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  • SAIMM
    Leachability Of Nitrided Ilmenite In Hydrochloric Acid - Synopsis

    By J. J. Swanepoel

    Titanium nitride in upgraded nitrided ilmenite (bulk of iron removed) can selectively be chlorinated to produce titanium tetrachloride. Except for iron, most other components present during this low t

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Robust and resistant semivariogram modelling using a generalized bootstrap

    By E. Pardo-Igúzquiza, R. A. Olea

    The bootstrap is a computer-intensive resampling method for estimating the uncertainty of complex statistical models. We expand on an application of the bootstrap for inferring semivariogram parameter

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    The link between the design process in rock engineering and the code of practice to combat rock fall and rockburst accidents

    The paper deals with the importance of design, and of codes of practice, in ensuring safe working conditions in mines. The design principles involved in the design process are dealt with, and the imp

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A Symphony Of Collaboration Between Mining And Engineering

    By M. Andrews, B. J. Göhre, G. Strong, C. Terblanche

    Mechanized mining can be experienced as a symphony by substituting the instruments for the different machines that each perform their own function and thus have different sounds. The drill-rig is the

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    A Case Study On The Operation Of A Flottweg Tricanter® Centrifuge For Solvent-Extraction Crud Treatment At Bwana Mkubwa, Ndola, Zambia

    By Gift Chisakuta, Bravo Mbao, Nils Schwarz, Angus Feather, Anthony Mukutuma

    Bwana Mkubwa is a 50 000 tons per annum copper cathode producer, owned by First Quantum Minerals and located in Ndola, on the Zambian Copperbelt. The Bwana Mkubwa solvent-extraction circuit was starte

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Risk assessment of the bulk transport of zircon sands

    By R. Strydom, J. H. Selby, J. Slabbert, W. Enslin

    Zircon is a naturally occurring silicate of zirconium, which is used in large quantities (~1 million tonnes per annum) for its refractory properties and its extreme chemical inertness. All zircons con

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Using Computed Order Tracking To Detect Gear Condition Aboard A Dragline

    By B. L. Eggers

    This study investigates the application of computed order tracking with subsequent rotation domain averaging and statistical analysis, to the drag gearbox of a dragline used in a mining environment. C

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Two Rivers Platinum Mine: The Orebody, The Mining Method - A Perfect Match (f51ca3a6-f12c-45c8-a3d7-d1d4f9dd2f91)

    By M. Mabuza

    Two Rivers Platinum Mine (TRP) is a 55:45 joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Impala Platinum, respectively. TRP is situated on the farm Dwarsrivier 372KT, in the southern sector of the

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Characterization And Alternative Dissolution Of Tantalite Mineral Samples From Mozambique ? Synopsis

    By M. Nete

    Qualitative analysis of three mineral samples from northern Mozambique was accomplished by X-ray diffraction (XRD), microscopy, scintillation, and magnetic determination. Chemical characterization was

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Origins Of Some Fractures Around Tabular Stopes In Deep South African Mines ? Synopsis

    By G. van Aswegen

    The geometry and morphology of a set of low-angle fractures around a stope in a deep Witwatersrand gold mine are explained in terms of extension fractures forming under variable conditions of stress.

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Safety Considerations In Underground Logistics?A Look At Vertical, Horizontal And In-Stope Transportation Systems ? Synopsis

    By S. M. Rupprecht

    Transportation accounts for some 26% of all mine accidents in South Africa. Although this figure may not be as prolific as fall of grounds accidents or accidents caused by seismic events, the enormity

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Annual Report ? For The Year Ended 30th June, 1992

    [COUNCIL FOR 1991/92 President R.D. Beck President Elect JP. Hoffman Vice Presidents Senior Junior Dr H. Scott-Russell J.A. Cruis

    Jan 1, 1992

  • SAIMM
    In Search Of Low Cost Titanium: The Fray Farthing Chen (FFC) Cambridge Process - Synopsis

    By S. J. Oosthuizen

    This article explores the Fray Farthing Chen (FFC) Cambridge process, a novel method for the electrochemical deoxidation of metal oxides in molten salt, discovered at the University of Cambridge in 19

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Analysis for pillar extraction potential (A-PEP)—a risk-based program for underground coal mining

    By G. H. Lind

    Research into the safe and economic extraction of underground coal pillars in the Witbank and Highveld coalfields of South Africa highlighted that future practices will have to consider pertinent risk

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Utilization of the Brazilian test for estimating the uniaxial compressive strength and shear strength parameters

    By F. Cihangir, A. Kesimal, K. Karaman, B. Ercikdi

    Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and shear strength parameters(cohesion and angle of internal friction, Cand F) of rocks are important parameters needed for various engineering projects such as tun

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Support system performance under different corrosion conditions - Synopsis

    This paper reports on recent field observations on the performance of support systems under different corrosion environments in Canadian underground mines. Phenomenological data are used to gain a bet

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Development of roasting parameters for the ConRoast process with low-sulphur feedstock - Synopsis

    By E. Eccleston

    The ConRoast process for the production of platinum group metals involves the use of a fluidized bed reactor for the removal of sulphur from ore concentrates by roasting prior to smelting in a DC-arc

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Shotcrete Lining Of South Deep Shafts

    By W. P. Erasmus

    This paper will focus on the use of the ?wet-mix? steel fibre re-in forced shotcrete as a permanent lining in deep shafts, assessing gold bearing reef. It will cover all aspects relating to the choice

    Jan 1, 2001

  • SAIMM
    Monte Carlo Simulation Of Pt-Al Thin Film Diffusion - Synopsis

    By R. A. Harris

    In this study Pt-Al thin films were prepared via electron beam physical vapour deposition (EB-PVD) with an atomic concentration ratio of Pt25:Al75. These films were heat treated at temperatures rangin

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    The Impact Of Mixed Fleet Hauling On Mining Operations At Venetia Mine

    By J. Krzyzanowska

    Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of Bachelor of Engineering-Mining Venetia Mine, an open-pit diamond mining operation in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, current

    Jan 1, 2007