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Mining through areas affected by abnormal stress conditions at Syferfonte in Colliery
By C. Legote
"This paper investigates the conditions leading to the indefinite termination of production in four critical primary panels at an underground coal mining operation, the observed shortcomings in the mi
Jan 1, 2015
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Equilibrium Interactions Between Freeze Lining And Slag In Ilmenite Smelting
In ilmenite smelting, the FeO content of the feed material (nominally FeO.TiO2) is decreased by reduction with carbon. In a parallel reaction, a significant amount of the TiO2 is reduced toTi2O3. One
Jan 1, 2004
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Induction Melting Of Ferro-Alloy Fines
By C. Lemire, A. Biscaro
Ferro-alloys are sold according to the size grading specifications of users. Fines are produced during crushing and the amount produced depends on the crushing process and the physical char
Jan 1, 2004
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Proceedings, 106th Annual General Meeting, 2003
The 106th Annual General Meeting of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held in the J.C. Lemmer Auditorium, SA National Museum of Military History, 22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold, Joh
Jan 1, 2003
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Book news
1. Book review Respiratory protection - principles and applications by B. Ballantyne and P. H. Schwa be (Editors). London, Chapman Hall, 1981. (Reviewer: M. J. Martinson) 2. New manual Swedish steel m
Jan 1, 1982
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Stabilisation of the Nickel Sulphide Concentrate Volumetric Flow Rate and Implementation of Mass Pull Control Strategy at Nkomati Mine
By Ike Madingoana, Stephan van Zyl, Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi
"The study presents a control strategy implemented at the Nkomati nickel mine flotation plant for process stabilization and improvement. The control strategy involves flotation concentrate volumetric
Jan 1, 2015
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Underground Haulage Selection: Shaft Or Ramp For A Small-Scale Underground Mine
By B. Elevli
This paper deals with the selection of alternative accesses to a podiform chromite orebody in Turkey. The most important alternatives studied in a related project have been stated as a new vertical sh
Jan 1, 2002
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Kuyasa Mining: South Africa?s First Black Owned And Managed Mining Company
By R. Scott
This article describes and evaluates the establishment of Kuyasa Mining including the search for a suitable deposit, the ongoing lack of finance, and market constraints. Despite the dramatic initial g
Jan 1, 1998
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Characterization And Batch Testing Of A Secondary Lead Slag
By A. E. Lewis
The emphasis of this paper is on the characterization and testing of the slag produced by a secondary lead refinery. This work forms part of a broader investigation aimed at reducing loss of valuable
Jan 1, 2000
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Processing Of Konkola Copper Concentrates And Chingola Refractory Ore In A Fully Integrated Hydrometallurgical Pilot Plant Circuit
By R. M. Whyte
The Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP) seeks to exploit the deep level potential of the Konkola Deeps orebody, producing high grade copper concentrates for treatment at the Nkana Smelter and Refinery.
Jan 1, 2001
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Viscosity of SiO2-CaO-CrOx slags in contact with metallic chromium and application of the Iida model
By L. Forsbacka, L. Holappa
Viscosities of quasi-ternary CaO-SiO2-CrOxmelts in contact with metallic chromium were measured by the rotating cylinder method up to 1750ºC. Twelve slag compositions were selected in the composition
Jan 1, 2004
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Geology, Hydrogeology And Structural Competency Of The Boundary Pillar At South Deep Gold Mine
By M. van Biljon
The possible closure and subsequent flooding of South Deep Gold Mine?s neighbouring Randfontein Estates Limited No. 4 Shaft (REL 4) necessitated the construction of five concrete plugs in the connecti
Jan 1, 2006
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Separation and recovery of cobalt and aluminium from spent gas-to-liquid catalysts using CYANEX® 272
By D. van der Westhuizen, H. Krieg, M. Kruger
In the field of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts, cobalt, platinum, and aluminium are the primary metal constituents of the conventionally used cobalt catalyst. While platinum recovery remains a fo
May 27, 2025
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Time-Dependent Behaviour Of Hard Rock In Deep Level Gold Mines
By D. F. Malan
In deep level hard rock mining the rheological behaviour of the rock is important as time-dependent aseismic processes can lead to a stable dissipation of energy thus reducing violent outbursts. Under
Jan 1, 1997
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Pyrometallurgy At Mintek
By T. R. Curr, R. T. Jones
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, Mintek, DC arc furnace, plasma, smelting, chromite, ilmenite, cobalt, slag, zinc fuming, dust, magnesium, laterite, ferronickel, arc modelling, Pyrosim, thermodynamics Th
Jan 1, 2006
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No. 5 Seam Mining At Kriel Colliery Opencast - Synopsis
By M. D. Raganya
The Kriel Colliery is an Anglo Coal mine which is contracted with Eskom to produce No. 4 seam for Kriel power station. The mine previously found it uneconomical to mine No. 5 seam due to the low quali
Jan 1, 2011
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The Use Of Computational Fluid Dynamics And Discrete Element Modeling To Understand The Effect Of Cell Size And Inflow Rate On Flotation Bank Retention Time Distribution And Mechanism Performance.
By Richard Peaker, Jens Lichter, Alexander V. Potapov
The recent combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) can provide considerable insight into the performance of flotation cells. One area of interest from a f
Jan 1, 2007
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A Study Of Metal Dusting Corrosion On Fe- And Ni-Based Alloys - Synopsis
By F. M. L. Mulaudzi
Behaviour studies of metal dusting processes and associated filamentous carbon formation were undertaken on Alloys 600, 601, and 800 using a simulated metal dusting environment of 25C0-70H2-5H20 (vol.
Jan 1, 2013
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Design Principles for Optimizing an Established Survey Slope Monitoring System
By N. Mphathiwa
When slope angles are designed during open pit optimization, there is a risk factor applied in steepening the slopes. The steepening of slope angles has implications for the safety and economics of th
Jan 1, 2014
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Safety Considerations In Underground Logistics?A Look At Vertical, Horizontal And In-Stope Transportation Systems ? Synopsis
By S. M. Rupprecht
Transportation accounts for some 26% of all mine accidents in South Africa. Although this figure may not be as prolific as fall of grounds accidents or accidents caused by seismic events, the enormity
Jan 1, 2011