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1. Reviews Steel and its heat treatment, by K-E Thelning. 2nd Edition. London, Buterworths, 1984.678 pp. R201,60 (incl. OS1). Reviewer: J.P. Hofman The Southern Queensland Conference 1985. Parkvile (Australia), The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1986. A$ 15.00. Reviewer: R.B. McGilivray Rock mechanics, by A.R. Jumikis. 2nd edition. Clausthal-Zelerfeld (West Germany), Trans Tech Publications, 1983. US$ 58. Reviewer: R.W.O. Kersten The XVIth International Coloquium on Refractories. Freiburg, West Germany, 1985. DM 80. Reviewer: H.J. S. Kriek Diamond driling handbook, byW.F. Heinz. Johannesburg, South African Driling Association, 1985. 517 pp. R30. Reviewer: S.A.G. Martins Processing and utilization of high sulfur coals, edited by Y.A. Atia. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1985.788 pp. Oft. 385. Reviewer: L.M. Falcon Weighingand proportioning of bulk solids, by Hendrik Colijn. 2nd edition. Rockport (U.S.A.), Trans Tech Publications, 1983. 398 pp. $60.00. Reviewer: G. Cunningham Investment appraisal and economic evaluation of mining enterprise, by S. von Wahl. Clausthal-Zelerfield (West Germany), Trans Tech Publications, 1986. US$ 40. Flotation of sulphide minerals, edited by K.S. Eric Forssberg. NewYork, Elsevier Science Publishers, 1985. 480 pp. US$1O1.75. Reviewer: T.R. Twidle 5th Meeting of the European Clay Groups (5th Euroc/ay Meeting), Prague, edited by J. Konta. Praha (Prague), Univerzita Karlova, 1985. Reviewer: D. Bibmann 2. Recent publications CSIRO. Research review1982-84: CS/Ra Division of Mineral Engineering. Melbourne, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, 1985. 77 pp. The world copper market: structure and econometric model, by Gerhard Wagenhals. Berlin, Springer- Verlag, 1984. 202 pp. DM 37,00.Materials data of high-strength aluminium aloysfor durability evaluation of structures, edited by L. Schwarmann. Disseldorf (West Germany), Aluminium- Verlag GmbH, 1985. BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. UnitedKingdom mineral statistics 1985, compiled by H.c. Squirel, A. Jones, N.E. Sharp, M. Lowe, and D. Slater. Keyworth (U.K.), the Survey, 1986. 175 pp.3. Mintek reports Report Ml66D The effect of calcining on the recovery of gold in a sand residue. (1st issued Sep. 1984.) Report M168D The treatment of Uitkomst concentrate. (1st issued Oct. 1984; reissued Mar. 1986.) Report M175D Supergene alteration at the Pering zinc-lead deposit: The nature and extent of the oxidation zone. (1st issued Oct. 1984.) Report M176D Bench-scale tests on the extraction of cobalt and nickel from COMAT leach liquors. (1st issued Nov. 1984; reissued Mar. 1986.)Report M241 PLA TO at Mintek. Report M243 The performance and wear characteristics of grinding media as affected by metallurgical and dimensional factors. Project development The Second Project Development Symposium on Planning, Construction and Commissioning will be held in Sydney, Australia, from 7th to 10th October, 1986. Hosted by the Sydney Branch of The Australasian Institute

