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  • SAIMM
    Introducing new Council members (82061035-7b48-48e5-a216-1da1ce921e6c)

    Mr G H Park was born and brought up in Zimbabwe, in mining from the University of the Witwatersrand. Starting as a Learner Official at Rand Mines, he went Mr D J van Niekerk was educated at Helpmekaar

    Jan 1, 1990

  • SAIMM
    The determination of stable inter-pillar spans at Tau Lekoa Mine

    Ground control problems in the form of large dome or wedge collapses have been experienced at Tau Lekoa Mine since production began. Crush pillars in various configurations have been used and through

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stress

    By L. I. Gonzalez de Vallejo

    SRC rockmass classification have been applied to 25 tunnels in Spain and Italy, for which it was found that much heavier supports than those estimated by the RMR index were required. SRC and RMR indi

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Implementation of control and control issues in mineral sands plants—In-line mass flow meter

    Mineral sand beneficiation plants comprise a complex combination of electrostatic, magnetic and gravity based separation techniques. These are combined and replicated in ways that provide the most eff

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The application of power ultrasound to the surface cleaning of heavy mineral sands

    By A. F. Collings

    The processing of heavy mineral concentrates can be enhanced by the use of power ultrasound to clean their surfaces of oxidation products and fine coatings, mainly through the large, but very localize

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Impact Of The Draft Mineral And Petroleum Resources Royalty Bill On Gold Mine Reserves (7126a81e-7d07-4922-8a31-925a1ca29865)

    The latest Draft MPRRB was released for public comment in October 2006. The main purpose of the Bill is to collect royalties at mines developed in terms of new-order mineral rights granted through th

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Managing the hazard of wind blast/air blast in caving operations in underground mines

    By P. Sharma, J. C. W. Fowler

    This paper discusses the wind blast / air blast phenomenon, how it is managed in coal mines and how it might best be managed in other underground mines. L'article qui suit a pour objets de dé

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)

    By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi

    The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    DMR (Dam Mass Rating). An adaption of RMR geomechanics classification for use in dams foundations

    By R. Romano

    Some topics, which difficult the effective use of RMR for dam foundations, are reviewed and a new geomechanics classification system, DMR (Dam Mass Rating), is proposed -as an adaptation of RMR- givi

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    State of labour protection at coal mines analysis on the basis of economic risk

    By S. G. Gendler

    One of the ways of trauma and occupational diseases level reduction is noted to be the improvement of the labour protection measures planning. As an indicator for prospective trends determination in t

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Estimating the in-situ mass strength and time to failure of coal pillars in bord-and-pillar workings

    By J. A. Taylor, R. J. Fowell

    Abstract: The amount of published literature pertaining to the field of rock mechanics has increased markedly in recent years. Whilst computer applications aid our understanding of the mechanisms of

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping system

    By Y. Mitani, M. Xie, G. Zhou, T. Esaki

    The assessment of landslide instability and risk has become a topic of major interest for both geoscientists and engineering professionals as well as for local communities and administrations in many

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    SPOTLIGHT on the mechanization of mining operations

    By J. J. Geldenhuys

    A colloquium on 'Developments in the Mechanization of Mining Operations' was held in, conjunction with the 1984 Electra Mining Exhibition, at the Milpark Holiday Inn in Johannesburg on 19th

    Jan 1, 1985

  • SAIMM
    TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diameters

    By S. Okubo, K. Fukui

    Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modelling

    By M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka

    Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Future And Potential In-Stope Rock Support Systems In Conventional Narrow Vein Stoping Operations To Reduce Safety Risks And Enhance Productivity

    By I T. Tshabalala

    In typical conventional narrow vein stoping operations, the use of temporary support components to offer some support to workers, whilst the permanent and generally more elaborate support system gets

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges Project

    By H. Zhu, F. Xu, T. Wang

    Abstract : The deformation monitoring data of the middle pier of the in permanent ship lock in Three Gorges revealed several interesting deformation phenomena. Conclusions and explanations are made co

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Tailings based pipe-support systems

    By C. E. Hales

    In an effort to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, AngloGold has embarked on a process to develop and deliver consistent, high quality, tailings based support or construction products to stopes an

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The link between the design process in rock engineering and the code of practice to combat rock fall and rockburst accidents

    The paper deals with the importance of design, and of codes of practice, in ensuring safe working conditions in mines. The design principles involved in the design process are dealt with, and the imp

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Development Of A Novel Three-Step Sx Process To Recover Copper From An Acidic Solution

    By Baruch Grinbaum, Edwin Bwalya, Robert Minango, Deogratias Bukunkwe

    Solvent extraction of Cu from acidic leach, using an oxime extractant, e.g. LIX 984 or Acorga is a well known and established process. As the process advances, Cu is extracted to the solvent and

    Jan 1, 2005