Trials on blindhole boring in South African gold mines

The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
W. J. Van Den Berg J. G. Taylor
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The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
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13
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Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1978

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The paper discusses the introduction of blindhole boring on the South African gold mines of Anglo American Corporation. It covers the boring trials conducted, and outlines the progress made in the development of blindhole borers. The operating costs, and performances, of the latest 1,52 m diameter borer are given. Future trends and requirements In the application and design of blindhole borers are discussed, as well as factors that are of importance in the design of future machines.
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APA: W. J. Van Den Berg J. G. Taylor  (1978)  Trials on blindhole boring in South African gold mines

MLA: W. J. Van Den Berg J. G. Taylor Trials on blindhole boring in South African gold mines. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1978.

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