Jan 1, 1986

The industrial relations handbook, by A. Pons. Juta (P.O. Box 14373, Kenwyn 7790). 1989. "'"250 pp. Looseleaf binder. R180 + GST. Industrial laser materials processing. World Business Publications Ltd (4th Floor, Britannia House, 960 High Road, London N12 9RY, England). 1989. 180 pp. £310. Mining 1990. Longmans, Financial Times International Year Books, 1989. 592 pp. £90.00. Innovations in materials processing using aqueous, co/oid and surface chemistry, by F.M. Doyle, S. Raghavan, P. Somasundaran, and G.W. Waren (eds.). 300 pp. $125. Light metals 1989, by P.G. Camp bel (ed.). No. of pp. not available. $150. Process control and automation in extractive metalurgy, by R. Partelpoeg and D.C. Himmesoete. 225 $98. Process mineralogy VIl, by D.J. Carson and A.H. Vassiliou (eds.). 4oopp. $150. Super plasticity and super plastic forming, by C.H. Hamilton and N.E. Paton (eds.). 700 pp. $140. Supera/oys 1988, by S. Reichman, D. Duhl, G. Maurer, S. Antolovich, and C. Lund (eds.). 880pp. $99. Surface modification technologies, by T.S. Sudarshan and D.G. Bhat (eds.). 305 pp. $49. World survey of nonferous smelters, by J .C. Taylor and H.R. Traulsen (eds.). 365 pp. $90. Second Parsons International Turbine Conference. London, The Institute of Metals, 1989.270pp. £40. Mineral processing in the United Kingdom. London, Institution of Mining and Metalurgy, 1989. £25. Today's technology for the mining and metalurgical industries. London, Institution of Mining and Metalurgy, 1989. 623 pp. £60. 1989/1990 E&MJ international directory of mining. Chicago, Mining Information Services (P .0. Box 6500, Chicago, IL 60680, USA). 620 pp. US$95. Advances in project scheduling, edited by R. Stowinski and J. Weglarz. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1989. 540 pp. Dfl. 270. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Molten Slags and Fluxes. London, Institute of Metals, 1989. 335 pp. £38. Brochure on industrial screens. Obtainable from Philippe Lavernhe, Johnson Filtration Systems S.A., Z.I. Availes-en-Chatelerault, 86538 Naintre, France. 16 pp. Free. Numerical techniques, edited by P. Spiling. London, The Institute of Metals, 1989. 226 pp. £25. Phase diagrams of ternary iron aloys, Part 2, by V. Raghavan. New Delhi, Indian Institute of Metals, 1988. 360 pp. £95 (from the Institute of Metals, London). cas publications These publications are available from the Centre for Resource Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada. Economic aspects of gold exploration: How much is too much, by B.W. Mackenzie and M. Dogget. 30 pp. $10.00. Mineral exploration and mine development potential in Ontario: Economic guidelines for government policy, by B.W. Mackenzie, M. Bilodeau, and M. Dogget. 180 pp. $25.00. Economic potential of base metal and gold mining in Newfoundland: Assessing the impact of regional developmentpolicy options, by B.W. Mackenzie, M. Bilodeau, and M. Dogget. 188 pp. $25.00. Publications of the AusIMM The folowing publications are available from The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metalurgy, P. O. Box 122, Parkvile, Vic 3052, Australia. Prepayment is required with al orders. The AusIMM 1989 Annual Conference 1989. $A 50. Mineral fuel alternatives and the greenhouse efect. July 1989. A$ 35. NQ gold '89. Apr. 1989. $A 50. Second Large Open Pit Mining Conference. Apr. 1989. $A 50. Explo '88. Nov. 1988. $A45. Mineral deposits of New Zealand, edited by Dr D. Kear. Monograph 13. 244 pp. $A 60. Field geologists' manual, compiled by D.A. Berkman. 3rd edition. 1989. : 350pp. $A45. The rocks speak. Essays in geology-some personal responses of a wiling listener, by Haddon F. King. 300pp. $A45.

Jan 1, 1990

1. Book review Respiratory protection - principles and applications by B. Ballantyne and P. H. Schwa be (Editors). London, Chapman Hall, 1981. (Reviewer: M. J. Martinson) 2. New manual Swedish steel manual, 1981. Available from Jernkontoret, P.O. Box 1721, S-I11 87 Stockholm, Sweden. SEK 85. 3. Publications of the Mineral Policy and Energy Sectors, Canada General review by L. Tibbo. 10 pp. Columbium (niobium) and tantalum by D. G. Fong. 6 pp. Sulphur by B. W. Boyd. 13 pp. Statistical summary of the mineral industry in Canada. 66 tables. Uranium by R. M. Williams. 16 pp. 4. Mintek reports Report 2126 The determination, by microwave techniques, of the interface between pulp and froth. Report 2129 An electrode controller for submerged-arc furnaces. Report 2131 The separation of trace elements in manganese dioxide. Report 2132 The assessment of pellicular anion-exchange resins for the determination of anions by ion chromatography. Report M2 The preparation of two reference materials of South African fluorspar. Report M3 The platinum-group minerals in the UG-2 Layer of the Bushveld Complex at Maandagshoek 254KT.

Jan 1, 1982

Book reviews Natural gas substitutes from coal and oil, by S.A. Qadar. Amsterdam, Elsevier Science Publishers, 1985. U.S.$83.25. Reviewer: U. Grimsehl High heat production (HHP) granites, hydrothermal circulation and ore genesis. London, The Institution of Mining and Metalurgy, 1985. 593 pp. £30. Reviewer: S.A. de Waal 2. Recent publications Uranium recovery from phosphates and phosphoric acid, by S. Huwyler. 3rd edition. Wirenlingen (Switzerland), Swiss Federal Institute of Reactor Research, EIR-Bericht (C) no. 1. Apr. 1985. 56 pp. Geological aspects of mining productivity. Canada's base metal resources, by B.W. MacKenzie. Kingston (Canada), Centre for Resource Studies, Queen's University, Technical Paper no. 6, Aug. 1985. 115 pp. $10.Taxation policies in the Canadian minerals industry, edited by M. Wojciechowski. Kingston (Canada), Centre for Resource Studies, Queen's University, 1985. Mineral policy update 1984: Policy and program changes afecting the Canadian mineral industry, by M.l. Wojciechowski and M.L. McAlister. Kingston (Canada), Centre for Resource Studies, Queen's University, 1985. $12. 3. Mintek reports Report MU7 The selective solvent extraction of pal/adium by the useof di-normal hexyl sulphide. Report M218 Modification of the design of screen boxes for carbonin-pulp and resin-in-pulp plants. Report M225 The commissioning, operation, and maintenance of an on-line corosion-monitoring station for the mining industry. Report M231The determination of selected lanthanoid elements by atomic-absorption spectroscopy using electrothermal atomization. Report M233 A computer programme for the prediction of hydrocyclone performance, parameters, and product size distributions. Report M234 The solvent extraction of base metals by mixtures of carboxylic acids and non-chelating oximes. 6 The efect of particle size and coloid stability on the wet high-intensity magnetic separation of uranium from cyanidation residues. Report M238 The beneficiation of fine coal. Report M240 The spectrophotometric determination of tin in silicates and tungsten-bearing materials. Report M242 Wear and performance of materials in pipelines for the hydraulic conveyance of fused ash. IPMI award for distinguished achievementThe International Precious Metals Institute has announced that Professor Henry C. Taube, Nobel Laureate, wil be the recipient of their 1986 Distinguished Achievement Award. Dr Taube is Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.

