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Use of Geostatistical Bayesian Updating to Integrate Airborne Radiometrics and Soil Geochemistry to Improve Mapping for Mineral ExplorationBy J. M. McKinley
Mineral exploration programmes around the world use data from remote sensing, geophysics, and direct sampling. On a regional scale, the combination of airborne geophysics and ground-based geochemical
Jan 1, 2014
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The Role Of Metallurgy In Enhancing Beneficiation In The South African Mining IndustryBy M. Dworzanowski
Beneficiation, in the context of this paper, has two distinct definitions. From an economic perspective, beneficiation relates to adding value to a mined raw material. From a metallurgy perspective, b
Sep 1, 2013
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Uncertainty Assessment For The Evaluation Of Net Present Value: A Mining Industry Perspective ? Synopsis (443bbb20-5eab-43f3-85de-c6c40fb656b6)By Ö. Erdem
The investment decision making process in the insurance and finance industries is affected by new advances such as simulation techniques. These advances have improved the discounted cash flow method (
Jan 1, 2012
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The Development Of A Remote-Controlled Highwall Rockbroom?A World First For The Open-Pit Mining Industry ? SynopsisBy D. van Rensburg
Jointed rock slopes are generally stable, as there is no freedom of movement for blocks of rock. In an open- pit mining environment, blasting opens up space into which blocks of rock can fail, resulti
Jan 1, 2012
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Finite Element Modelling Of Electric Currents In Ac Submerged Arc FurnacesBy I. Mc Dougall
Finite element models were generated of two submerged arc furnaces of different geometries. A 48MW circular furnace and a 68MW 6-in-line rectangular furnace were studied. The electrodes, raw material,
Jan 1, 2007
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Optimizing The Life Of Ore Passes In A Deep-Level Gold MineBy P. R. Brenchley
Main ore pass systems should last the life of a mine, and too often expensive and hazardous remedial measures are required to repair a damaged ore pass in an attempt to extend its life. In order to ma
Jan 1, 2006
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Characterization and distribution of chrome spinel grains in magnetically fractionated ilmenite concentratesThe distribution of chrome spinels in a magnetically fractionated ilmenite concentrate sourced from the Murray Basin was characterized by XRF assaying, quantitative electron microprobeanalysis, grain
Jan 1, 2003
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DC Furnace Containment Vessel Design Using Computational Fluid DynamicsBy M. Shapiro, L. A. le Grange, B. Henning
Effective pyrometallurgical process vessel design requires accurate assessment of the heat fluxes through the walls of the furnace. This is particularly important for freeze lining operation which is
Jan 1, 2004
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Variations In Ultra-Deep, Narrow Reef Stoping Configurations And The Effects On Cooling And Ventilation - IntroductionIn exploiting the ultra-deep, narrow reef ore bodies of the Witwatersrand, the ventilation and cooling systems within the stopes play a critical role because of high concentrations of active workers.
Jan 1, 2001
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A comparison of Jointed Rock Mass Strength Envelopes Using Hoek-Brown GSI and Direct Shear ResultsBy C. Haberfield, J. Szymakowski
Recent studies by the authors into the behaviour of jointed rock masses using direct shear testing have confirmed that joint spacing has a significant effect on rock mass strength. The rock mass failu
Jan 1, 2003
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Oxygen Activity Measurements In Simulated Converter Matte (e2a109c1-a92c-480a-aff7-b09fc199f5f7)By K. G. Tshilombo
It should be possible to use an oxygen probe to follow iron removal during converting, if local equilibrium is established between iron in the matte and the iron oxides in the fayalitic slag. The oxyg
Jan 1, 2007
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Witwatersrand Gold Reef Evaluation: The ?Variancegram? ToolBy C. Lemmer
The resolution with which the different categories of resources are forecast for Witwatersrand gold reefs should ideally tie in with block sizes that are optimal in terms of the variability structures
Jan 1, 2014
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Life-Of-Mine Ventilation and Refrigeration Planning for Resolution Copper Mine (f7fec8ba-f444-4056-8367-98da9f297180)Resolution Copper Mine is planned to be a 2000 m deep panel cave mine with virgin rock temperatures above 80°C in rock with a high crystalline silica content. The planned run-of-mine production rate i
Jan 1, 2014
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An Economic Model For Gold And Platinum Mining Using Selective Blast MiningBy I. Bock
Selective Blast Mining (SBM) makes use of milli-second sequential blasting technology to separate the valuable reef material from waste rock in the blasting operation at stope faces in the mining of t
Jan 1, 1998
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Expert Mill Control At AngloGold AshantiBy W. I. van Drunick
AngloGold Ashanti Metallurgy has recently been involved in the successful installation of intelligent, expert control systems on the milling circuits. The benefits of expert systems in these highly in
Jan 1, 2005
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Introducing new Council members (82061035-7b48-48e5-a216-1da1ce921e6c)Mr G H Park was born and brought up in Zimbabwe, in mining from the University of the Witwatersrand. Starting as a Learner Official at Rand Mines, he went Mr D J van Niekerk was educated at Helpmekaar
Jan 1, 1990
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Neural networks to estimate bubble diameter and bubble size distribution of flotation froth surfaces - SynopsisBy R. H. Estrada-Ruiz
This work analyses a new approach to estimates bubble size distribution of froth surfaces using artificial neural networks (ANN).Also, the robustness of ANN to interpret images with illumination pertu
Jan 1, 2009
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Geotechnical Considerations In The Design Of The MOCB Mining Method At Konkola No.3 Shaft.By M Lipalile, A B. Tunono, A W. Naismith
Konkola No 3 shaft experienced severe mining induced stress and time related deterioration in ground conditions in an area where an over-cut and bench (OCB) mining method was used to extract a shallow
Jan 1, 2005
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Equipment Selection For High Selective Excavation Surface Coal MiningBy H. Aykul
The choice of which mining method to use at many large surface coal mines is often dicated by what machinery is available or what experience the mine management can offer. One of the most significant
Jan 1, 2007
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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