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The 'lock-up' of gold in run-of-mine mils at Randfontein EstatesBy D. B. Paterson
In view of decreasing head grades, the relatively high gold price, and recent developments in metal evaluation, an exercise was initiated to determine the extent of gold concentration, the mode of occ
Jan 1, 1988
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Analyses of Tunnel Stress Failures at Pyhäsalmi MineBy M. Hakala, P. Tolppanen
A method to predict stress-induced failures around excavations based on the mapped geological and rock mechanical information is studied. Totally of 7 km of newly excavated tunnels are mapped in the I
Jan 1, 2003
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Geotechnical parameters characteristics for a kind of schist in IranBy A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: Triaxial tests were conducted on the schist specimens with various anisotropic angles under confining pressures of 0, 7 and 15 MPa, and axial stress-axial strains, were measured and plot
Jan 1, 2003
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Estimating the in-situ mass strength and time to failure of coal pillars in bord-and-pillar workingsBy J. A. Taylor, R. J. Fowell
Abstract: The amount of published literature pertaining to the field of rock mechanics has increased markedly in recent years. Whilst computer applications aid our understanding of the mechanisms of
Jan 1, 2003
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Mining induced stress estimation for pillar extraction at shallow coverBy A. K. Singh, R. Singh, P. K. Mandal
On the basis of in situ study of pillar loading at different sites, an attempt is made in this paper to visualize the development of mining induced stress under varying geo-mining conditions. Field st
Jan 1, 2003
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Sensibility analysis of the thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour of a radioactive waste storage shaft in a deep shale using probabilistic methodsBy S. Escoffier, A. Giraud, K. Su, F. Homand, N. Hoteit
Abstract For the feasibility study of an underground waste disposal the characterization of the coupled behaviour of the host rock is required: Because of the very low permeability of these formations
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of underground support liners reaches maturityBy 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
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Annual General Meeting of the InstituteThe Annual General Meeting of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, 27th August, 1975. Professor R. P. Plewman (President) was in
Jan 10, 1975
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Study on nonlinear damage localization process of rocks under water chemical corrosionBy Li. S., C. Sili
Abstract. Study on nonlinear damage localization process of rocks under water chemical corrosion is a more interesting topic in rock mechanics research world widely. It is very important in estimating
Jan 1, 2003
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What boundary conditions should we apply? Applications to tunneling and to the AECL Underground Research LaboratoryBy B. Amadei, F. Tonon
Rock stress measurement is cast in the more general context of the determination of boundary conditions for rock engineering. A study on the effect of elastic anisotropy on underground excavations rev
Jan 1, 2003
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Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in AustraliaBy N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel
ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition
Jan 1, 2003
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Stability of large rock caverns excavated in a highly stressed regionBy Y. -J. Park, K. -H. You, Y. -T. Choi, Lee. H. -W.
Many large caverns are being constructed in great depths in Korea mainly for the storage of oil and LPG. These caverns are mostly located near the port where rock conditions are reasonably good. In so
Jan 1, 2003
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The interaction between excavation of Trojane tunnel and an anchored pile retaining wallBy V. Jovicic, J. Likar
The knowledge of the geological sequence and hydrological conditions in the area of portals was the basis for the design of the entry of the highway into tunnel Trojane. Mudstone, claystone and sandst
Jan 1, 2003
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Book reviewBook review HOEK, E., and BRAY, J. Rockslope engineering. London, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 1974. £5. NIM reports Report no. 1625 The determination of uranium and thorium by the use of
Jan 9, 1974
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Annual General Meeting of the InstituteThe Annual General Meeting of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, 27th August, 1980. Mr D. A. Viljoen (President) was in the c
Jan 1, 1980
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Economics of geotechnical stope design at ObuasiBy P. Amponsah-Mensah
Dilution of ore has a major impact on economics of a mine. The magnitude of dilution depends on mining method, stope dimensions, reef and host rock quality, wall support and drilling accuracy. The mai
Jan 1, 2003
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Comparison of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards Template-based mineral reporting codes with implications for mine planning in mineral development projectsBy C. Musingwini, G. Njowa, M. Burnett, C. C. Birch
From 2022 to 2040, the global demand for mineral commodities is projected to increase by fourfold to six-fold, largely due to traditional drivers such as population growth and urbanisation compounded
Mar 30, 2026
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Dynamic failure of pillar remnants—case studiesBy G. van Aswegen, J. D. Bosman
Gold bearing deposits in the Witwatersrand consist predominantly of narrow tabular conglomerates with quartzite host rock. Extensive mining of these deposits at depth results in significant stresses
Jan 1, 2003
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Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Professionele Ingenieurs Beleidsverklaring no. 1/31. OPLEIDING IN INGENIEURSWERK VIR IN G ENIEURS- IN -OPLEID IN G 1.1 llegistrasie as Ingenieur-in-opleiding 'n Gegradueerde ingenieur wat in 'n eksamen geslaag het wat die Raad erkenl, is re
Jan 1, 1979
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A sustainable approach to derelict and ownerless mines in South AfricaBy S. Mudau, P. Mohasoa, M. J. Cole
Derelict and ownerless (D&O) mines in South Africa have been an ongoing concern for over a decade. While some progress has been made to rehabilitate D&O asbestos sites, significant work remains, exace
Apr 25, 2025