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  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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