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Phase Equilibria In High MgO Ferro- And Silico-Manganese Smelting SlagsPhase equilibria have been determined experimentally for pseudo-ternary sections of the form ?MnO?-(CaO+MgO)-(SiO2+Al2O3) with a fixed Al2O3/SiO2 weight ratio of 0.17 and MgO/CaO weight ratios of 0.25
Jan 1, 2004
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Optimization of shovel-truck system for surface mining - SynopsisBy S. G. Ercelebi
In surface mining operations, truck haulage is the largest item in the operating costs, constituting 50 to 60% of the total. In order to reduce this cost, it is necessary to allocate and dispatch the
Jan 1, 2009
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Establishment Of Rapid Prototyping/Additive Manufacturing In South Africa - SynopsisBy D. J. de Beer
South Africa had a late start with rapid prototyping (RP), with the first system being available in 1991. Up to 1994 only three systems were available in SA. Through active research participation from
Jan 1, 2011
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History Of The Development And Deployment Of The Parallel Sided Mortar Intrusion Concrete Watertight Bulkhead In Underground MinesBy A. A. B. Douglas
In this paper the origins of the mortar intruded concrete concept and its development and application in the construction of watertight bulkheads in South Africa are described. The events leading to
Jan 1, 2006
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An Evaluation Of The Self-Directed Work Team Concept As A Means To Improve Overall Performance On South African Gold MinesBy C. F. Strydom
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B. Eng (Mining Engineering) degree The Self-directed work team concept is the product of relentless performance pressure on Americ
Jan 1, 2002
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Development of weightometer soft sensorBy K. Coleman, C. Visser, N. Selby, X. W. Pan, T. Letwaba
A prototype weightometer soft sensor is under development at DebTech, De Beers in partnership with Venetia Mine. Its main function consists of an online data source; data validation; dynamic weightome
Jan 1, 2003
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Combining Bainite And Martensite In Steel Microstructures For Light Weight Applications ? SynopsisBy M. J. Santofimia
Multiphase microstructures in steel have been intensively studied in the past years, but combining non-equilibrium phases still offers a great potential for further development of these steel grades.
Jan 1, 2013
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Seismic Monitoring Of A Simulated Rockburst On A Wall Of An Underground TunnelBy A. M. Milev
A simulated rockburst was conducted underground at Kopanang Mine, previously called Vaal Reefs No. 9 Shaft. The rockburst was simulated by means of a large blast detonated in solid rock close to a cro
Jan 1, 2001
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Barometric Hazards Within The Context Of Deep-Level MiningBy R. M. Franz
This paper considers potential risks to the health of workers in ultra-deep mines, including barotrauma, physiological effects and toxicity of airborne pollutants. Relevant previous research is review
Jan 1, 2005
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A Rock Mass Rating System For Evaluating Stope Stability On The Bushveld Platinum MinesBy B. P. Watson
Several large falls of ground occur annually in the narrow, tabular stopes mined in the Bushveld Complex. These falls comprise safety risks and cause substantial production losses and compromise effor
Jan 1, 2004
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Neural network performance versus network architecture for a quick stop training applicationThe relationship between neural network (NN) performance and the parameters that form the architecture of the neural network is complicated. This paper studies an issue that is still controversial—the
Jan 1, 2003
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An Open Pit Design System for Stratiform OrebodiesBy M. Weir, J. R. Cutland, L A. J. Pronk van Hoogeveen
"A computer system for the design of open pits to mine stratiform orebodies has been developed for use at Nchanga Consolidated Copper Mines, Ltd. The particular requirements of such a system, for exam
Jan 1, 2014
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Investigations on the working mechanism of the nitrile based sulfide collector TecfloteTM, E. Schach and M. RudolphBy M. Rudolph, E. Schach
Tecflote is a new group of nitrile-based collectors for sulfide flotation. Water insolubility results in some interesting implications for the actual mechanism. It is not yet understood if Tecflote is
Jan 1, 2020
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Annual Report and AccountsCOUNCIL The following served on Council during the year under review: Office bearers: Messrs V. C. Robinson (President), Prof D. D. Howat and Dr J. P. Hugo (Vice-Presidents), J. K. E. Douglas (Immed
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A Strategy for Improving Water Recovery in Kimberlitic Diamond MinesBy A. J. Vietti
"Drought conditions and the possible lack of sufficient raw water supply are a constant reminder to the Southern African diamond miner of the need to minimize raw (new) water input while maintaining o
Feb 1, 2019
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Annual Report - For The Year Ended 30th June, 1999Council for 1999/2000 President J.R. Dixon President Elect M.H. Rogers Vice Presidents Senior Dr L.A. Cramer Junior A.A.B. Douglas Immediate Past President R.P. Mohring Ho
Jan 1, 1999
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Construction Of Permanent Intruded Plugs At South Deep Gold MineBy D. A. Bruce
The paper describes the construction of 5 plugs to resist high water heads at depth within the South Deep Gold Mine, Randfontein, South Africa. A total of 20 segments were involved to create these plu
Jan 1, 2006
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Annual Report - For The Year Ended 30th June, 2002Council for 2001/2002 President A.A.B. Douglas President-elect S.J. Ramokgopa Vice-presidents Senior F.M.G. Egerton Junior Prof. T.R. Stacey Immediate Past-president Dr L.A. Cra
Jan 1, 2002
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Sulphuric Acid Leaching Of Zinc And Copper From Nigerian Complex Sulphide Ore In The Presence Of Hydrogen PeroxideBy P. A. Olubambi
The leaching of zinc and copper from Nigerian bulk sulphide ore with sulphuric acid in the presence of hydrogen peroxide was studied. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of hydr
Jan 1, 2006
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Rock engineering for large-scale tunnelling and underground storage in South KoreaBy C. -I. Lee
Since the early 1970s, Korea has constructed many large-scale tunnels and underground storage caverns in response to the rapid industrial development. The rock mechanics engineers have accumulated val
Jan 1, 2003