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Practical impliations of assuming spherical shape for particles in discrete element method (DEM) simulations Z. Bibak and S. BanisiBy Z. Bibak and S. Banisi
Granular systems, i.e. particles with realistic shapes, are commonly encountered in nature and industry. While the discrete element method (DEM) is a tool for the simulation of granular flow, in most
Jan 1, 2020
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Low Cost Ferroalloy Extraction In DC-Arc Furnace At Middleburg Ferrochrome - SynopsisBy D. Sager
Middleburg Ferrochrome (MFC), a company in Samancor Chrome, commissioned a new ferrochrome smelter in March 2009. This is a 60 MW DC-arc furnace with a DC power supply for the smelting of Transvaal ch
Jan 1, 2010
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The Oxidized Ores Of The Main Sulphide Zone, Great Dyke, Zimbabwe: Turning Resources Into Minable Reserves ? Mineralogy Is The KeyBy T. Oberthür
The Great Dyke of Zimbabwe constitutes the world?s second largest reserve of platinum group elements (PGE) after the Bushveld Complex in neighbouring South Africa. Within the Great Dyke, economic conc
Jan 1, 2012
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Spotlight On The Vaal Triangle BranchBy Wilson. D.
The Vaal Triangle Branch of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was established on 20th November, 1986, at a meeting enthusiastically supported by local members. In attendance were sp
Jan 1, 1987
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Copper electrowinning: theoretical and practical design - SynopsisBy N. T. Beukes
An engineering house?s perspective of required inputs in designing a copper electrowinning tank house and ancillary equipment calls for both understanding of the key fundamental controlling mechanisms
Jan 1, 2009
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Introduction of Drill and Blast Utilizing Pneumatic Rock-Drills in a Rwandan Artisanal Underground MineBy T. P. Letsebe, L. Magwaza, T. A. Sethu, S. M. Rupprecht
"The authors were tasked with introducing safe and efficient drilling and blasting practices to a small artisanal mine located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The current mining methods employed at
Jan 1, 2017
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Orange Free State Branch June General MeetingThe June General Meeting of the Branch was held in the St. Helena Club on Wednesday, 18th June, 1969. Mr J. G. Kirchner (Chairman of the O.F.S. Branch) was in the chair. There were also present:
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Modelling of a steel belt sinter processBy J. H. Zietsman, W. J. Leipoldt
"To be able to responsibly develop a multiphysics model of the steel belt sintering (SBS) process used to sinter chromite fines, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the process. T
Jan 1, 2014
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The development and introduction of RIP technology for gold recovery using medium base resin, V.E. Dementyev, G.I. Voiloshnikov, N.S. Voiloshnikova, S.M. Ryakhovsky, M. Ye.Scheglov, and V.N. AlekseevBy M. Ye. Scheglov, G. I. Voiloshnikov, S. M. Ryakhovsky, V. E. Dementyev, V. N. Alekseev, N. S. Voiloshnikova
Irgiredmet has substantial experience on RIP and RIL technology for gold recovery, having started development of ion exchange technology in 1964. Irgiredmet specialists were involved in the majority o
Jan 1, 2020
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Data Integration For Structural Interpretation In The Bushveld ComplexBy A. K. K. Rompel, G. K. Chunnett
Introduction Structure appears to be of secondary importance to the Bushveld Complex when viewed from a distance. However, a closer look already reveals that large fault zones bound the Bushveld Co
Jan 1, 2004
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Geostatistical modelling of rock type domains with spatially varying proportions: application to a porphyry copper deposit - SynopsisPlurigaussian simulation allows constructing lithofacies or rock type models that reproduce the contacts between facies in accordance with the geologist?s interpretation. Its implementation requires i
Jan 1, 2008
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Modelling of Caving and Deformation Mechanisms of the Hangingwall of the Printzsköld Oreboby at Malmberget Mine (03a27e40-8c71-43a1-b479-c4de1aad711b)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
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Optimizing of gas-shielded metal arc welding parameters for 10.5-12.5% chromium steel using 308L electrodesBy J. W. van der Merwe, A. M. Maleka, V. J. Matjeke
The 10.5–12.5% chromium, titanium-stabilized ferritic stainless steel (FSS) plates used to fabricate coal line jumbo wagons is susceptible to undesirable chromium depletion during welding with 309L el
Apr 5, 2023
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Presidential Address: Are Efforts to Mechanize SA Mines Too Focused on Machinery Rather Than Technology?By J. L. Porter
This paper takes a personal look, through the author?s own experiences, at the implementation of innovations in the narrow-seam, hard-rock mining environment of South Africa?s mining industry over the
Jan 1, 2014
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Investigation of factors influencing the attrition breakage of coal - SynopsisBy V. Oberholzer
The presence of fines (particles smaller than 6 mm in diameter) causes hydrodynamic problems in gasifiers and therefore it is of great importance to minimize the amount of fine coal in the feed. This
Jan 1, 2009
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The story of the GOLD 100 medallionBy John Austin, Graham Pingram
The idea of GOLD 100, an international conference on gold, was first conceived by Mr Les Haughton of Mintek in mid 1984. By the beginning of 1985, plans were well advanced to hold what was to be the m
Jan 1, 1988
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DC Arc Smelting Of Difficult PGM-Containing Feed MaterialsBy I. J. Kotzé, R. T. Jones
Conventional PGM matte smelting requires the presence of a certain quantity of base metal sulphides in order to collect the platinum group metals in a molten sulphidic matte phase in the furnace. Furt
Jan 1, 2004
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Furnace tapping practice at Tronox Namakwa SandsBy S. G. Mgenge, J. D. Steenkamp
Tronox Namakwa Sands operates two ilmenite smelters for the production of high-titania slag and low-manganese pig iron. Slag or metal is tapped from one of two product-specific, bi-level tap-holes. In
Jan 1, 2014
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Determining the expected and actual measurement performance of a by-line element analyser on a final product stream at Exxaro’s Grootegeluk 7 & 8 plants, H.N. Engelbrecht and M.V RoperBy and M. V Roper, H. N. Engelbrecht
Quality control interventions emanate from process upsets and trends that move product quality beyond the natural variation expected in a stable process. The ability to detect upset conditions and rea
Jan 1, 2020
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Can preconcentration of cassiterite from its pegmatite ore reduce processing costs and improve operational sustainability?By A. Chuma, K. J. Nyembwe, H. Simonsen, J. H. Potgieter
Different concentration techniques were evaluated for preconcentration of a mineral ore at a coarser size to avoid energy and resource wastage. Specifically, the aim was to reduce milling costs and en
Apr 14, 2024