum mining by the bord and pillar method depends heavily on a comprehensive and dependable p

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    Copper slag as a potential source of critical elements - A case study from Tsumeb, Namibia

    By S. Lohmeier, D. Gallhofer, B. G. Lottermoser, T. Schirmer

    At a time of resource consumption, it is important to study the chemical composition of mining and metallurgical wastes to prevent the dissipative loss of metals and metalloids from the mining value c

    Mar 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    New mine developments The Navachab Gold Mine

    By R. L. Attridge

    Namibia's newest mining enterprise, the Navachab Gold Mine, was officially opened by President Sam Nujomo during June 1990. The mine is a joint venture between Erongo Mining & Exploration Company

    Jan 1, 1991

  • SAIMM
    Application of the boundary element method for numerical modelling of the seismic hazard at Bambanani gold mine in South Africa

    By N. de Koker, Y Jooste, J. Gerber

    This paper presents a novel application of the boundary element method for numerical modelling of the seismic activity and hazard that is associated with the shaft pillar extraction at Bambanani mine

    Nov 24, 2025

  • SAIMM
    The Optimisation Of Mining Method And Equipment.

    INTRODUCTION This paper was originally presented at the Platinum Adding Value Conference, held at Sun City from the 4th to 6th October 2004. Narrow reef mining may not be applicable to the base m

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Wear analysis of a tap-hole from A SiMn production furnace

    By J. P. Gous, M. Tangstad, J. D. Steenkamp

    In April of 2013 a 48 MVA submerged arc furnace producing silicomanganese was excavated in South Africa. One of the areas excavated systematically was the furnace taphole. The aim was to obtain a refr

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    African National Committee On Tunnelling

    AFRICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON TUNNELLING In 1970, the South African Institution of Civil Engineers, the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the South African Institute of Mechanical Engi

    Jan 5, 1974

  • SAIMM
    Using the Aegis underground drill and blast analyser to optimise drill patterns: A case study

    By P. J. K Leeuw, E. Uludag, M. J. Nong

    Efficient drill-and-blast performance is pivotal to the profitability of deep-level mines, where high operating costs and declining grades demand maximum throughput. This study investigated persistent

    Oct 2, 2025