Author:Kgarume, Thabang E; Spottiswoode, SM; Durrheim, RJDate:Feb 2010Mine tremors and their aftershocks pose a risk to mine workers in the deep gold mines of South Africa. The statistical properties of mine-tremor aftershocks were investigated as part of an endeavour to assess the hazard and manage the risk. ...Read more
Author:Van Schoor, MichaelDate:Jan 2015This chapter provides a brief overview of some of the most commonly encountered coal mining and exploration problems, where geophysics has either been called upon in the past to provide solutions, or it may be able to play a role in the future. ...Read more
Author:Durrheim, RJ; Haile, A; Roberts, MKC; Schweitzer, JK; Spottiswoode, SM; Klokow, JWDate:15 Apr 1998The violent failure of a peninsular remnant at a depth of 2300 m below surface occurred in a mine in the Carletonville Goldfield of South Africa, severely damaging a stope mining the Ventersdorp Contact Reef (VCR). At the rockburst site the ...Read more
Author:Fourie, S; Henry, G; Marè, LDate:Jul 2009Major objective of the project is to initiate semi-regional exploration of the Waterberg Coalfield to the benefit of the Industry.Read more
Author:Kataka, M; Khomo, IDate:Jan 2007The mining indusrty has become one of the successful industries. Geophysics is a branch of Geology and it involves the study of rocks and minerals. The profession of Geology has become critical over the years to the economy of many countries. ...Read more