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Selective flotation for removal of impurities on copper concentrates with various redox reactions, H. Miki, T. Hirajima, G.P.W. Suyantara, Y. Orii, K. Sasaki, S. Kuroiwa, and Y. AokiBy K. Sasaki, S. Kuroiwa, H. Miki, Y. Aoki, T. Hirajima, Y. Orii, G. P. W. Suyantara
Selective flotation to separate copper minerals from, for example, Mo- and/or As-bearing minerals is a continuing problem because the selectivity of current systems is imperfect. Selective Cu-As flota
Jan 1, 2020
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Prediction of burden distribution and electrical resistance in submerged arc furnaces using discrete element method modellingBy G. Akdogan, Q. G. Reynolds, S. J. Baumgartner
A computational model of a submerged arc furnace (SAF) used in the production of ferrochrome is presented. The model‘s intended use is to investigate the extent to which intrinsic and extrinsic proper
Apr 16, 2024
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Drawpoint loading optimization strategies in block caving: A case study of Palabora Mining CompanyBy R. B. Khumalo, M. S. Nyarela, R. C. Nemathithi
Palabora Mining Company is one of the largest low-grade copper mines globally. The mine uses block caving for the extraction of the orebody. This paper enumerates the drawpoint loading strategies for
Nov 30, 2022
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Simulation of kinetic joint forces in a nutating grinding millBy J. R. Bredell, J. Branehog, C. Coetzee, J. J. van Tonder
A nutating grinding mill, exemplified by the commercial HICOM mill, achieves efficient particle size reduction through the accelerated motion of the material charge within the nutating chamber. This d
Mar 5, 2025
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Effect of LixTRA 118 Leaching Aid on Heap Leaching of Copper Ores – Column StudyBy K. C. Sole, M. E. Mitshiabo
Although surfactants have proven to increase metal extraction by improving solution flow in porous media, these reagents have not been widely adopted in heap leaching operations because of potential i
Jan 1, 2023
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Optimizing the cut-off grade for tabular gold deposits, considering the South African gold tax and mineral resource royalty regimeBy F. T. Cawood, C. C. Birc
The South African mineral resource royalty system, initiated in 2010, employs a hybrid ad valorem approach tied to profitability ratios. This rate is then applied to the total revenue from mineral sal
Aug 8, 2024
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Prediction and performance of a WLIMS circuit through bench-scale Davis Tube testwork, R.D. Govender and A. SinghBy A. Singh, R. D. Govender
The current method employed to quantify the efficiency of separation of ferromagnetic ores by wet low intensity magnetic drum separators (WLIMS) incorporates the use of a conventional benchscale Davis
Jan 1, 2020
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Towards a generalizable project readiness assessment methodology for the mining industry: A literature reviewBy H. Mulder, M. C. Bekker
The principal objective of this investigation was to conduct a thorough literature review on the status of project readiness mechanisms, tools, techniques, and frameworks for mining projects. The revi
Sep 1, 2022
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A simulation model to study truckallocation optionsBy E. Y. Baafi, H. Fan, W. Zeng
We present a discrete event simulator, TSJSim (Truck-Shovel JaamSim Simulator), for evaluating the stochastic and dynamic operational variables in a truck-shovel system. TSJSim offers four truck alloc
Dec 13, 2022
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Review of step changes taken to improve recovery of fine pentlandite at Kevitsa Mine, B. Musuku, N. Schreithofer, and O. DahiBy O. Dahl, B. Musuku, N. Schreithofer
Recovery of fine pentlandite is proving to be a challenging task in the Kevitsa sequential flotation operations, with over 60% of the nickel losses reporting into the -25μm size fraction. Since commis
Jan 1, 2020
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Horizontal airflow fine coal winnowing, L. Morgan, Q.P. Campbell, and M. le RouxBy L. Morgan, M. Le Roux, Q. P. Campbell
Dry coal processing is becoming increasingly favoured as a fine coal beneficiation technique. The decline in suitable good-quality coal, as well as the ongoing decrease in usable process water, makes
Jan 1, 2020
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Elevating safety and efficiency in mining with Vision AI: From object detection to large language model-driven decision intelligenceBy Y. Zhan1, T. Moodley, M. A. H. Zahid
Mining operations are under growing pressure to improve safety and efficiency while dealing with aging infrastructure, complex processes, and workforce constraints. Although many sites are equipped wi
Mar 6, 2026
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New tools for mineralogical process monitoring - X-ray diffraction (XRD) combined with statistical data analysis, U. König and N. NorbergBy U. König, N. Norberg
Ore mineralogy defines the properties during processing and metal extraction. Fast and frequent monitoring of the mineral content and related process parameters brings value to the mining operation an
Jan 1, 2020
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Key Aspects of Bench Flotation as a Geometallurgical Characterization ToolBy V. Ross
"Bench-scale flotation tests play a major role in the geometallurgical process value chain. Despite their apparent simplicity, these tests pose pitfalls in terms of operation, as well as the interpret
Mar 1, 2019
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Spotlight On PyrometallurgyBy C. W. P. Finn
On 14th April, 1980, 76 delegates from industry, universities, and research laboratories gathered at the University of the Witwatersrand to attend the Pyrometallurgy Vacation School. Professor H. B. B
Jan 1, 1980
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Benchmarking rehabilitation in the South African opencast coal industryBy S. J. van Wyk, A. S. H. Haagner, A. Abraha
Opencast coal mining is responsible for the greatest area of land disturbance across all of the commodity types in South Africa. Many thousands of hectares have been rehabilitated to date and, althoug
Apr 25, 2025
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Presidential Address The energy requirements of the mining and metallurgical industry in South AfricaBy P. R. Jochens
South Africa depends to a considerable measure on the exploitation of mineral reserves and the processing of these minerals. One of the prime requirements for the mining and metallurgical industry to
Jan 1, 1980
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Evaluating the potential drilling success of exploration programmes using a three-dimensional geological model – A case studyBy R. K. W. Merkle, F. A. S. Reyneke, Z. Harris, P. W. J. Delport
The technological advancements in computing power in the last 30 years have enabled the practical visualization of complex geological environments in three-dimensional (3D) space. 3D models and their
Feb 2, 2022
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An analytical approach to explain complex flow in spiral concentrator and development of flow equations, P.K. JainBy P. K. Jain
A spiral concentrator is a density separation device used for the beneficiation of coal and various minerals such as iron ore, chromite ore, gold, beach sand minerals etc. The flow pattern developed i
Jan 1, 2020
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A conceptual technique to mathematically quantify the trajectory of flyrockBy J. van der Walt, W. Spiteri
Flyrock remains a significant threat to the health and safety of mine employees and integrity of infrastructure, as well as to the safety of the neighbouring communities and their property. This inves
Apr 5, 2023