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The Influence Of Mn On The Tensile Properties Of SSM-HPDC Al-Cu-Mg-Ag Alloy A201 - Synopsis
A201 aluminium alloy is a high strength casting alloy with a nominal composition of Al-4.6Cu-0.3Mg-0.6Ag. It is strengthened by the O(Al2Cu) phase and the ??(Al2Cu) phase during heat treatment. Furthe
Jan 1, 2011
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The Evolution Of Strategic Long-Term Planning At Anglo Platinum
By D. C. Andersen, G. L. Smith, J. Pearson-Taylor
Following a restructuring of Anglo Platinum Limited in 2004 the strategic long-term planning function has been centralized. This paper describes the revised strategic long-term planning process coveri
Jan 1, 2006
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GISTM: Who are the responsible individuals?
By G. Howell, J. Wates, A. Coetzee, C. J. MacRobert
The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) requires mining companies to make four key appointments as part of their tailings management structure. These four positions are an Accounta
Jun 2, 2022
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Mintek Thermal Magnesium Process (MTMP): Theoretical And Operational Aspects
By M. Abdellatif
Keywords: Magnesium, pyrometallurgy, Mintek Extensive testwork on atmospheric thermal magnesium production has highlighted certain important fundamental and operational factors that have a major i
Jan 1, 2006
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The ?Other Class? Of Pipeline Coatings
By Gerard de Vries
pipeline industry and are still growing in size. Liquid epoxy and polyurethanes are an excellent choice for whatever the aggressiveness of the substance transported and whatever the harmful outside in
Jan 1, 2006
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A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld Complex
By D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner
In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200
Jan 1, 2003
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Pneumatic Injection Of Solids Into Pyrometallurgical Processes: Past, Present, And Future
By J. Kirsch
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, pneumatic transport, pneumatic transport Dense-phase pneumatic injection has begun to replace more traditional furnace-feeding systems. The paper describes the technology
Jan 1, 2006
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A study of internal overburden dump design and stability analysis for Hazelwood Power Mine, Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia
By D. Nag, J. Fernando
Hazelwood Power Mine is one of the largest open pit brown coal mines in Australia. The removal of overburden is the first step in coal winning operation. The primary aim of construction of overburden
Jan 1, 2003
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Acid Leaching Of Heavy Metals From Bentonite Clay, Used In The Cleaning Of Acid Mine Drainage ? Synopsis
By F. Enslin
Heavy metals and sulphates in acid mine drainage (AMD) can beadsorbed onto bentonite clay, leaving clean water and a heavy metal loaded clay precipitate as products. Due to the toxicity of heavy metal
Jan 1, 2010
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Nugget effect, artificial or natural? - Synopsis
By P. C. Carrasco
Knowing the origin of the relevant and irrelevant components of the nugget effect is essential to optimize the process under study. This paper describes the causes of the nugget effect and, its depend
Jan 1, 2010
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Blast Furnace Control Using Slag Viscosities And Liquidus Temperatures With Phase Equilibria Calculations
By J. Muller
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, blast furnace, slag viscosity, slag liquidus temperature, phase equilibria The viscosity of molten slag in blast furnace operations is an important process variable, infl
Jan 1, 2011
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Auburn Furnace Services
By R. S. McDonald
Auburn began operations 40 years ago with an office in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, to provide services to Inco Limited. Over the next 40 years, operations expanded considerably, with projects being und
Jan 1, 2006
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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
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Evaluation of some physical and mechanical properties of rocks using ultrasonic pulse technique and presenting equations between dynamic and static elastic constants
By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: In order to develop non-destructive methods in studying physical and mechanical properties of rock and replacing them with difficult and expensive static methods, several ultrasonic tests we
Jan 1, 2003
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Mechanical–transport processes in salt: consequences for abandonment of underground exploitations
By M. Ghoreychi, X. Daupley
ABSTRACT: The paper is devoted to two major aspects related to the abandonment of salt mines: 1)- Long-term risk associated with the mechanical instability of surface and its consequences for public s
Jan 1, 2003
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As Cast And Heat-Treated Alloys Of The Pt-Al-V System At The Pt-Rich Corner ? Synopsis
By B. O. Odera
The Pt-based alloys have a high potential for replacing some Ni-based superalloys (NBSAs) used in the highest temperature and most aggressive environments, and vanadium would be a beneficial alloying
Jan 1, 2012
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The Manganese Ferroalloys Industry In Southern Africa
By J. D. Steenkamp
Southern Africa has a history rich in the pyrometallurgical processing of ores. Two of the alloys produced are high-carbon ferromanganese (74?83 per cent Mn) and silicomanganese (59?67 per cent Mn and
Aug 1, 2013
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The manufacturing of nanoparticles with a plasma process - Synopsis
By J. T. Nel
Non-transfer-arc linear plasma systems are highly suited to manufacturing nanoparticles. In this paper, the manufacturing of such particles with specially designed plasma systems is discussed. In gene
Jan 1, 2010
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Investigating Entrainment Levels in Lumwana and Kansanshi Ores using the Froth Stability and Water Recovery Methods
By L. K. Witika, J. H. Masinja
"Investigations of flotation characteristics of Lumwana and Kansanshi ores using formulated frothers were carried out. Of the six frothers tested, two came from the alcohol family, two from the glycol
Jan 1, 2015
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Comparison Between Artisanal and Smallscale Mining in Ghana and South Africa: Lessons Learnt and Ways Forward
By A. A. Debrah
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a fundamental role in the national and local economies of resource-rich countries in Africa. As such, more effort must be geared towards fostering this typ
Jan 1, 2014