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  • SAIMM
    Introducing your Council (eb4b04eb-6ced-475d-91ef-0c21f26e0733)

    Professor N. S. Budavari holds a Dip!. Min. Eng. from the Technical University of Sopr on, Hungary, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, U.K. Mr J. J. Geldenhuys, Pr. Eng., i

    Jan 1, 1983

  • SAIMM
    Considerations In The Choice Of Primary Access And Transportation Options In Platinum Mines

    By R. P. H. Willis, A. G. du Plessis, R. B. Wilson

    This paper reviews issues to be considered in choosing primary access and transportation options for platinum and other mines. It proposes appropriate criteria and a methodology for deciding on the op

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    SPOTLIGHT on the 27th Annual Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial Lecture

    By A. N. Brown

    The Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial Lecture is arranged annually under the auspices of the Pretoria Engineers Liaison Committee. This is a multidisciplinary Committee with representatives from eleven so

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SAIMM
    Establishing The Feasibility Of Your Proposed Mining Venture

    By S. Rupprecht

    Project evaluations of mineral deposits are necessary for mineral rights, owners and investors alike. A feasibility study provides a definitive technical, environmental and commercial base and is the

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Notices (9ea7167c-422b-45f6-8157-756e6f9982f5)

    ADVANCES IN EXTRACTION METALLURGY AND REFINING A symposium organised by the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy will be held in London from 4th to 6th October, 1971. Particulars can be obtained fro

  • SAIMM
    Orange Free State Branch Annual General Meeting

    The annual general meeting of the Branch was held at the St. Helena Club on Thursday, August 21, 1969. Mr J. G. Kirchner (Chairman) was in the Chair. Also present were Mr R. C. J. Goode, Preside

  • 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
    Developing an Artisanal Buying Centre System Meeting Ethical Sourcing Criteria

    By G. Bezuidenhout, N. C. Steenkamp

    Buying centres are the first point of contact that determines whether ore will be considered as having sufficient provenance to be considered ethically sourced. The information that needs to be captur

    Jan 1, 2023

  • 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
    Rope and mechanical testing to improve safety

    By A. Peake

    Background The CSIR Division of Mining Technology assumed responsibility for the operations of the Hoist Rope and Mechanical Test Laboratories at Cottesloe in April 1999. The laboratories were pr

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Effects of two parallel fractures with nonlinear deformational behavior on one-dimensional P-wave propagation

    By X. B. Zhao, J. G. Cai

    When stress wave propagates through fractured rock masses, the wave will be slowed and attenuated due to the presence of these fractures. If the amplitude of stress wave is large enough to mobilize no

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini

    By S. Gan, E. van Niekerk, L. Birrell, D. Robbertze, L. Ncubi, B. Zhao

    Quality assurance and quality control (or QAQC) plays a key role in safeguarding the level of confidence of the data generated during mineral exploration and mine development, and is also part of the

    Jul 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Barriers and drivers towards the approval and implementation of new technology in mining: A dilemma and exit strategies framework

    By B. Emwanu, R. A. Raju

    The implementation of new technology in mining can be likened to a paradoxical situation or dilemma, where, on one hand, major mining projects are not able to solicit investor funding unless it is pro

    Oct 24, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Risk assessment of the bulk transport of zircon sands

    By R. Strydom, J. H. Selby, J. Slabbert, W. Enslin

    Zircon is a naturally occurring silicate of zirconium, which is used in large quantities (~1 million tonnes per annum) for its refractory properties and its extreme chemical inertness. All zircons con

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Mine Occupational Safety and Health Leading Practice Adoption System (Mosh) Examined – The Promise and Pitfalls of this Employer-Led Initiative to Improve Health and Safety in South African Mines

    By M. Hermanus, N. Coulson, N. Pillay

    "SynopsisThis paper assesses the effectiveness of the Mine Occupational Health and Safety Leading Practice Adoption System (MOSH) and its potential to improve mine health and safety in South African m

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    ‘The tap-hole’ - key to furnace performance

    By R. J. Hundermark, L. R. Nelson

    The critical importance of tap-hole design and management to furnace performance and longevity is explored through examining some of the specific matte, metal and slag tapping requirements of non-ferr

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Planning A New Analytical Laboratory For An Uranium Mine Taking Automation Into Consideration - 1.0 Introduction

    By J. Galloway, P. K. Hofmeyr

    Obviously all mining operations require much analytical work to be carried out. This starts with exploration, becomes more stringent with the evaluation of a mineralised area and finally becomes on-go

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    The Performance Of Flotation Columns In Different Applications At Northam Platinum Limited - Introduction

    The paper discusses the improvements achieved after an external sparger flotation column was installed as a final cleaner at the Northam Platinum Ltd. UG 2 concentrator in South Africa. It further dis

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Studies of load transfer mechanism for rock-socketed pile

    By P. He

    Abstract This paper introduces tested results of rock-socketed pile in Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing. From a force- transfer model, a distribution of axial force for pile-body and inlaid resistance for

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supports

    By P. N. Erasmus, M. Heyns, M. J. Pretorius

    The characteristic of stope supports plays a vital role in the design of the supports. This paper deals with the characterisation of both cellular lightweight concrete and timber supports since both

    Jan 1, 2003