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Utilization of scripting languages for customization of mine planning packages by specialized users
By D. R. Hack
The complexity of commercial mining software has gained rapidly over the past decade as hardware developments have surpassed software capabilities at a staggering rate. Software users, recognizing the
Jan 1, 2003
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Towards best practice for routine seismic hazard assessment in mines
By G. van Aswegen
Seismic monitoring became commonplace in the deep South African gold mines in the early 1990’s. The discipline has, to a large extent, developed beyond the ‘research’ stage, and a ‘Guide to Seismic Mo
Jan 1, 2003
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Mining through areas affected by abnormal stress conditions at Syferfonte in Colliery
By C. Legote
"This paper investigates the conditions leading to the indefinite termination of production in four critical primary panels at an underground coal mining operation, the observed shortcomings in the mi
Jan 1, 2015
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Seismology And Slope Stability In Open Pit Mines
By R A. Lynch, D A. Malovichko
The implementation of routine real-time micro-seismic monitoring of open pit mine slopes has been discussed. Some examples of seismic arrays have been given, and a recommendation of suitable seismic
Jan 1, 2006
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Plan compliance process for underground coal mines - Synopsis
By A. A. Angelov
This paper presents a unique method of monitoring the effectiveness of the planning process as well as the execution of mine plans. The method primarily determines the degree of deviation from the ori
Jan 1, 2010
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An investigation of mechanisms involved in backfill-rock mass behaviour in narrow vein mining - Synopsis
By F. P. Hassani
Today, mine backfilling has become an integral part of mining operations, both from a local and overall ground control point of view, and as regards mining techniques and environmental considerations.
Jan 1, 2008
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Phase Transformations And Surface Characterization Of The Platinum-Chromium Coated System - Synopsis
By N. Hanief
This research involves the investigation of phase transformations in the platinum-chromium coated system. Single-layer 0.1 µm platinum coatings were deposited via electron beam deposition on 99.98 per
Jan 1, 2012
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Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviour
By D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier
Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef
Jan 1, 2003
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A Comparison of Test Procedures for Estimating the Bond Ball Work Index on Zambian/DRC Copper–Cobalt Ores and Evaluation of Suitability for Use in Geometallurgical Studies
By Elizma Ford, Vincent Sithole
"Two shortened test procedures for estimating the Bond ball work index are compared for suitability of use on Zambian/DRC-type copper–cobalt ores. The first procedure is based on a batch milling test
Jan 1, 2015
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Spinel Removal From PGM Smelting Furnaces
By A. R. Barnes, A. F. Newall
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, smelting, spinel, PGM, phase diagrams As Merensky reef ores are replaced by UG2 ores, chromium levels in PGM smelting furnace feeds have steadily increased. Inc
Jan 1, 2006
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Leaching Of Rare Earth Elements From Bentonite Clay - Synopsis
By J. G. van der Watt
Due to increasing concerns of global rare earth element shortfalls in the near future, possible alternative sources of rare earth elements have recently become of economic interest. One such alternati
Jan 1, 2012
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The Gender And Racial Transformation Of Mining Engineering In South Africa ? Synopsis
By J. A. Cruise
With the end of the official apartheid legislation in the early 1990s, South Africa was heralded as a non-racial country. However, racial awareness has been reintroduced into the country with the Affi
Jan 1, 2011
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Strategic long-term planning at Anglo Platinum - Synopsis
By G. L. Smith
This paper consolidates the key elements of seven contributions, on strategic long-term planning, to two of the three international conferences on Strategic versus Tactical approaches in Mining held o
Jan 1, 2009
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Process design of the Phola coal preparation plant - Synopsis
By G. M. Cresswell
The 2 360 t/h two module Phola coal preparation plant represents anew era of large plant in the Witbank coalfield designed to extend its life to 2020 and beyond. The plant uses the optimum processing
Jan 1, 2010
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Automated Structure Mapping Of Rock Faces
By M. K. Elmouttie, G. V. Poropat
Mapping of exposed rock walls provides data on geological features such as joints, bedding planes, faults etc critical to the economics and the safety of mine operations. Traditional, manual methods o
Jan 1, 2006
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Nitriding Of Ilmenite And High-Grade Slag Fines ? Synopsis
By D. S. van Vuuren
Titanium bearing resources can selectively be chlorinated at temperatures below 200°C if the Ti02 in the feed is nitrided before chlorination. However, the nitriding reaction is highly endothermic, re
Jan 1, 2011
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Integrated Furnace Controls: Implementation On A Covered-Arc (Shielded Arc) Furnace At Cerro Matoso
By T. Gerritsen, R. C. Delgado, J. Janzen, E. R. Veloza
The paper describes the components of an Integrated Furnace Control system for covered-arc (shielded arc) smelting with results from the recently started 75 MW Cerro Matoso Line 2 Furnace. The paper s
Jan 1, 2004
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Prediction of hydrocyclone performance using artificial neural networks - Synopsis
By M. Karimi
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have found their applications in the modelling of unit operations of mineral processing plants. In this research, laboratory-scale tests were conducted, using a three
Jan 1, 2010
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A Review of Current Tunnelling Technology and Boring Applications in Mining and Infrastructure Development - An EPCM Perspective
By S. C. Gouws
"SynopsisSustainable infrastructure development has long been identified as a key enabler for socio-economic growth and poverty reduction in societies globally. Twenty-one years into the young South A
Jan 1, 2015
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Outokumpu Sx Ew Technology Package
By George J. Karcas, Raimo Kuusisto, Pertti Pekkala
Ongoing Outokumpu development in Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning Technology, involving all aspects of process chemistry, equipment and control, extends over a period of close to 30 years. The de
Jan 1, 2005