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                     Shear band propagation in soft rocks: numerical simulation of experimental results Shear band propagation in soft rocks: numerical simulation of experimental resultsBy M. Castelli, C. Scavia, S. Marello, A. Allodi ABSTRACT – This paper investigates the possibility of interpreting the shear band evolution in hard soils and soft rocks as the result of shear propagation from pre-existing natural defects. Thesis do Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Does Thickening Save Water? ? Synopsis Does Thickening Save Water? ? SynopsisBy A. J. Vietti A pilot plant paste thickening campaign was conducted at the Anglo Platinum Limited Mogalakwena South Concentrator plant in South Africa in order to determine the water saving capability of P&TT techn Jan 1, 2011 
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                     A Review On The Progress Towards PT-Base Superalloys For Ultra High Temperature Applications A Review On The Progress Towards PT-Base Superalloys For Ultra High Temperature ApplicationsBy S. Vorberg, J. Preussner, B. Fischer, U. Glatzel, R. Völkl, M. Wenderoth Pt-Al-X alloys have shown good mechanical properties and adequate oxidation resistance. Starting from a promising Pt-Al-Cr alloy, the influence of Ni additions was investigated. After ageing finely di Jan 1, 2006 
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                     Slope Monitoring Strategy At PPRust Open Pit Operation Slope Monitoring Strategy At PPRust Open Pit OperationBy M. J. Little Potgietersrust Platinums Ltd (PPRust) is Anglo Platinum?s only open pit operation. The major slope stability concern at PPRust is rapid, small-scale brittle failure on the west wall of Sandsloot open Jan 1, 2006 
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                     Planning Concept For U/G Works - Overall Planning Concepts Of The Underground Works - Park Station To Marlboro Portal - Summary Planning Concept For U/G Works - Overall Planning Concepts Of The Underground Works - Park Station To Marlboro Portal - SummaryBy Philippe Dumont ?Lay out of the tunnel section ?General ?Geology ?Tunnels methods ?Stations constraints ?Impacts on tunnels ?Design ?Programs 
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                     What boundary conditions should we apply? Applications to tunneling and to the AECL Underground Research Laboratory What boundary conditions should we apply? Applications to tunneling and to the AECL Underground Research LaboratoryBy B. Amadei, F. Tonon Rock stress measurement is cast in the more general context of the determination of boundary conditions for rock engineering. A study on the effect of elastic anisotropy on underground excavations rev Jan 1, 2003 
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                     The Recovery Of Chrome And Manganese Alloy Fines From Slag The Recovery Of Chrome And Manganese Alloy Fines From SlagBy J. H. Van Reenen, H. Thiele, C. Bergman For some time spirals have been the process equipment chosen to recover metal in the size range 0.15 to 3mm from ferrochrome and silico/ferro manganese slags. Recoveries of metal obtained using spiral Jan 1, 2004 
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                     Destruction Of Underground Methane At Beatrix Gold Mine - Synopsis Destruction Of Underground Methane At Beatrix Gold Mine - SynopsisBeatrix Gold Mine, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, has the highest methane emission rate of any gold mine in the country. Methane is emitted from underground sources Jan 1, 2011 
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                     A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification system A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification systemA well known rock mass classification system has been altered slightly to address the issues found under remnant mining conditions. By detail study of the expected fracture patterns and local geology, Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Presidential Address: How the MacArthur- Forrest cyanidation process ensured South Africa's golden future Presidential Address: How the MacArthur- Forrest cyanidation process ensured South Africa's golden futureBy C. E. Fivaz SYNOPSIS Tribute is paid to J.S. MacArthur and the Forrest brothers for their invention. The opinion is expressed that the successful application of their process, not only saved the gold-mining indu Jan 1, 1988 
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                     Presidential Address: Rock Engineering - Good Design Or Good Judgement? Presidential Address: Rock Engineering - Good Design Or Good Judgement?Rock engineering has now been practised as a discipline for about50 years, and many sophisticated methods of analysis for use in rock engineering design have been developed. However, analysis is only Jan 1, 2003 
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                     The behaviour of free gold particles in a simulated flash flotation environment The behaviour of free gold particles in a simulated flash flotation environmentA reliable laboratory method to characterize the response of free gold particles to flash flotation conditions has been developed. The test has been performed on free milling gold ores as well as synt Jan 1, 2015 
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                     Formation and stabilization of rock cavern roof arches Formation and stabilization of rock cavern roof archesBy M. Lu, E. Broch Abstract: The formation and mechanism of rock cavern roof arches are studied and effects of rockbolts reinforcement are evaluated. It is concluded that a self-supported roof arch may be formed by the Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Use of magnetic anistropy sensor for measurement of stresses on steel support and its potential Use of magnetic anistropy sensor for measurement of stresses on steel support and its potentialBy H. Sekimoto, T. Matsuoka, K. Yasuhara, M. Ota, S. Akutagawa A magnetic anisotropy sensor is used for nondestructive measurement of stress on surfaces of a ferromagnetic material, such as steel. The sensor is built on the principle of the magneto-strictive effe Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Dealing with high-grade data in resource estimation Dealing with high-grade data in resource estimationBy O. Leuangthong, M. Nowak "The impact of high-grade data on resource estimation has been a longstanding topic of interest in the mining industry. Concerns related to possible over-estimation of resources in such cases have led Jan 1, 2015 
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                     An Investigation Into The Optimization Of Personnel Transportation To Level 15 And Below At Khuseleka No. 1 Shaft, Anglo Platinum ? Synopsis An Investigation Into The Optimization Of Personnel Transportation To Level 15 And Below At Khuseleka No. 1 Shaft, Anglo Platinum ? SynopsisBy M. S. P. Rampedi The paper reports on a vacation work project conducted at Khuseleka No. 1 Shaft, Anglo Platinum, where there was a need to optimize the transport of personnel to level 15 and below. Approximately 900 Jan 1, 2012 
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                     7.1 Spangenberg - Sampling Standards In Anglogold Ashanti Gold Mines In Sa 7.1 Spangenberg - Sampling Standards In Anglogold Ashanti Gold Mines In SaBy Conné Spangenberg Contents ?Introduction ?Metal accounting environment ?Problem statement ?Investigations & Achievements ?Metal Accounting ?Principles ?Standards ?Audits ?Questions Jan 1, 2005 
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                     Continuous improvement management for mining companies Continuous improvement management for mining companiesBy M. Mikolás, L. Pomothy, K. Špakovská, M. Vanek "Enterprises are faced with increasing economic competition and managers are obliged to look for methods that will ensure a competitive edge in their companies’ markets. These methods include manageri Jan 1, 2015 
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                     Laboratory Study Of The Interaction Mechanisms Between Magnesia-Chromite Refractories And Al2O3-Rich VOD Slags Laboratory Study Of The Interaction Mechanisms Between Magnesia-Chromite Refractories And Al2O3-Rich VOD SlagsBy S. Parada, P. T. Jones, M. Guo, S. Smets The corrosion behaviour of a high-quality rebonded magnesia-chromite refractory in contact with a vacuum oxygen decarburization (VOD) slag with high Al2O3content (15?20 mass per cent) is investigated Jan 1, 2004 
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                     Evaluation of some physical and mechanical properties of rocks using ultrasonic pulse technique and presenting equations between dynamic and static elastic constants Evaluation of some physical and mechanical properties of rocks using ultrasonic pulse technique and presenting equations between dynamic and static elastic constantsBy A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush Abstract: In order to develop non-destructive methods in studying physical and mechanical properties of rock and replacing them with difficult and expensive static methods, several ultrasonic tests we Jan 1, 2003 
