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  • SAIMM
    Plasma Technology for the Manufacturing of Nuclear Materials at Necsa

    By J. L. Havenga, L. J. van der Walt, J. T. Nel

    "SynopsisThe development of plasma technology at Necsa started in the early 1980s, when the applicability of high-temperature plasmas in the nuclear fuel cycle was investigated. Since 1995, this plasm

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Gold Nanotechnology at Mintek

    By R. T. Tshikhudo

    Nanotechnology can provide solutions to many of the world?s socio-economic challenges. The application of nanomaterials for water treatment and analysis, point-of-care diagnostics and targeted drug de

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Roll-to-roll coating methods for the manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies

    By O. Barron, C. Felix

    In 2023, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies accounted for about 62% of the global fuel cell market share and this demand is expected to grow. Commercialisation requir

    May 27, 2025

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation Of The Batch Press As A Laboratory Tool To Simulate Medium-Pressure Roller Crushers ? Synopsis

    By J. C. R. van Schoor

    In this study the applicability of a batch press to predict the energy consumption and particle size distributions for medium-pressure roller presses was investigated. The relationships between energy

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Considering the action of degrading water quality on the electrochemical response of sulphide minerals, N. Ndamase, M. Tadie, and K.C. Corin

    By K. C. Corin, M. Tadie, N. Ndamase

    Fresh water conservation efforts and strict environmental regulations have forced the mining industry to reduce freshwater consumption and effluent discharge. This is achieved by recycling process wat

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Production Planning

    "Chairman: Mr W. S. GALLAGHERRapporteur: Professor A. M. STARFIELDPapers:Long-term mine production scheduling by G. C. S. BurneAn application of linear programming to investment analysis by A. Erlands

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Book news

    Book new a Book reviews Economics of the mineral industries. 4th Edition. Society of Mining Engineers (Caler No. D, Litleton, CO 80127, U.S.A.). 660 pp. Reviewer: M.A. Ford Foundry technology, by P.R.

    Jan 1, 1987

  • SAIMM
    Modelling of Caving and Deformation Mechanisms of the Hangingwall of the Printzsköld Oreboby at Malmberget Mine

    By J. Sjöberg, T. Savilahti, S. B. Umar

    "Sublevel caving in Malmberget mine results in mining-induced surface deformation. One of the currently mined orebodies is the Printzsköld orebody. As mining deepens there is need to assess the behavi

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    The 'Doorstopper' and Triaxial Rock Stress Measuring Instruments Developed by the C.S.I.R.

    By E. R. Leeman

    INTRODUCTION The first references in the literature to the so-called C.S.I.R. 'doorstopper' strain cell were made in 1964 1,2,3,4. These were the climax of nearly two years of experimental

  • SAIMM
    Bench Mining Utilizing Manual Labour and Mechanized Equipment – A Proposed Mining Method for Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in Central Africa

    By S. M. Rupprecht

    "Artisanal mining is basic mining characterized by manually intensive work methods utilizing primitive or simple equipment and conducted by individuals or small groups exploiting deposits. Artisanal m

    Jan 1, 2017

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Indicators Of Grindability And Grinding Efficiency

    By J. Levin

    Bond's Standard Work Index (SWi) indicates the grindability of an ore, and his Operating Work Index (OWI) indicates the performance of a grinding mil or circuit. The comparison of the two indices

    Jan 1, 1992

  • SAIMM
    Proceedings February General Meeting

    FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING The January General Meeting of the Institute was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg on 21st January, 1970, at 4.30 p.m. Mr V. C. Robinson (Vice-President) was in the Chair.

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation Of Net Smelter Returns In The South African PGE Industry By Application Of Base Metal Concentrate Commercial Treatment Terms

    By D. A. Cowen

    Toll and custom treatment of base metal concentrates have been performed for decades as mines and concentrators are developed distant from capital and, energy-intensive smelting and refining facilitie

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The reduction of chromite in liquid iron-chromium-carbon alloys

    By E. Uslu

    The kinetics of the reduction of chromite from the LG-6 layer of the Bushveld Complex in Fe-Cr-C alloys were studied in the temperature range 15OO°C to 1680°C under an inert argon atmosphere. The rota

    Jan 1, 1991

  • SAIMM
    Keynote Address: Sampling mineral commodities?the good, the bad and the ugly

    A wide range of drill holes and process streams are sampled for resource estimation, grade control and contractual purposes in the minerals industry. However, despite the availability of training cour

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Integrated Production Of Liquid Sulphur Dioxide And Sulphuric Acid Via A Low-Temperature Cryogenic Process

    By M. Verri

    The paper describes the design options available for the simultaneous production of liquid sulphur dioxide, via cryogenic condensation, and sulphuric acid in a sulphur-burning sulphuric acid plant. Th

    Aug 1, 2013

  • SAIMM
    Towards Benchmarking Of Safety Performance In The Platinum Sector

    By B. Genc

    Safety in South African mines is a subject of significant interest, since many mining companies are experiencing production deficits due to safety-related stoppages. In this paper, safety data from t

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    How energy efficient is HPGR?

    By H. Von Michaelis

    The world is rapidly becoming more ?green? i.e. energy conscious. Since mining and mineral processing are massive energy users, the mining industry is seeking ways to reduce its energy footprint. In m

    Jan 1, 2009