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The papers published in the SAIMM Journal are refereed and edited according to internationally accepted standards and are accredited for rating purpose by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training.

Printed Journal: ISSN 2225-6253
Key title: Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Abbreviated key title: J. South. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall.

Online Journal: ISSN 2411-9717
Key title: Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Online)
Abbreviated key title: J. South. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall. (Online)

The papers and articles published in The Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy are indexed or summarized by:

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Engineering Index Monthly
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2025	12	Review of mine closure planning, processes, and a post-closure strategy at Tshikondeni coal mine	N.D. Nxumalo, T. Field
2025	12	A novel index for resilience measure of critical infrastructure systems in underground coal mines based on the operating environment: Case-study	R.N. Masir, M. Ataei, F. Sereshki
2025	12	Assessing the status quo of artisanal and small-scale mining in South Africa: Opportunities, challenges, and future directions	N. Rembuluwani, L. Diko-Makia
2025	12	Identifying strategic gaps and opportunities in sustainable development initiatives within the South African mining industry	T.C. Maswanganyi, G.L. Smith, R.C.A. Minnitt
2025	12	Bioleaching and beneficiation of Agbaja iron ore using Providencia vermicola KUBT-1 under varying process conditions	C.N. Eze, N.M. Ugwoju, O. Nnabuife, S.C. Enemuor, V. Okechukwu, C.K. Ezeh
2025	12	A review of circular economy opportunities in the mining sector	S. Khan, F. Magweregwede
2025	12	Comparative legal solution for rehabilitating legacy mines through financial provision in South Africa and Western Australia	F. Agyemang, J.C.N. Ashukem
2025	12	The blast-induced noise and ground vibration structural and human response: A case for the South African mud house homes	X. Gumede
2025	11	Rockbolts in shear	G. Knox, J. Hadjigeorgiou
2025	11	The role of stress and geology on the design of block cave mining sequences and layouts - a case study	T. Mtshali, N.M. Chiloane, B. Makgate, T. Chauke, F.K. Mulenga, V.C. Madanda, T. Moyane, R.B. Khumalo
2025	11	Review of quality assurance methods for hydro-powered resin bolting	J.P. Gouvea, W. Geel
2025	11	Rockburst risk management in deep hard rock mines: A multi-tiered approach with dynamic ground support as the last line of defense	B. Simser
2025	11	Application of the boundary element method for numerical modelling of the seismic hazard at Bambanani gold mine in South Africa	J. Gerber, N. de Koker, Y Jooste
2025	10	Barriers and drivers towards the approval and implementation of new technology in mining: A dilemma and exit strategies framework	B. Emwanu, R.A. Raju
2025	10	Development of mining industry in Tanzania: A review	B.F. Giyani, A. Salama
2025	10	Investigation of waveform construction and dynamic characteristics for mould non-sinusoidal oscillation	K.H. Zhang, Q. Li, J.C. Ma, J.Q. Zhao, Y.P. Gao
2025	10	Effects of acid and reductants on iron salt leaching of copper-cobalt oxide ore: A case study from Zebesha Mine, Zambia	F.D.L. Uahengo, Y.R.S. Hara, O. Bazhko
2025	10	The practicality of using rock mass classification in a narrow tabular orebody at depth extracting the Ventersdorp Contact Reef by R. van Heerden, T.R. Stacey	R. van Heerden, T.R. Stacey
2025	9	Presidential Address: Beyond effort-driven operations: Building people-centric operating models for mining’s future	G.R. Lane
2025	9	Thermochemical evaluation of elemental phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge	A. Kotze, D. Messina, Y. Cryns, E. Nagels, S. Arnout
2025	9	Testing sample representivity using particle size distribution	R.C.A. Minnitt, P. Minkkinen
2025	9	Novel integrated holistic healthy human framework: A special lens on the minerals industry	V. Morar, U. Govender, B. Genc, G.L. Smith
2025	9	Using the Aegis underground drill and blast analyser to optimise drill patterns: A case study	M.J. Nong, E. Uludag, P.J.K Leeuw
2025	9	Enhancing performance metrics of an electrical-powered subsea robotic dredging crawler across varied inclination angles	M.O. Ojumu, A.K. Raji, E.F. Orumwense
2025	9	Minable coal reserve estimation by incorporating tonnage and calorific value uncertainties by successive multiple-point and two-point geostatistical simulation algorithms	F. Suparno, A. Paithankar, S. Chatterjee
2025	8	Stability design of slopes in carbonatite complexes characterised by brecciation	D. Moses, J.A. Onyango
