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Corrosion Characteristics of Mild Steel Storage Tanks in Fluorine-Containing AcidBy L. A. Cornish, J. W. van der Merwe
"The hydrofluoric acid (HF) industry in South Africa uses normalized mild steel (SA 516 Gr 70) for the storage and distribution of its technical-grade product (70% HF). The technical-grade acid is spl
Jan 1, 2016
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New X-ray sorting technology employing sophisticated high resolution detectors, J. Kolacz and S. PolanskyBy S. Polansky, J. Kolacz
The new sorting system has been developed to achieve efficient separation at low mineral content levels. The system employs high resolution X-ray sensors providing multi-energy analysis, thus giving m
Jan 1, 2020
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Recovery Of SO2 From Low Strength Off-GasesBy B. Kruger
After the milling and flotation of the platinum bearing ore, the flotation concentrate is electrically smelted in 6-in-line electric arc furnaces and the resulting furnace matte treated in Peirce Smit
Jan 1, 2004
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Optimizing process control with near infrared online analysis: Case studies in sinter and gold ore processing, P. Mühlen and C. NelsonBy P. Mühlen, C. Nelson
Process control optimisation depends a lot on the availability of timely data from production to give operators a chance to make adjustments before potential process upsets or disruptions happen. A lo
Jan 1, 2020
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Real-time material tracking: Testing the suitability of microdot technology for ore trackingBy F. T. Cawood, M. N. M. Cudjoe
The ability to conduct real-time material tracking in mines has been a long-standing challenge. Technological innovations such as radio frequency identification technology (RFID) have over the years c
Apr 2, 2022
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The Role Of A Department Of Metallurgical Engineering In The South African Metallurgical IndustryThe nature of metallurgical engineering?applying and optimising chemical and physical processing of ores into useful materials?is reviewed. Important trends that shape the context in which metallurgi
Jan 1, 2003
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The optimization of the Shahroud copper ore beneficiation plant by using of physical preconcentration X-ray sorting method, M. Asghari, A. Haratian, S. Haji, and R. AmiriBy M. Asghari, R. Amiri, A. Haratian, S. Haji
The aim of this investigation is the evaluation of optimising the Shahroud copper ore beneficiation plant near the Iranian city of Shahroud, by means of a sensor-based ore sorter applying X-ray transm
Jan 1, 2020
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Beyond simple mechanisms: The multifaceted impact of carbon depressants on the flotation of carbonaceous sulfide ores, J. Jankolovits, G.S. Reyes, and A. SantanaBy A. Santana, J. Jankolovits, G. S. Reyes
The flotation of sulfide ores that contain carbonaceous gangue requires significant operational and chemical intervention to achieve suitable metallurgical outcomes. Carbonaceous gangue dilutes concen
Jan 1, 2020
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Quantifying uncertainty in rock mass properties: Implications for GSI, RMi, and RMR assessmentsBy M. Z. Emad, A. Khan, N. Abbas, K. G. Li
Probability-based empirical methods were employed as an alternative approach to predicting uncertainties associated with rock mass properties. The focus was on developing probabilistic spreadsheets to
Jun 10, 2024
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Void filling and water sealing in a decline in the Kalahari Manganese FieldBy I. Serepa, N. C. Steenkamp
Investigations were conducted to determine the condition and stability of the existing decline at amine in the Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. During the inspection of
Mar 2, 2022
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Comparison of calcium-removal options in the treatment of minewater reclamation retentates, H.R. Heydenrych, J. Chivavava, M. Shaw, E. Glass, and A.E. LewisBy M. Shaw, H. R. Heydenrych, A. E. Lewis, E. Glass, J. Chivavava
The removal of calcium from the retentates of reverse osmosis (RO) treated minewater is desirable since it allows the recovery of both additional potable water (through RO) and higher-purity salts (in
Jan 1, 2020
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Heavy-medium and gravity separation at Iscor's tin-ore and iron-ore minesBy H. C. Voges
The concentration of cassiterite at Iscor's Uis Mine is described, and information is given on aspects of the concentration of iron ore at Thabazimbi and Sishen Mines. At Uis, a very Iow-grade ti
Jan 1, 1982
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Molecular interactions between thiol collectors and non-ionic frothers in mixed monolayers at the air-water interface using a regular solution theory approach, D. Pienaar, B. McFadzean, and C. O’ConnorBy D. Pienaar, C. O’Connor, B. McFadzean
Dithiophosphate (DTP) is classically used as a co-collector in sulphide mineral flotation, where xanthate-DTP mixtures have been shown to synergistically improve mineral flotation performance. Notwith
Jan 1, 2020
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Characterization and recovery of gold associated with fine, activated carbonBy J. Rowe
The attrition of activated carbon, and the loss of gold associated with it, is of significant economic importance to the operation of a CIP/CIL circuit The focus of this study was on activated carbon
Jan 1, 2009
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The Nature of Mining Input Technology in South AfricaBy P. Leeuw, H. Mtegha
"The aim of this paper is to enhance the understanding of the nature of mining input technologies in the South African mining industry. In the context of this research, mining inputs refer to input te
Jan 1, 2016
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Process evaluation using the floatability component model approach, T.C. Souza Pinto, L.S. Leal Filho, A.S. Geldenhuys, and D.A. DeglonBy A. S. Geldenhuys, L. S. Leal Filho, D. A. Deglon, T. C. Souza Pinto
The Brucutu iron ore mine (Minas Gerais, Brazil), is Vale`s largest iron producing operation achieving around 21 million tons by flotation of iron ore pellet feed per annum. The run of mine is mainly
Jan 1, 2020
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The feasibility of producing syngas from waste coal fines and steam using a DC arc gasifier, T.P. Kekana, G. Akdogan, and Q.G. ReynoldsBy G. Akdogan, T. P. Kekana, Q. G. Reynolds
The DC arc plasma gasifier concept is currently under development at Mintek for testing the feasibility of producing syngas from waste coal fines and dry steam. The technology is intended for the valo
Jan 1, 2020
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Integration of a mineral processing technology within a transportation system, A. Brodt and I. MezhibovskyBy A. Brodt, I. Mezhibovsky
The traditional vertical transportation systems deliver both gangue and useful mineral. The extraction of the desired minerals requires the construction of mineral processing and waste management plan
Jan 1, 2020
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Investigating the effect of operational parameters on the flotation of itabirite iron ore in a pneumatic flotation cell, M. Safari, F.S. Hoseinian, D. Deglon, L. leal Filho, and T.C. Souza PintoBy F. S. Hoseinian, D. Deglon, L. leal Filho, M. Safari, T. C. Souza Pinto
This paper investigates the effect of chemical and physical operational parameters on the reverse flotation of Timbopeba itabirite iron ore in a pilot-scale pneumatic flotation cell. Operational param
Jan 1, 2020
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Towards mine modernisation: Digitisation of foundational supervisory leadership development trainingBy S. Khan, M. Auret
Due to the modernisation of mines, traditional training methods may be supplemented to support the upskilling of supervisors in mines. A project was initiated by the SAMERDI SATCAP programme to demons
Jun 27, 2025