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  • SAIMM
    Direct flotation and desliming of iron ore using the Reflux Flotation Cell, J.E. Dickinson, M.J. Cole, R. Campbell, M.C. Cole, and K.P. Galvin

    By J. E. Dickinson, R. Campbell, M. J. Cole, K. P. Galvin, M. C. Cole

    It is common practice in the beneficiation of iron ore ultrafines to apply reverse flotation, and hence float the gangue minerals, leaving behind a high-grade iron ore product. Given the difficulty in

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Gypsum seeding to prevent scale formation, T.M. Chagwedera, A.E. Lewis, and J. Chivavava

    By T. M. Chagwedera, A. E. Lewis, J. Chivavava

    Eutectic freeze crystallisation is a novel separation technique that can be applied to treat brine solutions such as reverse osmosis retentates, which are often a mixture of different inorganic salts.

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    The effects of iron ore concentrate grinding methods (HPGR and Ball mill) on green pellet properties - a pilot plant case study, S.H. Amiri, M. Izadi Yazdan-Abadi, M. Ramezanizadeh, and M. Bazmandeh

    By M. Izadi Yazdan-Abadi, S. H. Amiri, M. Ramezanizadeh, M. Bazmandeh

    Iron ore concentrate is used as the fresh feed of pelletising plants. The green pellet properties depend on iron concentrate characteristics such as particle size distribution (PSD), specific surface

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Analysis and optimization of fume extraction from a ferromanganese furnace tapping operation

    By P. Cowx, L. Els, P. Smith, R. Nordhagen

    "Tapping operations at ferroalloy smelters generate a significant amount of fume. Effective capture of fumes is required to meet the obligations of environmental, as well as occupational, legislation.

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Books

    By A.M. Edwards

    1. Book reviews Platinum in South Africa, compiled by A.M. Edwards and M.H. Silk. Randburg, Council for Mineral Technology (Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125 South Africa), 1987. 55 pp. U$30. Reviewer

    Jan 1, 1988

  • SAIMM
    Prediction of rock fragmentation using the Kuznetsov-Cunningham-Ouchterlony model

    By E. K. Mutinda, D. K. Maina, R. M. Kasomo, B. O. Alunda

    Assessment of blast fragment size distribution is critical in mining operations because it is the initial step towards mineral extraction. Different empirical models and techniques are available for p

    Mar 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Acid-Base Accounting of Unburned Coal from Underground Coal Gasification at Majuba Pilot Plant

    By M. Gomo, L. S. Mokhahlane

    "Underground coal gasification (UCG) is an unconventional mining method that converts coal in situ into a fuel gas that can be used for electricity generation. Residue products from UCG have the poten

    Oct 1, 2018

  • SAIMM
    Enhancement of shear flocculation of a galena suspension by ultrasonic treatment

    By K. Esmeli, A. Ozkan

    The enhancement of shear flocculation of a galena suspension by ultrasound in the presence of sodium isopropyl xanthate and potassium ethyl xanthate was investigated by studying the effects of surfact

    Jul 5, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Deformation and fracture behaviour of the g-TiAl based intermetallic alloys

    By M. N. Mathabathe, A. S. Bolokang, C. W. Siyasiya, R. J. Mostert, G. Govender

    The b-solidifying g-TiAl intermetallic alloys of nominal composition Ti-48Al (binary alloy), Ti-48Al-2Nb (ternary alloy), Ti-48Al-2Nb-0.7Cr (quaternary alloy), and Ti-48Al-2Nb-0.7Cr-0.3Si (quinary all

    Apr 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Mineral Supply From Africa: China's Investment Inroads Into The African Mineral Resource Sector - Introduction

    By M. Ericsson

    ?Rare earths ?will not be bargaining instruments?? was stated in a headline in China Daily of 29 October 2010. The Chinese government is trying to fend off the persistent accusations from Japan, the U

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Stability design of slopes in carbonatite complexes characterised by brecciation

    By D. Moses, J. A. Onyango

    Carbonatites are generally competent rock masses with rock mass rating class II rating 60–74. In spite of their competency, they tend to be affected by weak features like manganese-iron veins and/or i

    Sep 1, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Mechanical activation and physicochemical factors controlling pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processing of titanium ore: A review

    By A. S. Ratnayake, H. C. S. Subasinghe

    In this study, we review the role of mechanical activation in the pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processing of titanium feedstock. Mechanical activation has been shown

    Aug 3, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Determination of Copper in Organic Media from Solvent Extraction Mining Systems Via Portable Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

    By Z. Ruetz

    Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis has been widely adopted in the geochemical and environmental field as a cost-saving alternative to standard analyses. This paper outlines the efficacy of a

    Jan 1, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Macroseismic survey of the ML 4.4, 11 June 2023 Boksburg earthquake

    By T. Matlou, S. Myendeki, V. Midzi, T. Zulu, H. Mabotja, T. Mulabisana, B. S. Zulu, L. Hlatshwayo, T. Makhateng

    The Council for Geoscience (CGS) performed a macroseismic investigation following the occurrence of an earthquake in the Boksburg area on 11 June 2023. The event had a magnitude of ML 4.4 and a focal

    Jan 12, 2025

  • SAIMM
    The tailings dusting problem: a case study of mining operations in the Far North of the Russian Federation, D.V. Makarov, A.V. Svetlov, E.A. Krasavtseva, O.T. Konina, A.A. Goryachev, and V.A. Masloboev

    By O. T. Konina, V. A. Masloboev, A. V. Svetlov, E. A. Krasavtseva, D. V. Makarov, A. A. Goryachev

    Dusting phenomena have been examined at the tailings storage facility of Apatit JSC Kirovsk, a mining operation located in the far north of the Russian Federation. The material composition of the tail

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Comparing the recovery of rare earth elements from ion-adsorption clay leach solutions using various precipitants

    By J. Petersen, A. E. Lewis, J. Chivavava

    Rare earth elements (REEs) have special properties that prompted their extensive use in high-tech applications. The demand for REE has, therefore, increased over the past years, resulting in the suppl

    Dec 11, 2024

  • SAIMM
    SPOTLIGHT on the South African-German Seminar

    By L. B. McRae

    The following papers were presented at a seminar that was organized by the SAIMM and held at Mintek during 1991. The occasion was a visit by 12 members of the Committee for Metallurgical Fundamentals

    Jan 1, 1991

  • SAIMM
    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. Becker

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Data Integration For Structural Interpretation In The Bushveld Complex

    By A. K. K. Rompel, G. K. Chunnett

    Introduction Structure appears to be of secondary importance to the Bushveld Complex when viewed from a distance. However, a closer look already reveals that large fault zones bound the Bushveld Co

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    The Introduction of a Stiff Rockbolt and Hanging Wall Control Management System at a Platinum Mine in South Africa

    By P. Altounyan, K. Akermann, T. Van den Berg

    Amandelbult Mine is currently undertaking a trial to mechanise the mining of the UG2 reef through the introduction of room and pillar mining. As part of the trial, a system of managing the control of

    Jan 1, 2003