Jan 1, 1986

1. Book reviews Perspectives in metallurgical development. London, The Metals Society. 338 pp. £29. Reviewer: John V. Bee Mechanics of oil shale, edited by K.P. Chong and J.W. Smith. London, Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd, 1984. 603 pp. £75. Reviewer: R.W.O. Kersten 2. Recent publications CANADIAN MINERAL POLICY SECTOR. Metallurgical works in Canada. Primary iron and steel 1984. Mineral Bulletin MR 203. Ottawa, Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services, 1985. $6.00. Tin and its uses no. 143. Greenford (England), International Tin Research Institute, 1985. Mining 1985, edited by Diana Russell. Harlow England), Longman Group Ltd, 1985. 540 pp. £46. The following books are available from CRC Press, Inc., 2000 Corporate Boulevard N.W., Boca Raton, Florida 33431, U.S.A. Inorganic ion exchange materials, edited by A. Clearfield. 304 pp. $100. Polyurethane foam sorbents in separation science, by T. Braun. $80. Advanced particulate morphology: theory and practice, by J.K. Beddow and T.P. Melloy. 208 pp. $79. CRC handbook of atomic absorption analysis, edited by A. Varma. 2 vols: vol. I $114, vol 11 $102. CRC handbooks of inorganic elecrochemistry, edited byL. Meites, P. Zuman, E.B. Rupp, andA. Narayanan. 3. Mintek reports Report M169 The preparation of three South African coals for as reference materials. Report M190 The preparation and certification of a South African phosphate concentrate for use as a reference material. Report M191 The agglomeration of fine material for bacterial heap leaching. Report M197 A computer programme to monitor the performance of an X-ray-fluorescence spectrometer. Metallurgical award The 1984 Acta Metallurgica Gold Medal has been awarded to Professor John W. Christian of Oxford University. The medal is an international award that was established in 1974 to recognize outstanding ability and leadership in materials research. Proterozoic volcanic suites An international symposium will be held at the British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, U.K., from 2nd to 5th April, 1986. Entitled 'Geochemistry and Mineralisation of Proterozoic Volcanic Suites', this special meeting of the Geological Society will discuss the geochemical evidence for the nature of volcanism during the Proterozoic. Powder metallurgy Every second year the International Powder Metallurgy Conference, the world's leading event in powder metallurgy, is organized and held alternately in North America and Eruope.

Jan 1, 1985

1. Mintek publications The folowing are available from Mintek (Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125 South Africa) at R35 (including GST) per copy to purchasers in South Africa and US$30 (including airmail postage) to purchasers elsewhere. Report M402 The preparation of synthetic fusion standards for use in the X-ray-fluorescence analysis of rocks and minerals, by RT. Eddy and J.J. Jacobs. Apr. 1990. 19 pp. Report M405 Slag-metal equilibria in the system Fe-Cr-Si-C-Ca-Mg-AI-O, by R.H. Eric and M. Akyizli. Aug. 1990. 29pp. Application Report no. 8 The development of a process for the recovery of gold from gold-bearing solutions by means of activated carbon or resin in a NIMCIX column. 1990. 19 pp. 2. New publications from Trans Tech The folowing are available from Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Old Post Road, Brookfield VT05036, USA. Efect of iron and silicon in aluminium and its aloys, edited by I. Kovacs. 1990. 450 pp. $124. Martensitic transformations, edited by B'.C. Muddle. 1990. 714 pp. $190. Ferites, edited by C.M. Srivastava. 1989. 2 vols. 1280 pp. $254. Properties and characterization of amorphous carbon films, edited by J.J. Pouch and S.A. Alterovitz. 1990. 714 pp. $152. Synthesis and properties of boron nitride, edited by J.J. Pouch and S.A. Alterovitz. 1990.426 pp. $192. Electronic structure and latice defects in aloys, edited by R. W. Siegel and F .E. Fujita. 1989. 320 pp. $78. 3. A new edition Tomorow's materials, by K.E. Easterling. London, The Institute of Metals (1 Carlton House Terace, London SWIY 5DB, England), 1990. 2nd ed. 170pp. US$29. 4. Books for exploration geologists The folowing books are obtainable from Elsevier Science Publishers, P .0. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Lateritic bauxites, by G. Bardossy and G.J.J. Aleva. 1990. 624 pp. DFL. 295. Platinum-group element exploration, by D.L. Buchanan. 1988. 186pp. DFL 150. Lead isotopes in mineral exploration, by B.L. Gulson. 1986. 246 pp. Dfl. 160. Prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits, by M. Kuzvart and M. B6hmer. DFL. 285. 5. Journal for earth scientists . Ore Geology Reviews, published by Elsevier Science Publishers, P.O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands. 6 issues per year. Annual subscription DFL 453 including postage.

