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A short history of the development of tapping equipment
By A. Dienenthal
"The casthouse floor has always been one of the most dangerous working places on a blast furnace or a ferro-alloy/nonferrous furnace. Apart from working in an atmosphere including toxic gases, fumes,
Jan 1, 2014
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Notices (9ea7167c-422b-45f6-8157-756e6f9982f5)
ADVANCES IN EXTRACTION METALLURGY AND REFINING A symposium organised by the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy will be held in London from 4th to 6th October, 1971. Particulars can be obtained fro
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Stability evaluation of room-and-pillar rock salt mines by using a flat jack technique – A case study
By M. Z. Emad, N. Abbas, Y. Majeed
Room-and-pillar mining is commonly employed for the extraction of rock salt in undergroundmines. Pillar stress is a major concern in these mines as it is directly related to stability and mineralrecov
Jun 5, 2023
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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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Alternative Support Systems For Mechanized Stopes
By A. J. Jager, D. P. Roberts
The stoping of platinum orebodies in the Bushveld has in the past been accomplished by using in-stope pillars to ensure stability of the workings. In the future, the use of continuous mining machines
Jan 1, 2004
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The Explosive Character Of Zinc Dust A Case Study
By E H. O Meyer, K van Dyk
Fine powders normally exhibit, to a more or lesser extent, some ability to participate in dust explosions. Zinc dust as used in the extractive metallurgy of zinc, is not known to be a reactive powder
Jan 1, 2005
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Systems Engineering New Platinum Frontiers
By M. C. Holton
South Africa has the world?s largest in situ deposits of platinum group metals, but economically exploitable resources are shrinking due to escalating costs and technical challenges. The South African
Jan 1, 2012
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Sinking Contractor?s Close Out Presentation On Completion Of South Deep Shafts - 1. Introduction:
By K McLeod
{Figure 1} The Placer Dome-Western Areas Joint Venture?s South Deep Twin Shaft Complex, has been planned and dreamt of for nearly 20 years. [ ] The gold reserve at the bottom of these shafts is on
Jan 1, 2005
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Spotlight on H.L. Joel Mines
By R. L. C. Maggs
The following members of the Orange Free State Branch and visitors paid a mini-visit to the H.J. Joel Gold Mine on 23rd January, 1991: Members E.N.D. Westgate Organiser R.LC. Maggs Hon. Secretary
Jan 1, 1991
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Longwall face stability index (LFSI): A novel approach for estimation of chock-shield pressure and face convergence ? Synopsis
By A. K. Verma
Several longwall faces in India have collapsed due to adverse geological conditions and/or inadequate capacity of powered supports. Thus it is imperative to access the capacity of a powered support an
Jan 1, 2008
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Educating mining engineers online (APCOM 2003)
By T. S. Golosinski
The paper reviews current status of online education related to mining, and reports on the online Master of Engineering programme in Mining Engineering that is offered at the University of Missouri-Ro
Jan 1, 2003
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Variography applied as a tool to monitor metallurgy. EMPV software application to gold and silver recovery
By A. Tello
Variography was introduced by Dr. Pierre Gy to monitor a process, in the sixties. Later on, Francis Pitard extended this concept, building a complete system of variographic controls for different appl
Jan 1, 2009
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A proposed method for optimizing coal pillar design using coalfield-specific uniaxial compressive strength
By F. J. N. Bruwer, T. R. Stacey
The research described considers whether the variability in coal material strength, as derived through a series of uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) tests, could be used to indicate the variability
May 3, 2023
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Measuring and optimizing flotation metal recovery in the digital era, O.A. Bascur
By O. A. Bascur
Ores are becoming extremely variable with mineralogy and hardness disturbing the grinding and flotation circuits. The current grinding and flotation sensors provide large amounts of data for process o
Jan 1, 2020
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Refrigeration And Ventilation Design For The Deepening Of Mindola Copper Mine
By D. Noort, M. Dawborn, D. O. del Castillo
This paper was originally presented at the North American/9th US Ventilation Symposium, June 2002, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Reprinted with permission of the publishers, A.A. Balkema Publishers, Rott
Jan 1, 2005
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Optimizing control for a two-stage grinding circuit, O. Haavisto, M. Olofsson, J. Martikainen, S. Kauvosaari, and M. Kosonen
By S. Kauvosaari, M. Olofsson, O. Haavisto, M. Kosonen, J. Martikainen
The target in grinding circuit operation is usually to maximise the throughput and energy efficiency while keeping the product particle size on an optimal level for downstream operations. Furthermore,
Jan 1, 2020
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Communication constraints in the safety system on South African mines and implications for the exercise of the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
By N. Coulson, P. F. Stewart
The Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996, as amended, embeds an occupational health and safety management system that facilitates communication between representatives of the state, capital, and
Apr 14, 2024
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Minable coal reserve estimation by incorporating tonnage and calorific value uncertainties by successive multiple-point and two-point geostatistical simulation algorithms
By S. Chatterjee, F. Suparno, A. Paithankar
Estimating reserves and quantifying resources stand as pivotal and intricate endeavours within the realm of coal mining operations. Intricate geological formations compound the challenges in resource
Oct 2, 2025
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Green Topics ? Colloquium Environmental Management In The Mining, Minerals And Metals Industries 20 June 1996 - Background
Despite the media's use of the mining industry as a whipping boy over its perceived attitude towards the environment, the facts remain that the only legislated requirement in the SA Statute Books
Jan 1, 1996
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Strapping of Pillars with Cables to Enhance Pillar Stability
By J. Arzuúa, U. Castro-Filgueira, L. R. Alejano, F. Malan
"Pillar design for underground mining is typically done using empirical formulae or numerical modelling. Practical experience and recent literature, nevertheless, illustrate the shortcomings of these
Jan 1, 2017