Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Article	Citations
Calibration of the limit equilibrium pillar failure model using physical models	42
Novel integrated holistic healthy human framework: A special lens on the minerals industry	19
Comparison of Denver and Leeds laboratory flotation cells: Effect of particle size and hydrodynamics	12
Where is all the gold?	11
Geological setting and concentration of scandium in the Flatreef and eastern limb chromitites of the Bushveld Complex	11
Treatment of chromium (VI) waste solutions with clay-based adsorbents after reduction with acid mine drainage	10
Investigating the impact of mineral royalty fiscal regime changes on the viability of Zambian copper mines	10
Presidential Address: Metallurgical slags: A drive to circularity and search for new research agenda	9
The effect of petrographically determined parameters on reductant reactivity in the production of high-carbon ferromanganese	9
Investigation of the effect of mechanical, drillability, abrasiveness, and excavatability properties of Zonguldak Basin coal surrounding rocks on grindability	9
Understanding the nature of challenges posed in PGM recovery from secondary tailings resources	9
Stochastic analysis of dig limit optimization using simulated annealing	8
Forecasting open-pit slope runout distances	8
Optimization of chromium precipitation from ferrochrome leach solutions	8
Water production as an option for utilizing closed underground mines	8
Flotation of weathered coal discards using a HIP W/O emulsion binder and kerosene	8
The blast-induced noise and ground vibration structural and human response: A case for the South African mud house homes	7
Re-evaluation of the PlatMine chromitite pillar strength database	7
Elastic damage characterization of an ilmenite smelter freeze lining	7
Plasma soup for the pyrometallurgist's soul	7
Compositing and regularization of drillhole data for geostatistical resource estimation	7
The status of extended reality technology in South Africa's mining industry	7
A mathematical mould model for transient infiltration and lubrication behaviour of slag in a steel continuous casting process	7
Remnants and isolated blocks of ground in the Klerksdorp Goldfield	6
Flyrock in surface mining - Limitations of current predictive models and a better alterative through modelling the aerodynamics of flyrock trajectory	6

Assessing the impact of prereduction parameters on Mn ore from the Kalahari Manganese Field	6
Determination of the stress state prior to excavation in an underground slate mine using flat jack and numerical methods	6
GISTM: Who are the responsible individuals?	6
Flyrock in surface mining-Part 3: Shock wave, stress wave, blasthole expansion	6
Investigating the effect of different loading scenarios on the performance of wheel loaders: A case study on Can Lignite Enterprises	6
A critical comparison of interpolation techniques for digital terrain modelling in mining	5
A new method for determining muckpile fragmentation formed by blasting	5
An investigation into mining coal losses at Klipspruit Colliery	5
Thermochemical evaluation of elemental phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge	5
An assessment of Rare Earth Elements in borehole cores from the Ermelo, Witbank and Waterberg Coalfields, South Africa: Focus on mode of occurrence	5
Prediction of ground vibrations induced by bench blasting using the random forest algorithm	5
Modelling and analysis of a hydraulic support prop under impact load	5
Enhancing performance metrics of an electrical-powered subsea robotic dredging crawler across varied inclination angles	5
Management Gaps in the Implementation of Legislation Regulating Derelict and Ownerless Mines in South Africa	4
Collaborative accountability: Empowering roles in tailings storage facilities governance and risk management	4
Models for analysing the economic impact of ore sorting, using ROC curves	4
Prediction of physico-mechanical rock characteristics from electrical resistivity tests	4
Probability of failure and factor of safety in the design of interramp angles in a large open iron ore mine	4
Presidential Address: Beyond effort-driven operations: Building people-centric operating models for mining's future	4
Geochemical and mineralogical characterization and resource potential of the Namib Pb-Zn tailings (Erongo Region, Namibia)	4
Development status of coal mining in China	4
A formulation for optimum risk in open-pit mining	4
Assessment of coal washability data obtained via the RhoVol analyser	4
A conceptual framework for reframing artisanal and small-scale mining: understanding characterization of artisanal and small-scale mining in South Africa	4
Tailings storage facility-specific water balance as a standard practice	4
Mechanism and control of deformation in gob-side entry with thick and hard roof strata	4
Defining optimal drill-hole spacing: A novel integrated analysis from exploration to ore control	4
Plasma arc behaviour in direct current arc furnace smelting of platinum group metal-bearing materials: A modelling study on the effect of reductant choice	4
A review of EN 16907 on earthworks (extractive waste) in the context of South African mine residues	4
DEMATEL and ISM analysis of factors influencing coal spontaneous combustion in longwall gobs	4
A review of readiness assessments for mining projects	4
Mechanical activation and physicochemical factors controlling pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processing of titanium ore: A review	4
