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Optimization of the loading and hauling fleet at Mamatwan open pit mine - SynopsisBy S. V. Mkhatshwa
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors which affect the performance of the loading and hauling fleet and also find possible solutions to eliminate these factors, so that the daily ton
Jan 1, 2009
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Experimental and density functional theory comparison study of xanthate and dithiocarbamate adsorption on, sperrylite surface B. Nemutudi, S. Pikinini, P.P. Mkhonto, B. McFadzean, X. Zhang, and P.E. NgoepeBy B. Nemutudi, X. Zhang, B. McFadzean, P. E. Ngoepe, P. P. Mkhonto, S. Pikinini
The comparison study on adsorption of potassium normal butyl xanthate (PNBX) and sodium (nbutyl) dithiocarbamate (SNBDTC) on sperrylite mineral forms a basis in understanding the floatability improvem
Jan 1, 2020
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A statistical approach to some basic mine valuation problems on the Witwatersrand - IntroductionBy D. C. Krige
The estimation of the tonnage and grade of payable ore in a mine and the correct policy of selective mining based on such estimates, is of vital importance to the mining engineer it is surprising, the
Jan 1, 1994
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Selection of plant location in the natural stone industry using the fuzzy multiple attribute decision making method - SynopsisBy M. Yavuz
Determining the most convenient plant location is one of the most commonly encountered problems in engineering applications. This paper presents a fuzzy multiple attribute decision making (FMADM) mode
Jan 1, 2008
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Coarse gangue rejection using coarseAIR™ technology, J.E. Dickinson, J. Zhou, J.L. Sutherland, M.J. Cole, and K.P. GalvinBy J. E. Dickinson, J. L. Sutherland, J. Zhou, M. J. Cole, K. P. Galvin
Interest in early gangue rejection has grown substantially in the minerals industry to reduce energy and water consumption arising from excessive comminution. Recent developments in coarse-particle fl
Jan 1, 2020
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The Lamella High Shear Rate REFLUX? ClassifierBy T. Orupold
This paper covers the commercial development of gravity separation of fine particles using a Lamella High Shear Rate REFLUX? Classifier (REFLUX? Classifier), focusing primarily on coal applications. T
Jan 1, 2014
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Mine-wide panel stability monitoring at Anglo Platinum Union JV - SynopsisBy D. F. Malan
This paper describes the development and implementation of amine-wide continuous stability monitoring system at the Declines Section, Anglo Platinum Union JV. The Declines Section at Union JV experien
Jan 1, 2010
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Parametric study of flotation cell hydrodynamics based on CFD simulation, P.T.L. Koh and M.P. SchwarzaBy P. T. L. Koh, M. P. Schwarz
A series of parametric studies were carried out for a flotation cell using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling to determine the local response of hydrodynamic performance measures to change in
Jan 1, 2020
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The use of Information Technology in the Mineral Resource Management environmentBy J. van Zyl Visser
The advancement in Information Technology has resulted in a change in workflow practice in our Mineral Resource Management (MRM) offices on the mines and at our corporate office. This paper discusses
Jan 1, 2003
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Sustainability Of Innovative Management Practices Of Geotechnical Risk At Damang Pit Cut Back (Dpcb) ? A Case Study At Gold Fields Ghana, Damang MineBy E. Dadzie
This paper will review some methods used to manage geotechnical risk at Damang Pit Cutback. The pit depth is designed up to 250m with push back on the eastern and western walls of the existed and depl
Jan 1, 2008
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Dynamic failure of pillar remnants—case studiesBy G. van Aswegen, J. D. Bosman
Gold bearing deposits in the Witwatersrand consist predominantly of narrow tabular conglomerates with quartzite host rock. Extensive mining of these deposits at depth results in significant stresses
Jan 1, 2003
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Gas-Phase Fluorination Kinetics Of Ta2O5 With Elemental Fluorine - Synopsis (6ed3e43b-fcb2-4211-95fa-e874d5476573)By A. D. Pienaar
The aqueous chemistry of niobium and tantalum compounds with hydrofluoric acid is a mature field of investigation. In contrast, very little attention has been paid to reactions of these compounds in n
Jan 1, 2012
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The effect of overburden and confined stress state on cave mining propagationBy S. W. Jacobsz, E. P. Kearsley, N. K. Schoeman
A physical modelling approach was adopted to simulate the process of cave mining propagation at various horizontal to vertical stress state ratios, and image data was captured and used to characterize
Nov 30, 2022
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Developments in the pretreatment of refractory gold minerals by nitric acidBy D. -X. Li
The paper covers many literature reports of processes using nitrogenous species as an oxidant for processing refractory gold ores, especially development in the pretreatment of refractory gold mineral
Jan 1, 2009
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Carbothermic reduction of a willemite concentrate for use in the Waelz processBy V. A. Leão, V. S. Coimbra, V. A. A. Oliveira, R. F. M. de Souza, G. M. de Lima
A willemite concentrate consisting mainly of willemite (55.3%) and dolomite (15.6%) was reduced in a tube furnace with charcoal as reductant. The effects of temperature and varying reductant additions
Nov 6, 2023
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Coal preparation research in South Africa - SynopsisBy G. J. de Korte
South Africa is reliant on coal for the generation of almost all the electricity used in the country, and several large industrial concerns such as Sasol are also coal based. Research relating to the
Jan 1, 2010
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Quantitative Evaluation Of Fill Performance In South African Gold MinesBy N. C. Gay
The quantitative evaluation of the performance of fill materials placed in gold mine stopes is achieved by (i) measurement of the in-situ load- displacement, or stress-strain, characteristics of the m
Jan 1, 1988
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Recovery of unburned carbon by conventional flotation of bottom ashes from Tuncbilek Thermal Power Plant - SynopsisBy A. Yamik
This research study includes studies carried out on the recovery of unburned carbon in the ashes of Tuncbilek Thermal Power Plant. Bottom ashes have been identified by X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluo
Jan 1, 2008
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Smart equipment allocation decisions and updating short-term stochastic production planning in mining complexes through reinforcement learning APCOM 2021By J. P. De Carvalho, R. Dimitrakopoulos
This paper presents an actor-critic reinforcement learning (RL) method to allocate trucks and shovels in open-pit mines, while defining short-term production scheduling of an industrial mining complex
Sep 1, 2021
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Investigations on the working mechanism of the nitrile based sulfide collector TecfloteTM, E. Schach and M. RudolphBy M. Rudolph, E. Schach
Tecflote is a new group of nitrile-based collectors for sulfide flotation. Water insolubility results in some interesting implications for the actual mechanism. It is not yet understood if Tecflote is
Jan 1, 2020