Search Documents

Search Again

Search Again

Refine Search

Publication Date
Clear

Refine Search

Publication Date
Clear
Organization
Organization
  • SAIMM
    Prediction of physico-mechanical rock characteristics from electrical resistivity tests

    By E. Öğretici, S. Kahraman

    The indirect estimation of intact rock properties is particularly useful for preliminary investigations in engineering projects. In this paper we examine the usability of electrical resistivity, a non

    Aug 8, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Development of a beneficiation process in bench scale for chromite tailings, L. Petzold

    By L. Petzold

    The demand for stainless steel is ever-increasing. As an essential element in stainless steel-making process, so is the demand of chromite concentrate. At the same time, the industry proven technologi

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Application of MR and ANN in the prediction of the shovel cycle time, thereby improving the performance of the shoveldumper operation – A case study

    By S. Dey, C. Bhar, S. K. Mandal

    Loading and hauling of ore and waste are the key operations of an opencast coal mine and entail a high operational cost. The productivity of a mine can be increased by reducing the cycle time of loadi

    Oct 1, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Assessment of vibration exposure of mine machinery operators at three different open-pit coal mines

    By A. Tekin

    In almost all branches of industry, machinery and equipment in operation cause vibration. Some sources of vibration affect only the operator’s hands, fingers, and arms, while others have adverse effec

    May 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Process mineralogy: adding the value in the minerals value chain, D. Chetty

    By D. Chetty

    Process mineralogy forms an integral part of geometallurgy, with ore body characterisation being but one piece of the puzzle in optimising value derived from ore. This value is not only financial, but

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    DEM simulation of particle bed comminution at grain size level M. Klichowicz and H. Lieberwirth

    By H. Lieberwirth, M. Klichowicz

    The comminution at grain size level for the liberation of valuable minerals usually requires the highest size-specific energy. Therefore, the full understanding of the comminution process at this leve

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Mine Planning (d3a3d1a4-3eb5-42a0-a100-700eebbf2b48)

    "Chairman: Professor J. Elbrond Rapporteur: Miss V. E. MartingPapers.Aids to planning production in coal mines by F. H. Deist and M. P. RobertsCapacity calculations, investment allocation and long-ran

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Copper Mining in Zambia - History and Future (VOLUME 116)

    By J. Sikamo, A. Mwanza, C. Mweemba

    "The Zambian copper mining industry as we know it today had its genesis in the 1920s. Consistent private sector-driven investment in the industry over a period of over 50 years in exploration, mine de

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    The use of seawater in copper hydrometallurgical processing in Chile: A review

    By V. Quezada, Á. Astudillo, L. Valásquez, M. Garcia

    Seawater has become a viable alternative for different uses in copper hydrometallurgy. In this paper we review the main physical and chemical characteristics of seawater and how these influence copper

    Jul 5, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Univ CPT van der Westhuizen - Application of Components of Variance Analyses at ZincorZinc Refinery

    By Dave Deglon, Andrévan der Westhuizen

    Objectives ?Survey typical Met Accounting streams at the Zincor refinery ?Determine Precision in Metal Conc?s Measurements for Monthly Met Balance ?Determine the Components of Variance in th

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Triboelectric characteristics and separation of magnesite and quartz

    By Z. Zhang, J. Niu, H. Wang, Y. Xu, J. Shi

    Tribo-electrostatic separation is a promising method for effectively utiliing low-grade magnesite resources by removing quartz and improving the grade of magnesite. To determine the chargeto- mass rat

    Apr 14, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Studies on fluorination of Fe₃O₄ (magnetite) by NH₄HF₂

    By L. Zhang, Y. Zhou, H. Wang, C. Mo

    Fluorination of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) by NH₄HF₂ was investigated using simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and observing the morphology and phase changes using scanni

    Dec 13, 2022

  • SAIMM
    KOLLIG op Ingenieursimposium

    By Deur T. A. M. Saayman

    Die sesde jaarlikse Ingenieursimposium is in September by YSKOR, Vanderbijlpark gehou. Rierdie simposium, wat deur Ingenieurs-in-Opleiding georganiseer word, bied aan die Ingenieurs-in-Opleiding die g

    Jan 1, 1986

  • SAIMM
    Book News

    1. New publications International minerals/metals review - 1982. Washington D.C., McGraw-Hill, 1983.720 pp. U.S.$1l7. Mining subsidence engineering, by Helmut Kratzsch. New York, Springer, 1983.580 pp

    Jan 1, 1983

  • SAIMM
    Influence of blasting charge distribution on the energy required for communition of rock

    By T. Marin, J. E. Seccatore, M. Cardu

    The most energy-intensive process in the mining industry is particle size reduction – comminution. The first phase of this process is blasting to fragment the rock from the initial Boussinesq’s halfsp

    Aug 8, 2024

  • SAIMM
    A Comparison of Indirect Lognormal and Discrete Gaussian Change Of Support Methods for Various Variogram Estimators

    By D. Marcotte, R. V. Dutaut

    "In mineral resource evaluations, geostatistical methods known as global change of support allow prediction of the theoretical histogram and gradetonnage curves prior to interpolations or simulations

    Jan 1, 2018

  • SAIMM
    Introducing new members of Council. . .

    Mr G. Maude was educated at Huish's Grammar School (Taunton) and Leeds University. He graduated in 1961 with a B.Sc. degree in Mining. Mr E.B. Crocker was educated at Florida Park High School, Wi

    Jan 1, 1985

  • SAIMM
    The Development Of Ultra-Fine Grinding At Anglo Platinum

    By C. M. Rule, A. K. Anyimadu, L. Knopjes

    Ongoing development work on ultra-fine grinding for various applications at the Group?s concentrators has been conducted by Anglo Platinum over the last few years. Current potential applications for

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Compaction Tests on Coking Coals. Part 1: Laboratory-Scale Compaction with a 4-ton Hydraulic Press

    By G. Coetzer

    "Prior to operating a non-recovery coke pilot plant, it was critical to ascertain coal cake stability during the loading of a 1 m3 coal cake into the oven. Various compaction parameters were verified

    Apr 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Book News

    1. Book reviews Geophysical and geochemical techniques for exploration of hydrocarbons and minerals, edited by M. Sittig. (Reviewer: J. Keenan) Separation procedures in inorganic analysis. A practical

    Jan 1, 1981