Search Documents
Search Again
Search Again
Refine Search
Refine Search
- Relevance
- Most Recent
- Alphabetically
Sort by
- Relevance
- Most Recent
- Alphabetically
-
Tough choices facing the South African mining industryBy W. van Antwerpen, J. Guzek, A. Lane
Strategy is about making choices. Mining companies choose to do certain things and not to do other things. Mining is a long-term business, and the choices made typically have large investments attache
Jan 1, 2015
-
Integration of imprecise and biased data into mineral resource estimatesBy E. Machaka, A. Cornah
"Mineral resources are typically informed by multiple data sources of varying reliability throughout a mining project life cycle. Abundant data which are imprecise or biased or both (‘secondary data’)
Jan 1, 2015
-
Application of modified Hoek-Brown transition relationships for assessing strength and post yield behaviour at both ends of the rock competence scale - SynopsisBy T. G. Carter
Support system design for tunnels and underground excavations has for many years relied heavily on the use of rock mass classification systems and the Hoek-Brown failure criterion as a means for chara
Jan 1, 2008
-
The Giant Kamoa—Kakula Project in the Democratic Republic of CongoBy B. Matsetela, S. Amos, V. Nkuna
"The Kamoa-Kakula copper project—a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd, and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo—has been independently ranked as the world's
Nov 1, 2018
-
Characterization and optimization of the high temperature caustic conditioning (HiTeCC) activated carbon process for optimized gold recovery from double refractory ores, P.J. Pieterse, R.F. Sandenbergh, and C. van BuurenBy C. van Buuren, R. F. Sandenbergh, P. J. Pieterse
Gold extraction from double refractory ores using conventional cyanidation has proved challenging due to the presence of carbon within the ore. Carbon particles may adsorb leached gold resulting in go
Jan 1, 2020
-
Application of Direct Sampling multi-point statistic and sequential gaussian simulation algorithms for modelling uncertainty in gold depositsBy Y. van der Grijp
The applicability of a stochastic approach to the simulation of gold distribution to assess the uncertainty of the associated mineralization is examined. A practical workflow for similar problems is p
Jan 1, 2015
-
Effect of Yield Strength on Wear Rates of Railway WheelsBy J. W. van der Merwe, A. S. Bolokang, M. J. Phasha, V. J. Matjeke, C. Moopanar
"Excessive wear rates on railway wheels can result in rolling-stock derailments. If wear is detected early the possible derailments can be prevented by prematurely replacing wheelsets, although the in
Jan 1, 2016
-
Purification of titanium sponge produced by lithiothermic reduction of titanium tetrachloride: Effect of leaching conditionsBy S. Fazluddin, K. C. Sole, M. R. Serwale, T. Coetsee
The CSIR-Ti process employs lithiothermic reduction of titanium tetrachloride feedstock to produce titanium sponge. The product is therefore contaminated by a range of lithium and chloride species. In
Dec 13, 2022
-
Analysis of the Dispersion Variance Using Geostatistical Simulation and Blending PilesThe additive property of dispersion variances was found experimentally by D.G. Krige using data from the gold deposits of the Witwatersrand. In this property, called ?Krige?s relationship?, the disper
Jan 1, 2014
-
Tiger?s Eye in the Northern Cape Province ? Potential for Employment Creation and Poverty AlleviationBy P. F. Ledwaba
South Africa?s Northern Cape Province houses a variety of gemstone minerals. Diamonds remain the primary gemstone in the province, but there are also tiger?s eye, sugilite, rose quartz, jasper, amethy
Jan 1, 2014
-
Equipment selection based on the AHP and Yager’s methodBy M. Yavuz
One of the challenging problems for optimization in mining operations is to choose the best equipment among the alternatives. Equipment selection is an important task for mine management due to its op
Jan 1, 2015
-
Safety Considerations In Underground Logistics?A Look At Vertical, Horizontal And In-Stope Transportation Systems ? SynopsisBy S. M. Rupprecht
Transportation accounts for some 26% of all mine accidents in South Africa. Although this figure may not be as prolific as fall of grounds accidents or accidents caused by seismic events, the enormity
Jan 1, 2011
-
Focal Depths of South African Earthquakes and Mine EventsBy M. B. C. Brandt
Focal depths of 15 tectonic earthquakes and 9 mine-related events were determined for South Africa using data recorded by the South African National Seismograph Network. These earthquakes and events w
Jan 1, 2014
-
Sampling mineral commodities?the good, the bad, and the ugly - SynopsisA wide range of drill holes and process streams are sampled for resource estimation, grade control, and contractual purposes in the minerals industry. However, despite the availability of training cou
Jan 1, 2010
-
Sulphuric Acid Technology Utilised By Bateman EngineeringBy W. Vorster
Bateman Engineering Project's acid-plant track record goes back to 1977. Bateman Engineering can design sulphuric plants based on gas from sulphur burners, metallurgical off gas as well as pyrite
Jan 1, 2009
-
Sulphuric Acid Technology Utilised By Bateman Engineering (c5b3297b-2b92-4481-b163-175e821e0954)By W. Vorster
Bateman Engineering Project's acid-plant track record goes back to 1977. Bateman Engineering can design sulphuric plants based on gas from sulphur burners, metallurgical off gas as well as pyrite
Jan 1, 2009
-
Seismic monitoring of the Northparkes lift 2 block cave?part I undercutting ? SynopsisCaving of the second lift of the E26 orebody at Northparkes Mines was monitored with a comprehensive package of instrumentation, including an ISS seismic monitoring system. Seismicity was collected by
Jan 1, 2008
-
Case Study Of The Rockpass System At Kloof No. 3 ShaftBy R. Hart
In this paper, problems that have been experienced with the rockpass system at Kloof Mine No. 3 Shaft are described. Actions that have been taken to overcome the problems are also described. These inc
Jan 1, 2006
-
Mine Safety Net Development And Applications - SynopsisBy N. M. Skarbøvig
Safety nets have been used selectively in several South African mines over the years. Recently, however, an increased emphasis on mine safety has seen a resurgence of their utilization underground. Th
Jan 1, 2011
-
Low-Cement Chrome-Oxide-Free Castable For Use In Ironmaking Rotary KilnsBy D. Tsweleng
In the Evraz Highveld production process, iron ore is prereduced in rotary kilns prior to charging into submerged arc furnaces (SAFs). Owing to the highly aggressive slags that are formed within the c
Aug 1, 2013