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  • SAIMM
    Early shaft reef removal at Beatrix No. 3 Vertical Shaft

    By J. W. Klokow, S. L. Mulder

    Early removal of the shaft reef is usually considered necessary on deep level South African gold mines to avoid damaging stress build-up associated with traditional shaft-protection pillars. In the ca

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Effects of acid and reductants on iron salt leaching of copper-cobalt oxide ore: A case study from Zebesha mine, Zambia

    By O. Bazhko, F. D. L. Uahengo, Y. R. S. Hara

    Although the conventional acid-reductive leaching method effectively extracts copper (Cu) and cobalt (Co) from Cu–Co oxide ores, efforts to enhance hydrometallurgical performance are ongoing. This stu

    Oct 24, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Numerical modelling for the design of shortwall powered support units on the 2 seam at Matla Coal

    By J. W. Latilla, J. J. van Wijk

    In late 1997 a request was received to assist with determining the powered support unit (shield) load capacities for the planned 2 seam short wall. This project had a number of aspects which made it a

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Strong ground motion and site response of mine-induced seismic events

    By S. K. Murphy, S. M. Spottiswoode, A. M. Milev, D. Geyser

    A portable, stand-alone instrument especially designed for recording strong ground motion was used in this study to create a large database of peak particle velocities measured underground. A total nu

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld Complex

    By D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner

    In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping system

    By Y. Mitani, M. Xie, G. Zhou, T. Esaki

    The assessment of landslide instability and risk has become a topic of major interest for both geoscientists and engineering professionals as well as for local communities and administrations in many

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Presidential Address: Truth and Error in Scientific Publishing

    By R. T. Jones

    "SynopsisScientific progress relies on the publication of ideas and experimental results that can be replicated, tested, and improved over time. The first printed book on metallurgy to have been publi

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock mass

    By Y. Guglielmi, V. Merrien-Soukatchoff, I. Kadiri

    ABSTRACT: Hydraulic experiments have been conducted since 1997 within a small fractured calcareous rock mass in southeastern France, at a site called Coaraze. On this reduced-scale site closing a floo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Mining induced stress estimation for pillar extraction at shallow cover

    By A. K. Singh, R. Singh, P. K. Mandal

    On the basis of in situ study of pillar loading at different sites, an attempt is made in this paper to visualize the development of mining induced stress under varying geo-mining conditions. Field st

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Coupled Elasto-Plastic Model for Hydraulic Fracturing of Unconsolidated Formations

    By I. Gil, J. -C. Roegiers

    Abstract Hydraulic fracturing is a technology that has been utilized for more than 50 years in the oil industry. It was originally used for stimulating hard, brittle formations which typically exh

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Shortwall facebreak beneath a dolerite sill—learning points from a recent event at Matla Coal mine

    By J. W. Latilla, J. J. van Wijk

    A running facebreak ahead of the powered support units occurred on the number 4 seam at Matla Coal’s number 3 shaft (Matla 3) in April and May 2002.Very difficult mining conditions were experienced fo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Geotechnical parameters characteristics for a kind of schist in Iran

    By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush

    Abstract: Triaxial tests were conducted on the schist specimens with various anisotropic angles under confining pressures of 0, 7 and 15 MPa, and axial stress-axial strains, were measured and plot

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A new approach for borehole joint investigation—Development of Discontinuity Orientation Measurement drilling system

    By T. F. Cho, B .. O. You, K. S. Yoon, K. S. Won

    Discontinuity Orientation Measurement (DOM) drilling system capable of retrieving the reference line-marked core log, which can be used for determining the relative positions and orientations of disco

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    South Africa's position in the world's supply of minerals

    By B. G. Russell

    A wide range of minerals is found within the Republic of South Africa, many of which are exploited to a greater extent than in similar deposits found elsewhere. It is often asked whether this is atrib

    Jan 1, 1986

  • SAIMM
    Reflections on destress blasting for deep level hardrock mining: Key considerations for successful application of the techniques

    By C. Yi, M. Onifade, B. Genc, S. Dineva, T. Zvarivadza, M. Khandelwal

    Deep hardrock mines worldwide increasingly face rockbursts as mining depths increase. These events result from the accumulation and sudden release of stress, causing rockmass damage and posing major s

    Jun 27, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Rock cut slope stability analysis in Sinpal-Ildong region using distinct element method

    By J. H. Rhee, H. B. Ku, J. S. Lee, H. J. Park, B. S. Jang

    A large wedge failure had occurred in the study area which was under construction. Therefore, in order to analyze the potential instability for this rock slope, the authors conducted numerical analys

    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
    In-situ stress measurements in an underground oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring methods

    By S. O. Choi, C. Park, C. Sunwoo

    Two methods of stress measurements have been executed on the surface and underground to con-struct an oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring method. The first measurement has been pe

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    In situ deformability characteristics of rock mass by Goodman Jack

    By R. Singh, A. K. Dhawan, M. Dixit, H. Dev

    ABSTRACT: The modulus of deformation of rock mass is an important engineering parameter required for the design of foundation of hydraulic structure and to study the interaction of rock mass and the s

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Viscoplastic behaviour of and damage to rock related to the design of underground waste depository cavities

    By A. Bouvard, N. Hoteit, E. Boidy, F. Pellet

    In the context of the construction of an Underground Research Laboratory devoted to the feasibility studies of radioactive waste deposits, it appears of the utmost importance to study the long-term be

    Jan 1, 2003