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Computational Tools for the Estimation of Factor of Safety for Slopes in Rock Masses that Satisfy the Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion

Esteban Hormazábal, C. Carranza Torres - May 2020

Publication - Published Paper

This paper presents dimensionless graphical representations, computer spreadsheets and regression analysis equations for the quick estimation of Factor of Safety and location of the critical failure surface for slopes excavated in rock masses.

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An Economic Risk Evaluation Approach for Pit Slope Optimization

Luis-Fernando Contreras - July 2015

Publication - Article

This paper discusses the concepts used in interpreting the probability of slope failure, and describes the approach followed for the estimation of the economic impacts of slope failure and the construction of the risk map.

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Regulation of Open Pit Slope Stability in Russia

Victor Spirin, A Pavlovich - May 2020

Publication - Published Paper

This article describes the development and updating of the Russian regulations for the stability of open pit slopes and waste dumps in Russia. Russian and international experience was considered and adapted to meet Russian legal structures.

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Shared Belief Vital to Mining’s Future in SA

Roger Dixon - November 2019

Publication - Article

The effort to put South Africa’s mining industry back on a sustainable growth path is lacking one key ingredient: a shared belief in what the sector could and should deliver.

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Piggy-backing Testing on Exploration and Infill Drilling Campaigns

William Harding, Mike Di Giovinazzo, William Harding - December 2020

Publication - Article

Maximising the value of exploration and infill characterisation work through the piggy-backing of hydrogeological and geotechnical field testing on resource drilling programmes

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Broadening Mines’ Supply Chain for Local Impact

Andrew van Zyl, Jeff Geipel - January 2021

Publication - Article

Mines are progressively needed to carry out programs showing good practice in local procurement, International standards - as well as local policy and regulation – provide requirements and guidelines, but what really works in the field?

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Combatting Water Pollution

Ndomupei Masawi - February 2021

Publication - Article

As part of WISA 2020, focus was shifted to water pollution and how remedying this requires a collaborative community effort. Gladys Belle, discussed her research on water pollution by presenting her PhD study investigating the contamination of surface water by gold mining.

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Translating Blast Movement Monitoring Accuracy Into Profit

African Mining Brief - March 2021

Publication - Article

Blast Movement Technologies ’flagship tool, the Blast Movement Monitoring System, has continued to demonstrate the effectiveness of deploying 3D blast movement in enabling improved ore recovery, waste reduction, resulting in increased revenue.

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DRC’s First ‘Cahier De Charge’ Approved

Cyprien Susa Maleba, Philippe Katuta - March 2021

Publication - Article

In a pioneering step, a large mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has – with assistance from SRK Consulting Congo – become the first to have its Cahier de Charge (Social Term Sheet) approved.

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Partnerships Are Key to Building Local Enterprises

Andrew van Zyl, Jeff Geipel - May 2021

Publication - Article

Mines are increasingly required to implement programmes showing good practice in local procurement. International standards and local policy and regulation provide requirements and guidelines, but what really works in the field?

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