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Haul road mapping from GPS traces APCOM 2021By K. M. Seiler
Automation in mining requires accurate maps of road networks on site. Because roads on open-cut mines are dynamic in nature and continuously changing, manually updating road maps is tedious and error-
Sep 1, 2021
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Recovery Of Zircon From Sattankulam Deposit In India - Problems And ProspectsBy S. Asokan, Ch. V. G. K. Murty, R. Upadhyay
Zircon (ZrSiO4) is the most frequently found zirconium ore occurring in heavy mineral sands, from which it is extracted as a co-product in the production of ilmenite and rutile. Estimated world reserv
Jan 1, 2007
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Comparison of novel and conventional bubble size measurement techniques, L. Forbes, J. Wang, and G. ForbesBy L. Forbes, G. Forbes, J. Wang
Bubble size measurement is a vital part of flotation system analysis and diagnostics. Over the years, a great many different bubble size analysis tools have been developed. However, all of them rely o
Jan 1, 2020
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Spatial clustering as an aid to optimise infill drill holes configuration during exploration campaigns APCOM 2021By M. Kumral, S. Hmoud
Optimising the configuration of infill drill holes is an important step during mineral exploration campaigns. However, this optimisation process encompassing all possible drilling configurations withi
Sep 1, 2021
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Corrosion of Lead Anodes in Base Metals Electrowinning (VOLUME 116)By T. Ellis, J. Gagnon, L. Webb, M. Burr, D. Kakengela, D. Evans, A. Mirza
Lead-based alloys are used as the primary anodes for electrowinning from sulphate-based aqueous systems. Lead anode technology has evolved over the years, migrating from pure lead and lead-antimonial
Jan 1, 2016
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Investigating the use of sodium metasilicate to improve the flotation performance of altered PGE ores, A. Molifie, B. McFadzean, M. Becker, and S. GeldenhuysBy B. McFadzean, M. Becker, S Geldenhuys, A. Molifie
Mineral hydration is known to result in low flotation recoveries and grades within primary platinum group element ores worldwide. This is because the phyllosilicate minerals derived from hydration rea
Jan 1, 2020
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Book reviewsEdward J. Stephenson. Extractive metallurgy. Recent advances. Park Ridge (New Jersey), Noyes Data Corporation. James L. McCall and P. M. French (eds.). Interpretive techniques for microstructural anal
Jan 1, 1978
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Investigation of the effects of SiC reinforcement ratio in iron-based composite materials on corrosion propertiesBy H. Karabulut, S. Gündüz, K. Karacif, M. A. Erden
The corrosion properties of iron-based composite materials containing graphite and silicon carbide (SiC) reinforcement were investigated. The effects of silicon carbide reinforcement were investigated
Jun 2, 2022
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Determination Of Drawpoint Spacing In Panel Caving: A Case Study At The El Teniente Mine ? SynopsisBy R. L. Castro
Currently, in several caving operations, the spacing between the drawpoints is determined by consulting Laubscher's design guide (Laubscher 1994, 2000), a methodology based on the gravity flow ch
Jan 1, 2012
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Developing a tapblock diagnostic systemBy L. Gunnewiek
An advanced real-time monitoring system called the tapblock diagnostic system (TDS) has been developed. The purpose of the TDS is to help furnace operators manage the safe operation and economical mai
Jan 1, 2008
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Ethylenediamine-funtionalized ion Exchange Resin for Uranium Recovery from Acidic Mixed Sulphate-Chloride Media: Initial Column Loading StudiesBy J. T. M. Amphlett, C. A. Sharrad, M. D. Ogden, R. I. Foster
"A renewed interest in nuclear power around the world in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is going to increase demand for uranium as fuel. This will result in more uranium being mined, which w
Dec 1, 2018
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An independent analysis of the 2006 draft royalty bill for the South African mineral and petroleum sectors - SynopsisBy F. T. Cawood
This paper reviews the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Bill of 2006, identifies potential areas that require further consideration by the National Treasury and, where appropriate, offers alter
Jan 1, 2007
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Effect of titanium content on solidification structure of ferritic stainless steel gas–tungsten and gas–metal arc weldsBy L. S. Linda, P. G. H Pistorius
Ferritic stainless steel is utilized to fabricate automotive exhaust systems using a ferritic weld metal. Ductility of the weld metal is higher if its microstructure contains a significant proportion
Jul 2, 2022
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METTOP’s ionic liquid cooling technology: the safest way of furnace tappingBy S. Konetschnik, E. Dreyer, A. Filzwieser
"More intense furnace operations require effective cooling in order to achieve low refractory wear and good furnace lifetimes, making cooling technology an important aspect of furnace operations. Howe
Jan 1, 2014
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Some Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Calcium Lignosulphonate-Bound Coal FinesBy H. W. J. P. Neomagus, J. R. Bunt, T. S. Mthombo, C. A. Strydom
"Low-cost calcium lignosulphonate (CL), which is a byproduct of the wood pulping industry, was investigated as a potential binder during laboratoryscale pelletization of inertinite-rich high-ash coal
Dec 1, 2018
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Comparison Of Solvent Extraction And Selective Precipitation For The Purification Of Cobalt Electrolytes At The Luilu Refinery, DrcBy E. Minnaar, P. J. Cilliers, M. Bellino, L. M. Roux, R. Dye
The classic technique to remove impurities in a cobalt stream is selective precipitation. This is usually followed by re-leaching to produce an advanced electrolyte for cobalt electrowinning. Although
Jan 1, 2007
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Investigation of the mixing characteristics of industrial flotation columns using computational fluid dynamicsBy G. Akdogan, I. Mwandawande, S. M. Bradshaw, M. Karimi
The mixing characteristics of industrial flotation columns were investigated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Particular emphasis was placed on the clarification of the relationship between t
May 2, 2022
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Instrument for quick determination of incombustible content in deposited dust as a protection against coal dust explosion propagationBy k. Lebecki, S. Trzcionka
The prototype and test results of the instrument for quick determination of incombustible content in deposited dust as a protection against coal dust explosion propagation are presented. Presently exi
Jan 1, 2003
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Effect of electrode flux composition on impact toughness of austenitic stainless-steel weld metalBy P. G. H. Pistorius, D. S. Konadu, G. Lubbe
The aim of this investigation was to determine whether the composition of a shielded-metal arc-welding electrode coating affected the low-temperature impact toughness of austenitic stainless-steel wel
Jul 2, 2022
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Copper Electrowinning Circuit Design: Optimized Costing as a Function of Cell Arrangement, Productivity, Rectiformer Size, and ThroughputBy E. L. Forner, G. M. Miller, J. Scheepers, A. J. du Toit
"The sizing, designing, and costing of copper electrowinning circuits requires an in-depth understanding of the fundamental relationships between circuit parameters and the practical operation require
Nov 1, 2018