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Development of flotation rate equations for Konkola primary mill cyclone overflow at various pulp densities and thickener underflow at 35% solids - IntroductionBy H. L. Zimba
Flotation involves the selective levitation of mineral and its transfer from cell to launder. The flotation rate is the rate of this transfer. It may be defined by the slope of a recovery-time curve f
Jan 1, 2009
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Comparative study of the influence of minerals in gas sorption isotherms of three coals of similar rank - SynopsisBy C. Rodrigues
This investigation compares the gas adsorption behaviour and capacity of three bituminous coals from South Africa, of similar rank, by assessing the characteristics of the raw coal, as well as the res
Jan 1, 2008
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The Mine Planning Process For An Open-Pit Diamond Mining Operation-A Case Study On Letseng Diamond Mine In LesothoBy A. Madowe
This paper discusses the mine planning process for Letseng diamond mine in the Kingdom of Lesotho, in conjunction with the various software packages used during the process. The major pillars of the l
Jul 1, 2013
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Evaluation of Government Equity Participation in the Minerals Sector of Tanzania from 1996 to 2015By A. S. Nhleko, P. R. Lobe, H. Mtegha
"Government’s equity role in the minerals sector is one of the nationalist measures implemented in order to ensure greater control and management of a country’s mineral resources. This paper evaluates
Mar 1, 2019
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Defining A Representative Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Measurement For Underground Bord And Pillar Coal Mining - SynopsisBy C. Norden
The purpose of this article is to show how a representative overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) measurement can be calculated for an underground coal mining bord and pillar batch process. The calcul
Jan 1, 2012
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The South African Mineral Reporting Codes - Breakfast launch of SAMREC 2007 and SAMVAL 2008 - Hilton Hotel, 10 April 2008 - Opening Address - Roger Dixon, Chairman SAMREC/SAMVAL Committee (SSC)It is almost eight years to the day when we launched the original SAMREC Code in March 2000. Since that date I think the SA minerals industry has matured beyond recognition in its approach to reserve
Jan 1, 2008
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Capturing Economic Benefits From BlastingBy A. Ndibalema
Blasting is one of the primary functions in any mining operation. Despite the fact that it generally constitutes between 30% to 40% of the mining cost, blasting also affects the cost-effectiveness of
Jan 1, 2008
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Underwind and overwind protection systems with enhanced self-sufficiencyBy R. W. Ottermann, N. D. L. Burger, A. J. von Wielligh, P. R. de Wet, J. L. Steyn
Underwind and overwind protection system concepts for mine hoist shafts were developed in conjunction with and for the Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC). End-of-wind operation of
Jan 1, 2003
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Anglo Research (Ar)Experiences With Integrated Comminution And Flotation Plant ModellingBy W van Drunick, S Naik
To date, Anglo Research has carried out several projects, based on the techniques developed in the AMIRA P9 (AMIRA International Limited), to develop comminution and flotation models for several Anglo
Jan 1, 2007
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X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) As A Fast Industrial Analysis Method For Heavy Mineral Sands In Process Control And Automation - Rietveld Refinement And Data ClusteringBy E. Spicer
X-Ray diffraction (XRD) provides useful information about the composition of an ore sample in terms of quantification of crystalline phases and amorphous content. The use of new, fast detection system
Jan 1, 2007
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The ?Simulated Chip-Sample Model? As A Method For Quantifying Error And Bias In Sampling Thin Carboniferous Reef TypesBy D. Fourie
A brief history of channel sampling in South African gold mines is followed by a chronicle of different sampling events and sampling methods that used the traditional ?hammer and chisel? approach as w
Jan 1, 2014
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Keynote Address: Environmental and sustainability aspects of gold mining with particular reference to the integrating influences of cyanide code complianceBy A. Hoogervorst
Cyanide is a key contributor to the efficiency of gold extraction. Public perceptions of cyanide are emotive and following some publicised incidents involving cyanide, the gold mining industry establi
Jan 1, 2009
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Mining method selection by AHP approach - SynopsisOne of the most critical and complicated steps in mine design is a suitable mining method selection based upon geological, geotechnical, geographical and economical parameters. Since there are many fa
Jan 1, 2008
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An Interactive Computer Program for Simulating the Performance of Water Chilling Installations on MinesBy M. Bailey-McEwan
The application of refrigeration on deep South African gold mines is mostly achieved through the medium of chilled water which is produced in central installations either on surface or underground. Th
Jan 1, 1987
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Predicting The Compressive And Tensile Strength Of Rocks From Indentation Hardness Index - Synopsis (5d939d82-50f6-4a6f-af03-1325a51614fd)By S. Kahraman
The prediction of rock properties from indirect testing methods is important, particularly for preliminary investigations since indirect tests are easier and cheaper than the direct tests. In this stu
Jan 1, 2012
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Frontiers Of Usefulness: The Economics Of Exhaustible Resources ? SynopsisThe influence of Harold Hotelling?s work in the field of mineral economics is both unusual and outstanding. In the 66 years since its development, theory surrounding the economics of exhaustible resou
Jan 1, 2007
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An Assessment Of Backfill For Regional Support In Deep MinesBy P. S. Piper
In the 1960s it was suggested that the volume of stope convergence, and hence the rockburst hazard, could be reduced by the emplacement of backfill. Recent advances have facilitated the placement of l
Jan 1, 1988
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DEM simulation of particle bed comminution at grain size level M. Klichowicz and H. LieberwirthBy H. Lieberwirth, M. Klichowicz
The comminution at grain size level for the liberation of valuable minerals usually requires the highest size-specific energy. Therefore, the full understanding of the comminution process at this leve
Jan 1, 2020
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Study of the Dissolution of Chalcopyrite in Solutions of Different Ammonium Salts (4c092106-1adb-4b3d-ad92-ef2762762f74)By T. Moyo
"The oxidative leaching of chalcopyrite in ammoniacal solutions has been evaluated using electro-analytical techniques and controlled bulk leaching studies. The anodic dissolution process has been est
Jan 1, 2016
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Behaviour analysis of a slope in the river Sela right backBy J. E. Quintanilha de Menezes, L. Ribeiro e Sousa, I. Ferreira
The Paradela dam has a spillway that makes it possible to discharge a maximum flow of 400 m3/s, the water discharges being on the river Sela, about 2km upstream the river Cávado. After the first use o
Jan 1, 2003