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Modelling pneumatic flotation cells for circuit design and optimization, E. Tabosa, S. Vianna, W. Valery, K. Duffya, P. Holtham, L. Pylea, and B. AndradeBy E. Tabosa, S. Vianna, K. Duffy, W. Valery, B. Andrade, L. Pyle, P. Holtham
Pneumatic flotation cells are high-intensity flotation machines with rapid kinetics, resulting in short residence times. Examples include the Jameson, PneuFlot and ImhoFlot cells. These cells do not u
Jan 1, 2020
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Limestone quarry quality optimization for a cement factory in Turkey - SynopsisBy A. H. Onur
Many factors govern the size and shape of an open pit, and these must be properly understood and used in the short and long-term planning of any open pit and quarrying operation. The importance of eac
Jan 1, 2008
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Rock Properties and Machine Parameters Evaluation at Rössing Uranium Mine for Optimum Drill PerformanceBy J. G. M. Mukoya, B. Adebayo
"This work was carried out to determine the influence of rock properties and drilling machine parameters on the penetration rate at the SJ pit of Rössing Uranium Mine, Namibia. Rock properties (uniaxi
May 1, 2019
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Hot Work Modelling Of Two Equivalent Low Carbon Strip Steels Produced, Respectively, By The Cold Charge Route And By The Hot Charge RouteBy W. Stumpf
Mean flow stress analyses from plant mill logs for the conventionally produced hot rolled low carbon steel from the Ispat Iscor Vanderbijlpark strip producing plant, indicated a higher temperature sen
Jan 1, 2004
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Composite Failure Mechanisms In Coal Measures? Rock Masses - Myths And RealityBy J. V. Simmons
Composite rock mass failures involve intact rock material as well as fracture and shear on existing defects. Experiences from open-cut coalmining in the Bowen Basin of central Queensland are that fail
Jan 1, 2006
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Copper losses to slags obtained from the E1 Teniente processBy M. Sanchez, I. Imris, G. Achurra
The Smelting and Converting El Teniente Process for copper concentrates as well as Slag Cleaning Furnace Technologies to treat slags coming out from the El Teniente Furnaces are widely applied today i
Jan 1, 2004
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Computer simulation of air and methane flow following an outburst in transport gallery D-6, bed 409/4 - SynopsisBy Dziurzyn&apos, W. ski
This article outlines the results of a computer simulation reproducing the transport of a mixture of air and methane following the outburst on 25 November, 2005 in transport gallery D-6, bed 409/4, at
Jan 1, 2008
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Controlled Flotation Processes: Prediction And Manipulation Of Bubble-Particle CaptureThe processes by which particles and bubbles interact capture many of the central concepts of colloid science and hydrodynamics. This area of research embraces hydrodynamics, interfacial(including cap
Jan 1, 1999
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Fluidized Bed Roasting Of Micro-Pelletized Zinc Concentrate: Part I?Pellet Strength And Roasting Kinetics - SynopsisBy S. Heukelman
Zinc or, a zinc refinery in South Africa, uses oxygen enrichment of up to 26% O2 in its fluidizing air to increase concentrate-throughput in its fluidized bed roasters. The aim of the study is to dete
Jan 1, 2011
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The Practical Application Of The Wemco Hms Drum Separator In The Mining & Metals Recycling Industries - 1. IntroductionBy K D. Wilkes
The WEMCO Heavy Media Drum Separator was first introduced by WEMCO in California in the 1940`s, initially from their base in San Francisco and later when the company moved to Sacramento. The WEMCO Co
Jan 1, 2006
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Review of machine learning-based Mineral Resource estimationBy M. A. Mahboob, T. Celik, B. Genc
Mineral Resources estimation plays a crucial role in the profitability of the future of mining operations. The conventional geostatistical methods used for grade estimation require expertise, understa
Nov 30, 2022
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Regional mineral beneficiation policy interventions in the SADC: Stakeholder perspectives, B.E. Isheloke and H. von BlottnitzBy H. von Blottnitz, B. E. Isheloke
Mining is a significant economic activity in most Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, and mineral beneficiation has been identified, and controversially discussed as one of the po
Jan 1, 2020
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Post Taphole Practices Adding ValueBy H. Hearnden
Whereas in the past, ladles were simply a means of transferring molten products from furnace tapholes to points of discharge be they casting pans or waste dumps, the ladle is now becoming a more integ
Jan 1, 2004
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Improving The Trough Opening Process At Premier Mine Utilizing Electronic Delay DetonatorsBy H. Möhle
Premier Mine is a large underground diamond mine, situated at Cullinan in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The mine hoists over 3 millions tons of diamond bearing kimberlite per year, from a mode
Jan 1, 2000
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How energy efficient is HPGR?By H. Von Michaelis
The world is rapidly becoming more ?green? i.e. energy conscious. Since mining and mineral processing are massive energy users, the mining industry is seeking ways to reduce its energy footprint. In m
Jan 1, 2009
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Evaluating the corrosion and wear behaviour of high velocity oxygen fuel sprayed titanium iron oxide modified with nickel-chromium coating on plain carbon steelBy Z. M. Beiranvand, M. Moghaddasi, A. Naeimi, Y. Naami, M. Raoufi
Titanium iron oxide and nickel-chromium coatings were applied on low-carbon steel substrates using the high-velocity oxygen fuel thermal spraying process. The microstructure, phase composition, and ha
May 8, 2026
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Open-pit post-blast dust cloud lightningBy N. C. Steenkamp
Lightning has been observed in dust clouds following open-pit blasting. It is proposed that the occurrence of this phenomenon is related to the physical composition and characterization of the mineral
Apr 14, 2024
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Coarse gangue rejection using coarseAIR™ technology, J.E. Dickinson, J. Zhou, J.L. Sutherland, M.J. Cole, and K.P. GalvinBy J. E. Dickinson, J. L. Sutherland, J. Zhou, M. J. Cole, K. P. Galvin
Interest in early gangue rejection has grown substantially in the minerals industry to reduce energy and water consumption arising from excessive comminution. Recent developments in coarse-particle fl
Jan 1, 2020
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Observations on the Bond standard grindability test, and a proposal for a standard grindability test for fine materialsBy J. Levin
The Bond standard grindability test provides a Work Index that is widely used to estimate the energy required for grinding, but the test cannot be applied to fine materials such as plant tailings and
Jan 1, 1989
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Determining the expected and actual measurement performance of a by-line element analyser on a final product stream at Exxaro’s Grootegeluk 7 & 8 plants, H.N. Engelbrecht and M.V RoperBy and M. V Roper, H. N. Engelbrecht
Quality control interventions emanate from process upsets and trends that move product quality beyond the natural variation expected in a stable process. The ability to detect upset conditions and rea
Jan 1, 2020