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  • SAIMM
    Evaluation Of Movement Data And Ground Conditions For The Åknes Rock Slide

    By V Kveldsvik, N Ragvin, T Eiken, G Grøneng, G V. Ganerød

    Catastrophic rock slope failures have caused destructive tsunamis in Norwegian fjords. At the Åknes rock slope the tsunami generating potential is large due to the potential large volume involved in a

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    The Effect of Geological Uncertainty on Achieving Short-Term Targets: A Quantitative Approach Using Stochastic Process Simulation

    By M. Soleymani Shishvan

    "Continuous mining systems containing multiple excavators producing multiple products of raw materials are highly complex, exhibiting strong interdependency between constituents. Furthermore, random v

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    Improving the quality of tinplated steel using a novel technique to study the effect of industrial process parameters - Synopsis

    By G. S. Maré

    Tin plating operations are of a complex nature due to the many operational variables that need to be controlled in order to create a product of required quality. The work in this report lays the bas

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SAIMM
    Bindura Nickel Smelter - From Decommissioning, Care And Maintenance, To Plant Re-Start

    By A. Mboma

    Keywords: Furnace, decommissioning, care and maintenance, re-start, funding, nickel Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) operates two nickel mines, and treats concentrates from these mines as well as

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Effect Of Process Control Agent (PCA) On The Characteristics Of Mechanically Alloyed Ti-Mg Powders - Synopsis

    By C. Machio

    This paper reports the results of a study to determine the effect of process control agent (PCA) on the characteristics of Ti-Mg powders during milling. It has been shown that a 2% increase in PCA con

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    The Most Common Error In Applying ?Gy?s Formula? In The Theory Of Mineral Sampling, And The History Of The Liberation Factor

    The modern theory of sampling of particulate minerals essentially consists of a recent generalization of the procedures for applying and calibrating the formula usually known as ?Gy?s Formula? for sam

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Determination of Optimal Fragmentation Curves for a Surface Diamond Mine

    By K. M. Phamotse, A. S. Nhleko

    "*Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of BSc (Mining Engineering) degreeSynopsisLiqhobong Mining Development Company (LMDC) has been experiencing problems with boulders aft

    Jul 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Coatings To Retard The Formation Of Tarnish On Silver And Silver Alloys.

    By M Scott, J J. McEwan

    Silver and silver alloys tarnish readily by the formation of tarnish on the surface when exposed to a wide range of sulphur-containing atmospheres. This tarnish is unsightly and undesirable and can be

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    An Investigation Into Introducing A New Support Element At Khomanani 2: Resin Bolts Or 1.5 M In-Stope Roofbolts ? Synopsis

    By T. J. Kolokoto

    This paper is based on a project conducted at Khomanani 2 shaft, Anglo American Platinum Limited. The main objective was to find an alternative support element in stopes to address the falls of ground

    Jan 1, 2013

  • SAIMM
    Technology implementation in eLearning

    By A. J. Basu

    New technologies, such as computer based learning, wireless computing, internet2, online courses, distance learning, and in general multimedia applications are being implemented in the higher educatio

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Teetered Bed Separators ? The Australian Experience

    By R. Drummond

    The fourth Teetered Bed Separator (TBS) has just been installed in Australia, and trials have been run in many sites. There is a growing recognition of the potential advantages of using TBS technology

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Mechanisms Of Large Seismic Events In Platinum Mines Of The Bushveld Complex (South Africa) ? Synopsis (51e1e749-9211-4756-baa2-8af609151109)

    By D. Malovichko

    Seismic events and pillar failures observed in two platinum mines in the Rustenburg area, South Africa, were investigated. We studied the sources of approximately 300 largest seismic events recorded i

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    A critical comparison between a compressed air driven rocker arm shovel and a track-bound non-throw loader - Synopsis

    By A. Meek

    This report compares the compressed air driven rocker shovel to the newly developed Warthog Non-throw development end loader. The two machines were compared on aspects such as safety, loading potentia

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Reliability Modelling And Performance Analyses Of An LHD System In Mining

    By B. Samanta

    LHD (load haul dumper) is now used as a loading machine for intermediate mechanization in underground coal mining. For survival in the intense competition in the global business environment in recent

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Introducing new Council members (f1ecaec8-d397-4bba-a492-7b63c8dd2f98)

    Mr D. Wilson was born in Vereeniging, where he also completed his schooling, matriculating from General Smuts High School in 1977. Mr K.A. van Gessel was born in 1937. His final studies were condu

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SAIMM
    An algorithm for quantifying regionalized ore grades - Synopsis

    We present a novel hybrid algorithm for quantifying the ore grade variability that has central importance in ore reserve estimation. The proposed algorithm has three stages: (1) fuzzy clustering, (2)

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    The Improvements To Copper Casting Machine For Ferroalloys

    By A. More, J. M. Míguez, J. Bullón

    In 2000 Ferroatlantica started a project with the aim to develop a new casting machine for silicon and other ferroalloys. Until now, it has been cast more than 25.000 tons of silicon for the chemical

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    A comparison between the duplicate series analysis method and the heterogeneity test as methods for calculating the sampling constants, K and alpha - Synopsis

    The compilation of the sampling nomogram is an essential tool in the optimization of a sampling protocol and allows the operator to track the change in relative variance of the sampling error (the Fun

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SAIMM
    The Influence Of Geology On A Simulated Rockburst

    By N. Reddy

    The influence of local geology and rock mass characteristics on deformations during a rockburst caused by a controlled blast was studied. This was done by means of visual examination, mapping and phot

    Jan 1, 2001

  • SAIMM
    Geometallurgical model of a copper sulphide mine for long-term planning

    By E. Pizarro, A. Videla, G. Compan

    One of the main problems related to mining investment decisions is the use of accurate prediction models. Metallurgical recovery is a major source of variability, and in this regard, the Chuquicamata

    Jan 1, 2015