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Pre-processing and characterization of PCBs to unlock opportunities for local end processing in developing economies. T. Moyo and J. PetersenBy J. Petersen, T. Moyo
Waste Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are a metals-rich fraction of electronic waste (e-waste) streams, and globally it has been demonstrated that they can be recycled gainfully to recover the metals. R
Jan 1, 2020
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A Framework To Simplify The Management Of Throughput And ConstraintsBy A. Cambitsis
We show that the prioritization of business improvement and performance management decisions may be significantly improved by taking into account the systemic effects of changes made in a single proce
Jan 1, 2012
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The effect of decarburization on the fatigue life of overhead line hardwareBy S. Kok, D. Delport, J. Calitz
Altering the microstructure in order to improve the tensile properties of bow shackles resulted in inconsistency in the fatigue performance. This raises the question whether the inconsistency in fatig
Oct 1, 2021
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Innovative technology for processing of gold-containing activated carbon fines, А.Y. Senchenkoa, А.V. Aksenov, and S.G. RybkinBy А. V. Aksenov, S. G. Rybkin, А. Y. Senchenko
Recovered activated carbon fines result from processing of ore and concentrates via cyanide leaching and sorption of valuable metals on carbon at gold-mining plants. This intermediate product is chara
Jan 1, 2020
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Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials and the Regulatory Challenges to the Zircon IndustryBy K. Harlow
"Zircon is a naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) and as such is subject to a variety of regulations around the world. The regulatory processes and their implementation are summarized and t
Jan 1, 2017
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A Redetermination of the Structure of Tetraethylammonium Meroxidotrichlorido (thenoyltrifluoroacetyl Acetonato-K2-O,O')niobate(V)By R. Koen, H. Visser, A. Roodt
"SynopsisThe tetraethylammonium salt of the mono-anionic coordination compound mer-oxidotrichlorido(thenoyltrifluoroacetylacetonato- K2O,O’)niobate(V) (NEt4)[NbOCl3](ttfa)], has been prepared under ae
Jan 1, 2015
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The application of XRT in the De Beers Group of CompaniesBy G. Dellas, R. Mangera, A. Voigt
"X-ray transmission (XRT) sorting has become the preferred recovery technology option in several parts of the diamond-winning flow sheet. In the De Beers Group, applications of XRT are found across ki
Feb 1, 2019
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Technical English - a 'dead' languageBy H. W. Glen
The use of a personal style (mainly active voice and first person) makes technical writing more pleasant to read, and helps the writer to express his meaning clearly and to avoid many of the stylistic
Jan 1, 1979
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New approach to chromite processing with emphasis on fine chrome beneficiation, H.H. Thiele and K. ShameBy K. Shame, H. H. Thiele
South Africa holds approximately 70% of the world’s total chrome reserves. Chromium is an important raw material for the production of stainless steel and ferrochrome alloys. Over the years, China’s f
Jan 1, 2020
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Fluidization behavior in a dense-phase gas-vibro fluidized bed for dry beneficiation, Y. Li, F. Zhu, Y. Zhang, Y. Zhao, and L. DongBy Y. Zhang, F. Zhu, Y. Zhao, L. Dong, Y. Li
In order to obtain a more suitable separation medium for fine coal, in this paper a pulsed fluidised bed was used to measure the pressure fluctuation, density characteristics, bubble diameter and risi
Jan 1, 2020
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Short- and medium-term planning of underground mining operations APCOM 2021By S. V. Lukichev, O. V. Nagovitsyn, V. V. Laptev
In this paper the authors describe the developed algorithms of short- and medium-term planning of underground mining operations. The algorithms were developed using the example of the flat-back cut-an
Sep 1, 2021
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The Catalytic Converter Industry In South AfricaBy K. Dewar
The catalytic converter industry is composed largely of global multinational manufacturers who supply to vehicle manufacturers (original equipment manufacturers ? OEMs) from facilities strategically l
Jan 1, 2012
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Force measurement using atomic force microscopy (AFM) to investigate the surface chemistry of mineral flotation, M. Tian, W. Hu, L. Xie, X. Cui, W. Sun, Y. Hu, J.W. Drelich, H. Zeng, and Z. GaoBy J. W. Drelich, H. Zeng, L. Xie, X. Cui, Z. Gao, M. Tian, Y. Hu, W. Hu, W. Sun
Flotation is a mineral separation technology that uses the surface hydrophobic difference of valuable minerals and their associated gangue minerals to separate them. The flotation collector adsorbs on
Jan 1, 2020
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Reconciliation along the Mining Value ChainBy A. S. Macfarlane
"SynopsisMetal accounting and reconciliation is an increasingly important governance issue in all mining operations, in that it is required, from a risk management perspective, that the company is in
Jan 1, 2015
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Investigating the effect of electrolyte physicochemical properties on electrodeposition and the incorporation of these effects in copper electrowinning models, C. Chibwe and M. TadieBy C. Chibwe, M. Tadie
Copper electrowinning models are useful for prediction of process performance, optimisation and improved understanding of complex phenomena such as current distribution without the expense of physical
Jan 1, 2020
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DEM simulation of particle bed comminution at grain size level M. Klichowicz and H. LieberwirthBy H. Lieberwirth, M. Klichowicz
The comminution at grain size level for the liberation of valuable minerals usually requires the highest size-specific energy. Therefore, the full understanding of the comminution process at this leve
Jan 1, 2020
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Comparison of novel and conventional bubble size measurement techniques, L. Forbes, J. Wang, and G. ForbesBy L. Forbes, G. Forbes, J. Wang
Bubble size measurement is a vital part of flotation system analysis and diagnostics. Over the years, a great many different bubble size analysis tools have been developed. However, all of them rely o
Jan 1, 2020
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Pre-treatment investigation of lithium bearing granite ore using high voltage electric pulse, L.O. Filippov, S.K.Tripathy, I. Filippova, and F. DiotBy F. Diot, S. K. Tripathy, L. O. Filippov, I. Filippova
Among different pre-treatment methods, a high voltage electric pulse was recently developed and is gaining popularity due to multi-benefits such as pre-weakening along the grain boundaries, as well as
Jan 1, 2020
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A mathematical mould model for transient infiltration and lubrication behaviour of slag in a steel continuous casting processBy B. Yu, M-H. Cao, C. Zhou, X-Z. Zhang
The transient infiltration and lubrication behaviour of slag during continuous casting of steel is important for billet quality. A two-dimensional coupled mathematical mould model was developed to inv
Apr 16, 2024
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Sensor-based sorting in underground, narrow-reef mining operations: an assessment of key economic drivers, V. Ross and C. BergmannBy C. Bergmann, V. Ross
The concept of underground ore processing, in which valuable ore and waste are separated at a coarse particle size to improve the economics of operations and minimise the environmental impact, seems a
Jan 1, 2020