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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
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Considerations In The Choice Of Primary Access And Transportation Options In Platinum MinesBy 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
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SPOTLIGHT on the 27th Annual Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial LectureBy 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
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Establishing The Feasibility Of Your Proposed Mining VentureBy 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
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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
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Orange Free State Branch Annual General MeetingThe 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
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The impact of junior miners on the global supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for the electric vehicle battery marketBy 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
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Developing an Artisanal Buying Centre System Meeting Ethical Sourcing CriteriaBy 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
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Copper slag as a potential source of critical elements - A case study from Tsumeb, NamibiaBy 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
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Rope and mechanical testing to improve safetyBy 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
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Effects of two parallel fractures with nonlinear deformational behavior on one-dimensional P-wave propagationBy 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
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Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, EswatiniBy 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
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Barriers and drivers towards the approval and implementation of new technology in mining: A dilemma and exit strategies frameworkBy 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
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Risk assessment of the bulk transport of zircon sandsBy 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
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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 MinesBy 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
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‘The tap-hole’ - key to furnace performanceBy 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
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Planning A New Analytical Laboratory For An Uranium Mine Taking Automation Into Consideration - 1.0 IntroductionBy 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
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The Performance Of Flotation Columns In Different Applications At Northam Platinum Limited - IntroductionThe 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
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Studies of load transfer mechanism for rock-socketed pileBy 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
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Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supportsBy 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