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Seat Selection Guidelines To Reduce Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Levels In The SA Mining Industry
By J. Gunaselvam
This article deals with an investigation into the specification and use of appropriate seating systems to reduce whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure in typical vehicles used in the SA mining industry.
Jan 1, 2005
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Perceptions of the Impact of Board Members? Individual Perspectives on the Social and Environmental Performance of Companies
By J. J. Stacey
Large mining companies generally follow the distributed ownership corporate model, with a board of directors responsible for decisions that affect both shareholder value and stakeholders of the compan
Jan 1, 2014
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Sulphur Bonding In Solidified Ladle Slags
By H. Preßlinger, H. Hiebler, K. Klepp, W. Posch, M. Mayr
It was investigated in which form sulphur is bonded in ladle slags. For this purpose, the mineralogical phases of the ladle slags were qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated by means of a micropro
Jan 1, 2004
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Experiences with a methodology for determining pillar conditions
By H. Wagner
During the last few years a large number of pillars in different mines were investigated. Pillar conditions were evaluated using subjective, empirical, geophysical and numerical methods. A critical co
Jan 1, 2003
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Effect of Different Refining Slag Systems on the Cleanliness of Molten Steel for Carbon Structural Steel
By S. Zhao, S. P. He, M. Y. Zhu, Y. Tao
"The effect of two refining slags (A: 1.0–1.8 CaO/Al2O3 ratio, 11–20 wt% SiO2; and B: 1.0–1.2 CaO/SiO2 ratio, 25–35 wt% Al2O3) on the inclusion morphology of a carbon structural steel (Q235B) was stud
Jan 1, 2017
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Ultra-Deep Mining: The Increased Potential For Squeezing Conditions
By D. F. Malan
This study reviews the concept of squeezing (large time-dependent deformation) in rock and investigates the possibility of this phenomenon becoming more pronounced in the planned ultra-deep mines of t
Jan 1, 1998
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Energy-Saving Flotation Equipment
By N. F. Mescheriakov
New mechanical and pneumatic-mechanical flotation machines with axial impellers have been developed. Industrial tests show that these machines ensure lower power expenditure (on flotation) by 1.5-2.0
Jan 1, 1998
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Copper Recovery Using Leach/Solvent Extraction/Electrowinning Technology: Forty Years Of Innovation, 2.2 Million Tonnes Of Copper Annually
By G. A. Kordosky
The concept of selectively extracting copper from a low-grade dump leach solution followed by stripping the copper into an acid solution from which electrowon copper cathodes could be produced occurre
Jan 1, 2002
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Laboratory Study Of The Interaction Mechanisms Between Magnesia-Chromite Refractories And Al2O3-Rich VOD Slags
By S. Parada, P. T. Jones, M. Guo, S. Smets
The corrosion behaviour of a high-quality rebonded magnesia-chromite refractory in contact with a vacuum oxygen decarburization (VOD) slag with high Al2O3content (15?20 mass per cent) is investigated
Jan 1, 2004
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Behavior Of Continuous Casting Fluxes During Heating And Cooling
By J. Madias, E. Benavidez, E. Brandaleze, L. Castella
Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties as well as the behaviour of the mould fluxes during melting, important in order to improve continuous casting operations. Lubrication and control of h
Jan 1, 2004
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The Mineral And Petroleum Royalty Bill - Report To National Treasury - Executive Summary
By F. T. Cawood
This research report was produced in response to the release of the Mineral and Petroleum Royalty Bill. It involved are view of the mineral investment environments of selected countries in order to fo
Jan 1, 2003
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PB Battery Recycling. New Frontiers In Paste Desulphurisation And Lead Production
By M. Olper
The change in regulations and the strong attention to the environment have suggested some changes in the traditional processes for the recycling of lead acid batteries. Engitec Technologies, marketing
Jan 1, 2008
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Solutions to common design and operating problems in spiral circuits
By R. Abela
In over ninety per cent of mineral sand plants, the most commonly used equipment is the spiral concentrator. The tonnage treated over typical spiral plants can range from as low as 200 ton per hour up
Jan 1, 2003
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Process flow sheet development for the Corridor Sands Project
By L. Rademeyer, P. Mazzoni, C. Kubank, F. Brown
The Corridor Sands deposits of heavy mineral sands represent the largest known economic resource of titanium dioxide minerals. The West Block of Deposit 1 alone contains Measured and Indicated Mineral
Jan 1, 2003
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Backfilling waste material composites environmental impact assessment
By J. Kortnik
Mining has always been, and still is, an activity which is vital for the development of mankind. This is because a predominant proportion of industrial products and energy is produced from raw materia
Jan 1, 2003
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The Effect Of Electrolyte Additives On Cathode Surface Quality During Copper Electrorefining - Synopsis
By T. A. Muhlare
The use of electrolyte additives to smoothen cathode deposits during copper deposition is practised worldwide. These additives absorb on the cathode surface and take part in the electrochemical crysta
Jan 1, 2011
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The Strategic And Tactical Value Of A 3D Geotechnical Model For Mining Optimization, Anglo Platinum, Sandsloot Open Pit
Sandsloot open pit is situated on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex, 250 km north east of Johannesburg, South Africa. Sandsloot is currently the largest open pit platinum mine in the world and
Jan 1, 2006
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National And International Codes For Reporting Mineral Resources And Reserves: Their Relevance, Future And Comparison (f3cffa8d-948e-4b88-b85d-9759c7dfe406)
By F. A. Camisani-Calzolari
The latter half of the 20th century has seen the proliferation of a series of codes to address commodity needs which were brought about by rapidly advancing technologies and the globalization of marke
Jan 1, 2004
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Optimisation of Circuits for Pressure Leaching of Sulfide Ores and Concentrates
By Fadeela Saloojee, Frank K. Crundwell
"Pressure leaching is an option for copper recovery from chalcopyrite. Leaching takes place at high temperatures and pressures in the presence of an oxidising agent. This work shows how the performanc
Jan 1, 2015
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In Situ Stresses In Mining Areas In South Africa
The safety of mining operations is significantly influenced by the in situ stress fields in which the mining excavations are created. From the point of view of planning of mining operations, the in si
Jan 1, 1998