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Contact sorption drying of chromite concentratesBy C. Snyman, M. Le Roux, Q. P. Campbell, S. Engelbrecht
Due to the ultrafine particle size required for effective processing of chromite ores, dewatering of the concentrates presents a challenge. It is not uncommon for the ore to have elevated moisture con
Oct 3, 2023
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Developments In Kimberlite Emplacement TheoryBy E. M. W. Skinner
Various models of near-surface kimberlite pipe emplacement have been proposed over the years. These include a top-down, phreatomagmatic model, a bottom-up, embryonic pipe model and three top-down expl
Jan 1, 2010
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Technology and growth in the South African mining industry: An assessment of criticalBy V. W. Lumadi, S. Nyasha
The mining industry has yet to fully accept and embrace the strategic role of technology and innovation in successful business planning and execution. In this study, we empirically determine the facto
Apr 14, 2024
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Preventing solids handling from being the weakest link, T. Holmes and C. HartfordBy C. Hartford, T. Holmes
Bulk-solids handling systems are often the most over-looked component and thereby weakest links in a processing plant’s value chain. Since their performance can dictate that of the entire operation, t
Jan 1, 2020
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Copper Solvent Extraction: Status, Operating Practices, and Challenges in the African CopperbeltBy O. S. Tinkler, K. C. Sole
"Although the first large-scale application of copper recovery by solvent extraction took place in Zambia in the early 1970s, it is only in the last decade that this technology has become widely emplo
Jan 1, 2016
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Physico-Chemical Properties of Titaniferous SlagsBy E. Pothas, P. R. Jochens, L. B. McRae, D. D. Howat
SYNOPSIS The phase equilibria, viscosities and sulphur capacities of titaniferous slags were determined in the composition range of CaO = 30 to 0 per cent, MgO = 0 to 30 per cent, SiO2 = 19.69 per ce
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Panel Discussion (de22e62f-614a-4958-95f7-fa0802c2b2ab)"Chairman: Prof A. E. H. BLEKSLEY Rapporteur: Prof J. ELBRONDPanel Members: Prof J. C. Griffiths, Prof T. E. Hawkins, Mr A. C. Langton, Mr M. Splaine, Mr A. WeissThe reasons for failure of computer ap
Jan 1, 2014
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Local procurement in the mining sector: Is Ghana swimming with the tide?By A. Atta-Quayson
Since 2012, Ghana has been implementing local procurement regulations in the mining sector to broaden and deepen linkages between mining and other sectors of the economy. The regulations have been imp
Feb 2, 2022
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Cadmium Removal From Cobalt ElectrolyteBy Johanna van Deventer, Sean Scott, Rene du Preez, Steven R. Izatt
In order to meet the stringent specifications associated with the production of LME Grade A cobalt cathode, producers need to ensure that a number of impurities, including Cd, are removed from the adv
Jan 1, 2007
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Understanding decision making associated with the development of process routes for value-metal recovery: A reflection on two zinc operations over the last century, N. Uys, M. Becker, M. Reuter, E. Asselin, and J. PetersenBy J. Petersen, M. Reuter, E. Asselin, M. Becker, N. Uys
In order to meet society’s ever-increasing demand for metals and address the numerous technical, economic and environmental challenges within the current mining context, a holistic approach to process
Jan 1, 2020
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Application Of UCAR® Chill Kote? Lining To Ilmenite SmeltingBy D. Bessinger, J. Rabe, J. Zietsman, C. Coetzee, P. H. Lamont, J. Muller
The UCAR® CHILL-KOTE? freeze lining concept combines wall cooling with carbon and graphite refractories of higher thermal conductivities to ?chill? the refractory lining by transferring heat from the
Jan 1, 2007
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Improved shrinking core model for rare earth elements dissolution from weathered residual rare earth ores by mechanochemical activation T. Kato and C. TokoroBy C. Tokoro, T. Kato
The objective of this study is to improve the shrinking core model for particles with a particle size distribution and clarify the activation mechanism of rare earth elements dissolution by mechanoche
Jan 1, 2020
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SPOTLIGHT on 'Ferrous Pyrometalurgy: A Chalenge for South AfricaThe Technical Programme Committee-Metals Technology of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, in association with its Vaal Triangle Branch, held a one-day colloquium on 18th April, 1989
Jan 1, 1989
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Sandvik Apprentice Programme: We Make It Possible - Background: Skills challenge a national skills crisis?By S. Marx
More than twenty years ago Sasol, ISCOR, and some parastatals played a major role in ensuring that South Africa had sufficient technical skills. When the economy became tight and business and governme
Jan 1, 2012
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A Systemic Study of Mining Accident Causality: An Analysis of 91 Mining Accidents from a Platinum Mine in South AfricaBy F. Petersen, W. van Dyk, J. Bonsu, A. Isafiade
"This paper aims to demonstrate how a systemic approach can be applied to the analysis of the causes of accidents in South African mines. The accident analysis framework used was developed previously
Jan 1, 2017
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Investigation of the effects of SiC reinforcement ratio in iron-based composite materials on corrosion propertiesBy H. Karabulut, S. Gündüz, K. Karacif, M. A. Erden
The corrosion properties of iron-based composite materials containing graphite and silicon carbide (SiC) reinforcement were investigated. The effects of silicon carbide reinforcement were investigated
Jun 2, 2022
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The Effect Of Aspect Ratio On The Grinding Efficiency Of Open And Closed Circuit AG/SAG Mills (82af0583-d758-43fa-b602-3293648ccfbd)The aspect ratio (mill diameter/mill length) of autogenous and semi autogenous mills varies widely and can be as high as three or as low as 0.5. The literature on the subject of what effect aspect rat
Jan 1, 2007
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The commissioning of a test facility for the calibration of anemometersBy J. J. Van Rensburg
The commissioning of a test facility for the calibration of anemometers by J. J. VAN RENSBURG (Student Member). After the erection of a commercially produced open-jet wind tunnel for the calibration o
Jan 4, 1975
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A Methodology for Assessing the Cumulative Impact of a Mineral Transportation System on Air QualityBy E. Kumar, L. A. Kumar
"A methodology is proposed to develop an optimization model to understand the impact of transporting minerals, from mines to the final destination, on air quality. Recently, there has been increasing
Jan 1, 2017
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Increasing the contrast of flotation of finely disseminated calcium-bearing ores by using of combination low polar compounds and fatty acid collector, V.A. Ignatkina, E.D. Shepeta, L.A. Samatova, A.V. Lygach, and D.D. AksenovaBy D. D. Aksenova, V. A. Ignatkina, L. A. Samatova, A. V. Lygach, E. D. Shepeta
Calcium minerals such as scheelite, phosphate, apatite are valuable minerals, which have similar flotation properties to the calcium gangue minerals. An additional problem is the fine dispersion and c
Jan 1, 2020