Jan 1, 1990

1. Journals Marine Geotechnology, edited by R.C. Chaney. London, Taylor & Francis (Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG 24 OPR, OK), 1988. vol. 8, $50. Published quarterly. Mineral Resources Engineering, edited by C.T. Shaw. London, Taylor & Francis (address as above), 1988. vol. 1, $99. Published quarterly. 2. New publication World mining map of non-ferous metals (with 4 regional maps and a booklet). Reinhard Ryborsch (Postfach 2105, D-6053 Obertshausen bei Frankfurt am Main, West Germany). International edition: bilingual, English and German. 7 colour-print: Size (unfolded) 138 X 100 cm. US$ 19 (excl. mailing) for folded map with hard cover (Order No. 61-4); US$ 25 (excl. mailing) for unfolded (flat) map with hanging strip (Order No. 62-2). 3. Mintek reports Report M326 Crevice corosion and other localized corosion behaviour of 3CR12 corosion-resisting steel in synthetic minewaters, by D. Howarth. May 1988. 28 pp.Report M332 The carbon-regeneration furnaces at Mintek, by P.M. Cole and P.J. van Staden. Nov. 1987. 31 pp. Report M344 The flotation of pyrite with amine colectors, by R.D. Hil, E.W. Giesekke, and P.J. Haris. Mar.'1988. 25 pp.Report M345 The substitution for chromium in steels: Progress and trends, by M.B. Cortie. Mar. 1988. 14 pp.Report M346 The direct reduction of sulphur dioxide to elementalsulphur, by I. Henderson. Mar. 1988. 30 pp.Report M349 The optimization of a process using weak-base resin for the recovery of gold from plant solutions and pulps, by A. Mehmet. Apr. 1988. 17 pp. Report M353 The determination, by ion-interaction chromatography, of sulphur species in cyanide solutions, by Pohlandt-Watson, M.J. Hemmings, D.E. Barnes, and a.w. PansL Jun. 1988. 7 pp. Report M355 A laboratory-scale continuous-feed resistance furnace, by K.P.D. Pery, A.S.E. Kleyenstiber, andC.T. Logan. May 1988. 9 pp. Report M357 The determination of minor and trace elements in activated charcoal, by RT. Eddy and G.J. Wal. Jun. 1988. 14 pp. Report M358 The sensitive determination of germanium by atomicabsorption spectrophotometry using electrothermal atomization, by G.D. Marshal. Jun. 1988. 11 pp. Report M92D The recovery of tin and tungsten from various zones of the Van Roois Vley deposit, including setling and filtration, by C.F.B. Coetzee. First issued Apr. 1983; reissued Apr. 1988. 40 pp. World Environment Day Symposium* Mintek auditorium in Randburg was the venue on Thursday, 2nd June, 1988, for more than 200 interested delegates at the annual World Environment Day Symposium, organized jointly by the Federation of Societies of Professional Engineers (FSPE), The Environmental Planning Professions Inter-disciplinary Committee (EPPIC), The Habitat Council, and The Associated Scientific and Technical Societies of South Africa (AS&TS). The theme 'Cultural and Historical Conservation' was adapted from the theme of the Department of Environment Affairs for the 1988 Environment Week.

Jan 1, 1988

I. Book review Legal and institutional arrangements in minerals development. Edited proceedings of a workshop organized jointly by the VN. Department of Technical Co-operation for Development and the German Foundation for International Development (DSE), held in Berlin in August 1980. London, Mining Journal Books, 1982. Soft, 228 X 149 mm, xi + 223 pp. Approx. R30 + GST. Reviewer: M. J. Martinson 2. New books Strength of metals and alloys (IOSMA 6). R. C. Gifkins (Editor). New York, Pergamon, 1982. Approx. 1200 pp. 3 vols. V.S. $220. Deformation-mechanism maps. The plasticity and creep of metals and ceramics. H. J. Frost and M. F. Ashby. New York, Pergamon, 1982. Approx. 250 pp. V.S. $60. Pressure diecasting, Part 2. The technology of the casting and the die. D. F. Allsop and D. Kennedy. New York, Pergamon, 1982. $ V.S. 27.50.

