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Magnesia Refractory Dryout?Managing The Risk Of Hydration - SynopsisBy J. D. Steenkamp
In 2002 the commissioning of an ilmenite smelter on the North Coast of South Africa was extended by three months due to the failure and subsequent replacement of the magnesia-based refractory lining.
Jan 1, 2011
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Optimization of the Cycle Time to Increase Productivity at Ruashi MiningBy H. Thomas, I. N. M. Nday
"*Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of BSc.Eng (Mining Engineering) degreeThe optimization of the cycle time to increase productivity at Ruashi Mining was an on-site proj
Jul 1, 2019
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Geotechnical Areas Associated With The Ventersdorp Contact Reef, Witwatersrand Basin, South AfricaBy M. K. Roberts
The approximately 2800 Ma old Ventersdorp Contact Reef is a unique Witwatersrand orebody, from which about 6% of the world?s gold production is derived. A major portion of this production is mined at
Jan 1, 1999
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The Application Of Numerical Modelling To The Design Of Electric FurnacesBy T. Plikas, L. H. Gunnewiek, L. Oshinowo
Electric furnace smelting is one of the principal unit operations for ferroalloy production, and increased process intensity, improved availability, minimal maintenance and a lon
Jan 1, 2004
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Pilot-Plant Solvent Extraction Of Cobalt And Nickel For Avmin?s Nkomati ProjectBy A. Feather
Avmin have developed a flowsheet for the refining of copper, nickel and cobalt from Nkomati concentrates. Cobalt is recovered from calcium-saturated solution using Cyanex® 272. Nickel is subsequently
Jan 1, 2002
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Checks and Measures of Performance for Kriging EstimatesBy J. L. Deutsch
Block model estimates are commonly calculated by the well-established technique of kriging. The mathematics are well established, but implementation details require site-specific considerations. Check
Jan 1, 2014
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Modelling financial risk in open pit mine projects: implications for strategic decision-making - SynopsisBy S. A. Abdel Sabour
Strategic decisions in the mining industry are made under multiple technical and market uncertainties. Therefore, to reach the best possible decision, based on information available, it is necessary t
Jan 1, 2009
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Designing an Advanced RC Drilling Grid for Short-Term Planning in Open Pit Mines: Three Case StudiesBy J. M. Ortiz
This paper shows the usefulness of geostatistical conditional simulation combined with the quantification of sampling errors obtained from the analyses of fundamental errors ? validated from duplicate
Jan 1, 2014
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Fracturing of rock ahead of the face of an excavation and its relevance to mechanized excavationBy M. Mokgohloa, T. R. Stacey
Boring of tunnels and shafts in hard rock under high stress conditions is becoming more common as mines and tunnels are developed at greater depths. Under the high stress conditions, fracturing of the
Nov 27, 2024
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The SAMREC Code 2105 — Some Thoughts and ConcernsBy S. M. Rupprecht
"SynopsisThis paper is intended to document recent personal thoughts, opinions, and debate around the South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserve
Jan 1, 2015
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The Centenary Of The Discovery Of Platinum In The Bushveld Complex (10 November, 1906)By R. G. Cawthorn
The earliest authenticated scientific report of the occurrence of platinum in rocks from the Bushveld Complex appears to be by William Bettel on 10 November 1906. Thereafter, prospecting of the chromi
Jan 1, 2007
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Effects on Entrainment of Serpentines by Hydrophobic Flocs of Ultra-Fine Copper-Nickel Sulphides during FlotationBy M. Tang, X. Tong
"SynopsisSlime coating is one of the most common ways for serpentines to contaminate metallic mineral concentrates during traditional flotation of coarse sulphide particles. This could pose quite a co
Jan 1, 2015
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A Long Hole Stoping System For Mining Narrow Platinum Reefs - IntroductionBy 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
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Recovery of gold from ore with potassium ferrocyanide solution under UV light, L. Ziyuan, K. Jue, S. Chunbao, S. Tichang, and H. YangBy L. Ziyuan, S. Chunbao, K. Jue, H. Yang, S. Tichang
In this study, potassium ferrocyanide, a non-toxic cyanide precursor in dark and diffuse reflection environments, was applied as a reagent for the leaching of gold. The free cyanide ions were graduall
Jan 1, 2020
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Determination of Value at Risk for Long-term Production Planning in Open Pit Mines in the Presence of Price UncertaintyBy M. Rahmanpour
"Mine planning is a multidisciplinary procedure that aims to guarantee the profitability of a mining operation in changing and uncertain conditions. Mine plans are normally classified as long-term, in
Jan 1, 2016
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The effect of the particle parameters of morphology and wettability in ultrafine particle flotation and froth fractionation, J. Sygusch and M. RudolphBy M. Rudolph, J. Sygusch
Froth flotation is well-established and efficient in the selective separation of valuable particles from unwanted material with sizes ranging from 10 μm to 200 μm. However, when it comes to the separa
Jan 1, 2020
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Continuous Monitoring For Safety, Health And Optimisation In South African Deep Level Mining.By A. V. Z. Brink
This paper describes the development of a monitoring architecture that allows for continuous monitoring of the process of mining, the underground environment, the state of the rockmass and its respons
Jan 1, 2008
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Quantitative Study Of The Hardness Property Of Laser Surface Alloyed Aluminium AA1200 ? SynopsisBy A. P. I. Popoola
Aluminium AA1200 was laser alloyed with a combination of nickel and titanium diboride using different weight ratios. Chemical reactions took place with the formation of different phases. The character
Jan 1, 2011
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Computer Support in Scheduling the Iscor Grootegeluk Coal Mine - A Case StudyBy A. P. L. Kotzé
Modelling and scheduling for Grootegeluk coal mine, situated in the north- western Transvaal, is by means of a series of modular systems. Modelling of the multilayered body, which is part of the Water
Jan 1, 1987
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Analysis of rock avalanches generated by large planar rock slides by means of numerical methods for discontinuaBy R. Ribacchi, P. Tommasi, C. Consorti, P. Campedel
The runout of dry blocky rock avalanches produced by planar rockslides affecting a limestone formation with clayey interbeds is analysed by means of distinct element modelling. Numerical analyses are
Jan 1, 2003