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Subsidence analysis and prediction based on a real caseBy B. Solar Menéndez, M. B. Díaz Aguado, I. Á. Fernández, C. González Nicieza
The analysis of subsidence due to the opening of an underground void (mining, water exploitation or civil works hole) is a problem usually hard to solve. First of all, it requires a predictive model,
Jan 1, 2003
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The Application Of Facies Classification In Evaluating The Merensky Reef At Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, South Africa (fa106342-1594-4fcc-af86-a41634522b7a)By M. D. Lionnet
The Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) is a joint venture between Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited and Royal Bafokeng Resources (Pty) Ltd (Bafokeng). The mining lease has been granted over Boschk
Jan 1, 2007
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Annual Report - For The Year Ended 30th June, 2000Council for 1999/2000 President M.H. Rogers President Elect Dr L.A. Cramer Vice Presidents Senior A.A.B. Douglas Immediate Past President J.R. Dixon Junior S.J. Ramokgopa Hon
Jan 1, 2000
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An Integrated Limestone/Lime Process For Partial Sulphate RemovalBy A. J. Geldenhuys
This paper will focus on two topics, namely (1) an innovative process for the neutralization and partial sulphate removal of acid streams produced during coal mining and processing and (2)optimization
Jan 1, 2003
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SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stressBy L. I. Gonzalez de Vallejo
SRC rockmass classification have been applied to 25 tunnels in Spain and Italy, for which it was found that much heavier supports than those estimated by the RMR index were required. SRC and RMR indi
Jan 1, 2003
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Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuitiesBy W. Robert, J. Wirth, G. Grasselli
ABSTRACT: Strength, deformability and fluid flow properties of rock joints are to a great extent controlled by the surface roughness. The hydraulic conductivity of a rock fracture depends on the aper
Jan 1, 2003
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Exploitation Of A Massive Low Grade Zinc-Lead Resource At Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, NamibiaBy S Rupprech, T Lund, H Fourie, PH van Rooyen, NM Vegter
Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Pty) Ltd (RPZC) operates an underground mine at Rosh Pinah in southern Namibia producing zinc and lead sulphide concentrates. It currently mines around 0.7 Mtpa run-of-min
Jan 1, 2007
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Development Of A Model Predictive Controller For A Milling CircuitMilling circuits are known to be difficult to control. In order to address these difficulties, it was decided to develop and test a model predictive controller (MPC) for a milling circuit. A milling s
Jan 1, 2000
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Ore Pass Practice In Canadian MinesThis paper reviews ore pass practice in some Canadian mines in Quebec and Ontario. In particular it reviews ore pass configuration, flow control mechanisms and monitoring practice. A review of the typ
Jan 1, 2005
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Geostatistical Estimation Of Mineral Resources With Soft Geological Boundaries: A Comparative StudyBy J. M. Ortiz
Mineral resource evaluation requires defining geological domains that differentiate the types of mineralogy, alteration and lithology. Usual practice is to consider the domain boundaries as hard, i.e.
Jan 1, 2006
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Solvent Extraction As An Enabling Technology In The Nickel IndustryBy G. Bacon
The past decade has witnessed unprecedented growth in the development and implementation of solvent extraction technology in the extractive metallurgy of nickel and cobalt. Solvent extraction is provi
Jan 1, 2002
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Virtual Reality In Improving Mining Ergonomics (e51e57fe-8473-4839-8430-4a7f6450ca6c)By P. Foster
Over the past decade there has been a great deal of research into the use of virtual reality (VR) and computer graphics in the mining industry. Much of this has led to developed applications including
Jan 1, 2004
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Impala Platinum Smelter, Rustenburg - An Integrated Smelter Off-Gas Treatment SolutionBy G. Westcott
Impala Platinum, the second largest platinum producer in the world, is embarking on a major expansion strategy to increase its platinum output from 1.95 moz to 2.8 moz by the year 2008. The smelter co
Jan 1, 2007
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A Systems Approach In Implementing Minerals Resource Management At A Base Metal Mine (Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, Namibia)By A. W. Diedericks
Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (RPZC) identified implementing a Mineral Resource Management (MRM) programme at the mine as a strategic incentive. The purpose of the programme is to optimize the economic
Jan 1, 2003
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Practical Aspects Of The Ventilation Of High-Speed Developing Tunnels In Hot Working EnvironmentsThe excavation of ramps and tunnels often requires high-speed development with (or without) the use of high-energy mining equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, TBMs and roadheaders. This high-spee
Jan 1, 2000
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The Anisotropic Nature Of Selected Metamorphic Rocks From Greece (7c2b838c-2683-4593-b408-af708bc34e51)By H. Saroglou
Anisotropy is a characteristic of intact foliated metamorphic rocks (slates, gneisses, phyllites, schists). Testing was used to establish the anisotropic behaviour of selected gneissic rocks. The effe
Jan 1, 2004
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Composite Failure Mechanisms In Coal Measures Rock Masses - Myths And Reality - 1. IntroductionBy John V. Simmons, Peter J. Simpson
Excavated slopes in open pit coal mines are designed to be as steep as possible consistent with stability and safety requirements. Slope failures occur for many reasons, including oversteepening. Th
Jan 1, 2006
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Mine Haul Road Maintenance Management SystemsIn surface mining operations, ultra-heavy trucks operate on haul road networks which are typically from 10?40 km in length. These road networks are often not optimally designed and maintained and as a
Jan 1, 2003
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Infacon X Organising Committee[Dr. N.A. Barcza (Chairman) Mr. R.J. Linnell (Vice Chairman) Mr. J. Basson Dr. L.A. Cramer Mr. W.A. Gericke Dr. N.C. Machingawuta Mr. C.S. Mahony Dr. L.R. Nelson Mr. D. St J. Slater
Jan 1, 2004
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A quantitative evaluation of the load bearing capacity of ground and characteristic curves of tunnelingBy T. Nishimura, H. Kiyama, K. Wakimoto
Discussion on the load bearing capacity of ground and the stability of tunnel is presented. We derive a simplified solution of a circular lined-tunnel in an elastic ground. The solution results in a b
Jan 1, 2003