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  • SAIMM
    The Effect of Solids Suspended in a Nickel Electrolyte on Deposit Morphology

    By K. G. Matshika

    "Nickel electroplating from sulphate electrolyte is an efficient process. To achieve good quality cathode, however, parameters such as temperature, nickel concentration, pH, electrode alignment, elect

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Estimating Mine Planning Software Utilization for Decision-Making Strategies in the South African Coal Mining Sector

    By T. Celik, B. Genc, C. Musingwini

    "Mine planning software continues to be an important factor when it comes to the development of the South African mining industry. To contribute to this development, a new methodology to define and me

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    Threshold Blasting: The Renaissance Of Explosives In Narrow Reef Mining (3e858e14-2d39-4d00-94da-b26522958706)

    Threshold blasting involves the use of small amounts of high explosive to break and fragment hard rock without having to evacuate mining personnel. The method is easily assimilated and effective in ro

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    TEM Study Of Solid Titanium Oxides Inclusions In Steel Melt At 1600°C

    By C. -T. Mutale, A. S. Tuling

    Titanium can exist in three different oxidation states. Its oxides are numerous and in presence of iron and oxygen, iron-titanium oxide compounds can also form. Some of the oxides are non-stoichiometr

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Mining Off-Earth Minerals: A Long-Term Play?

    By G. A. Craig

    The Moon, asteroids, and planets of the solar system represent the most distant caches of wealth that humanity has ever considered recovering. Yet, in addition to the potentially recoverable values re

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Time-Dependent Tunnel Deformation At Hartebeestfontein Mine

    By J. D. Bosman

    The problems associated with squeezing rock conditions in tunnels are well known and have been extensively investigated in the past. Although squeezing conditions are predominantly found in tunnels de

    Jan 1, 2000

  • SAIMM
    The Dual-Electrode DC Arc Furnace ? Modelling Insights

    By Q. G. Reynolds

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, DC, reverse polarity, dual-electrode The dual-electrode direct current (DC) arc furnace uses two graphite electrodes, one connected as cathode, and one as anode.

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Modular Mixer-Settlers for SXPlant Sustainability

    By Henri Fredriksson, Rami Saario, Mark Weatherseed, Juri Matinheikki

    "The challenges facing the mining industry include complex ores and declining grades, together with increasing capital costs and environmental regulations. In addition, future commodity price uncertai

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Laboratory Investigations Of The Electrical Resistivity Of Cokes And Smelting Charge For Optimizing Operation In Large Ferrochrome Furnaces

    By Krogerus. H., P. Jokinen, T. Lintumaa

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, coke, smelting charge, optimization, ferrochrome The main consumer of ferrochrome is stainless steel production. Stainless steel must maintain a reasonable pric

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Effects of flotation operational parameters on froth stability and froth recovery

    By K. Gharibi, A. Dehghani, S. Farrokhpay, M. Aghajanloo, M. Ostadrahimi

    The effect of flotation operational parameters on froth stability and froth recovery was studied. Froth stability was measured using a special column. To determine the froth recovery, the froth height

    Jan 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    An Overview Of The History And Current Operational Facilities Of Samancor Chrome

    By M. Visser

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, ferrochrome, Samancor, ferrochrome process Samancor Chrome has been, and continues to be, a major player in ferrochromium production. The company has a proud hi

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Piloting Of The Ishigaki Fibre-Wakishimizu (Fibre Media Rapid Filtration Equipment) At Skorpion Zinc ? Summary (4cb2c708-51b2-4b55-8a1e-390793b28d6a)

    By H. F. Fuls

    The quality of Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS) at Skorpion Zinc is of utmost importance for efficient operation of the Solvent Extraction (SX) Plant. Suspended solids in the PLS forms CRUD in the settl

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Vehicle Automation In Production Environments (f3d85b44-9485-4a1e-ae9b-660c922fcadb)

    By C. Swart

    Automation technologies are increasingly adopted in different mines world-wide. This paper presents the technical aspects of vehicle automation applications at two Noranda operating mines. Teleoper

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Mintek Thermal Magnesium Process (MTMP): Theoretical And Operational Aspects

    By M. Abdellatif

    Keywords: Magnesium, pyrometallurgy, Mintek Extensive testwork on atmospheric thermal magnesium production has highlighted certain important fundamental and operational factors that have a major i

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Zimbabwe Alloys: The First Fifty Years Of Operation, Challenges, And Opportunities

    By M. Machikicho, N. R. Shoko, J. Chirasha

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, ferrochromium, alloys, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Alloys was founded in 1949 by a consortium led by the John Brown Group. It was the first ferrochrome plant in Africa.

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Kyoto Carbon Credits

    By H. Immink

    Keywords: Kyoto Protocol, carbon credits, global warming, energy, auditing Climate change is nowadays being taken increasingly seriously, and the link between global warming and the carbon dioxide

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Seismic Monitoring Of A Simulated Rockburst On A Wall Of An Underground Tunnel

    By A. M. Milev

    A simulated rockburst was conducted underground at Kopanang Mine, previously called Vaal Reefs No. 9 Shaft. The rockburst was simulated by means of a large blast detonated in solid rock close to a cro

    Jan 1, 2001

  • SAIMM
    Piloting Of The Ishigaki Fibre-Wakishimizu (Fibre Media Rapid Filtration Equipment) At Skorpion Zinc - Summary

    By K. Nong, H. F. Fuls

    The quality of Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS) at Skorpion Zinc is of utmost importance for efficient operation of the Solvent Extraction (SX) Plant. Suspended solids in the PLS forms CRUD in the settl

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    The Smelting Operations Of Anglo American?s Platinum Business: An Update

    By R. J. Hundermark

    Keywords: Anglo American, Anglo Platinum Ltd, Waterval, Mortimer, Polokwane, ACP, pyrometallurgy, platinum, PGMs Anglo Platinum Ltd is the largest primary platinum producer in the world and operat

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Ounces Into Pounds - How Much Is An In Situ Ounce Of Platinum Worth?

    By A. J. Van Der Merwe, J. F. Erasmus

    One of the valuation approaches applied to Advanced Exploration Areas and Pre-Development Projects is the so-called ?in situ Mineralization Method? or the ?Yardstick Method?. This method is based on t

    Jan 1, 2006