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Optimal planning of extracting works at the quarries of non-ferrous metallurgy of Kazakstan
By I. V. Lunkin, E. B. Muhamedzhanov, A. B. Begalinov, B. R. Rakishev
Almost all the ore deposits of ferrous, non-ferrous and rare metals of Kazakstan, are exploiting by the open-cast method, are the complex-structural, multi-component ones. Their rational working requi
Jan 1, 2003
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Development Of Fast Setting Pumped Foamed Cement Packs
Foamed cement packs offer a viable alternative to conventional timber or other forms of packs for permanent underground support. These packs comprise steel mesh and hoop containment with an outer
Jan 1, 2008
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Water production as an option for utilizing closed underground mines
By P. Malíková, I. Osičková, R. Sousedíková, P. Rys, J. Dvořáček, S. Heviánková
Each mining project goes through the same life-cycle, from prospecting and exploration to closure and post-closure periods. This prompts the question whether the closure of a mine constitutes the end
Oct 1, 2022
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The Alkaline Sulfide Hydrometallurgical Separation, Recovery And Fixation Of Tin, Arsenic, Antimony, Mercury And Gold
By C. G. Anderson
Throughout the world, there are many orebodies or materials which have significant value but also contain arsenic, antimony, and mercury. As regulations on the transport, exposure, disposition and em
Jan 1, 2008
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SMR Geomechanics classification: Application, experience and validation
By R. Romano, E. Montalar, J. B. Serón
The SMR geomechanics classification system (adaptation of RMR for slopes) is reviewed with data from 87 actual slopes in Valencia. In a research project, SMR has been applied by a GIS system, as a met
Jan 1, 2003
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The Optimisation Of Mining Method And Equipment.
INTRODUCTION This paper was originally presented at the Platinum Adding Value Conference, held at Sun City from the 4th to 6th October 2004. Narrow reef mining may not be applicable to the base m
Jan 1, 2005
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Kinetics of chromite vs. ilmenite magnetization during oxidative roasting of ilmenite concentrates
By J. D. Steenkamp
In a paper presented at the Heavy Minerals Conference 2001 a laboratory scale investigation on the beneficiation of an ilmenite containing waste stream by magnetizing roasting was reported1.This waste
Jan 1, 2003
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Thought Processes During The Project Initiation Phase
By H. Griesel
The overall supply of platinum is forecast to rise more than the demand, and market deficit will narrow somewhat, but is still substantial at about 480 000 ounces. Because of this deficit, the price o
Jan 1, 2004
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The anisotropic nature of selected metamorphic rocks from Greece
By P. Marinos, G. Tsiambaos, H. Saroglou
Anisotropy is a characteristic of intact foliated metamorphic rocks (slates, gneisses, phyllites, schists). ?esting was used to establish the anisotropic behaviour of selected gneissic rocks. The effe
Jan 1, 2003
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Abrasivity of Icelandic basalts
By J. -P. Gisiger
On the basis of laboratory test results a comparison of various parameters (unconfined compressive strength, CERCHAR and LCPC abrasivity indexes, mineralogy) is presented and discussed in order to out
Jan 1, 2003
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Volume changes in sandstone under true triaxial compression conditions
By M. Kwasniewski, M. Takahashi
Prismatic samples of a medium-grained sandstone from Slask Colliery (Upper Silesian Coal Basin, Poland) were tested under uniaxial compression, conventional triaxial compression and true triaxial comp
Jan 1, 2003
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Green Topics - Environmental Management In Mining: An International Perspective Of An Increasing Global Industry
By Janet M. Epps
The international climate regulating environmental management in mining is rapidly evolving through the combined influences of the development of international guidelines, resolutions, protocols, tr
Jan 1, 1996
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Geotechnical parameters characteristics for a kind of schist in Iran
By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: Triaxial tests were conducted on the schist specimens with various anisotropic angles under confining pressures of 0, 7 and 15 MPa, and axial stress-axial strains, were measured and plot
Jan 1, 2003
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As Cast And Heat-Treated Alloys Of The Pt-Al-V System At The Pt-Rich Corner ? Synopsis
By B. O. Odera
The Pt-based alloys have a high potential for replacing some Ni-based superalloys (NBSAs) used in the highest temperature and most aggressive environments, and vanadium would be a beneficial alloying
Jan 1, 2012
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Geotechnical properties of the northern KwaZulu-Natal coastal sand dunes, South Africa
By E. M. Bloomfield, C. A. Jermy
Geotechnical tests were carried out within an area of the coastal sand dune cordon of northern KwaZulu-Natal which is currently being exploited through mining of heavy mineral sands. In situ and labor
Jan 1, 2003
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A few remarks on storage of low temperature materials in rock caverns
By N. Kinoshita, Y. Inada
The authors have proposed and discussed storage of low temperature materials such as LNG, LPG and frozen food in rock caverns. In this case, as the rock mass around the caverns will receive effects of
Jan 1, 2003
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The impact of junior miners on the global supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for the electric vehicle battery market
By B. I. Matshediso, J. Kaavera, E. Shemang, T. K. Dintwe, L. S. Teseletso, K. Fichani
The minerals sector continues to draw attention from policy makers who would want to see both old and new mineral projects add value to the minerals in the host country. The current technological deve
May 27, 2025
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Development Of An Antivibration Handle For Pneumatic Jackleg Rock Drills
By Pierre Marcotte
Jackleg rock drills expose their operators to high hand-arm vibration levels. To address this problem, an antivibration handle has been developed. The antivibration properties of the handle were achie
Jan 1, 2008
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Experimental Determination of Compressive, Pulling and Torsional Resistance of Mudcakes using a Triple Action Load Cell Assembly
By Md. Amanullah
A novel triple action load cell assembly (LCA) was developed to determine three index parameters reflecting compressive, tensile and shear characteristics of mudcakes. The results indicate that the te
Jan 1, 2003
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Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supports
By P. N. Erasmus, M. Heyns, M. J. Pretorius
The characteristic of stope supports plays a vital role in the design of the supports. This paper deals with the characterisation of both cellular lightweight concrete and timber supports since both
Jan 1, 2003