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Toward discrete element modelling of material flow in submerged arc furnaces APCOM 2021By G. Akdogan, C. Bergmann, C. J. Coetzee, Q. G. Reynolds, S. J. Baumgartner
Submerged arc furnaces (SAF) are used extensively in the production of ferrochrome, where charge material – consisting of mixtures of carbonaceous reductants, fluxes such as silica, and ore in the for
Sep 1, 2021
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Mineral Supply From Africa: China's Investment Inroads Into The African Mineral Resource Sector - IntroductionBy M. Ericsson
?Rare earths ?will not be bargaining instruments?? was stated in a headline in China Daily of 29 October 2010. The Chinese government is trying to fend off the persistent accusations from Japan, the U
Jan 1, 2011
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Effects processing parameters and building orientation on the microstructural and mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg parts printed by selective laser meltingBy J. van der Merwe, C. Phetolo, V. Matjeke
The mechanical properties and microstructure of AlSi10Mg alloy samples that were printed by selective laser melting (SLM) were studied to determine the effect of processing parameters and building ori
Jul 1, 2021
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Distributed Compositional And Temperature Nature Of Melts In Submerged And Open Arc Furnaces In High Carbon Ferrochrome ProductionBy S. J. Frank
The development of feedforward semi-empirical control models for furnaces and the evaluation of mass balances are based on plant data. The models can only be as good as the data and it is
Jan 1, 2004
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Metal Recovery from TiCl4 slurry by Evaporation and Acid LeachingBy X. Xiang, W. Xia, J. Yin
"TiCl4 slurry containing valuable metals is an unavoidable by-product of the titanium ore chlorination process. The recovery of these valuable metals, which include titanium, niobium, tantalum, and al
May 1, 2019
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Prediction of rock fragmentation using the Kuznetsov-Cunningham-Ouchterlony modelBy E. K. Mutinda, D. K. Maina, R. M. Kasomo, B. O. Alunda
Assessment of blast fragment size distribution is critical in mining operations because it is the initial step towards mineral extraction. Different empirical models and techniques are available for p
Mar 1, 2021
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A mathematical mould model for transient infiltration and lubrication behaviour of slag in a steel continuous casting processBy B. Yu, M-H. Cao, C. Zhou, X-Z. Zhang
The transient infiltration and lubrication behaviour of slag during continuous casting of steel is important for billet quality. A two-dimensional coupled mathematical mould model was developed to inv
Apr 16, 2024
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Application of metabolic flux modeling to predict carbon flow and optimize the production of chelating acids by Gluconobacter oxydans for bioleaching of rare earth elements, J.E. Aston, V.S. Thompson, Y. Fujita, Y. Jiao, and D.W. ReedBy Y. Jiao, V. S. Thompson, D. W. Reed, Y. Fujita, J. E. Aston
Rare earth elements (REE) are vital components in modern electronics and green technology products. Supply is tight and global demand is expected to increase, leading to high risk for the economic and
Jan 1, 2020
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Minerals and the survival of mankind - Presidential address Given by P. A. Von WiellighBy P. A. Von Wielligh
Without minerals, man cannot possibly hope to maintain his present standard of living. Professional mining men throughout the world, particularly in mineral-exporting countries like South Africa, are
Jan 1, 1978
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Microstructure And Corrosion Resistance Of Experimental Low-Nickel Duplex Stainless SteelsBy S. Nana, M. B. Cortie
Duplex stainless steels containing high levels of manganese and copper and lower-than-normal levels of nickel were produced and evaluated. The experimental alloys containing 3 per cent copper by mass
Jan 1, 1993
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Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Tetrakis(1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedionato) Zirconium(IV)By M. Steyn
The coordination compound tetrakis(1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propanediona to)zirconium(IV), [Zr(DBM)4], (DBM = dibenzoyl methane/1,3- diphenyl-1,3-propanedionol) was synthesized and characterized by single-cry
Jan 1, 2014
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Investigation of a conveyor belt fire in an underground coal mine: Experimental studies and CFD analysisBy C. O. Aksoy, G. G. U. Aksoy, A. Fisne, I. Alagoz, E. Kaya
Coal produced in underground mines is transported to the surface by means of conveyor belts throughout long roadways. The combustion of belts puts a large number of employees at great risk. Undergroun
Dec 13, 2023
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Effects of Searsia lancea hydrochar inclusion on the mechanical properties of hydrochar/discard coal pelletsBy R. L. Setsepu, S. O. Bada, J. Abdulsalam
The utilization of biomass as a solid fuel for co-firing has received great attention from boiler manufacturers as a clean coal technology (CCT) option. This research aimed to produce biocoal pellets,
Dec 1, 2021
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Comparison of normalized and nonnormalized block caving comminution modelsBy R. Castro, R. Gómez, F. Betancourt, M. Moncada
In block cave mining, rock fragmentation is a key parameter that influences the production level design and mine planning. Fragmentation occurs mainly by natural breakage during the caving process and
Nov 1, 2021
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The History And Development Of The Pyrometallurgical Processes At Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium ? SynopsisBy W. S. Steinberg
In 1963, the full-scale engineering study for the development of an iron, steel, and vanadium plant was initiated. This was the birth of Evraz Highveld and its process flow as it is known today. Highv
Jan 1, 2011
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PNEUFLOT® - Modern Flotation Technology In The 21st CenturyBy Lutz Markworth, Wolfram Jaspers, Johannes Kottmann
PNEUFLOT® technology has been applied for the past 20 years in coal, ore and other minerals processing plants. During the last two years this technology has achieved a breakthrough with some 42 units
Jan 1, 2007
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The Use Of Low-Toxic Heavy Suspensions In Mineral Sands Evaluation And Zircon Fractionation (ddd62330-69a4-46cf-9633-60c65dae34ec)By C. Klutke
This paper outlines a simple methodology for mineral characterization, developed as part of the Australian Mineral Industry Research Association (AMIRA) managed research project P777 ?The Development
Jan 1, 2007
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The spillover effect of industrial action on the profitability of platinum mining companiesBy M. L. Pududu, B. Ceki, K. Mohajane
This study was aimed at determining the effects of industrial action on profitability in the South African platinum mining sector. We compared companies where employees engaged in industrial action (a
Dec 13, 2022
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Improved shrinking core model for rare earth elements dissolution from weathered residual rare earth ores by mechanochemical activation T. Kato and C. TokoroBy C. Tokoro, T. Kato
The objective of this study is to improve the shrinking core model for particles with a particle size distribution and clarify the activation mechanism of rare earth elements dissolution by mechanoche
Jan 1, 2020
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Recovery of alcohol after anti-solvent precipitation of (NH4)3ScF6 from NH4F strip liquors, E.M. Peters, Ş. Kaya, C. Dittrich, M. Svärd, and K. ForsbergBy K. Forsberg, Ş. Kaya, C. Dittrich, M. Svärd, E. M. Peters
Scandium can be recovered from waste streams of other metallurgical processes such as red mud from the Bayer process and titanium dioxide acid waste. This is accomplished by an integrated process comp
Jan 1, 2020