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Photoelectric Readings. Their Significance for Dust Control in CollieriesBy Y. J. F. Haven, G. H. J. Kitson, D. G. Beadle
I have read this paper with considerable interest. By using an automatic instrument to assess the dust samples taken in South African collieries, the authors are ahead of the gold mining industry, whi
Jan 10, 1968
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The Role Of The Mineralogist In The Minerals IndustryBy H. V. R. Von Rahden
The expertise of the industrial mineralogist has not always been sufficiently used in decision-making in the minerals industry in South Africa. The mineralogist can make a contribution at al stages of
Jan 1, 1997
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Stability analysis of ore passes in the Kiirunavaara mineBy J. Sjöberg, P. Lundman, E. Nordlund, C. Quinteiro
Abstract In the Kiirunavaara underground mine, crude ore is transported through ore passes from the production levels to the main haulage level. Failure and stability problems have occurred in som
Jan 1, 2003
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PNEUFLOT® - Modern Flotation Technology In The 21st CenturyBy Lutz Markworth, Wolfram Jaspers, Johannes Kottmann
PNEUFLOT® technology has been applied for the past 20 years in coal, ore and other minerals processing plants. During the last two years this technology has achieved a breakthrough with some 42 units
Jan 1, 2007
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The optimization of raise-connection spacing in gold minesBy D. R. Lawrence
A method for the calculation of the economic optimum spacing of raise connections in 'scattered' mining layouts is described. The method of calculation and the results obtained in a case stu
Jan 1, 1983
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Vanadium in South Africa (Metal Review Series no. 2)By B. Rohrmann
The paper deals briefly with the history of vanadium, and its uses, price movement, and world resources. It then describes the titanomagnetite ore of the Bushveld Complex, and the production of vanadi
Jan 1, 1985
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Data Integration For Structural Interpretation In The Bushveld ComplexBy A. K. K. Rompel, G. K. Chunnett
Introduction Structure appears to be of secondary importance to the Bushveld Complex when viewed from a distance. However, a closer look already reveals that large fault zones bound the Bushveld Co
Jan 1, 2004
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Note on the Use of Plastics in Coal MiningBy A. Bain
The use of plastics in the coal mining industry is making slow progress whereas these materials could make a greater contribution to safety, to a reduction of working costs and to the higher productiv
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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
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In-stope bolting for a safer working environment - SynopsisBy P. Henning
Rock fall accidents continue to be the main cause of fatal and serious injuries in the mining industry. Although there has been an improvement in the FOG (falls of ground) related fatal and serious in
Jan 1, 2010
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Designing for Extreme Events in Open Pit Slope StabiltyBy L. Lorig
"Two types of extreme event, earthquakes and rainfall, potentially affect open pit slope stability. In the case of earthquakes, there are rather well-developed analysis procedures and acceptability cr
Jan 1, 2016
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Revegetation Of Sand Mines In The Seringveld Conservancy - SynopsisBy A. van den Berg
Mining of sand in South Africa is rapidly growing to sustain an increasing demand for sand for building purposes. Although mining of sand is regulated by environmental legislation, such as the Nationa
Jan 1, 2011
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Simulation Of Fouling In Membrane Processes With Cellular AutomataBy A. M. Engelbrecht
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B Eng. (Chemical) Membrane processes are vital to a diverse range of technical and biological systems, which also feature in miner
Jan 1, 2007
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Dispersion Variance And The Grade-Tonnage Relationship - 7.1 Definition Of The Variance Of Dispersion[The following notations will be used: O an ore body. z a point in O. z' another point in O. w0 (z) a point support of infinitely small dimensions w0 centred in z. w (z) a sample (or
Jan 1, 1978
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Metallurgical Considerations in the Automation of Gold-Recovery PlantsBy H. E. Cross
Metallurgical considerations in the automation of gold-recovery plants By H. E. CROSS. Pr. Eng., B.Sc. (Eng.) Hons. (Fellow) The advantages of the automation of gold-recovery plants are examined. The
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Expert Systems Technology: Just a Flash in the Pan?By R. Layton
Expert Systems Technology (EST) is becoming more and more widespread in both its range of applications and the public interest. It appears to be capable of performing tasks unmatched by other techniqu
Jan 1, 1987
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Presidential Address: The mining engineer in a new AfricaBy O. K. H. Steen
Significant political and economic changes have taken place in our society in the past year that are going to impact on our minerals industry, and therefore also on our members. Surely, it is not coin
Jan 1, 1989
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Design Of Backfill As Support In Polish Coal MinesBy J. Palarski
Long waling is used in most Polish coal seams, with backfilling to support the roof, to create an artificial hanging wall to prevent movement if the rockmass, and to eliminate the fire hazard in aband
Jan 1, 1994
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The Prieska experience: Flotation developments in copper-zinc separationBy B. R. Broekman, D. W. Penman
SYNOPSIS This paper traces the developments in flotation practice at Anglovaal's Prieska Copper Mine, with em¬phasis on the depression/deactivation of lead and zinc. A depressant system was devi
Jan 1, 1991
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Potential applications of thiourea In the processing of goldBy T. Groenewald
Potential applications of thiourea In the processing of gold by T. GROENEWALD, Ph.D. (Rand), D.I.C. (Imperial College) (Visitor) The aqueous chemistry of gold(l) that has found practical application i
Jan 6, 1977