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Operational Changes Enable Namdeb’s Southern Coastal Mining Team to Reduce Risk and Increase Productivity as We Advance Deeper into the Atlantic OceanBy S. Kirkpatrick, J. Mukendwa
"The mining operation at Namdeb’s Southern Coastal Mine (SCM) is unique. It targets gravel layers up to 30 m below sea level, which continue to dip deeper, further west, under the Atlantic Ocean. On t
Feb 1, 2019
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New technology for real-time in-stope safety management - SynopsisBy D. Vogt
South African underground hard rock mines are typically managed using measurements made daily, weekly or even monthly of key parameters such as face advance, readiness to blast, blast success, tempera
Jan 1, 2010
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Optimizing of gas-shielded metal arc welding parameters for 10.5-12.5% chromium steel using 308L electrodesBy J. W. van der Merwe, A. M. Maleka, V. J. Matjeke
The 10.5–12.5% chromium, titanium-stabilized ferritic stainless steel (FSS) plates used to fabricate coal line jumbo wagons is susceptible to undesirable chromium depletion during welding with 309L el
Apr 5, 2023
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Underground Extraction Of Contiguous Coal Seams/Sections Consisting Thin Parting: A Case StudyBy Rajendra Singh
Underground depillaring of contiguous coal seams/sections is a difficult problem, which becomes even more complex if the interburden/parting between them is thin. Conventionally, the depillaring with
Jan 1, 2004
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The practicality of using rock mass classification in a narrow tabular orebody at depth extracting the Ventersdorp Contact ReefBy R. van Heerden, T. R. Stacey
In the challenging environments of deep-level, narrow tabular orebody gold mines in South Africa, rock mass classification offers a potential method for predicting hazardous areas and optimising rock
Oct 24, 2025
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Evaluation of spheroidized tungsten carbide powder produced by induction plasma meltingBy K. Premlall, R. M. Dire, H. Bissett, D. Delport
Tungsten carbide is a fine grey powder. It can be formed into shapes by compacting with the addition of a binder. Spherical particles are generally preferred in additive manufacturing as they pack tog
Apr 1, 2021
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Mine Occupational Safety and Health Leading Practice Adoption System (Mosh) Examined – The Promise and Pitfalls of this Employer-Led Initiative to Improve Health and Safety in South African MinesBy M. Hermanus, N. Coulson, N. Pillay
"SynopsisThis paper assesses the effectiveness of the Mine Occupational Health and Safety Leading Practice Adoption System (MOSH) and its potential to improve mine health and safety in South African m
Jan 1, 2015
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Fatigue performance improvement using laser shock peening in high strength ductile metallic materialsBy A. Becker, R. Tait, S. L. George, A. Carlisle
Surface treatments like laser shock peening (LSP) induce residual stresses penetrating up to 1 mm deep, surpassing traditional methods, thus significantly increasing the potential impact on materials
Jul 23, 2025
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Importance And Method Of Using Reference Materials In Measuring Reliability Of Analytical Results And Why Customers Should Use ThemBy S. Marsland
Reference materials have always been important for validating and controlling analytical methods. They have recently become even more important as quality requirements have become more stringent and c
Jan 1, 2007
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Effect of electrode flux composition on impact toughness of austenitic stainless-steel weld metalBy P. G. H. Pistorius, D. S. Konadu, G. Lubbe
The aim of this investigation was to determine whether the composition of a shielded-metal arc-welding electrode coating affected the low-temperature impact toughness of austenitic stainless-steel wel
Jul 2, 2022
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Hydraulic Hoisting Technology For Platinum Mines (3622213b-45e5-4e01-99ed-721e60559e61)By G. van den Berg
Anglo Platinum has initiated a project to investigate hydraulic hoisting technology for platinum mines. Hydraulic hoisting systems are categorized as pumping, fluidizing feeder or displacement feeder
Jan 1, 2005
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Incompressible versus compressible fluid flow models: A case study on furnace tap-hole lancingBy J. H. Zietsman, M. W. Erwee, Q. G. Reynolds
Pyrometallurgical furnaces, essential for metal extraction, operate at temperatures exceeding 1600°C and represent complex multiphase systems that challenge direct industrial research. Multiphysics mo
Apr 16, 2024
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Investigations Into The Reduction Of Moisture In Fine Coal By Plant Tests With SurfactantsBy A. Nkolele
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B. Tech (Metallurgical Engineering) degree Fine coal of the Goedehoop Colliery is dewatered by centrifuging before being sold. Ful
Jan 1, 2004
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Research on mass distribution regulatory and sieve surface optimization of equal thickness screening based on DEM simulation, J. Qiao, C. Duan, W. Wang, H. Jiang, and Y. ZhaoBy H. Jiang, W. Wang, Y. Zhao, J. Qiao, C. Duan
DEM simulations were used in this research to study the screening process of a novel variable amplitude equal thickness vibration screen (VAETVS). The response regularity of mass distribution and gran
Jan 1, 2020
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Pre-processing and characterization of PCBs to unlock opportunities for local end processing in developing economies. T. Moyo and J. PetersenBy J. Petersen, T. Moyo
Waste Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are a metals-rich fraction of electronic waste (e-waste) streams, and globally it has been demonstrated that they can be recycled gainfully to recover the metals. R
Jan 1, 2020
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Condition based maintenance for mineral processing: Comparison of the remaining useful life predictions for pumps using adaptive auto-regressive and gamma process models, A.V. Cherkaev, S.M. Bradshaw, T.M. Louw, L. Auret, and D.V.J.W. GroenewaldBy D. V. J. W. Groenewald, T. M. Louw, L. Auret, S. M. Bradshaw, A. V. Cherkaev
Unexpected equipment failures lead to financial losses due to production disruption. Time-based maintenance, based on checks over regular time periods, has been employed to minimise disruption. Howeve
Jan 1, 2020
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Optimisation and Prediction of Co3+-Enhanced Dissolution in Sulfuric AcidBy B. Mbuya, A. F. Mulaba-Bafubianda, J. M. Mvita
The paper explains the main effects of input leaching parameters, such as addition of a reducing agent, acidity, agitation, temperature, and leaching system potential, in relation to observed and pred
Jan 1, 2023
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Triboelectric characteristics and separation of magnesite and quartzBy Z. Zhang, J. Niu, H. Wang, Y. Xu, J. Shi
Tribo-electrostatic separation is a promising method for effectively utiliing low-grade magnesite resources by removing quartz and improving the grade of magnesite. To determine the chargeto- mass rat
Apr 14, 2024
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Quality of PGE Fire Assays Using Spark Analysis on Lead ButtonsBy P. K. Hofmeyr
Traditional fire assay dates back over 3000 years and has changed very little over that time. The only improvement is to replace the gravimetric finish with dissolution of the Precious Metal bead foll
Jan 1, 2014
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Recycling Pre-Oxidized Chromite Fines in the Oxidative Sintered Pellet Production ProcessBy D. Paktunc, S. P. du Preez, J. P. Beukes, P. G. van Zyl, A. Jordaan
"The chromium (Cr) content of stainless steel originates from recycled scrap and/or ferrochrome (FeCr), which is produced mainly by the carbothermic reduction of chromite ore. The oxidative sintered p
Feb 1, 2019