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Real-time underground route identification and route progress using simple on-board sensing and processingBy N. Theron, R. F. Meeser
The global emphasis on conserving energy resources has led to the adoption of hybrid power systems in vehicles. Optimally applied, hybrid systems can save up to 40% on fuel costs. To optimally manage
Jan 26, 2023
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The 'Doorstopper' and Triaxial Rock Stress Measuring Instruments Developed by the C.S.I.R.By E. R. Leeman
INTRODUCTION The first references in the literature to the so-called C.S.I.R. 'doorstopper' strain cell were made in 1964 1,2,3,4. These were the climax of nearly two years of experimental
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A review of EN 16907 on earthworks (extractive waste) in the context of South African mine residuesBy F. Hörtkorn, Y. Narainsamy
Rather quietly, a new generation of European norms dealing with earthworks has been developed over the past few years, in particular a part of EN 16907 pertaining to extractive waste. Whereas the majo
Jun 2, 2022
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Applications of integrated novel gold deportment technique for complex refractory and copper gold ores, A. Chattopadhyay, B.K. Gorain, S. Dimov, and B. HartBy B. Hart, B. K. Gorain, A. Chattopadhyay, S. Dimovc
This paper presents a detailed and systematic approach to metallurgy diagnostics using an integrated novel gold deportment technique for complex copper-gold and refractory gold ore bodies. This uantit
Jan 1, 2020
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Cave mine pillar stability analysis using machine learningBy R. J. Quevedo, Y. A. Sari, S. D. McKinnon
The large scale of cave mines leads to many challenges, including operational logistics and geomechanics design. In current practice, pillar stability assessment relies almost exclusively on stress an
Mar 14, 2024
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Performance management-the total integration of a company's management systemsBy C. O. Esterhuysen, J. P. Deetlefs, C. A. Wessels
The productivity indices of the Republic of South Africa compare poorly with those of its competitors in the rest of the world. The theory of productivity is relatively simple, and various models are
Jan 1, 1989
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The role of stress and geology on the design of block cave mining sequences and layouts - a case studyBy R. B. Khumalo, T. Chauke, T. Mtshali, F. K. Mulenga, B. Makgate, N. M. Chiloane, T. Moyane, V. C. Madanda
While high production rates are important for the profitability of a mine, the influence of geotechnical engineering cannot be ignored. In block caving, a high-stress level is required for cave propag
Nov 24, 2025
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Evaluating destress blasting for rock fracture and rockburst prediction in deep level hardrock miningBy C. Yi, M. Onifade, B. Genc, S. Dineva, T. Zvarivadza, M. Khandelwal
Deep level hardrock mining faces increasing challenges from elevated in situ stresses and associated rockbursts. This study aims to develop a systematic framework for evaluating destress blasting effe
Jun 27, 2025
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Thermogravimetric Investigation of Macadamia Nut Shell, Coal, and Anthracite in Different Combustion AtmospheresBy M. J. Makhula, R. M. S. Falcon, S. O. Bada, L. M. Falcon
"SynopsisThe combustion and co-combustion behaviour of macadamia nut shell, high-ash coal, and anthracite, along with their blends was studied using thermogravimetry. The reactivities of all samples w
Jan 1, 2015
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Identification of structures capable of hosting the ML 5.5 Orkney South Africa earthquake and factors controlling the physics and mechanics of dynamic ruptureBy R. J. Durrheim, Y. Yabe, M. S. D. Manzi, DSeis team, N. Z. Nkosi, S. B. Mngadi, Jr. H. Ogasawara
On 5 August 2014, the Orkney M5.5 earthquake, the largest in South African gold mining districts, occurred with an unusual strike-slip mechanism at great depth of 4.78 km below the surface. In a rare
Jan 12, 2025
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Stability analysis of a free-standing backfill wall and a predictive equation for estimating the required strength of a backfill material – a numerical modelling approachBy S. Sekhar, S. Bhargava, A. K. Godugu, J. L. Porathur
Cemented backfilling has enabled underground hard rock mines to extract orebodies more safely with improved ore recovery. It is important to estimate the minimum required strength parameters for a bac
May 2, 2022
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Modelling of Caving and Deformation Mechanisms of the Hangingwall of the Printzsköld Oreboby at Malmberget MineBy J. Sjöberg, T. Savilahti, S. B. Umar
"Sublevel caving in Malmberget mine results in mining-induced surface deformation. One of the currently mined orebodies is the Printzsköld orebody. As mining deepens there is need to assess the behavi
Jan 1, 2017
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Systems Engineering New Platinum FrontiersBy M. C. Holton
South Africa has the world?s largest in situ deposits of platinum group metals, but economically exploitable resources are shrinking due to escalating costs and technical challenges. The South African
Jan 1, 2012
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DC Arc Smelting Of Difficult PGM-Containing Feed MaterialsBy I. J. Kotzé, R. T. Jones
Conventional PGM matte smelting requires the presence of a certain quantity of base metal sulphides in order to collect the platinum group metals in a molten sulphidic matte phase in the furnace. Furt
Jan 1, 2004
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Transition of sulphide self-heating from Stage A to Stage B, S. Moon, F. Rosenblum, Y.H. Tan, K.E. Waters, and J.A. FinchBy F. Rosenblum, K. E. Water, J. A. Finch, S. Moon, Y. H. Tan
Previous work has shown that sulphide self-heating occurs in three distinct stages referred to as Stage A, Stage B and Stage C. In this paper the focus is on the transition from Stage A to Stage B, wh
Jan 1, 2020
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Considerations in regard to the safety of RF shot firing equipmentBy C. Cunningham
The process of initiating opencast blasts through long cables is onerous. An obvious alternative is to replace these with radio controlled firing apparatus. Such devices appear from time to time and w
Jan 1, 2003
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Energy efficiency in the South African mining sector: A case study at a coal mine in MpumalangaBy C. M. D. Majola, K. E. Langerman
Energy efficiency is a cost-effective way of both bolstering energy security and limiting the harmful effects of energy use on the environment. Mining is an inherently energy-intensive activity, and t
Sep 6, 2023
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Efficiency Of The Detritor Mills At Zinifex Century MineBy M. Gao
The Zinifex Century Mine employs a large number of Detritor mills for fine and ultra-fine grinding to liberate silica and sphalerite at 80 per cent passing 7.5 microns before final zinc flotation. A j
Jan 1, 2007
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The Plasma-Assisted Manufacture Of Zirconium Metal Powder From Zirconium Tetrachloride ? SynopsisBy J. T. Nel
The Kroll process is the traditional method of producing zirconium metal by reduction of zirconium tetrachloride with magnesium metal. This paper discusses the production of zirconium metal in a plasm
Jan 1, 2012
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The validation of predictive geometallurgical models in concentrator process design T. Käyhköa, M.Sinche-Gonzalez, J. Liipo, and S. KhizanishviliBy T. Käyhköa, J. Liipoa, S. Khizanishvilic, M. Sinche-Gonzalezb
The use of geometallurgical modelling is becoming more common in concentrator plant design and during the operational phase. Predictive modelling aims to define optimised process parameters for the co
Jan 1, 2020