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ENVIRON: A Computer Program for the Simulation of Cooling and Ventilation Systems on South African Gold Mines
This paper describes an interactive personal computer program, ENVIRON, which simulates cooling and ventilating systems on gold mines. An example of the practical application of the program is given a
Jan 1, 1987
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Recent Methodological Trends in Operations Research and Computing as Applied to Mining Problems
By F. L. Wilke
The use of operations research techniques and computer models has become entrenched in the mining industry, particularly in the area of mine planning. The paper considers three major areas where incr
Jan 1, 1987
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A Computer Model to Predict Froth Behaviour in the Scale-up of Flotation Cells
By V. E. Ross
A computer program was developed that incorporates a novel analysis of the behaviour of the froth in full-scale cells to predict the performance of the froth over a wide range of operating conditions.
Jan 1, 1987
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A Mathematical Model of a Zinc Electrowinning Cell
By A. C. Scott
A detailed fundamental model of a zinc electrowinning cell has been developed and validated for both steady state and dynamic simulations. This model was used to investigate the effects of a range of
Jan 1, 1987
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Fast Data Capture for Crusher Modelling and Optimisation
By J. D. Salter
Most diamonds are liberated from their ores by crushing. Diamond and other coarse grained mineral ores require carefully optimised crushing circuits. Recent advances in computer technology have made p
Jan 1, 1987
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A Mathematical Model to Forecast Uranium Production
By F. A. G. M. Camisani-Calzolari
The uranium production forecasting program described in this paper projects production from Reasonably Assured, Estimated Additional and Speculative Resources in the cost categories of less than $130/
Jan 1, 1987
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Book news
Book new a Book reviews Economics of the mineral industries. 4th Edition. Society of Mining Engineers (Caler No. D, Litleton, CO 80127, U.S.A.). 660 pp. Reviewer: M.A. Ford Foundry technology, by P.R.
Jan 1, 1987
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Book review
A manual on mines rescue, safety and gas detection, by J. Strang and P. Mackenzie-Wood. Australia, Austcue, US$25. (Available through Hampo Systems (Pty) Ltd. Reviewer: W. Holding. The book had its or
Jan 1, 1987
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Book news
Report M294 A mineralogical investigation of potential gold-sorbing minerals and shales, by c.T. Logan. Dec. 1986. 12 pp. Computer software The Fifth IFAC/IFIP Symposium on Software for Computer
Jan 1, 1987
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Book news
1. Book review Assay and analytical practice in the South African mining industry, byW.C. Lenahan and R. de L. Muray- Smith. Johannesburg, The South African Institute of Mining and Metalurgy, 1986.
Jan 1, 1987
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Applications of Knowledge Based Systems in Mining Engineering
By R. V. Ramani
Managers need quality information for effective decision making. This demand, at the present time, is being fulfilled by the increased use of computers via information systems, decision support system
Jan 1, 1987
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Book news
By NONEn NA
1. Book reviews . Rudiments of mining practice, oy C.E. Gregory.Clausthal-Zellerfeld (West Germany), Trans Tech Publications.OS$24.Reviewer: A.N. BrownProfessor Gregory has had a wide experience of h
Jan 1, 1987
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Spotlight On The Vaal Triangle Branch
By Wilson. D.
The Vaal Triangle Branch of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was established on 20th November, 1986, at a meeting enthusiastically supported by local members. In attendance were sp
Jan 1, 1987
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Computer Control of the Semi-autogenous Grinding Mill at Benguet Corporation's Kaline Concentrator, Zambales, Philippines
By E. M. Sacris
The semi-autogenous grinding mill is the bottleneck whenever treating hard and finely fragmented ore at Benguet Corporation's Kaline Concentrator. Low milling rates result from very high and fluc
Jan 1, 1987
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Use of 'Artificial Intelligence' in Open-pit Mining
By H. Brüggemann
The exploration of deposits generates geological data which are suitable for creating a preliminary tectonic and stratigraphic model. Linked with the topographical map and analysis data from explorati
Jan 1, 1987
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SPOTLIGHT on the Mine Metallurgical Managers' Association of South Africa
By A. Buncombe
In March 1984, two years' work by senior metallurgical personnel from the six major mining groups culminated in the formation of the Mine Metallurgical Managers' Association of South Africa.
Jan 1, 1987
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Presidential Address: Planning the utilization of South Africa's coal reserves
By B. C. Alberts
Planning the use of South Africa's energy resources, especially coal, is of the utmost importance. The State and the mining industry require reliable official estimates of the economically mineab
Jan 1, 1987
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The efect of particle-size distribution on the flotation of two South African coals
By G. Panopoulos, R. P. King, A. H. Juckes
The flotation characteristics of two South African coals were investigated: one from the Dumacol Colliery in Natal, and the other from Landau Colliery in the WitbankCoal Field. Samples of fine coal (s
Jan 1, 1986
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SPOTLIGHT on GOLD 100
By H. E. James
GOLD 100, the most comprehensive international conference on gold ever held anywhere in the world, took place in Johannesburg from 14th to 18th September, 1986. The Conference was followed by a series
Jan 1, 1986
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Abrasive and impactive wear of grinding balls in rotary mills
By L. A. Vermeulen, D. D. Howat
New distribution functions are derived to describe the size distribution of grinding elements in ball mils. The formulations are based on the assumption that abrasive as well as impactive interactions
Jan 1, 1986