Energy efficiency in the South African mining sector: A case study at a coal mine in Mpumalanga	3
Novel ceramic composites produced from coal discards with potential application in the building and construction sectors	3
Zimbabwe's coloured gemstone endowments - A regional geological overview	3
Electrical resistivity of heat-treated charcoal	3
Benchmarking rehabilitation in the South African opencast coal industry	3
Enhancement of shear flocculation of a galena suspension by ultrasonic treatment	3
A systematic review of hybrid quadrotor track subsea robotic crawler for offshore mineral mining in the era of Industry 4.0	3
Communication constraints in the safety system on South African mines and implications for the exercise of the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work	3
A study of different grinding aids for low-energy cement clinker production	3
Ground support guidelines for squeezing ground conditions	3
Full-waveform automatic location of small seismic events in an underground mine using synthetic strain Greens tensors	3
Maximum height estimation for mine waste dumps	3
Impact of steel properties on the susceptibility to corrosion of weld mesh and mesh straps	3
Mineralogical and chemical characterization of an oolitic iron ore, and sustainable phosphorus removal	3
Premature ageing of a blast furnace taphole clay containing resole resin and liquid pitch as binder	3
Appointment of women to mining boards - Evidence of tokenism	3
Evaluating destress blasting for rock fracture and rockburst prediction in deep level hardrock mining	3
A macro-scale approach to computational fluid dynamics modelling of the reduction of manganese ore by hydrogen	3

Attainable region analysis for batch/continuous reductive column leaching of oxidised cobalt-bearing ore	3
Optimising blend ratios, grinds, and reagent schemes to recover platinum group metals from lower group reef spiral tailings	3
A sustainable approach to derelict and ownerless mines in South Africa	3
Effects of tailings disposal on the environment: A case study of Nampundwe Mine	3
Guide to using gravity in the detection of underground voids	3
Costs and benefits of fit-for-purpose sampling solutions	3
Journal impact factors - The good, the bad, and the ugly	3
Bioleaching and beneficiation of Agbaja iron ore using Providencia vermicola KUBT-1 under varying process conditions	2
Review of mine closure planning, processes, and a post-closure strategy at Tshikondeni coal mine	2
Characterisation of the reworked residual norite in the Rustenburg region of South Africa	2
Stability design of slopes in carbonatite complexes characterised by brecciation	2
A review of circular economy opportunities in the mining sector	2
Beyond the empirical pillar design method: The strain criterion and the pillar load inversion concepts	2
Simulation of kinetic joint forces in a nutating grinding mill	2
Preventing another health tragedy: A framework to manage diesel particulate matter in underground mines	2
Testing sample representivity using particle size distribution	2
The use of soundless chemical demolition agents in large scale in situ rock breaking applications in the mining industry	2
Investigation of glycine leaching for gold extraction from Witwatersrand gold mine tailings with permanganate pre-treatment	2
The role of leadership in technology adoption in the South African mining industry	2
Production of Al(HI)-K(I)-Ti(IV)-sulphate-containing leach liquor from metakaolinite-containing ash derived from South African coal fines	2
Cooling innovation in practice: A case study on composite copper-graphite cooler performance before and after a PGM furnace partial sidewall rebuild	2
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A review of current practices of survey control in sinking shafts in Southern African operations	2
Evaluation of different surface characteristics and mineral grain size in the estimation of rock strength using the Schmidt hammer	2
Influence of ground motion model selection on seismic hazard for Johannesburg	2
Fundamental characterisation of sperrylite leaching behaviour in cyanide systems using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy	2
Separation and recovery of cobalt and aluminium from spent gas-to-liquid catalysts using CYANEX® 272	2
Rare Earth Extraction with lonquest® 801 initial modelling development	2
Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini	2
Refinery effluent water reduction and treatment	2
A critical investigation into identifying key focus areas for the implementation of blockchain applications in the mining industry	2
Development of Best Practice Guideline for the management of hot holes in surface coal mines	2
Comparative legal solution for rehabilitating legacy mines through financial provision in South Africa and Western Australia	2
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A review of remote-sensing unmanned aerial vehicles in the mining industry	1
Prediction of silicon content of alloy in ferrochrome smelting using data-driven models	1
Improving performance at Rustenburg Base Metals Refiners copper tankhouse: Operational review and embracing fundamentals	1
Managing geotechnical uncertainty and risk in mining	1
Development of a physical separation pre-concentration process for the extraction of Rare Earth bearing ore	1
A pragmatical physics-based model for predicting ladle lifetime	1
Behaviour of paddled energy-absorbing rockbolts under complex loading laboratory conditions	1
