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  • SAIMM
    Influence of ground motion model selection on seismic hazard for Johannesburg

    By R. J. Durrheim, B. Manzunzu, V. Midzi

    Selecting ground motion prediction models (GMPM) is crucial in assessing seismic hazard levels in a specific region. This study investigates the influence of ground motion model (GMM) selection on sei

    Jan 12, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Automatic data selection, worker exclusion zones and an attempt to identify precursory activity in real time: Routine and research activities in seismology at Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd

    By P. Lenegan, R. Masethe, R. I. L. Ferreira

    Underground mining in high rock-stress environments can induce unanticipated dynamic rockmass deformation, posing a serious risk to the workforce. Data collected by seismic networks are imperative for

    Jan 12, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Macroseismic survey of the ML 4.4, 11 June 2023 Boksburg earthquake

    By T. Matlou, S. Myendeki, V. Midzi, T. Zulu, H. Mabotja, T. Mulabisana, B. S. Zulu, L. Hlatshwayo, T. Makhateng

    The Council for Geoscience (CGS) performed a macroseismic investigation following the occurrence of an earthquake in the Boksburg area on 11 June 2023. The event had a magnitude of ML 4.4 and a focal

    Jan 12, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Seismicity evolution and rockburst control in the Merensky Reef and UG2 orebody: An intermediate depth platinum mine case study

    By S. Durapraj, R. T. Masethe, U. Maqina, A. C. Adoko

    This study investigates seismicity and rockburst control within the Merensky Reef and UG2 orebody of an intermediate-depth platinum mine located in South Africa's Bushveld Complex. Utilising a mine-wi

    Jan 12, 2025

  • SME
    High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA): Review of Findings, Potential Applications, and Future Developments

    By Tim Lundquist

    Disa Technologies Inc. provides innovative, sustainable solutions for mineral processing and remediation through its patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology. HPSA processes solid feed

    Jan 1, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Removal of iron from vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte using ion exchange

    By K. C. Sole, M. Makonese

    Bushveld Belco is commissioning a plant for production of electrolyte used in vanadium redox flow batteries. Owing to the source material, the electrolyte is contaminated with Fe, at concentrations up

    Dec 11, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of surface tension of mold fluxes containing fluoride

    By L. J. Su, J. Y. Zhang, P. W. Gu, J. F. Xu

    Surface tension of mold flux is a key factor affecting optimum casting conditions. A thermodynamic model was developed to determine the surface tension of mold flux containing fluoride based on the io

    Dec 11, 2024

  • SME
    Analysis of raise boring with grouting as an optimal method for ore pass construction in incompetent rock mass - A case study

    By Wedam Nyaaba, Edward Wellman, Angelina Anani, Eduardo Cordova, Sefiu O, Cluber Rojas, Adewuyi

    This study aims to investigate the optimal method for ore pass construction in incompetent rock masses. We evaluated the conventional and raise boring methods based on safety, efficiency, excavation c

    Dec 1, 2024

  • SME
    Estimation of Fe grade at an ore deposit using extreme gradient boosting trees (XGBoost)

    By Firat Atalay

    Estimating the spatial distribution of ore grade is one of the most critical steps to proceed with an investment decision on a deposit. Kriging is the most widely used method to estimate the ore grade

    Dec 1, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Investigating the effect of different loading scenarios on the performance of wheel loaders: A case study on Can Lignite Enterprises

    By A. Çelik

    Wheel loaders are widely used in many sectors due to their mobility, operational flexibility, and low costs. The literature is mainly focused on improving the hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic sub

    Nov 27, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Re-evaluation of the PlatMine chromitite pillar strength database

    By M. I. Mabala, B. P. Watson, M. J. Kanda

    A failed and stable Upper Group 2 chromitite pillar database was collected in 2007 as part of the PlatMine 1.2 pillar strength project. The database consisted of 177 pillars, of which 33 had failed. M

    Nov 27, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Leaching characteristics of cerium and yttrium from non-magnetic coal fly ash after silicate digestion using acetic acid

    By H. Manurung, I. M. Bendiayasa, W. Astuti, and H. T. B. M. Petrus, F Anggara, K. C. Wanta

    The leaching kinetics of cerium (Ce) and yttrium (Y) in sodium-hydroxide-digested non-magnetic coal fly ash using acetic acid were investigated. The variables analysed were pH, solid-to-liquid ratio (

    Nov 6, 2024

  • CIM
    CIM Uranium Leading Practice Guidelines 2024

    By CIM Mineral Resource

    On January 9, 2018, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Council formed the CIM Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Committee (CIM MRMR Committee), which is a combinatio

    Nov 1, 2024

  • SME
    Real-time dust monitoring in occupational environments: A case study on using low-cost dust monitors for enhanced data collection and analysis

    By Milan Yekich, Emanuele Cauda, Justin Patts, Cody Wolfe

    This study presents the application of low-cost dust monitors (LCDMs) for real-time monitoring of respirable dust in a mining environment. LCDMs significantly enhance data collection by providing cont

    Nov 1, 2024

  • SME
    An information entropy-based risk (IER) index of mining safety using clustering and statistical methods

    By Snehamoy Chatterjee, Dharmasai Eshwar, Aref Majdara, Rennie Kaunda, HUGH MILLER

    The U.S. mining industry has made progress in reducing accidents and injuries, but interpreting safety data remains difficult due to changes in workforce size and productivity. The Mine Safety and Hea

    Nov 1, 2024

  • CIM
    HMX Based Electronic Initiation System for Blasting in High Temperature Ground and/or Extremely Reactive Ground "CIM Connect 2025"

    By Karl Dufresne

    Blasting in geothermally high temperature ground and/or extremely reactive ground is an increasing common challenge for surface and underground mines. Many current PETN based non-electric and electron

    Oct 1, 2024

  • CIM
    A Management System for Mine Reconciliation

    By Cesar Carrasco

    Mine reconciliation is the art and science of comparing predictions and real-world outcomes with the intent of revealing the true quality of performance of models, planning, mining, and mineral proces

    Oct 1, 2024

  • SAIMM
    A formulation for optimum risk in open-pit mining

    By B. Maybee, J. Venter, J. Wesseloo

    The selection of open-pit slope angles involves high-value decisions with small changes in slope angle, often representing significant changes in net present value. The existing methods used to define

    Sep 9, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Field-portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer for chemical characterization of carbonate-bearing base metal tailings: case study from Namib Pb–Zn Mine, Namibia

    By S. Lohmeier, D. Gallhofer, B. G. Lottermoser

    Reprocessing of historic gold tailings is a common activity in South Africa, while base metal tailings offer similar reprocessing potential. The historic base metal tailings of the Namib Pb–Zn mine (E

    Sep 9, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Development of Best Practice Guideline for the management of hot holes in surface coal mines

    By M. Mpofu, G. Stenzel, F. Magweregwede, B. Maphalala, T. Kgarume

    Surface coal operations in which mining activities are conducted above old underground workings experience hot holes after drilling. In a coal mine, hot holes are defined as shot holes, which after be

    Sep 9, 2024