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  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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