Jan 1, 1982

The following are available from Metal Bulletin Books Ltd, Park House, Park Terrace, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 7HY, England. . World aluminium-a Metal Bulletin databook. 2nd ed. 1990. £71.50 surface, £76.50 airmail. This is a compendium of information listing salient details of companies mining bauxite and producing alumina, primary aluminium, secondary ingot, master alloys, and semi-fabricated products; aluminium trading companies; and a memoranda section listing associations, brand names, and other useful information. It is a userfriendly international reference book for aluminium buyers, traders, and producers.

Jan 1, 1991

By S. Ling, T. Liu, Y. Shang

A new copper-molybdenum flotation technology developed for a certain coppermolybdenum ore is introduced. We achieved copper-molybdenum bulk flotation in lowalkali conditions. Locked-circuit test results showed that the bulk concentrate contained 21.05% Cu and 1.10% Mo, with copper recovery of 87.37% and molybdenum recovery of 77.07%. For the copper–molybdenum separation process of the bulk concentrate, we use a new depressant, BK511, to replace the traditional sodium hydrosulfide. We achieved copper–molybdenum separation through one rougher, nine cleaner, and two scavenger processes. The results of locked-circuit tests showed that the molybdenum concentrate contained 46.19% Mo and 0.75% Cu, with molybdenum recovery of 93.80%; the copper concentrate contained 21.50% Cu and 0.069% Mo, with copper recovery of 99.92%. This new technology overcomes disadvantages of using large amounts of lime, sodium hydrosulfide, and other reagents in traditional copper–molybdenum flotation.

Jan 1, 2023

1. Book reviews Nonparametric geostatistics, by S. Henley. London, Applied Science Publishers, 1981. xiv + 145 pp. Reviewer: Douglas M. Hawkins Mineral deposits and global tectonic settings, by A. H. G. Mitchell and M. S. Garison. London, Academic Press, Geology Series, 198!. Reviewer: J. Lurie The mining and mineral laws of South Africa, by B. L. S. Franklin and M. Kaplan. Durban, Butterworths, 1982. Cloth, 240 X 150 mm, Lxxcii + 853 pp. R197,50 + GST. Reviewer: M. J. Martinson Aluminium- Volume II, by M. H. Govett and J. Larsen. Sydney, Australian Mineral Economics (Pty) Ltd, 1982. Reviewer: D. G. Maxwell International technology for the nonferrous smelting industry, by Noyes Data Corporation. Reviewer: D. A. Viljoen 2. New publications Coaltransport- an analysis of technical and economic factors, by Dag Pike. London, Financial Times, 1982. £86 (D.K.), D.S. $175 (overseas including first class airmail postage). Small solute concentration differences determined by interferometry, by H.E.L.G. Schweigart. Pretoria, CERG-CSIR (P.O. Box 395, Pretoria), 1982. 3. Mintek reports Report M8A determination, using solid zirconia electrolytes, of the activities of chromium oxide in ferrochromium alloys and slags at 1650°C. Report M31Software for the design of multivariable control systems by use of the Inverse Nyquist Array. Report M37A literature survey of the metallurgical aspects of minerals in Witwatersrand gold ores.This survey reviews the information in the literature Report M 39 The use of masking agents in the determination, by hydride generation and atomicabsorption spectrophotometry, of arsenic, antimony, selenium, tellurium, and bismuth in the presence of noble metals. Report M40 The use of X -ray-fluorescence spectrometry in the determination of uranium, cobalt, and sulphur in materials from mine dumps. Report M44 A n on-line dilution system for spectrometry ustng an inductively coupled plasma source. Report M47 The separation of trace elements from iron, and the analysis of iron-rock ores for use as reference materials. Report M49 A programme in BASIC for the appending of computer files. Australian coal The editors of World Coal and World Mining have announced plans to sponsor the IVth International Coal Exploration Symposium. The symposium will be held in Sydney (Australia) from 15th to 19th May, 1983. Small mine economics The editors of World Mining and World Coal have announced plans to sponsor the Second International Symposium on Small Mine Economics and Expansion in Helsinki, Finland, from 12th to 16th June, 1983. The first symposium was held in Taxco, Mexico, in May 1981.

Jan 1, 1982

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1. Book reviews . Rudiments of mining practice, oy C.E. Gregory.Clausthal-Zellerfeld (West Germany), Trans Tech Publications.OS$24.Reviewer: A.N. BrownProfessor Gregory has had a wide experience of hardrockmetalliferous mining throughout the world, beinga well-known academic who has taught at many universitiesin the Western World. His basic training was obtainedin his native land of Australia. In this publication he identified the need for a basic, simple book on miningpractice to provide new students of mining with a backgroundto their studies. He also designed the book to providea background to persons operating on the fringesof the industry such as students of economics and journalists.The text extends to only some 120 pages, and containsa sufficient number of monochrome sketches, diagrams,and photographs. It is written in a straight-forward, easyto-read style. The book contains an index and elementarytable of conversion from imperial to SI (metric) units,and there is also a glossary of mining terms that mostreaders would find useful.The author has succeeded in keeping the contentssimple, as indicated by the title. However, after each chapter, there are references to further recommendedreading. The book could be useful in the South African context, although the coverage of coal and opencast mining operations is slender.

