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Rockburst Prediction - Case Studies Using A Kinematics Of Failure Approach
By W. de Beer
We present aspects of one of several ongoing case studies used in the development of prediction techniques for major seismic instabilities. The current investigation centres on accelerated coseismic d
Jan 1, 1998
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An Update to the Strain-Based Approach to Pit Wall Failure Prediction, And a Justification for Slope Monitoring
By W. Newcomen, G. Dick
"Effective management and mitigation of pit slope instability in open pit mines begins with a comprehensive slope monitoring programme. The ability to differentiate between non-critical pit wall movem
Jan 1, 2016
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Challenges And Solutions In PGM Furnace Operation: High Matte Temperature And Copper Cooler Corrosion - Synopsis
The key aspects of process metallurgy that distinguish platinum group metal (PGM) concentrate smelting from that of other base metal sulphide concentrates are presented. These differences include cons
Jan 1, 2013
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Mathematical Modelling Of Heat Transfer In Six-In-Line Electric Furnaces For Sulphide Smelting ? Synopsis
An efficient and portable mathematical model has been developed for simulating heat transfer in six-in-line slag-resistance-heating electric furnaces for smelting sulphide ores to produce base metals
Jan 1, 2011
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Modelling water uptake in highly compacted bentonite in environmental sealing barriers
By W. Wittke, J. Gattermann
ABSTRACT: One alternative to close a radioactive waste repository in rock salt is the construction of a “Cross Section Closure (CSC)“ sealing barrier. The proposed material for the CSC is highly compa
Jan 1, 2003
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The Application Of The Analytical Hierarchical Process In Complex Mining Engineering Design Problems - Synopsis
By P. Kluge
Mining engineers frequently encounter complex design problems for which the critical components of the design are difficult to quantify or compare. Teams of people typically work on these designs and
Jan 1, 2011
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Application Of A High-Intensity Cooling System To DC-Arc Furnace Production Of Ferrocobalt At Chambishi
By L. R. Nelson
A review is presented of the furnace cooling system design and operating developments since the initial furnace start-up in January 2001 of the Chambishi DC-arc furnace to produce ferrocobalt alloy. T
Jan 1, 2004
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The ROMA Project (Resource Optimization And Recovery In The Material Industry) ? A Typical Cooperation Project In Norway
By M. Tangstad
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, ROMA, Norway, furnace, fines The ROMA project is a competence project on optimizing the usage of raw materials and energy in the ferromanganese, silicon, and aluminium in
Jan 1, 2011
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VAT and professional services
By Ian MacKenzie
Over the past twelve years, professionals such as architects, engineers, accountants, and attorneys have not had to pay a great deal of attention to GST. The fees charged to clients (outputs) have no
Jan 1, 1990
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Cracking A Hard Nut: An Overview Of Lonmin?s Operations Directed At Smelting Of UG2-Rich Concentrate Blends
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, Lonmin, platinum, PGM, UG2 Lonmin, earlier than any other primary platinum producer, had to deal with the concentrating and smelting of UG2-rich ores and concent
Jan 1, 2011
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‘Salem Box Test’ to predict the suitability of metallurgical coke for blast furnace ironmaking
By Ravichandar. D., K. B. Nagashanmugam, M. S. Pillai
"Blast furnace performance depends strongly on the coke reactivity index(CRI) and coke strength after reaction (CSR) properties. An innovative and cost-effective method, known as the Salem Box Test, h
Jan 1, 2015
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Needs Analysis for Capacity Building of Artisanal Miners in Central Africa
By Steven M. Rupprecht
"The artisanal mining sector in Central Africa is largely informal, yet provides an essential livelihood for many (directly or indirectly) participants, as well as facilitating an important source for
Jan 1, 2015
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Methodologies In The Valuation Of Mineral Rights
By E. V. Lilford
A number of countries have introduced codes governing the valuation of mineral assets and securities. The African continent will follow suit in due course considering the importance of the global mine
Jan 1, 2002
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Pit Slope Design And Risk ? A View Of The Current State Of The Art
By T D. Sullivan
Risk lies at the heart of all mining and nowhere more so than in pit slope design. Mining is principally about two areas of risk; safety and economics. This paper addresses the main elements of pit
Jan 1, 2006
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The Development And Advantages Of Xstrata?s Premus Process
By O. Naiker
Xstrata has modified and improved on the solid state reduction of chromite (SRC) process that was pioneered by Showa Denko in Japan and previously used at Xstrata?s Lydenburg plant. The history of pr
Jan 1, 2007
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Prediction Of SiO2-Al2O3-Croxcomplex Inclusions In Steel Containing 16 Per Cent Cr-Si-Al-Mn
By P. C. -H. Rhee, H. -G. Lee, J. -H. Choi, D. S. Kim, S. -B. Lee
In order to predict the composition of inclusions and to ascertain a method to prevent inclusions from forming in liquid Fe-16 mass Cr alloy, a thermodynamic database was developed through a quantitat
Jan 1, 2004
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Important Considerations In The Testing Of High-Density Tailings For Beach Profile Prediction ? Synopsis
By G. I. McPhail
The authors have conducted several investigations into the prediction of the beach profile of high-density tailings and have found that there are a number of important considerations that need to be t
Jan 1, 2012
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Towards Predictive Control Of Ferroalloy Furnaces: Combining Thermochemistry, Inventory Modelling And Systems Engineering
By S. J. Frank
Ferroalloy furnaces are well known to be extremely difficult to control from a metallurgical perspective. Mostly metallurgical control is still reactive in nature, causing a significant amount of rewo
Jan 1, 2004
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An Investigation Into The Optimization Of Personnel Transportation To Level 15 And Below At Khuseleka No. 1 Shaft, Anglo Platinum ? Synopsis
By M. S. P. Rampedi
The paper reports on a vacation work project conducted at Khuseleka No. 1 Shaft, Anglo Platinum, where there was a need to optimize the transport of personnel to level 15 and below. Approximately 900
Jan 1, 2012
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Furnace Upgrade With Hatch Technology At Pt Antam FeNi-II IN Pomalaa, Indonesia
By I. Jauhari, F. Stober, D. Fowler, B. O. Wasmund, T. Miraza, C. Nichols, A. Taofik Hidyat, K. Said
The existing PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) ferronickel smelter located at Pomalaa, Indonesia consists of two RKEF lines with reduction furnaces nominally rated at 17 MW and 18 MW, respectively. The low pow
Jan 1, 2007