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  • SAIMM
    New Developments On Mine Planning And Grade Control At Sishen Iron Ore Mine

    By D. J. Steynfaard

    Sishen Iron Ore Mine is situated 280 km north-west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The mine produces and sells high quality iron ore of various specifications to various na

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuities

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    The gas-dynamic method of calculation of explosion-proof distances during explosions of methane-air mixture in mines with regard to explosion protective structures

    By D. Yu. Paleev, O. Yu. Lukashov, A. Yu. Krainov, E. R. Shrager, I. M. Vasenin

    The gas-dynamic method is presented of calculation of explosion-proof distances during an explosion of the methane-air mixture in mine working. On the basis of this method is modelled of shock waves i

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Flotation flowsheet development for a refractory Cu-Pb-Zn complex polymetallic ore in China, Z.G. Song, Q. Cui, B.Z. Zhou, G.B. Zheng, and Y.G. Zhu

    By Q. Cui, B. Z. Zhou, Z. G. Song, Y. G. Zhu, G. B. Zheng

    The complex refractory Cu-Pb-Zn polymetallic ore in Xinjiang, China is a massive sulphide ore with complex mineral components. In the past two years, the ore mineralogy has changed, resulting in a dec

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Hard rock tunnel boring, cutting, drilling and blasting: rock parameters for excavatability

    By K. Thuro, R. J. Plinninger

    ABSTRACT: Determining tunnel stability is a key issue during preliminary site investigation. In contrast, problems of excavatability have been largely ignored. While the choice of an economic tunnelli

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Applications of seismic hazard assessment methods in mines

    By G. van Aswegen

    Large structures in mines (faults, dykes, pillars, abutments) fail when the load exceeds the strength. If the loading system stiffness (LSS, also referred to as the ‘local mine stiffness’) is lower th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Characterization Of Au Catalysts - Synopsis

    By T. van Heerden

    A range of supported gold catalysts was prepared by ion exchange, varying many of the preparation variables, including concentration in the precursor solution, washing procedure, as well as drying and

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Assessment of mass modulus of a weathered argillaceous rock

    By Chris M. Haberfield, Neil D. Benson

    The assessment of overall modulus (or stiffness) of a fractured weak to moderately strong rock mass is a key parameter in the design of civil engineering works in these materials. It also provides th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferro-Alloy Furnaces

    By I. J. Barker

    Keywords: Submerged-arc furnace, plasma furnace, d.c. furnace, scale up, Søderberg electrodes, smart grid, demand side management, load shedding This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Rock avalanche run out prediction: combined application of two numerical methods

    By R. Poisel, C. Scavia, Preh A., W. Roth, M. Pirulli

    ABSTRACT: Two methodologies for the three-dimensional simulation of the run out of rock avalanches are presented: one based on a granular approach and the other based on a continuum equivalent approac

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The interaction of rock mass properties and the project specific boundary conditions as basis for the design of deep excavation pits

    By R. Katzenbach, M. Vogler, U. Adamietz

    Abstract The design of deep excavation pits in rock mass is dependent as well on the mechanical properties of the rock mass as for example the orientation and the type of discontinuities like bed

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Design and construction of tunnel portals under difficult geotechnical conditions

    By R. M. Spang

    Abstract Between the German city of Dresden and the Czech capital Prague a 4-lane highway is under con-struction. At the outskirts of Dresden it will cross the narrow and deeply eroded Weißeritz V

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Comment On The Paper: Design Of Merensky Reef Crush Pillar

    By F. S. A. de Frey

    The author would like to refer to his contribution to the paper `Design of pillar systems in South Africa' by Ozbay et al. 1. The authors agreed `wholeheartedly that further research, together w

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Technology Selection Of Stirred Mills For Energy Efficiency In Primary And Regrinding Applications For The Platinum Industry

    By C. Ntsele

    Stirred milling technologies have firmly established themselves in concentrator circuits as energy-efficient alternatives to tumbling ball mills. High and continued increases in electricity costs,

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The Smelting Operations Of Anglo American?s Platinum Business: An Update

    By R. J. Hundermark

    Keywords: Anglo American, Anglo Platinum Ltd, Waterval, Mortimer, Polokwane, ACP, pyrometallurgy, platinum, PGMs Anglo Platinum Ltd is the largest primary platinum producer in the world and operat

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stress

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD) For Professionals In Engineering - 1. Introduction

    Like it or not, CPD is upon us. As from 1 January 2006, all registered engineering professionals, i.e. professional engineers, professional engineering technologists, professional certificated enginee

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)

    By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi

    The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessment

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges Project

    By H. Zhu, F. Xu, T. Wang

    Abstract : The deformation monitoring data of the middle pier of the in permanent ship lock in Three Gorges revealed several interesting deformation phenomena. Conclusions and explanations are made co

    Jan 1, 2003