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A critical investigation into identifying key focus areas for the implementation of blockchain applications in the mining industryBy K. G. Philo, R. C. W. Webber-Youngman
mining, where data-driven decision making optimizes resource extraction, enhances safety, and ensures sustainability. The adoption of digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Int
Jul 10, 2024
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Presidential Address: Collaboration and Diversity in STEMBy Z. Botha
Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, published a book titled 'Lean In', where she invites women to sit at the table. In summary, to 'sit at the table' entails not only embracing opportunity, but to a
Sep 1, 2022
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Numerical Solution for the Deformations of Tunnels in Rock Masses and its Application to Estimate In Situ Stress Ratio K0By M. Arlandi, J. C. Monge
In this paper, the finite element method is used to obtain deformations of a rock tunnel. More than 3,000 numerical simulations and calculations were carried out. The analysis of this results has all
Jan 1, 2003
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Modelling water uptake in highly compacted bentonite in environmental sealing barriersBy W. Wittke, J. Gattermann
ABSTRACT: One alternative to close a radioactive waste repository in rock salt is the construction of a “Cross Section Closure (CSC)“ sealing barrier. The proposed material for the CSC is highly compa
Jan 1, 2003
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The Corrosivity Regions Of Southern Africa ? Long Term Trends And Implications For Materials Selection - 1. IntroductionBy John E. Leitch
The cost of corrosion as measured by such cost components as the renovation or replacement of coated steel, or the use of expensive coating systems on steel, is considerable. Extrapolating from figur
Jan 1, 2006
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Effect of mineralogy on grindability – A case study of copper oresBy T. Nghipulile, G. Dzinomwa, J. Kurasha, M. Amwaama, B. Mapani, K. Maweja, T. E. Moongo
The effect of mineralogy on the grindability was investigated using three copper ores – two sulphides and one oxide. The dominant copper minerals were identified by optical microscopy and mineral chem
Mar 30, 2023
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The necessity of 3D analysis for open-pit rock slope stability studies: Theory and practiceBy A. McQuillan, N. Bar
Geotechnical models developed during the planning stages of open pit mines are three-dimensional so as to capture the spatial variation in lithological, structural, hydrogeological, and geomechanical
Feb 6, 2023
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Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in AustraliaBy N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel
ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition
Jan 1, 2003
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An Overview Of The Zincor ProcessKeywords: Pyrometallurgy, zinc, electrowinning Zincor has been producing zinc since 1969 via the roast-leach-electrowinning process. It is the only primary zinc producer in South Africa, and curr
Jan 1, 2006
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Investigating Entrainment Levels in Lumwana and Kansanshi Ores using the Froth Stability and Water Recovery MethodsBy L. K. Witika, J. H. Masinja
"Investigations of flotation characteristics of Lumwana and Kansanshi ores using formulated frothers were carried out. Of the six frothers tested, two came from the alcohol family, two from the glycol
Jan 1, 2015
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Time-dependent behaviour of Tournemire argillites (France)By A. Rejeb
ABSTRACT: This paper contributes to the study of underground structures in argillaceous media, especially Tournemire argillites (Aveyron, France). The basic results obtained over six years in two expe
Jan 1, 2003
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Preliminary assessment of rockfall hazard based on GIS dataBy V. Labiouse, M. Jaboyedoff
GIS documents are of great interest for a quick and low-cost determination of areas endangered by rockfalls. They allow (i) the detection of potential instabilities from steep slopes and cliff areas,
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of underground support liners reaches maturityBy I. Hague
Support liners for underground applications include steel and timber sets, meshing and lacing, screen/mesh, shotcrete and thin support liners (superskins). Over the past few years, major advances have
Jan 1, 2003
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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessmentBy A. V. Z. Brink
Rock engineering risk is defined in this paper as a function of the potential ground motion; the vulnerability of the workplace; exposure of people; and a general term – quality of information. The pa
Jan 1, 2003
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About common principles of developed geomechanical classifications and discrepancies in estimation of strength of rock massesBy Y. P. Shoupletsov
ABSTRACT. A retrospective analysis of some geomechanical classifications for rock masses is presented. It is shown that estimates of rock mass strength according to geomechanical classifications devel
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurement of in situ stresses in deep drillholes for a hydroelectric projectBy N. Kumar, A. K. Dhawan, A. Varughese, S. K. Khullar
Abstract The in-situ stress field is one of the primary parameters influencing the performance of underground structures particularly in the Himalayas where there is strong influence of topography
Jan 1, 2003
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Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modellingBy M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka
Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up
Jan 1, 2003
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A Set Of Indices Based On Indentation Tests For Assessment Of Rock Cutting Performance And Rock PropertiesBy H. Copur
Experimental studies for quantification of force and brittleness indices relevant to rock cutting performance are presented. A simple interpretation method is developed, which quantifies the force-pen
Jan 1, 2003
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Research on visual simulation of coupled solid deformation and gas leak flow in parallel coal seamsBy P. Sun
Abstract: From the viewpoint of interaction mechanics of solid and gas, a coupled mathematical model is presented for coal/rock mass deformation and gas leak flow in parallel deformable coal seams. Nu
Jan 1, 2003
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Net Present Value Maximization Model For Optimum Cut-Off Grade Policy Of Open Pit Mining Operations ? SynopsisThe optimum cut-off grade policy maximizes the net present value (NPV) of an open pit mining operation subject to the mining, processing, and refining capacity constraints. The traditional approaches
Jan 1, 2011