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  • SAIMM
    Thermochemical evaluation of elemental phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Remnants and isolated blocks of ground in the Klerksdorp Goldfield

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Sub-Standard Practices: Effects on Safety Performance in South African Gold Mines

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Transferring Sampling Errors Into Geostatistical Modelling - Synopsis

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Key Success Elements Of Coal Pillar Extraction In New South Wales

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Real-time underground route identification and route progress using simple on-board sensing and processing

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Book news

    1. 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

  • SAIMM
    Arnot?s Readiness to Prevent a Pike River Disaster

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Sustainability -Luxury, Grudge Or Necessity

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Self-similarity and multiplicative cascade models

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    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. Jameson

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Rock bolt condition monitoring using ultrasonic guided waves - Synopsis

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Extending Empirical Evidence Through Numerical Modelling in Rock Engineering Design

    Models 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

  • SAIMM
    Management Gaps in the Implementation of Legislation Regulating Derelict and Ownerless Mines in South Africa

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Application of a Localized Direct Conditioning Mineral Resource Modelling Technique for Medium- and Long-Term Planning of Underground Mining Operations

    At 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

  • SAIMM
    Descaling Behaviour Of Stainless Steel Following Simulated Reheating

    Experimental 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

  • SAIMM
    Applications And Benefits Of 3D Lasers Canning For The Mining Industry ? Synopsis

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Practical Issues In The Construction Of Control Charts In Mining Applications

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Los Bronces Development Project

    By 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