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Instrument for quick determination of incombustible content in deposited dust as a protection against coal dust explosion propagationBy k. Lebecki, S. Trzcionka
The prototype and test results of the instrument for quick determination of incombustible content in deposited dust as a protection against coal dust explosion propagation are presented. Presently exi
Jan 1, 2003
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Mine Occupational Safety and Health Leading Practice Adoption System (Mosh) Examined – The Promise and Pitfalls of this Employer-Led Initiative to Improve Health and Safety in South African MinesBy M. Hermanus, N. Coulson, N. Pillay
"SynopsisThis paper assesses the effectiveness of the Mine Occupational Health and Safety Leading Practice Adoption System (MOSH) and its potential to improve mine health and safety in South African m
Jan 1, 2015
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Uranium Removal from Cobalt Process LiquorBy N. C. J. Dempers, J. A. L. Parker, R. A. Wildenboer
More than half of global cobalt reserves are located in the Southern African Copperbelt, stretching over the northern tip of Zambia and southern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In these area
Jan 1, 2023
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The Control of Dust From Mine DumpsBy G. H. Grange
The control of dust from mine dumps by G. H. GRANGE Pr. Eng., B.Sc. (Min. Eng.) (Rand) (Fellow) This paper gives a resume of the early attempts to control dust from mine dumps, leading up to the resea
Jan 3, 1973
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Application of Rock Mass Classification and Blastability Index for the Improvement of Wall Control: A Hardrock Mining Case StudyBy G. Segaetsho
"Conventional blasting rules of thumb used to develop blast designs are based on parametric ratios, with insufficient consideration of the rock mass factors that influence the achievability of final w
Jan 1, 2018
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Hyperspectral core scanner: An effective mineral mapping tool for apatite in the Upper Zone, northern limb, Bushveld ComplexBy C. Ndou, T. Mothupi, H. Mandende
The technological advances in efficient, rapid, and non-destructive hyperspectral core logging systems for systematic mineral mapping have led to the discovery and exploitation of new mineral deposits
Feb 6, 2023
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The MINETRAIN project – practical training courses for mining experts in real-life conditions, K. Luolavirta, G. Barakos , M. de Paiva Bueno, and S. LuukkanenBy M. de Paiva Bueno, G. Barakos, S. Luukkanen, K. Luolavirta
Lifelong development of skills and knowledge of mining professionals has been recognised worldwide as a challenge for the development of a sustainable mining sector. Practical training and learning ov
Jan 1, 2020
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Aggregation/dispersion phenomena in apatite-hematite system: the effect of dissolved ions, N. Ghaffari Touran and M. PawlikBy M. Pawlik, N. Ghaffari Touran
The interactions between apatite and hematite were studied through zeta potential and stability experiments, for this paper. The zeta potential measurements were conducted in both background electroly
Jan 1, 2020
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Impact of Discount Rates on Cut-Off Grades for Narrow Tabular Gold DepositsBy C. Birch
"The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of discount rates on cut-off grades for narrow tabular gold deposits as characterized by the goldfields of the Witwatersrand Basin in South Afric
Jan 1, 2016
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Prehistoric Mining Of Mica Schist At The Tsodilo Hills, BotswanaBy L. D. Robbins, M. L. Murphy, A. C. Campbell, L. Murphy
This paper reports on what appears to be the first discovery of prehistoric mica-schist mining in southern 4frica. The mine concerned was found in a location very rich in rock art that is one of the m
Jan 1, 1994
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DiscussionBy R. T. Rudd
DISCUSSION R. T. RUDD I have the following comments on Mr Bosman's paper. Before giving the company permission to discharge neutralized mine drainage containing 1800 mg/l of dissolved solids into
Jan 4, 1974
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Anomaly Enhancement in 2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging Method Using a Residual Resistivity TechniqueBy H. Ramazi, A. Amini
"This article is devoted to the introduction of a new technique of electrical resistivity data processing called residual resistivity (RR). We define RR as measured resistivity minus background resist
Jan 1, 2016
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Selected trace element concentrations in runof- mine coal, discard, and coal product, and environmental implicationsBy R. M. Mashishi, T. Malehase, O. J. Okonkwo
The concentrations of selected trace elements (As, Cd, Hg, and Pb in run-of-mine (ROM) coal, discard, and coal product were investigated to assess the efficiency of beneficiation in reducing trace ele
Dec 13, 2023
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Predicting the strength, density, and porosity of rocks from roll crusher testsBy I. Ince, S. Kahraman, M. Rostami, B. Dibavar
The density, porosity, and strength of rocks are fundamental in the design of geo-engineering projects. Determining these properties requires the preparation of smooth core samples, which is usually i
Mar 14, 2024
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A proposed method for optimizing coal pillar design using coalfield-specific uniaxial compressive strengthBy F. J. N. Bruwer, T. R. Stacey
The research described considers whether the variability in coal material strength, as derived through a series of uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) tests, could be used to indicate the variability
May 3, 2023
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A conceptual technique to mathematically quantify the trajectory of flyrockBy J. van der Walt, W. Spiteri
Flyrock remains a significant threat to the health and safety of mine employees and integrity of infrastructure, as well as to the safety of the neighbouring communities and their property. This inves
Apr 5, 2023
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A New Bubble Pick-Up Technique as a Rapid Flotation Test MethodBy A. F. Lee
Dr E. C. Hanekom (Visitor): Two years ago we used the bubble pick-up technique as developed at Anglo American Corporation for screening candidate flotation agents prepared in our laboratories. It was
Jan 12, 1969
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The New Cullinan AG Milling Circuit – A Narrative of ProgressBy T. Khumalo, L. Musenwa, S. Masemola, M. Kgaphola
"In 2017, Petra Diamonds completed the construction and commissioning of a modern, fit-for-purpose diamond processing plant at Cullinan Diamond Mine (CDM). The design of CDM’s milling circuit is uncon
Feb 1, 2019
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A study of UG2 pillar strength using a new pillar databaseBy D. F. Malan, T. E. Oates
A recent experimental pillar extraction project at a UG2 bord-and-pillar mine presented a unique opportunity to compile a new pillar database. Currently, the South African hard rock bordand- pillar mi
May 3, 2023
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Industrial experimental study on desulfurization of high-sulfur bauxite, Jianqiang Zhang, Junwei Ma, Zhongyuan Liu and Huanhuan SuBy Huanhuan SU, Jianqiang Zhang, Zhongyuan Liu, Junwei Ma
The high-sulfur bauxite in Henan Province was used as raw material. The grinding fineness, pH value and collector dosage on its desulfurization performance, and industrial flotation desulfurization pr
Jan 1, 2020