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Comparison of different systems for rock mass characterisation and lessons from the Äspö Test Case, SwedenBy F. Lanaro, K. Röshoff, R. Christiansson, L. Jing
This paper presents the results of a project for developing a methodology for empirically determining some of the mechanical properties of the rock mass at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory, Southern Swed
Jan 1, 2003
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The effect of concentration, temperature and pH on the precipitation of Barium Sulphate, O. Kaba, W.P. Roux, and N. NaudeBy N. Naude, W. P. Roux, O. Kaba
Ceramic filtration plates are used for dewatering slurries with high solid concentrations and particles in the size range of 30 μm to 150 μm. After extensive operating times, the ceramic filter plates
Jan 1, 2020
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Experiences in the Production of Metallurgical and Chemical Grade UG2 Chromite Concentrates from PGM Tailings StreamsBy N. F. Dawson
Recovery of a chromite concentrate from UG2 flotation tailings streams, of a grade suitable for further pyrometallurgical treatment for the production of ferrochrome, has certain specific challenges n
Jan 1, 2010
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Monitoring Ore Loss and Dilution for Mine-to-Mill Integration in Deep Gold Mines: A Survey-Based InvestigationBy L. Xingwana
"The purpose of this study is to understand how ore loss and dilution affect the mine call factor, with the aim of subsequently improving the quality of ore mined and fed to the mill. It was necessary
Jan 1, 2016
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Size effect on shear strength of computer-aided-manufactured jointsBy Y. -H. Chang, Y. -J. Jou, T. -S. Ueng, I. -H. Peng
In order to systematically study the size effect on the shear strength of rock joints, this study used the computer-aided-manufacturing system to reproduce the artificial rock joints for saw-toothed j
Jan 1, 2003
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Stability analysis of ore passes in the Kiirunavaara mineBy J. Sjöberg, P. Lundman, E. Nordlund, C. Quinteiro
Abstract In the Kiirunavaara underground mine, crude ore is transported through ore passes from the production levels to the main haulage level. Failure and stability problems have occurred in som
Jan 1, 2003
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A new approach for borehole joint investigation—Development of Discontinuity Orientation Measurement drilling systemBy 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
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Probabilistic Determination of Rock Mass Behavior and Support of TunnelsBy M. Pötsch, W. Schubert, A. Goricki
Geological and geotechnical data are essential for the design of tunnels. To determine the rock mass behavior and the support of a planned tunnel excavation a consistent method for rock mass character
Jan 1, 2003
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New directions for the effective analysis of stress and strain induced by tabular miningBy J. A. L. Napier
One of the most important characteristics of tabular mine stress analysis is the need to represent the complex evolution of mining face positions and the accompanying induced stress changes in the roc
Jan 1, 2003
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Full-waveform automatic location of small seismic events in an underground mine using synthetic strain Green’s tensorsBy S. Moolla, R. Lynch, S. Brijraj
A reliable method to locate microseismic evets is an important objective for routine mine seismic monitoring. We developed an algorithm that can automatically and reliably locate an event from a singl
Jun 10, 2024
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An integrated approach for determining the viability of extracting three remnants in a scattered, deep level gold mineBy L. Linzer, J. Oelofse, T. Rangasamy
Extraction of isolated blocks of ground with elevated levels of stress and/or seismicity is a common occurrence in South African gold mines. Isolated blocks of ground that are divorced from the main o
Jan 1, 2003
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Obituary: S.K. de KokOn Friday, 18th April, 1986, Stefen Kenneth de Kok passed away peacefully at his home in Johannesburg after a short illness. New President of FSPE Mr R.G. (Bob) St Leger took office as President of Th
Jan 1, 1986
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National Institute for Metallurgy ReportVERSLAG- REPORT No. 1365 STUDIES OF INCIPIENT FUSION IN THE SYSTEM CHROMITE- MgO- Al2O3-SiO2-C 5th January, 1972 Investigator: N. A. Barcza SYNOPSIS A fundamental study was made of twelve chro
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Fines generation from South African manganese ores during preheating in a rotary kilnBy M. S. Moholwa, J. D. Steenkamp, H. L. Rutto
Manganese ores are the major source of manganese for the production of manganese ferroalloys. There is a gap in the knowledge of the decrepitation behaviour of manganese ores, which presents a problem
Nov 30, 2022
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Traversing a tumbling mill: an ore particle’s perspective, O.O. Ogunmodimu, D.K. Weatherley, and M.S. PowellBy O. O. Ogunmodimu, D. K. Weatherley, M. S. Powell
Discrete element methods (DEM) have provided the ability to resolve the complex phenomena experienced by ore within comminution devices such as tumbling mills. The new developments in DEM techniques a
Jan 1, 2020
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Long Distance Slurry Pipeline Design In Cold Regions: Case StudiesBy Q. Li, B. Ricks
Over the last several decades mineral concentrate long distance slurry pipelines have been installed and successfully operated. Nearly all were installed via the buried construction method. Their reco
Jan 1, 2007
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Some observations on 'ancient' mining at PhalaborwaBy C. E. More
Some observations on 'ancient' mining at Phalaborwa C. E. MORE. B.A. (Pretoria) (Visitor) A brief account is given of historical references to the Phalaborwa area, the first being to the mou
Jan 1, 1974
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Railway tunnel design against karstic collapse in KoreaBy Y. H. Suh, H. C. Lee, D. S. Kim
A progressive karst formation and its influence upon engineered structures in the ‘phil-karst’ rock mass draw a tunnel engineer’s special attention to a long-term stability and the maintenance issues.
Jan 1, 2003
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Dam foundation design considering scattering of its deformabilityBy M. Nakamura, T. Akamatsu
Embankment dams are often constructed on soft rock foundations in Japan, so it is important to precisely predict deformation of the foundations due to fill placement at the design stage. In order to a
Jan 1, 2003
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Stope design in the Hishikari Gold Mine, Japan, by using numerical analysisBy Y. Sagawa
The Hishikari Gold Mine consists of epithermal vein type Au-Ag deposits, each of which has several veins standing almost in parallel each other and inclining 70 to 90 degrees. The veins have 1 to 3m w
Jan 1, 2003