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Light detection and ranging-based georeferencing of underground mining ground-penetrating radar dataBy M. Mpofu, M. van Schoor, T. Kgarume, H. Grobler
The South African mining industry has committed to achieving a state of zero harm for its workforce, with a strong emphasis on worker health and safety. Among the major safety concerns are falls of gr
Jul 23, 2025
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Identifying strategic gaps and opportunities in sustainable development initiatives within the South African mining industryBy T. C. Maswanganyi, G. L. Smith, R. C. A. Minnitt
This paper identifies the strategic gaps and opportunities for the South African mining industry’s contribution towards advancing sustainable development. Mineral resources companies are confronted by
Dec 15, 2025
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Process mineralogical characterization of the Swartberg polymetallic sulfide ore, South Africa, H.J.J. Gordon, G. Stroebel, J.A. Miller, K.C. Corin, A.E. Landsberg, and M. BeckerBy A. E. Landsberg, K. C. Corin, G. Stroebel, J. A. Miller, M. Becker, H. J. J. Gordon
Geometallurgy represents an integrated approach to mine planning and operation whereby the naturally occurring ore variability and its effects on all key downstream activities in the mine life cycle a
Jan 1, 2020
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The recovery of gold from plant solutions by use of a countercurrent moving carbon bedBy R. J. Davidson, W. D. Douglas, J. A. Tumilty
SYNOPSIS Two pilot plants operating on different types of carbon were used to generate steady-state adsorption data in the treatment of gold-plant solutions of high and low tenor. A pilot plant co
Jan 1, 1985
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A novel index for resilience measure of critical infrastructure systems in underground coal mines based on the operating environment: Case-studyBy M. Ataei, F. Sereshki, R. N. Masir
Given the inherent risks and disruptions in underground coal mining operations, strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure has become a vital priority. This paper aims to evaluate the res
Dec 15, 2025
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3D Geological Modelling and Resource Estimation for a Gold Deposit in MaliBy L. Chanderman, C. E. Dohm
"Mineral Resource estimation (MRE) and classification are highly dependent on the confidence in the model of the orebody geometry, known as the geological model, within which the estimates are constra
Jan 1, 2017
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Dynamic Control of a Mining EnterpriseBy R. G. Coyle
"In an earlier paper the author explored the consequences of price-stabilizing effects, on an industry-wide basis, of various production strategies. These ideas have now been applied to an illustrativ
Jan 1, 2014
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Energy efficiency in the South African mining sector: A case study at a coal mine in MpumalangaBy C. M. D. Majola, K. E. Langerman
Energy efficiency is a cost-effective way of both bolstering energy security and limiting the harmful effects of energy use on the environment. Mining is an inherently energy-intensive activity, and t
Sep 6, 2023
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Grinding media quality assurance for the comminution of gold oresThe current global economic climate has adversely affected the resources industry in general. For the gold mining industry, even though the gold price has been stable as compared to other resources, t
Jan 1, 2009
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Controlling stoping costs in a gold mining environmentBy M. Grave
Rock Engineers are required to design safe cost effective support systems and stoping layouts for their respective mines. As each stope has its own unique environment, continual re evaluation is requi
Jan 1, 2009
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Origins Of Some Fractures Around Tabular Stopes In Deep South African Mines - Synopsis (02d45334-45a1-4e66-b061-668ec5bea409)By G. van Aswegen
The geometry and morphology of a set of low-angle fractures around a stope in a deep Witwatersrand gold mine are explained in terms of extension fractures forming under variable conditions of stress.
Jan 1, 2012
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New Flotation Reagents for Copper-Molybdenum OreBy S. Ling, T. Liu, Y. Shang
A new copper-molybdenum flotation technology developed for a certain coppermolybdenum ore is introduced. We achieved copper-molybdenum bulk flotation in lowalkali conditions. Locked-circuit test resul
Jan 1, 2023
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Experimental Study on Phosphorus Distribution Ratio and Capacity of Environment-Friendly Dephosphorization Slag for High-Phosphorus Hot Metal PretreatmentBy J. D. Zhou, F. Yang, X. G. Bi
"In this investigation, the phosphorus distribution ratios in the CaF2 system and B2O3 system dephosphorization slags for high-phosphorus hot metal pretreatment were measured by an indirect method und
Jan 1, 2016
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A review of current practices of survey control in sinking shafts in Southern African operationsBy E. Vascotto, S. M. Rupprecht, H. C. Grobler
Shaft sinking survey practices in Southern African mining operations have been refined over many decades to meet the stringent accuracy, safety, and productivity demands of deep vertical excavation. H
Mar 30, 2026
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Applicability of the risk ranking methodology designed for water reservoirs to tailings storage facilitiesBy N. Nišić, A. Cvjetić, V. Jovanović, D. Knežević, D. Nišić
The risks associated with operating water reservoirs and tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are different because of their different purposes, methods of construction and operation, and characteristic
Nov 30, 2022
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Silicomanganese Production at Mogale AlloysBy D. A. Hayman, N. Rambuda, N. A. Sithole, C. Hockaday, J. D. Steenkamp
"Mogale Alloys operates two alternating current (AC) submerged arc furnaces (SAFs), and two direct current (DC) open bath furnaces. These furnaces are capable of producing two products, silicomanganes
Nov 1, 2018
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Design and development of lightweight Fe- Mn alloys for storage and transportation of liquified natural gas (LNG) — Computational materials modelling studyBy J. Moema, L. Mampuru, M. Phasha, D. Mkhonto
The global liquified natural gas (LNG) storage market size is projected to reach USD17.5 billion by 2025. Currently, owed to its high toughness, tensile strength, and excellent weldability, the 9% nic
Mar 4, 2025
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Water-cooled tap-hole blocksBy I. Mc Dougall
Water-cooled copper tap-hole blocks provide an effective means of extending the life of tap-hole refractories, as the lower temperature of the refractory material inhibits wear and other damage and pr
Jan 1, 2014
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Rotary Mill Liner Practice in the South African Gold Mining IndustryBy J. H. French, O. E. Lissner
S. J. Venning (Member): The authors should be congratulated on producing such concise data from the plethora of experimental report results. Their observations on the cost of liners calls for some co
Jan 9, 1968
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Iron ore tailing, beneficiation – a potential resource for future V. Shukla, C.R. Kumar, D.P. Chakraborty, U. Shivangi, and J. DuBy J. Du, V. Shukla, C. R. Kumar, U. Shivangi, D. P. Chakraborty
During the processing of iron ores, a large quantity of low-grade tailings containing abundant iron values in fine particle size range is produced. Due to the increasing demand in the high-grade ores
Jan 1, 2020