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The Implementation Of New Technology In Southern African Mines: Pain Or PanaceaBy A. S. Macfarlane
The introduction of new technology into mining operations is seen as a strategic necessity by many mining companies, in order to improve safety and to improve operational effectiveness. Many attempt
Jan 1, 2001
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Development Of A Viable Process For The Recovery Of Zinc From Oxide OresThe Skorpion Zinc Project demonstrated the viability of the production of zinc from non-sulphide (commonly called ?zinc-oxide?) ores, using the leach/solvent extraction/electrowinning process route. T
Jan 1, 2008
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The Most Common Error In Applying ?Gy?s Formula? In The Theory Of Mineral Sampling, And The History Of The Liberation FactorThe modern theory of sampling of particulate minerals essentially consists of a recent generalization of the procedures for applying and calibrating the formula usually known as ?Gy?s Formula? for sam
Jan 1, 2002
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The Increasing Role Of Direct Reduced Iron In Global SteelmakingDirect reduced iron (DRI), produced by the reaction between iron ore and reducing gasses, is used as a source of low-residual iron, in addition to ferrous scrap and pig iron, in the production of stee
Jan 1, 1999
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Development and application of new technology for 3D Geomechanical model test of large underground group cavernsBy S. Jiansheng, H. Nakayama, D. Lu, A. Wang
ABSTRACT: New techniques and methods for 3D geo-mechanical model test are presented in this paper. The new model material NIOS with high density and low cost; the so-called DPSS (Discrete Principal St
Jan 1, 2003
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Activation of hydration properties of gold mine tailings, G. Yao, M. Lian, Z. Wang, M. Hao, C. Anning, S. Hu, and X. LyuBy M. Hao, S. Hu, X. Lyu, M. Lian, C. Anning, G. Yao, Z. Wang
The results revealed that the pozzolanic activity of the gold mine tailings and their main mineral phases improved by mechanical activation. Under the same activation conditions, the activated mica po
Jan 1, 2020
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Mine Closure From A Legal Perspective: Do The Provisions Of The New Mineral And Petroleum Resources Development Act And Draft Regulations Make Closure Legally Attainable?By C. Dixon
The Abandoned Mine by C.C. Woollacott A heap of rocks marks the abandoned mine. The veld's unpitying silence lies around. Those broken stone?a mute and mournful sign Of human enterprise with fail
Jan 1, 2003
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A Long Hole Stoping System For Mining Narrow Platinum Reefs - IntroductionBy P. van Dorssen
In South African metalliferous mines, stoping operations are largely confined to narrow, tabular orebodies making mechanization extremely difficult. Limited flexibility in terms of stope width has nec
Jan 1, 2002
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Application of an environmental valuation approach that incorporates externality costs in sustainability decision-making of the metallurgical sector - SynopsisBy M. Nyoka
Consideration of the economic, environmental, and social impacts associated with the life-cycle of a technology is of increasing importance for decision-making in industry. It has been suggested that
Jan 1, 2007
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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Cu-Removal From The Skorpion Circuit Using Emew® TechnologyBy I. Ewart, E. Roux
Skorpion Zinc operates a solvent extraction/electrowinning zinc plant producing over 150 000 t/a of special high grade (SHG) zinc (>99.995% Zn). In the current flow sheet copper and cadmium are cement
Jan 1, 2007
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Communicating Confidence in Mineral Resources and Mineral ReservesMining is an inherently risky business; from the technical, environmental, social, and economic uncertainties associated with advancing an exploration prospect to a viable project to the operating, ma
Jan 1, 2014
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Performance Analysis Of Drilling Machines Using Rock Modulus RatioBy S. Kahraman
The correlations between the modulus ratio and penetration rate of rotary and percussive drills were statistically investigated using the raw data obtained from the experimental works of different res
Jan 1, 2003
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Recent Developments In Physico-Chemical Characterization And Modelling Of Ferroalloy Slag SystemsRecent studies on the physico-chemical properties of molten slags and oxide solid solutions of interest are reviewed. The review covers redox and phase equilibria in slags, viscosity, diffusivity, ele
Jan 1, 2004
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Zircon Surface CharacterizationBy J. G. Bruwer
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B Eng Met Surface coatings persisting on zircon particles, after being leached in an acidic solution, are believed to be the cause
Jan 1, 2007
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Survey And Geotechnical Slope Monitoring ConsiderationsBy F. T. Cawood
Monitoring of the slopes of surface mines can prevent loss of life, loss of equipment, loss of production and possibly the loss of the mine. The effectiveness of such monitoring depends on the extent
Jan 1, 2006
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Induref - Induction Ladle Refining Furnace For Secondary Metallurgical ApplicationsBy M. Bhandari, D. Norval
The bulk of plain carbon steel is produced through conventional Basic Oxygen or Electric Arc Furnace routes where the development of the AC Ladle Furnace has made it possible to also produce alloy ste
Jan 1, 2004
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Annual Report - For The Year Ended 30th June, 2000Council for 1999/2000 President M.H. Rogers President Elect Dr L.A. Cramer Vice Presidents Senior A.A.B. Douglas Immediate Past President J.R. Dixon Junior S.J. Ramokgopa Hon
Jan 1, 2000
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A Code For The Valuation Of Mineral Properties And Projects In South AfricaBy A. S. Macfarlane
The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was approached by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to present a paper on the current practice in terms of the valuation of mineral
Jan 1, 2002
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Ferroalloy Production And Consumption In TürkiyeBy Onuralp Yücel, Süheyla Aydin, Erçin Ersundu
Turkish iron and steel sector, the base of which was established in the 1930?s, plays an important role in the industrialization and development of the country?s economy. In Türkiye this sector is the
Jan 1, 2007