2025	8	Evaluating the triaxial strength of Misis fault breccia using artificial neural networks analysis	S. Kahraman, M. Alber, O. Gunaydin, M. Fener
2025	8	Risk-based slope design: Insights from the Thabazimbi failure	M. Bester, T. Dlokweni, I. Basson, C. Koegelenberg
2025	8	Slope stability evaluation of Gneiss rock slopes using slope mass rating (SMR) and QSlope	E. Kalhan, C. Kincal
2025	8	Learnings from development of an underground sub-level open stope mine below an open pit	K.B. Le Bron, M.C. van Eeden, R. Vermeulen
2025	8	Guide to using gravity in the detection of underground voids	L.M. Linzer, P. Linzer
2025	8	Calibrate rock mass shear strength for open pit slopes	J. Venter, C. Banff, E.C.F. Hamman
2025	8	Development of a filtered inverse velocity method analyser: A comparative study of smoothing filters in surface mines for optimisation of slope failure predictions	M.M. Masood, T. Verma, G.Y. Raju
2025	8	Rock mass damage and induced passive depressurisation around open pits	A. Bloem, M. Royle, R. Uken
2025	7	Fatigue performance improvement using laser shock peening in high strength ductile metallic materials	S.L. George, R. Tait, A. Becker, A. Carlisle
2025	7	Comparison of remote sensing techniques in mapping hydrothermal alteration associated with Ovacik epithermal gold-silver mineralization	C. Kwang, H. Uygucgil
2025	7	Premature ageing of a blast furnace taphole clay containing resole resin and liquid pitch as binder	A.M. Garbers-Craig, I. Cameron, S. Ramjee
2025	7	The use of soundless chemical demolition agents in large scale in situ rock breaking applications in the mining industry	I. Maubane, P.L. Ngwenyama
2025	7	Evaluating the creditworthiness of a viable artisanal and small-scale mining operation	O.D. Eniowo, M. Onifade, H. Grobler, A.F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, O.S. Otuogbai
2025	7	Light detection and ranging-based georeferencing of underground mining ground-penetrating radar data	T. Kgarume, M. van Schoor, M. Mpofu, H. Grobler
2025	6	Evaluating destress blasting for rock fracture and rockburst prediction in deep level hardrock mining	T. Zvarivadza, C. Yi, S. Dineva, M. Onifade, M. Khandelwal, B. Genc
2025	6	Guide memoire: The principles of reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction	T. Mapeta, S.M. Rupprecht
2025	6	Improving performance at Rustenburg Base Metals Refiners copper tankhouse: Operational review and embracing fundamentals	K. Naidoo, M. Pelser, J. Hagemann, K.C. Sole
2025	6	Reflections on destress blasting for deep level hardrock mining: Key considerations for successful application of the techniques	T. Zvarivadza, C. Yi, S. Dineva, M. Onifade, M. Khandelwal, B. Genc
2025	6	Towards mine modernisation: Digitisation of foundational supervisory leadership development training	S. Khan, M. Auret
2025	5	Comparison of Denver and Leeds laboratory flotation cells: Effect of particle size and hydrodynamics	M.P. Tshazi, L.S. Leal Filho, N. Naude
2025	5	The impact of junior miners on the global supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for the electric vehicle battery market	K. Fichani, L.S. Teseletso, J. Kaavera, T.K. Dintwe, E. Shemang, B.I. Matshediso
2025	5	The potential of 4IR technologies to mitigate risk in mine residue management	G.M. Rohde, C. Bester
2025	5	Improving spatial mine-to-plan compliance at an open pit mine through enhanced short-term mine planning	T.J. Otto, T. Mkhatshwa, T.J. van Heerden, C.H. Cloete
2025	5	Separation and recovery of cobalt and aluminium from spent gas-to-liquid catalysts using CYANEX® 272	M. Kruger, H. Krieg, D. van der Westhuizen

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Journal - Innovative process design for coppercobalt oxide ores in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Alan M. Clegg February 20, 2019, 11:32 am

Interesting paper, the ERG team to be congratulated on their 'innovation' in dealing with the silica ...
Journal - Tough choices facing the South African mining industry
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To assist in my research work
Journal - An economic model for gold and platinum mining using selective blast mining
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Journal - Observed spatial and temporal behaviour of seismic rock mass response to blasting
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please assist with any journal that deals with rock response and timing of surface blasts
Journal - Controlled foam injection: a new and innovative non-explosive rockbreaking technology
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Very usefulpaper
Journal - Ground support strategies to control large deformations in mining excavations
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Dear Mr Geach Thank you, we have received your query. We will be in contact with you via email ...
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