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Developing a 3D Mineral Texture Quantification Method of Drill Core for Geometallurgy
By M. J. Voigt, R. A. Govender, A. Mainza, L. Bbosa
"Mineral texture is a critical factor which controls ore variability and is an important attribute in geometallurgy. In relation to downstream processes, it affects the fracture pattern during breakag
Apr 1, 2019
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The Application Of Exergy Analysis To The Cooling Of A Deep UK Colliery
The extraction of minerals and coal at greater depth, employing higher-powered machinery to improve production levels, imposes an increased burden on the ability of a ventilation system to maintain an
Jan 1, 2004
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Thermophysical properties of rocks from the Bushveld Complex
By M. Q. W. Jones
This paper presents a compilation of physical properties of rocks from the Bushveld Complex. The database consists of more than 900 measurements each of thermal conductivity and density. The data are
Jan 1, 2015
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Application Of Fundamentals In Optimizing Platinum Concentrator Performance ? Synopsis
By M. M. Valenta
A number of challenges face platinum concentrator plant operators. These challenges include the increase in operating costs, the increase in smelter cost for the processing of concentrate, the shortag
Jan 1, 2011
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Official Opening Address Of The XV CMMI Congress
By S. P. Molefe
Mr Chairman, members of the executive committee, the sub-committee, distinguished speakers at this opening plenary session, delegates, affiliates, ladies and gentlemen. It is with pleasure that I ha
Jan 1, 1994
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Stress Induced Damage In Tunnels In A Cave Mining Environment In Kimberlite
By P. J. Bartlett
Premier Diamond Mine exploits a kimberlite orebody using cave mining methods. A drilling level is established at the base of a block of ore to effect undercutting that leads to caving of the overlying
Jan 1, 2000
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Coated Gold - Its Contribution To Gold Losses In Gold Plant Residues
By A. H. Mokken
Failed attempts at amalgamation of a gold/osmiridium concentrate, recovered behind pebble mill liners during re-lining, led to the discovery that the gold particles were coated and that nitric acid on
Jan 1, 1999
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Technology implementation in eLearning
By A. J. Basu
New technologies, such as computer based learning, wireless computing, internet2, online courses, distance learning, and in general multimedia applications are being implemented in the higher educatio
Jan 1, 2003
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Neural network performance versus network architecture for a quick stop training application
The relationship between neural network (NN) performance and the parameters that form the architecture of the neural network is complicated. This paper studies an issue that is still controversial—the
Jan 1, 2003
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In Situ Studies On Service Life And Pick Consumption Characteristics Of Shearer Drums
By B. Tiryaki
Longwall shearers usually suffer from excessive pick and pickholder consumptions and severe wear of the back plate of the clearance ring section of shearer drums. In practice, most of the drums were s
Jan 1, 2004
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The Sasol Engineering Leadership Academy(Part of the Sasol Chair in Safety Health and Environment initiative in the Department of Mining Engineering, University of Pretoria)
By T. Kagogo, M. Neser, C. Knobbs, E. Gerryts
"Contrary to the way it is often portrayed, the average organization or company is far from being a cold, calculating machine. It is actually a highly emotive place where interaction with people is a
Jan 1, 2014
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The Sasol Engineering Leadership Academy
By C. Knobbs
Contrary to the way it is often portrayed, the average organization or company is far from being a cold, calculating machine. It is actually a highly emotive place where interaction with people is a f
Jan 1, 2014
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Design And Development Of A Low Noise Rockdrill (e23ff3f9-7637-41de-a805-68931d062e82)
By N. D. L. Burger
A low noise blast hole drilling system was developed to limit the risk of noise-induced hearing impairment in mining operations. Noise- induced hearing loss has been identified as a major occupational
Jan 1, 2004
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The Importance Of Both Geological Structures And Mining Induced Stress Fractures On The Hangingwall Stability In A Deep Level Gold Mine
By G. B. Quaye
The deep level gold mining environment is characterized by high stresses that give rise to intense mining induced fracturing of the rock mass surrounding the stopes. In a geologically disturbed region
Jan 1, 1998
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Impact of the South African Mineral Resource Royalty on Cut-off Grades for Narrow, Tabular Witwatersrand Gold Deposits
By C. Birch
"A mineral resource royalty is payment to the holder of mineral rights for the utilization of the mineral resource. In South Africa, this payment is made to the State as holder of the mineral rights (
Jan 1, 2016
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Characterizing The Mineralogical Variability Of A Chilean Copper Deposit Using Plurigaussian Simulations
By J. Betzhold
Knowing more about an orebody makes it easier to exploit it profitably. Many orebodies are made up of different rock types, alteration zones or mineralogical ensembles: oxides versus sulphides or faci
Jan 1, 2000
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An Algorithm To Construct Industry Cost Curves Used In Analysing Cash Cost Performance Of Operations For Selected Minerals In South Africa
By T. Tholana
South Africa hosts some of the world?s largest known resources and reserves of minerals that are strategically important to the global economy. The country?s mining industry contributes significantly
Jun 1, 2013
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Application of magnetic separation technology for the processing of a colemanite ore - Synopsis
By I. Alp
Application of magnetic separation was investigated for the enrichment of colemanite ores by removing the magnetic gangue fraction. The detailed XRD analysis of the ore has indicated that the gangue f
Jan 1, 2009
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Modelling and simulation of gold ore leaching
By S. Bellec
A leaching model for gold ore that takes into account the impact of cyanide and oxygen concentrations as well as gold surface exposure on leaching performance is developed. Cyanide consumption is esti
Jan 1, 2009
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Rock Support In Southern African Hard Rock Mines.
By Dennis Van Heerden
Southern Africa has a long history of underground hard rock mining dating back to the late 1800?s. The rock support of underground excavations has significantly changed during this period, due to impr
Jan 1, 2007