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Guaigui Multipurpose Project Rock Slope Stability
By Bjørn Nilsen, Werner Stefanussen
The construction of the Guaigui Multipurpose Project includes a 74 metre high concrete face rock fill dam, a 350 metre long diversion tunnel and a 350 metre long spillway tunnel. The topography in the
Jan 1, 2006
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An Evaluation Of The Self-Directed Work Team Concept As A Means To Improve Overall Performance On South African Gold Mines
By C. F. Strydom
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B. Eng (Mining Engineering) degree The Self-directed work team concept is the product of relentless performance pressure on Americ
Jan 1, 2002
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Positive Risk Management: Hidden Wealth in Surface Mining
By J. A. Luckmann
"SynopsisThe purpose of this paper is to introduce an innovative approach to risk management in surface mining operations, namely, positive risk. Traditionally, risk management focused on mitigating l
Jan 1, 2015
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Piloting Of The Ishigaki Fibre-Wakishimizu (Fibre Media Rapid Filtration Equipment) At Skorpion Zinc ? Summary (4cb2c708-51b2-4b55-8a1e-390793b28d6a)
By H. F. Fuls
The quality of Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS) at Skorpion Zinc is of utmost importance for efficient operation of the Solvent Extraction (SX) Plant. Suspended solids in the PLS forms CRUD in the settl
Jan 1, 2008
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Subsidence analysis and prediction based on a real case
By B. Solar Menéndez, M. B. Díaz Aguado, I. Á. Fernández, C. González Nicieza
The analysis of subsidence due to the opening of an underground void (mining, water exploitation or civil works hole) is a problem usually hard to solve. First of all, it requires a predictive model,
Jan 1, 2003
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Can Artificial Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic be Integrated Into Virtual Reality Applications in Mining?
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia) has been a world leader in the development of innovative virtual reality technologies over the last 15 years. AVIE (Advanced Visualisation and Intera
Jan 1, 2014
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Internal Logistics Optimisation Of Ferro Alloy Manufacturing Plant
By Rajib K. Mohapatra, K. Vizaya Kumar
In any manufacturing organization internal logistics plays a vital role in improving and maintaining the productivity. In Ferro Alloys manufacturing organization where there is huge input of raw mater
Jan 1, 2007
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Capping and Kriging Grades with Long-Tailed Distributions
By M. Maleki
Variogram analysis and kriging lack robustness in the presence of outliers and data with long-tailed distributions, which often arises when estimating grades in precious metal deposits. The capping te
Jan 1, 2014
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Innovations In Precious Metal Recovery
By C. van Tonder
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B Tech (Engineering Metallurgy) degree This investigation relates to a multi-purpose electrolytic system. Its primary purpose is t
Jan 1, 2006
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Ferro Silicon Operation At IMFA ? A Critical Analysis
By Dhananjaya Senapati, E. V. S. Uma Maheswar, C. R. Ray
Carbothermic process of Ferro Silicon production is primarily a slag-less process. However, slag formation is observed in the regular operation as experienced by almost all the Ferro Silicon Producers
Jan 1, 2007
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Small scale laboratory experiments of boulders bouncing on granular slopes
By V. Labiouse, B. Heidenreich
The rebound phenomenon, which occurs during rockfalls when a rock block impacts with a slope surface, is influenced by several parameters related not only to the slope material but also to the block a
Jan 1, 2003
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The Design Of A Single Aggregate Concrete On Cullinan Diamond Mine
A single aggregate mix design was developed based on a slag/Portland binder blend and crusher sand. The primary design criterion, after performance, was the fluidity of the shotcrete and concrete prod
Jan 1, 2006
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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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Mining Simulation For Room And Pillar Coal Operation - Synopsis
By S. P. Pereira
The mechanized mining cycle using loaders and shuttle cars had it speak in terms of usage in the mining industry during 1950 through 1960. In Brazil, this system is still used at underground coal mine
Jan 1, 2012
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Mining Simulation For Room And Pillar Coal Operation - Synopsis (35020da1-a41b-47f2-ae4d-a98b4b67bef1)
By S. P. Pereira
The mechanized mining cycle using loaders and shuttle cars had its peak in terms of usage in the mining industry during 1950 through 1960. In Brazil, this system is still used at underground coal mine
Jan 1, 2012
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Tunnel Surface Support - Capacities Of Various Types Of Wire Mesh And Shotcrete Under Dynamic Loading
The paper deals with the results of dynamic tests carried out on a range of surface support liners consisting of combinations of mesh (various types), shotcrete, and wire rope lacing. The testing was
Jan 1, 2001
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Steel-Slag As Filler Material In Concrete
By H. Moosberg-Bustnes
In cement-based products, such as concrete and mortars, a balance between the particle sizes of the components must be kept in order to obtain the required material properties, such as workability and
Jan 1, 2004
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Establishment Of Rapid Prototyping/Additive Manufacturing In South Africa - Synopsis
By D. J. de Beer
South Africa had a late start with rapid prototyping (RP), with the first system being available in 1991. Up to 1994 only three systems were available in SA. Through active research participation from
Jan 1, 2011
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Optimizing The Life Of Ore Passes In A Deep-Level Gold Mine
By P. R. Brenchley
Main ore pass systems should last the life of a mine, and too often expensive and hazardous remedial measures are required to repair a damaged ore pass in an attempt to extend its life. In order to ma
Jan 1, 2006
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Mine Disaster and Mine Rescue Training Courses in Modern Academic Mining Engineering Programmes
The mining industry worldwide is currently facing a significant restructuring process. In most underground mines, widespread mechanization of the mining processes increases production while reducing s
Jan 1, 2014