Jan 1, 1987

1. Recent publications Canadian minerals yearbook 1986. Review and outlook. Mineral Report 35. Available from Printing and Publishing, Supply and Services Canada, Hull, Quebec KIAOS9, Canada. $44.70. The 1987 Sigma cataloge. SI. Louis (USA), Sigma Chemical Co., 1986. 1736 pp. Der Maschinenschaden. Munchen(G. rmany), Koningstrasse 28. Metallurgicalworks in Canada primary iron and steel 1987. Mineral Bulletin MR 214. Available from the above address at $6.60 per copy. Annual report 1986. Oxbridge, International Research Institute, 1987. Canadian iron ore industry statistics, 1986, by B.W. Boyd and A. Cadieux. Publication MRI 87/6. Micromedia Limited (Document Delivery, 165 Hotel de Ville, Place du Portage 2, Hull, Quebec J8X 3X2, Canada). Tin and its uses no. 153. Oxbridge (England), International Tin Research Institute, 1987. This issue includes articles on can-making, titanium-tin alloy, coppernickel2. New journal Pergamon are producing a new journal, entitled Minerals Engineering, which they describe as 'an international journal devoted to innovation and developments in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy'. 3. Mintek publications Report M298. The effect of flocculant additions to the leaching solution on the kinetics of the oxidative dissolution of sphalerite, by F.K. Crundwell. Report M304. The smelting of ilmenite in a d.c. transferred-arcplasma furnace with a molten-anode configuration, by AD. Brent. Jut 1987. 17 pp. Report M312. The reactions of some thiol collectors at noble-metal and pyrite electrodes, by D.R. Groot. Jut 1987. 21 pp. Report M321. The determination of molybdenum, arsenic, and uranium in activated carbon by X-rayfluorescence spectrometry,by A.M.E. Balaes and G.J. Wall. Aug. 1987. Report M321. The determination of molybdenum, arsenic, and uranium in activated carbon by X-rayfluorescence pectrometry, by A.M.E. Balaes and G.J. Wall. Aug. 1987.

Jan 1, 1988

1. USSR co-operation International Mining, the London-based publication, has received USSR Government approval to publish a Russian language edition for circulation in the Soviet Union. 2. Mintek publications Special Publication no. 11. World chromite resources and ferochromium production, by M.H. Silk. 1988. 160 pp. South Africa RlOO including postage; elsewhere US$lOO including postage. Application Report 4 The development and implementation of novel refining processes for the platinum-group metals (including the refining of anode slimes). 1988. 16 pp. Report M249D The acid activation of local clays including solid-liquid separation, by P.M. Cole and G.F. Lahoud. First issued Mar. 1986, reissued Apr. 1988. 46 pp. ReportM250D The production of refined feromanganese in a transfered- arc plasma furnace, by A.F .S. Schoukens and M.Ford. First issued Mar. 1986; reissued Apr. 1988.23 pp. ReportM257D Extraction of gold from eastern Transvaal concentrates by roasting and cyanidation, by J.J. Robinson. First issued Apr. 1986; reissued Apr. 1988. 55 pp. ReportM267D The recovery of gold from backfil by gravity separation, by R.N. Guest. First issued Jun. 1986; reissued Apr. 1988. 18 pp. ReportM285D Autogenous miling of kimberlite, by D.I. Hoyer. First issued act. 1986; reissued Apr. 1988. 11 pp

Jan 1, 1988

1. Book review . Fundamentals of fracture mechanics, by J.F. Knot. London, Buterworths, 1981 (reprint). Reviewer: G. Leadbeater The present reviewer approached the above book as a relative novice on the intricate details of fracture mechanics. Thus, the review is based to a great extent on how easily the information presented can be assimilated and understood, and how the book's format and content facilitate this. Note was taken of the preface comments about jumping ahead, in chapters, to ease understanding, and this was found to be a common occurence. 2. New publications Mechanical testing. London, The Institute of Metals, 1988. 357 pp. £25 Mining potential in northern and southern Canada: Guidelines for regional development policy, by Leo J. Verleun and Brian W. Mackenzie. Centre for Resource Studies (Queen's University, Kingston, Canada K7L 3N6), 1988. 225 pp, $20 Pricing of metals, by Margaret E. Slade. Centre for Resource Studies (see previous item). 149 pages, $20 CRS Perspectives, no. 29.Nov. 1988. Issued by the Centre for Resource Studies (see previous item) Introduction to the modern theory of metals, by Sir Alan Cotrel. London, The Institute of Metals, 1988. 456pp. £18 Mine winding and transport, by S.C. Walker. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1988. 546pp. Dfl. 275.

