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Comparing different methods of sampling to estimate the mineral resource in the Elizabeth Bay aeolian diamond placer
By J. U. Burger
The Elizabeth Bay aeolian deposit in Namibia comprises a sedimentary package of diamondiferous grits that have been deposited, reworked and concentrated to various degrees by dominant southerly winds.
Jan 1, 2009
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New Year's Message
What is the role of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy at a time when so much is developing and changing in South Africa? The minerals industry is represented through employers, empl
Jan 1, 1996
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Using laser scanner face mapping to improve geotechnical data confidence at Sishen mine
By T. M. Russell
"Face mapping is a simple but invaluable means of geological and geotechnical data acquisition whereby intact rock properties, rock mass properties, discontinuity properties, and structural orientatio
Jan 1, 2018
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Spotlight On The Direct-reduction Plant At Vanderbijlpark
By T. B. Beeton
In view of the limited reserves of good-quality coking coals in South Africa, Iscor has been involved in direct reduction since the middle sixties. Since the early seventies, its interest in direct re
Jan 1, 1985
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Project Design and Analysis
"Chairman: Mr. K. F. LaneRapporteur: Mr C. T. ShawPapers:Design of crushing plant flow sheets by simulation by T. GurunThe impact of transportation networks upon the potential supply of base and preci
Jan 1, 2014
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Environmental Feature - Columbus's Commitment To Environmentally Friendly Development
A decision by joint-venture partners Anglo American, Gencor, and the Industrial Development Corporation to proceed with the expansion of the Columbus Stainless Steel plant in Middelburg will contribut
Jan 1, 1993
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Keynote Address: The South African mining industry sustainable development requires new integrated systems of governance
By M. Hermanus
1. INTRODUCTION It gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 30th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes. I would also like to bid a
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurement of in situ stresses in deep drillholes for a hydroelectric project
By N. Kumar, A. K. Dhawan, A. Varughese, S. K. Khullar
Abstract The in-situ stress field is one of the primary parameters influencing the performance of underground structures particularly in the Himalayas where there is strong influence of topography
Jan 1, 2003
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Exploration (53a79357-693a-40cb-a52e-abe27593d76b)
"Chairman: Dr DeV. HarrisRapporteur: Mr A.H. MunroPapers:Corporate exploration strategies by MacKenzie, B.W.The Engel Simulator and the search for uranium by Griffiths, J.C. and Singer, D.A.The Chairm
Jan 1, 2014
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Open Pit Planning
"Chairman: Professor E. P. PFLEIDER Rapporteur: Mr P. R. JANISCHPapers:Optimum design of an open pit by D. A. PhillipsAn open pit design system for stratiform ore bodies by L. A. J. Pronk van Hoogevee
Jan 1, 2014
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The use of Electron Microbeam Techniques in Metallurgical Analysis (2150b46f-fd1b-43ae-a006-c65467de7e1e)
By Lesley Andrews
"Electron microbeam analysis of metallurgical samples covers a broad field and has applications in the areas of minerals processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, physical metallurgy and corrosion.
Jan 1, 2014
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Spotlight On Pyrometallurgy
By C. W. P. Finn
On 14th April, 1980, 76 delegates from industry, universities, and research laboratories gathered at the University of the Witwatersrand to attend the Pyrometallurgy Vacation School. Professor H. B. B
Jan 1, 1980
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Comparing a “low density cut-point” and a conventional spiral in a two-stage circuit on a semi-soft coking coal plant, P. Ramsaywok and G. Legodi
By P. Ramsaywok, G. Legodi
Spiral concentrators are widely used in the coal industry treating fine (-1mm) coal. Their application was a limitation to the product quality until the introduction of low-cut spirals which allow a l
Jan 1, 2020
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Mine Disaster and Mine Rescue Training Courses in Modern Academic Mining Engineering Programmes
The mining industry worldwide is currently facing a significant restructuring process. In most underground mines, widespread mechanization of the mining processes increases production while reducing s
Jan 1, 2014
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Mine disaster and mine rescue training courses in modern academic mining engineering programmes (70cf64eb-7ce2-4e61-b78d-364fa22d3992)
By N. Henderson, J. Weyer, J. F. Brune
"The mining industry worldwide is currently facing a significant restructuring process. In most underground mines, widespread mechanization of the mining processes increases production while reducing
Jan 1, 2014
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Rapid Underground Development Optimisation At Cullinan Diamond Mine Using Computer Simulation
By J. Botha
There are many underground mining software tools available to plan and schedule the development of underground mines. A shortfall of these tools is the optimization of the underground equipment and st
Jan 1, 2010
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The Age Of Intelligence. Online Diagnostic And Automated Maintenance Planning
By A. Marek
Reduced downtime and maximized availability of mining machines are the key factors in optimizing production rates. As technology moves industry towards an age of ?intelligent machines? it sets the fou
Jan 1, 2012
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AERO® XR Series Collectors: Safer, Custom-Formulated Alternatives to Xanthates in Various Applications
By R. Mumbi, M. Peart, E. Arinaitwe, B. Mbao, J. Zulu
Since 1925, xanthates have been widely used in sulfide flotation due to their low cost, ease of manufacture, and ability to float most value species. However, the industry's increasing need for safer
Jan 1, 2023
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Effect of mixing feed of rougher with its last five cells concentrate on performance of flotation circuit at the Sarcheshmeh copper concentrator plant No. 1, A. Noury, F. Nakhaei, and S. Ghodrati
By F. Nakhaei, A. Noury, S. Ghodrati
To achieve maximum efficiency in any purification stage, the flotation should be continued until the concentrate grade reaches the feed grade. During sampling from rougher cells of the Iranian Sarches
Jan 1, 2020
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An Application of Linear Programming to Investment Analysis
By Anders Erlandsson
"The crude ores from the LKAB mines are sorted and refined into a number of products. As there are a number of different plants the flow of material is often complex.in connection with studies of a pr
Jan 1, 2014