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  • SAIMM
    Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini

    By S. Gan, E. van Niekerk, L. Birrell, D. Robbertze, L. Ncubi, B. Zhao

    Quality assurance and quality control (or QAQC) plays a key role in safeguarding the level of confidence of the data generated during mineral exploration and mine development, and is also part of the

    Jul 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Book news

    1. New books P. Sarnoff. Trading in gold. Cambridge, Woodhead- Faulkner, 1980. 136 pp. £3.50 by airmail. Environmental Planning Professions Interdisciplinary Committee (EPPIC). Proceedings: Joint EPPI

    Jan 1, 1980

  • SAIMM
    Considerations In The Choice Of Primary Access And Transportation Options In Platinum Mines

    By R. P. H. Willis, A. G. du Plessis, R. B. Wilson

    This paper reviews issues to be considered in choosing primary access and transportation options for platinum and other mines. It proposes appropriate criteria and a methodology for deciding on the op

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Introducing new Council members (efc4a54d-1272-4208-80ae-9c6f623531d2)

    Mr D. Twigg graduated in Metallurgy at the Sheffield Polytechnic, and later obtained a Master of Science degree at the University of Bradford. Mr I.D. Matthews matriculated at Roosevelt High School an

    Jan 1, 1985

  • SAIMM
    Cyanide detoxification efficiency of bacteria strains isolated from gold mine tailings, A. Cosmos, L. Huijuan, Z Jinggang, W Laijun, F. Qunfei, G. Yao, and X. Lyu

    By F. Qunfei, W. Laijun, X. Lyu, A. Cosmos, L Huijuan, Z. Jinggang, G. Yao

    In this paper, four cyanide-utilising bacteria strains were isolated from a gold mine tailings pond, in the Hexi gold mine (Shandong), China. Based on the analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequence, four stra

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    The Oxidized Ores Of The Main Sulphide Zone, Great Dyke, Zimbabwe: Turning Resources Into Minable Reserves ? Mineralogy Is The Key

    By T. Oberthür

    The Great Dyke of Zimbabwe constitutes the world?s second largest reserve of platinum group elements (PGE) after the Bushveld Complex in neighbouring South Africa. Within the Great Dyke, economic conc

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Studies of load transfer mechanism for rock-socketed pile

    By P. He

    Abstract This paper introduces tested results of rock-socketed pile in Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing. From a force- transfer model, a distribution of axial force for pile-body and inlaid resistance for

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Modelling of solvent extraction processes: Case of cobalt recovery from acidic chloride media, A. Chagnes

    By A. Chagnes

    This paper presents a modelling tool that can be used to predict the behaviour of solvent extraction processes. In particular, this model allows calculating metal extraction efficiency as a function o

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Inorganic surface modifier analysis and applications to flotation, A. Chryssoulis, R. Dunne, and D. Venter

    By A. Chryssoulis, D. Venter, R. Dunne

    An often-overlooked parameter of flotation processing is the impact of surface chemistry. Flotation processing, being a heterogenous process is largely reliant upon the chemistry occurring at the inte

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Orange Free State Branch Annual General Meeting

    The annual general meeting of the Branch was held at the St. Helena Club on Thursday, August 21, 1969. Mr J. G. Kirchner (Chairman) was in the Chair. Also present were Mr R. C. J. Goode, Preside

  • SAIMM
    Rope and mechanical testing to improve safety

    By A. Peake

    Background The CSIR Division of Mining Technology assumed responsibility for the operations of the Hoist Rope and Mechanical Test Laboratories at Cottesloe in April 1999. The laboratories were pr

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    ‘The tap-hole’ - key to furnace performance

    By R. J. Hundermark, L. R. Nelson

    The critical importance of tap-hole design and management to furnace performance and longevity is explored through examining some of the specific matte, metal and slag tapping requirements of non-ferr

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    The application of underground support liners reaches maturity

    By I. Hague

    Support liners for underground applications include steel and timber sets, meshing and lacing, screen/mesh, shotcrete and thin support liners (superskins). Over the past few years, major advances have

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The link between the design process in rock engineering and the code of practice to combat rock fall and rockburst accidents

    The paper deals with the importance of design, and of codes of practice, in ensuring safe working conditions in mines. The design principles involved in the design process are dealt with, and the imp

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Risk assessment of the bulk transport of zircon sands

    By R. Strydom, J. H. Selby, J. Slabbert, W. Enslin

    Zircon is a naturally occurring silicate of zirconium, which is used in large quantities (~1 million tonnes per annum) for its refractory properties and its extreme chemical inertness. All zircons con

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Burning Pyrites Compared To Sulphur 2009

    By W. V. Mutler

    Present day capital costs are analyzed for a 2,000 metric tonne per day (MTPD) pyrite burning plant and compared with a sulphur burning plant of the same capacity. Power, raw material and steam produ

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Effects of two parallel fractures with nonlinear deformational behavior on one-dimensional P-wave propagation

    By X. B. Zhao, J. G. Cai

    When stress wave propagates through fractured rock masses, the wave will be slowed and attenuated due to the presence of these fractures. If the amplitude of stress wave is large enough to mobilize no

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Time-space effect and principle of variation loading analyses and application cases

    By W. Zhu

    ABSTRACT: This paper presents further developments of the principle of Construction Process Mechanics of rockmasses, The principle of loading variations analyses in space-time is systematically descri

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Value-add insights into technology adoption, implementation in mine planning and operational execution at Kumba Iron Ore Mines APCOM 2021

    By T. J. Otto, I. D. Ungerer, G. C. Lindeque, T. J. van Heerden

    Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (Kumba) continues to implement technologies focussed on improving safety and productivity; this forms part of the groups FutureSmart Mining initiative. The paper provides

    Sep 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    Strategic Mine Planning And Mineral Resource Management At Anglo Platinum - Synopsis

    This paper describes the integration of the mineral resource management philosophy within strategic long term planning at Anglo Platinum Limited. Consideration is given to the philosophy, processes, t

    Jan 1, 2007