Jan 1, 1989

1. Mining directory The mining directory, 1990. Mines and mining equipment companies worldwide. Don Nelson Publications Limited (P.O. Box 193, Barnet, Herts EN4 BLP, England).2. Mintek reports The following reports are available from Mintek, Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125 South Africa. They are available at R25 (plus R3,25 GST) per copy to South African addressees, and US$25 per copy (including airmail postage) to addressees elsewhere. There is also an annual-subscription scheme for reports - R400 locally (plus R52 GST) and US$400 (including airmail postage) abroad. The subscription covers al the unrestricted reports published between 1st April and 31st March of successive years, which usualy amount to between 20 and 30. Report M392 Computer programs for optimization by the modified simplex method, by G.L. Moore. Sep. 1989. 25 pp. R25 + R3,25 GST in South Africa; US $25 elsewhere. Report M393 The preparation and certification of fourteen South African silicate rocks for use as reference materials, by E.J. Ring. Sep. 1989.21 pp. R25 + R3,25 GST in South Africa; US $25 elsewhere. Report M395 The separation of trace elements in high-purity rhodium and iridium materials, by R.V.D. Robet and S.M. Graham. Nov. 1989. 10 pp. R25 + R3,25 GST in South Africa; US $25 elsewhere. 3. Publications from Trans Tech The publications listed in this section are available at the prices given from Trans Tech Publications, P .0. Box 1254, D-3392 Clausthal-Zelerfeld, West Germany. Handling of bulk solids. Theory and practice, by P.A. Shamlou. 1988. 200 pp., US$ 59.50. Acoustic emission lmicroseismic activity in geologic structures and materials, by H.R. Hardy and F.W'. Leighton. Vol. I: 1977, 490 pp., US$45.00. Vol. 11: 1980, 500 pp., US$45.00. Vol. Il: 1983, 680pp., US$6O.00. Vol. IV: 1989, 720pp., US$ 75.00. Open pit mine design models. An introduction with FORTRANI77 programs, by E. Alaphia Wright. Early 1990, approx. 200pp., US$75.00. Bucket wheel excavator, by W. Durst and W. Vogt. 988, 450pp., US$118.00. Continuois-surjace mining, by T.S. Golosinski and F.G. Boehm (eds.). 1987, 720pp., US$128.00. Mining-science and technology. 1987, 1430pages, US$ 118.00. Practical handbook for underground rock mechanics, by T.R. Stacey and C.H. Page. 1986, 150pp., US$ 38.00. Professional users handbook for rock bolting, by B. Stilborg. 1986, 150pp., US$38.00. The lighting of underground mines, by D.A. Troter. 1982, 220pp., US$48.00. Elements of hydraulic coal mine design, by M.L. Jeremic. 1982, 16Opp., US$38.00. Continuum theory of rock mechanics, by Cs. Assonyi and R. Richter. 1979, 365 pp., US$ 58.00. Shear and bond in reinforced concrete, by G. Florin.1980, 86 pp., US$ 24.00. Theory and design of surface structures: slabs and plates, by G. Florin. 1980, 222 pp., US$ 24.00. Mineral processing laboratory manual, by A.-Z. Abouzeid. January 1990, approx. 200pp., US$48.00. Weighing and proportioning of bulk solids, by Hendrik Colijn. 2nd ed. 1983, 4OOpp., US$60.00. Solid-liquid flow. Slurry pipeline transportation, E.J. Wasp et al. 1977, 240pp. US$ 58.00. Optimum pipe size selection, by C.B. Nolte. 1978, 304 pp., US$ 60.00.Field instrumentation in geotechnical engineering, T.H. Hanna. 1985, 854pp., US$98.00. The 1990 yearbook and directory. Powder and bulk solids handling and processing. 1989/90, approx. 300 pp., US$ 124.00.

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1. New books from The Institute of Metals Physical and elastic characterisation, edited by M. McLean. 1989. 228 pp. £25.00.High nitrogen steels, edited by J. Foct and A. Hendry. 1989. 461 pp. £49.50. Proceedings of the First International Calcium Treatment Symposium. 1988. 116 pp. £15.Design for recyc/ability, by Michael E. Henstock. 1988. 150 pp. £15. Solidification processing. 1988. 549 pp. £45.Proceedings of the First International Calcium Treatment Symposium. 1988. 116 pp. £15.Marine engineering with copper-nickel. 1988. 103 pp. £18.Sir Henry Bessemer: An autobiography. 1989.380 pp. £16.95. 2. Other publishers Occupational safety and accident prevention. Behavioural strategies and methods, by C.G. Hoyos and B.M. Zimolong. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1988. 218 pp. Dfl. 180.00. Algorithms in real algebraic geometry, edited by Denis S. Arnon and Bruno Buchberger. London, Academic Press, 1988. 274 pp. £15.95.

