As part of the ongoing development of novel mining methods, the CSIR has developed alternative methods to break rocks. In this case, we show the application of microwave energy to break narrow tabular ore bodies.
Reference:
Monchusi, B. Microwave-assisted rock breaking modelling and application. 4th CSIR Biennial Conference: Real problems relevant solutions, CSIR, Pretoria, 9-10 October 2012
Monchusi, B. (2012). Microwave-assisted rock breaking modelling and application. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6300
Monchusi, B. "Microwave-assisted rock breaking modelling and application." (2012): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6300
Monchusi B, Microwave-assisted rock breaking modelling and application; 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6300 .