A limit equilibrium approach to the use of stability bunds in the design of HDPE-lined tailings storage facilities	1
Estimation of coal density using a 3D imaging system: RhoVol	1
Classification of tailings by clay minerals and pore water chemistry as a basis for safe tailings disposal	1
Optimization of shape factor by the response surface method, and the effect on sphalerite flotation recovery	1
The impact of junior miners on the global supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for the electric vehicle battery market	1
A study of backfill confinement to reinforce pillars in bord-and-pillar layouts	1
Quantifying uncertainty in rock mass properties: Implications for GSI, RMi, and RMR assessments	1
Dependence of solar reflector soiling on location relative to a ferromanganese smelter	1
Using 3D numerical simulations to model active in-mine seismic surveys at South Deep Gold Mine, South Africa	1
Elevating safety and efficiency in mining with Vision AI: From object detection to large language model-driven decision intelligence	1
The use of seawater in copper hydrometallurgical processing in Chile: A review	1
Employee engagement among women in technical positions in the South Africa mining industry	1
The spillover effect of industrial action on the profitability of platinum mining companies	1
Temperature-elevated hydration effect on stress behaviour of cemented paste backfill	1
Framework for ergonomic design of control centres in underground coal mines - A Serbian experience	1
Optimizing the cut-off grade for tabular gold deposits, considering the South African gold tax and mineral resource royalty regime	1
A simulation model to study truck-allocation options	1
Towards a generalizable project readiness assessment methodology for the mining industry: A literature review	1
Determination of strength of UG2 chromitite pillars at Impala Platinum from laboratory tests and FLAC3D	1
Effect of zinc process water recycling on galena flotation from a complex sulphide ore	1
Real-time gypsum quality estimation in an industrial calciner: A neural network-based approach	1
Evaluation of pre-treatment methods for gold recovery from refractory calcine tailings	1
Mining corporate boardrooms still a male club? Experiences and challenges faced by South African women	1
The future of Ni-Cu smelting in Botswana: the choice between flash-smelting and top-submerged lance furnaces	1
Material characteristics of Ti-6AL-4V samples additively manufactured using laser-based direct energy deposition	1
Reducing mining tailings and operational dilution: a new application of the room-and-pillar mining method	1
Collaboration and Diversity in STEM	1
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Analysis of pressure drop and hold-up during vertical transport of limestone slurry in lean phase and heterogeneous regime	1
Evaluation of solar thermal pretreatment of carbonate-rich manganese ores in high-carbon ferromanganese production through dynamic process modelling	1
Valorization potentials of phosphate tailings at Minjingu mines in Northern Tanzania	1
Hyperspectral core scanner: An effective mineral mapping tool for apatite in the Upper Zone, northern limb, Bushveld Complex	1
Prediction and measurement of blast induced rock fragmentation - A case study of Kajiado County quarries, Kenya	1
Effect of mineralogy on grindability -A case study of copper ores	1
Spontaneous combustion of carbonaceous shale at an iron ore mine, South Africa	1
Can preconcentration of cassiterite from its pegmatite ore reduce processing costs and improve operational sustainability?	1
Petrographic and geochemical characteristics of beneficiated metallurgical coal from the No. 6 Seam, Tshipise sub-basin, Soutpansberg coalfield, South Africa	1
Evaluation of rockburst energy capacity for the design of rock support systems for different tunnel geometries at El Teniente copper mine	1

Rockburst risk management in deep hard rock mines: A multi-tiered approach with dynamic ground support as the last line of defense	1
Kinetic study of reaction formation of phosphate products from thermal dissolution of wolframite using fusion technique	1
Design and development of lightweight Fe-Mn alloys for storage and transportation of liquified natural gas (LNG) - Computational materials modelling study	1
The influence of solution treatment on the phase evolution and tensile properties of binary Ti-Mo alloys	1
Flyrock in surface mining-part 4. Adaptation of Gurney model to predict burden velocity, flyrock velocity, and explosive energy partitioning in bench blasting	1
Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Phalaborwa phosphogypsum	1
The free ligand model to describe and design cobalt extraction and nickel scrubbing in a base metal refinery	1
A study of UG2 pillar strength using a new pillar database	1
Structural frame analysis of an electrically powered robotic subsea dredging crawler under static loading conditions	1
Preparation, characterisation, and application of spent tyre-derived activated carbon chars for total organic carbon removal from wastewater	1
A novel index for resilience measure of critical infrastructure systems in underground coal mines based on the operating environment: Case-study	1
Investigation of the mixing characteristics of industrial flotation columns using computational fluid dynamics	1
Drawpoint loading optimization strategies in block caving: A case study of Palabora Mining Company	1