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The removal of cyanide from aqueous solution by the use of ferrous sulphateThe treatment of gold-plant tailings with ferrous sulphate to remove the cyanide is currently in use, on several gold plants. In some cases there is scope for optimization the process. The present wor
Jan 1, 1992
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The Use of Fuzzy-Weighted Binary Integer Goal Programming to Select the Optimum Site for a Central Processing PlantBy E. Bakhtavar, R. Mikaeil, D. Khademi
"Fuzzy-weighted integer goal programming has been developed and used to select the most suitable site to construct a central processing plant for several adjacent small-scale dimension stone quarries,
Jan 1, 2017
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Chemical wear analysis of a tap-hole on a SiMn production furnaceBy M. Tangstad, J. D. Steenkamp
In April 2013 a 48 MVA submerged arc furnace producing silicomanganese was excavated in South Africa. Since the high shell temperatures recorded in the tap-hole area resulted in the furnace being swit
Jan 1, 2015
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Shaft Sinking With Electronic Detonators At The Gautrain Rapid Rail ProjectBy C. G. Goncalves
The Gautrain rapid rail link project is currently Africa?s largest infrastructure project connecting South Africa?s major airport (OR Tambo), Johannesburg and Pretoria. Phase one is planned for comple
Jan 1, 2009
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Flotation Developments And Upgrades At Impala Platinum?s Rustenburg Operations - Development Of A High Energy Flotation Plant For Ultimate Pgm ScavengingBy M. Kerr
Background- History The most significant change in mining since the late 1970?s has been the emergence of very large scale mining operations , which have been developed to ensure profitability wi
Jan 1, 2007
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Applications And Benefits Of 3D Laser Scanning For The Mining IndustryBy J. W. van der Merwe
Technology is advancing at a rate that makes it extremely difficult for the mining Industry to keep pace. Many advances occur within a given piece of technology and often this is missed by the discip
Jan 1, 2012
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Relationship between Ore Mineralogy and Copper Recovery across Different Processing Circuits at Kansanshi MineBy K. Muchima, C. Siame, L. Little, B. Kaputula, Q. Mclennan
"The variability of copper mineralization at Kansanshi mine significantly affects the efficiencies of the processes used to recover copper. Quantifying this variability is therefore essential for moni
Nov 1, 2018
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Optimising a Reflux Classifier circuit, P. Ramsaywok, G. Legodi, and S. NdanduleniBy P. Ramsaywok, S Ndanduleni, G. Legodi
The objective of this paper is to share the optimisation journey of a pilot Reflux classifier (RC) circuit in the Exxaro GG1 plant, at Grootegeluk beneficiation complex in Lephalale, South Africa. The
Jan 1, 2020
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Further design of quaternary diammonium reagents hosted on polymer nanofibers for hexachloridoiridate(IV) specificity, P. Moleko-Boyce, M. Ngayeka, and Z. TshentuBy Z. Tshentu, M. Ngayek, P. Moleko-Boyce
This paper is focused on the development of iridium(IV)-specific quaternary diammonium cations containing electron-donating substituents in the benzyl group of methyl and electron-withdrawing substitu
Jan 1, 2020
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Temperature-elevated hydration effect on stress behaviour of cemented paste backfillBy W. K. Ting, A. Hasan
Mine stope is typically backfilled with cemented paste backfill, which provides a regional underground stability and also a reduction of aboveground tailings accumulation. During backfilling, a phenom
Jan 30, 2026
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Rare Earth Extraction with Ionquest® 801 initial modelling developmentBy F. Dutoy, M. B. Stella, C. F. Carrozza
Rare earth elements (REEs) are indispensable components in the manufacturing of high-tech devices, renewable energy technologies, and defence applications. As global demand for these elements continue
Nov 6, 2024
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Insights into the Potential for Reduced Refractory Wear in Silicomanganese SmeltersBy J. D. Steenkamp, J. Muller
"Excavation of an industrial-scale submerged arc furnace, utilized in the production of silicomanganese, identified two high-wear areas in the refractory lining: the tap-hole, built with cold rammed c
Jan 1, 2016
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A data-based approach to the qualitative characterization of ore variability, C.S. Macomber, J.E. Gebhardt, W. Lee, and B. Temel MckennaBy J. E. Gebhardt, B. Temel Mckenna, W. Lee, C. S. Macomber
X-ray diffraction (XRD) data was extracted from various sources to develop qualitative ternary and tetrahedral plots differentiating mineralogy, bond work index (BWi) and hardness of ore bodies at dif
Jan 1, 2020
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Incompressible versus compressible fluid flow models: A case study on furnace tap-hole lancingBy J. H. Zietsman, M. W. Erwee, Q. G. Reynolds
Pyrometallurgical furnaces, essential for metal extraction, operate at temperatures exceeding 1600°C and represent complex multiphase systems that challenge direct industrial research. Multiphysics mo
Apr 16, 2024
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Fully automated coal quality control using digital twin material tracking and statistical model predictive control for yield optimization during production of semi soft coking- and power station coalBy B. J. Coetzee, P. W. Sonnendecker
The quality control of a two-stage coal washing process involves several complex components that need to be modelled accurately, to enable autonomous control of the process. The first objective is to
Aug 2, 2022
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Determination of the influences of sample disaggregation methods on the Blaine index of regrinding HPGR product, N. Esmaeili, A.D. Ahmadabadi, R. Hejazi, M. Saghaeian, and V. SheikhzadehBy V. Sheikhzadeh, M. Saghaeian, N. Esmaeili, R. Hejazi, A. Dehghani Ahmadabadi
High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) are mostly used prior to pelletising processes to increase the specific surface area (SSA) of iron ore concentrate. For expressing SSA, the Blaine index is utilised
Jan 1, 2020
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An automatic ladle level measurement system for monitoring ladle fill rate during tappingBy A. Rödfalk, P. Bloemer, J. P. Nilsson, N. Brogden
"Reliable and accurate metal transfer information during silicon tapping from an EAF is invaluable for decision-making and process optimization, while obtaining such information safely is a necessity.
Jan 1, 2014
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Trial Of The BX Conical-Ended Borehole Overcoring Stress Measurement Technique - SynopsisBy H. Ogasawara
Information on rock stress is important for safe mining in seismically active ground. On a major gold mine, a few tens of crews are continuously conducting geological drilling with small pneumatic mac
Jan 1, 2012
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A conceptual framework for reframing artisanal and small-scale mining: understanding characterization of artisanal and small-scale mining in South AfricaBy N. Mutemeri, T. -L. Field, M. Chuma
The categorization of artisanal and small-scale mining has a significant impact on perception and understanding of the sector, particularly from a livelihood perspective. Several developing countries
Jul 10, 2024
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Remote sensing of the decant pond of tailings dams: Insights from a South African case studyBy C. O’Donova, E. Adam, L. A. Torres-Cruz
High-profile failures of tailings dams illustrate the significant safety challenge they pose. The decant pond of such facilities plays an important role in their mechanical stability. This study inves
Apr 2, 2022