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Geochemical and mineralogical characterization and resource potential of the Namib Pb–Zn tailings (Erongo Region, Namibia)By S. Lohmeier, D. Gallhofer, B. G. Lottermoser
In Southern Africa, historic mining and mineral processing of base metal deposits have almost exclusively focussed on the extraction of major metals, leading to the loss of remaining valuable raw mate
Sep 9, 2024
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Fluidized Bed Roasting Of Micro-Pelletized Zinc Concentrate: Part II?Particle Entrainment And Residence Time ? SynopsisBy S. Heukelman
Zincor uses O2 enrichment (up to 26% O2 in the fluidizing air) to increase the processing rate of zinc concentrates in the fluidized bed roasters. The aim of this study is to determine whether O2 enri
Jan 1, 2011
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Clustering-based iterative approach to stope layout optimization for sublevel stopingBy M. Kumral, Y. A. Sari
Underground mining operations tend to have higher operating costs than surface mines. When metal prices decrease, profitability is jeopardized due to the high costs. Therefore, mining management harne
Mar 1, 2021
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Preparation and properties of slag-tailings based artificial reef concretes, X.J. Lyu, B.O. Erdenekhuyag, Q. Liu, M.J. Lian, H.Y. Zang, X.Q. Cao, and X.F. YouBy X. J. Lyu, Q. Liu, M. J. Lian, X. Q. Cao, X. F. You, B. O. Erdenekhuyag, H. Y. Zang
The slag-tailings based artificial reef concrete (ARC) is made of CaO-CaSO4 activated granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) as cementitious material and deslimed gold ore tailings as aggregate. In orde
Jan 1, 2020
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Evaluation of the mechanical properti of wood-derived charcoal briquettes for use as a reductantBy H. W. J. P. Neomagus, R. K. K. Mbaya, J. R. Bunt, N. T. Leokaoke, N. W. Makgobelele
Silicon Smelters consumes more than 80000 t/a of wood-derived charcoal as carbonaceous reductant in the production of silicon metal. More than 10% of this material is discarded as fines (<6 mm) genera
May 1, 2021
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Minable coal reserve estimation by incorporating tonnage and calorific value uncertainties by successive multiple-point and two-point geostatistical simulation algorithmsBy S. Chatterjee, F. Suparno, A. Paithankar
Estimating reserves and quantifying resources stand as pivotal and intricate endeavours within the realm of coal mining operations. Intricate geological formations compound the challenges in resource
Oct 2, 2025
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Evaluating the potential drilling success of exploration programmes using a three-dimensional geological model – A case studyBy R. K. W. Merkle, F. A. S. Reyneke, Z. Harris, P. W. J. Delport
The technological advancements in computing power in the last 30 years have enabled the practical visualization of complex geological environments in three-dimensional (3D) space. 3D models and their
Feb 2, 2022
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Green Pages - Interactive Industrial Theatre In Environmental EducationUsing the philosophy that 'change cannot be introduced through memos-you have to get people emotionallyinvolved', SRK's Environmental Group in South Africa is helping clients communicat
Jan 1, 1995
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Spotlight On PyrometallurgyBy C. W. P. Finn
On 14th April, 1980, 76 delegates from industry, universities, and research laboratories gathered at the University of the Witwatersrand to attend the Pyrometallurgy Vacation School. Professor H. B. B
Jan 1, 1980
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Effect of chemical, mineralogical, and petrographic properties on the grindability of a South African Highveld coalBy R. Uwaoma, A. Goosen, R. Matjie, K. Mphahlele, J. Bunt
Coal properties that are associated with wear and damage of grinding equipment during pulverization prior to combustion were investigated. A South African Highveld feed coal and its beneficiated fract
Jul 5, 2023
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QEMSCAN® simulation improvement in complex microporous material: A case study on nickel laterites, A. Kanzari, A. Back, S.B. Blancher, T. Wallmach, V. Delarue, M. Pierre, and T. BuiBy T. Bui, T. Wallmach, S. B. Blancher, A. Back, M. Pierre, V. Delarue, A. Kanzari
This study investigates nickel laterite porosity and its impact on geometallurgical modelling. We performed a detailed mineralogical study on a set of Ni-laterite samples originating from New Caledoni
Jan 1, 2020
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Presidential Address: Collaboration and Diversity in STEMBy Z. Botha
Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, published a book titled 'Lean In', where she invites women to sit at the table. In summary, to 'sit at the table' entails not only embracing opportunity, but to a
Sep 1, 2022
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Introducing your Council (81f6a3bf-ea18-4606-ad5b-081fd07a6b82)Introducing your Council. Mr J. S. Freer, Pr. Eng., after matriculating at Michaelhouse in 1944, obtained a B.8c. degree in chemistry and biology (1948) and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in chemistry (1949) from th
Jan 1, 1984
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Thermal Coal Products In South AfricaBy M. Steyn
This article captures the intrinsic differences of thermal coal products, their utilization and their substitution characteristics. South Africa produces approximately 245 million tonnes of coal annua
Jan 1, 2010
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Note: Hydraulic rock drills and their effect on the underground environmentBy A. Whillier
Note: Hydraulic rock drills and their effect on the underground environment by A. WHILLIER, Pr. Eng Se. D., (M.tT.) (Fellow) In any situation where hydraulic rockdrills are used underground, it is evi
Jan 4, 1975
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Neutron- and X-ray Radiography/Tomography: Non-Destructive Analytical Tools for the Characterization of Nuclear MaterialsBy E. C. de Beer
"SynopsisA number of important areas in nuclear fuel cycle, at both the front end and back end, offer ideal opportunities for the application of non-destructive evaluation techniques. These techniques
Jan 1, 2015
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Recycling Pre-Oxidized Chromite Fines in the Oxidative Sintered Pellet Production ProcessBy D. Paktunc, S. P. du Preez, J. P. Beukes, P. G. van Zyl, A. Jordaan
"The chromium (Cr) content of stainless steel originates from recycled scrap and/or ferrochrome (FeCr), which is produced mainly by the carbothermic reduction of chromite ore. The oxidative sintered p
Feb 1, 2019
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Milling in Raffinate of Copper Cobalt Ore: Media StudyBy N. Hadebe, A. Mampuru, F. Jantjies
Mintek conducted test work to study the effect of media wear when using Mintek’s Milling-in-raffinate technology. The grinding media consisted of high-chrome and ceramic balls. The tests were conducte
Jan 1, 2023
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Performance Optimization of an Industrial Gamma Activation Assay System for Analysing Gold and Rare Metal OresBy A. Sokolov, M. Demsky, E. Hasikova, V. Gostilo
"Previously, we upgraded and implemented two gamma activation assay (GAA) systems designed to analyse the gold content in raw ores at Zarafshan laboratory, Uzbekistan, and achieved a detection limit o
May 1, 2019
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Effect of HPGR grinding on pelletizing performance of coarse magnetite concentrate-microstructural studies, L. Hosseini, R. Hejazi, M. Saghaeian, and M.V. SheikhzadehBy M. Saghaeian, R. Hejazi, L. Hosseini, M. V. Sheikhzadeh
Blaine number has long been used to evaluate the pelletising ability of iron concentrate in the industry. Much information and practical data are available about the effect of Blaine number on pelleti
Jan 1, 2020