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  • SAIMM
    A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld Complex

    By D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner

    In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Monitoring the lining of an ilmenite smelting furnace

    By K. Sørli, H. Elstad, I. M. Skaar, A. Hildal

    Generally, monitoring of refractory furnace linings is of interest to the metallurgical industry. The main issues are to control wear of the furnace lining and break out of molten metal. Penetration o

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Thermodynamics Applied To Ferro-Alloys Smelting

    By F. Bonnet, J. Lehmann, H. Gaye

    A review of thermodynamic information and models of slags, including associated software when available, is presented. The pertinence and accuracy of these models is discussed by comparison of their p

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Estimation Of Optimum Specific Energy Based On Rock Properties For Assessment Of Roadheader Performance

    By C. Balci

    Specific energy is defined as the amount of work required to break a unit volume of rock and is used to predict the performance of mechanical miners. It is obtained from full-scale rock cutting experi

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Rockpasses: A Guide To Excavation Methodology

    By U. Sachse

    This paper explores a systematic approach for mining decision-makers to use when faced with choosing which method to use for a specific rockpass length. The different excavation methods available in t

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    A Long Hole Stoping System For Mining Narrow Platinum Reefs - Introduction

    By P. van Dorssen

    In South African metalliferous mines, stoping operations are largely confined to narrow, tabular orebodies making mechanization extremely difficult. Limited flexibility in terms of stope width has nec

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Characterization And Batch Testing Of A Secondary Lead Slag

    By A. E. Lewis

    The emphasis of this paper is on the characterization and testing of the slag produced by a secondary lead refinery. This work forms part of a broader investigation aimed at reducing loss of valuable

    Jan 1, 2000

  • SAIMM
    The Application Of Facies Classification In Evaluating The Merensky Reef At Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, South Africa (fa106342-1594-4fcc-af86-a41634522b7a)

    By M. D. Lionnet

    The Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) is a joint venture between Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited and Royal Bafokeng Resources (Pty) Ltd (Bafokeng). The mining lease has been granted over Boschk

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    A CFD Simulation Of A Single Phase Hydrocyclone Flow Field

    By M. F. Dlamini

    The hydrodynamics of a hydrocyclone present a complex internal flow structure, the numerical simulation of which remains a non-trivial task. We report on three-dimensional water-only computational flu

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Presidential Address: Zinc - Man?s Best Friend?

    By W. H. Van Niekerk

    The metal zinc has been around since only about 1400 AD. This may sound like a long time, but when compared to fellow base metals copper and lead, which were discovered in 5000 and 4000 BC respectivel

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Recent Developments In Physico-Chemical Characterization And Modelling Of Ferroalloy Slag Systems

    Recent studies on the physico-chemical properties of molten slags and oxide solid solutions of interest are reviewed. The review covers redox and phase equilibria in slags, viscosity, diffusivity, ele

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Introducing new Council members (8abfb381-4e73-40b7-9db7-58d2171c5e01)

    Mr K.R. Beard was born on 19th December, 1958. He attended Marist Brothers College, Observatory, and Marist Brothers College, Linmeyer. He was awarded a bursary by SEIFSA (Steel and Engineering Indu

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SAIMM
    The Effectiveness Of On-Board Suppression Systems To Prevent The Propagation Of Methane Ignitions Under Simulated Coal Mining Conditions

    By B. Genc

    After the explosion at Middelbult Colliery, South Africa in May1993, which claimed 53 lives, the South African Coal Mining Industry and the Safety In Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC) united

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    The Contemporary African Copper Cycle: One Year Stocks And Flows

    This paper characterizes the copper cycle, that is, the flows of copper entering and leaving the African economy over a one-year period (1994). The major flows over the entire life-cycle of copper are

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Physical Modelling Of Slag-Metal Dispersion (37ad1f35-f1c2-4487-a9f7-50a53447b856)

    A physical modelling study has been carried out to simulate the slag-metal dispersion induced by a high-strength bottom gas injection. Water and kerosene were utilized to simulate metal and slag respe

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Some aspects of international shotcreting practice ? Synopsis

    By A. Boniface

    The International Tunnel and Underground Space Association (ITA) has a number of working groups (WG) that meet at least once a year. One of these is WG12, ?Use of Shotcrete?, of which the author is a

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    The Strategic And Tactical Value Of A 3D Geotechnical Model For Mining Optimization, Anglo Platinum, Sandsloot Open Pit

    Sandsloot open pit is situated on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex, 250 km north east of Johannesburg, South Africa. Sandsloot is currently the largest open pit platinum mine in the world and

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    The Design Of A Concrete Transport System On Cullinan Diamond Mine

    In order to deliver a quality shotcrete and concrete product underground for the extensions to the Cullinan Diamond Mine operations it was decided to develop a new, simpler concrete product to meet un

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Technical skills?a major strategic issue - Synopsis (fe76e3c8-f6c3-411a-a6dd-39c52c339bd0)

    A shortage of technical skills in all areas of the mining industry is being experienced worldwide. This has significant consequences for design, operations, productivity and safety and, therefore, nee

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Mine rehabilitation in the arid Succulent Karoo vegetation zone on the South African west cost,Namakwa Sands—case study

    By T. F. J. Hälbich

    Namakwa Sands aims to conserve environmental resources and prevent or minimize environmental impacts from its operations. The challenge faced by Namakwa Sands is the rehabilitation of the arid winter

    Jan 1, 2003