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Book news 1. Book reviews ? Prospecting in areas of desert terrain. London, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 1985. 283 pp. £28 (members £25,20). Reviewer: J.S. Mostert This publication records the proceedings of a con¬ference convened to deal exclusively with prospecting in areas of desert terrain. The meeting, organized jointly by The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (London) and the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Morocco, was held in Rabat from 14th to 17th April, 1985, and generated considerable international interest. Exploration cam¬paigns and case studies of successful discoveries in the desert areas of more than 14 lands are described. Since large areas of South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia are characterized by and and semi-arid terrains, this publication should be of considerable interest to explorationists and mining engineers engaged in the search for and development of mineral deposits in southern Africa. The fact that the desert terrains of southern Africa are host to a number of important base-metal (Aggeneys, Gamsberg, Prieska, and O'Okiep) and diamond deposits (Orapa, Jwaneng) has ensured continued interest in these areas from the viewpoints of exploration and mining.

Jan 1, 1985

1. New Publications Tin and its uses no. 140. Greenford (England), International Tin Research Institute, 1984. Catalogue. English translations of German standards 1984. Berlin, Beuth Verlag GmbH, 1984. Mining and mineral processing operations in Canada 1983. Ottawa, Canadian Government Publishing Centre, 1984. $6.00. Canadian mineral deposits not being mined in 1983. Ottawa, Canadian Government Publishing Centre, 1984. $6.00. 2. Mintek Publications Report M42D The recovery of tantalite and cassiterite from a bulk sample of pegmatite supplied by Falconbridge Explorations Limited. (First issued 1982.) Report M46D Tests on the nature and reduction of the chlorine in fluorspar concentrate from the western Transvaal. (First issued 1982.) Report M58D An electrochemical process for the recycling of tungsten carbide scrap. (First issued 1982.) Report M59D Testwork on samples of oxidized ore from the Potgietersrus Prospect. (First issued 1982.) Report M60D The production of electrolytic manganese dioxide from furnace sludge. (First issued 1983.) Report M64D Isotope-source neutron-activation analysis for the determination of manganese in bulk samples. (First issued 1982.) Report M128 The determination of cyanide in hydrometallurgical process solutions and effluents by ion chromatography. Report M132 Mineralogical parameters influencing the acid-bacterial leachability of low-grade nickel ores. Report Ml34 The NIMROC reference materials: revised values for thorium, yttrium, lanthanum, and the rare-earth elements. ReportM140 The effect of physical and chemical factors on the corrosivity of a synthetic mine water. Report Ml44 The development of standard procedures for the evaluation of magnetite for use in heavy-medium separation. Report M145 A preliminary study of the mineralogy of the nickel occurrence at Mabilikwe Hill, northern Transvaal.

Jan 1, 1984

1. Recent publication Iron and steel works of the world. Worcester Park (England), Metal Bulletin PLC, 1987. 9th edition, 728 pp. £94.75 by air mail.2. Canadian publications Mining and mineral processing operations in Canada, 1987. Mineral Bulletin MR 216. $15. (Obtainable from Printing and Publishing, Supply and Services Canada, Hull, Quebec, KIA 059 Canada.) Peat producers in Canada, 1986 directory, by M. Prud'homme. MRI 87/7 Canadian mines: Perspective from 1986. Reserves, production capability, exploration, development. Mineral Buletin MR 215. $9.95. 3. Mintek publications Report M313 The testing of abrasion resistance in pipeline materials, by D.P. Enright. Nov. 1987. 36 pp. Report M328 The installation and commissioning of a Hilger Monospek D500 scanning monochromator, by A.E. Watson. Sep. 1987. 11 pp. Report M331 The design and operation of hot-air dryers for the drying of granular activated carbon. Nov. 1987. 30 pp. Report M338 Ore microscopy, image analysis, and the extractive metallurgy of sulphide minerals-an overview. Nov. 1987. 14 pp. Report M339 The determination, by flow-injection analysis, of sulphate in solutions containing chromium(I/I) and iron(I/I). Nov. 1987. 11 pp. Report M222D The simultaneous determination of common anions by ion chromatography, by A. Cameron and C. Pohlandt. Oct. 1985, reissued May 1987. 10 pp. Report M227D The spectrophotometric determination of silica in metallurgical-grade fluorspar, by M. Solomons. Nov. 1985, reissued Jun. 1987. 9 pp. Report M229D The determination of metalic iron in prereduced iron ores, by R. Lownsbrough. Dec. 1985, reissued Jun. 1987. 7 pp. Report M252D The spectrophotometric determination of bismuth in sulphide materials, by M. Solomons. Mar. 1986, reissued Jun. 1987. 13 pp. Special Publication no. 12 Platinum in South Africa, by A.M. Edwards and Silk. 1987. 64 pp. Illustrated in colour. R30 ( Africa), US$30 (other countries). 4. Journals of interest Industrial Minerals. London, Metal Bulletin Journals Ltd. Tin and its uses no. 154, Nov. 1987.

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