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Thermochemical evaluation of elemental phosphorus recovery from sewage sludgeBy A. Kotze, D. Messina, E. Nagels, Y. Cryns, S. Arnout
The FlashPhos process aims to recover white phosphorus (P4) from sewage sludge by drying, flash combustion/gasification, and carbothermic refining steps. This study evaluates the material behaviour of
Oct 2, 2025
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Remnants and isolated blocks of ground in the Klerksdorp GoldfieldBy J. P. Gouvea
Back-analysis of two mining-induced tremors in 2011 was used to determine a modelling criterion for the entire Klerksdorp Goldfield (i.e., Vaal Reefs region). At that time, most mining operations in t
Mar 14, 2024
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Sub-Standard Practices: Effects on Safety Performance in South African Gold MinesBy G. Kleyn
"Sub-standard practices and their adverse impact on safety performance remain a challenge in the South African gold mining industry. The purpose of this study was to investigate the root causes of sub
Jan 1, 2016
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Transferring Sampling Errors Into Geostatistical Modelling - SynopsisBy M. Cuba
Geostatistical modelling aims at providing unbiased estimates of the grades of elements of economic interest in mining operations, and assessing the associated uncertainty in these resources and reser
Jan 1, 2012
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Key Success Elements Of Coal Pillar Extraction In New South WalesBy G. H. Lind
Seven full and partial pillar extraction operations were visited in New South Wales, Australia, in the early parts of 2001. Certain factors unique to these operations have led to the general success
Jan 1, 2002
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Modelling and optimization of a rotary kiln direct reduction process (e79e28aa-8eb6-430d-8d63-682078aabe5e)By H. P. Kritzinger, T. C. Kingsle
"Rotary kilns are used for a variety of mineral processing operations. Hatch makes use of a kiln model developed from first principles to evaluate designs for its clients. This tool has been applied t
Jan 1, 2015
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Real-time underground route identification and route progress using simple on-board sensing and processingBy N. Theron, R. F. Meeser
The global emphasis on conserving energy resources has led to the adoption of hybrid power systems in vehicles. Optimally applied, hybrid systems can save up to 40% on fuel costs. To optimally manage
Jan 26, 2023
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Book news1. Book reviews Dislocations and properties of real materials, edited by M.H. Loretto. London, The Institute of Metals, 1985. 392 pp. Reviewer: F.R.N. Nabarro Au &Ag heap and dump leaching practice, e
Jan 1, 1986
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Arnot?s Readiness to Prevent a Pike River DisasterBy R. Weber
Methane explosions in underground coal mines are a major concern across the mining industry. After the Pike River disaster, Arnot Coal became even more aware of the explosion risk. To determine whethe
Jan 1, 2014
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Sustainability -Luxury, Grudge Or NecessityBy L. Prosch
"The word 'sustainability' has gotten such a work out lately that the whole concept is in danger of floating away on a sea of inoffensiveness" Michael Pollon. It is estimated that approxima
Jan 1, 2010
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Self-similarity and multiplicative cascade modelsBy F. Agterberg
In his 1978 monograph ‘Lognormal-de Wijsian Geostatistics for Ore Evaluation’, Professor Danie Krige emphasized the scale-independence of gold and uranium determinations in the Witwatersrand goldfield
Jan 1, 2015
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Behaviour of coarse particles attached to a bubble within a rotating liquid flow field inside a confined cavity, M.M. Hoque, S. Mitra, R. Moreno-Atanasio, E. Doroodchi, G.M. Evans, and G.J. JamesonBy G. M. Evans, S. Mitra, G. J. Jameson, M. M. Hoque, E. Doroodchi, R. Moreno-Atanasio
In this study, the detachment behaviour of 314 μm diameter silica particles from a single 3 mm diameter bubble rotating in a confined cavity connected to a cross-flowing water channel was investigated
Jan 1, 2020
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Rock bolt condition monitoring using ultrasonic guided waves - SynopsisBy B. J. Buys
Rock bolt integrity is a critical issue for the mining industry because of its influence on the safety of mining operations. Guided ultrasonic wave testing of the defects associated with resin-anchore
Jan 1, 2009
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Extending Empirical Evidence Through Numerical Modelling in Rock Engineering DesignModels are used in engineering to reproduce reality as faithfully as possible so that the expected response of a system for given actions or inputs can be determined. In the field of rock engineering,
Jan 1, 2014
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Management Gaps in the Implementation of Legislation Regulating Derelict and Ownerless Mines in South AfricaBy E. Kuipa, J. N. Lekunze
The selection of an underground mining method stems from a multivariate analysis that considers geomechanical, geological, economic, and operational parameters. Even after identifying the most compati
Oct 9, 2024
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Application of a Localized Direct Conditioning Mineral Resource Modelling Technique for Medium- and Long-Term Planning of Underground Mining OperationsAt the exploration stage for new mining projects or for medium- and long-term areas of existing mines (typical of South African gold mines), drilling data is on a relatively large grid. This grid is n
Jan 1, 2014
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Descaling Behaviour Of Stainless Steel Following Simulated ReheatingExperimental results are presented that test the hypothesis that the descaling behaviour of stainless steel slabs following reheating is controlled by interfacial roughening at the scale-steel interfa
Jan 1, 2003
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Applications And Benefits Of 3D Lasers Canning For The Mining Industry ? SynopsisBy J. W. van der Merwe
Technology is advancing at a rate that makes it extremely difficult for the mining industry to keep pace. Many advances occur within a given piece of technology and often this is missed by the discipl
Jan 1, 2013
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Practical Issues In The Construction Of Control Charts In Mining ApplicationsBy A. Bhattacherjee
The Shewhart [X]?and R charts are still the most popular control charts in use today for continuous monitoring of quality data. However, for these charts to function properly, the underlying assumptio
Jan 1, 2002
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Los Bronces Development ProjectBy Nelson Sánchez
The Los Bronces Development Project (LBDP) was approved in October 2007 by the Anglo American plc Board at a capital cost of some US$1.74B, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010. The pro
Jan 1, 2008