OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Integration of strategic open-pit mine planning into hierarchical artificial intelligence	15
The geometric axial surface profiles of granular flows in rotating drums	14
Presidential Address: Metallurgical slags: A drive to circularity and search for new research agenda	11
Calibration of the limit equilibrium pillar failure model using physical models	8
Treatment of chromium (VI) waste solutions with clay-based adsorbents after reduction with acid mine drainage	7
Geological setting and concentration of scandium in the Flatreef and eastern limb chromitites of the Bushveld Complex	7
Where is all the gold?	7
The effect of petrographically determined parameters on reductant reactivity in the production of high-carbon ferromanganese	6
Flotation of weathered coal discards using a HIP W/O emulsion binder and kerosene	6
Behaviour of Cu, Fe, Ni, and PGMs during leaching of Ni-Fe-Cu-S converter matte	6
Optimization of chromium precipitation from ferrochrome leach solutions	6
Elastic damage characterization of an ilmenite smelter freeze lining	5
Real-time material tracking: Testing the suitability of microdot technology for ore tracking	5
Local procurement in the mining sector: Is Ghana swimming with the tide?	5
A Bayesian network approach for geotechnical risk assessment in underground mines	5
Forecasting open-pit slope runout distances	5
Flyrock in surface mining-Part 3: Shock wave, stress wave, blasthole expansion	5
Water production as an option for utilizing closed underground mines	5
Sulphate removal technologies for the treatment of mine-impacted water	5
Determination of the stress state prior to excavation in an underground slate mine using flat jack and numerical methods	5
The status of extended reality technology in South Africa's mining industry	5
Re-evaluation of the PlatMine chromitite pillar strength database	5
Stochastic analysis of dig limit optimization using simulated annealing	5
Flyrock in surface mining - Limitations of current predictive models and a better alterative through modelling the aerodynamics of flyrock trajectory	4
Investigating the effect of different loading scenarios on the performance of wheel loaders: A case study on Can Lignite Enterprises	4

PlatMine pillar strength formula for the UG2 Reef	4
A mathematical mould model for transient infiltration and lubrication behaviour of slag in a steel continuous casting process	4
Investigation of the mechanism for fireside corrosion in coal-fired boilers in South Africa	4
GISTM: Who are the responsible individuals?	4
Compositing and regularization of drillhole data for geostatistical resource estimation	4
Remnants and isolated blocks of ground in the Klerksdorp Goldfield	4
An investigation into mining coal losses at Klipspruit Colliery	3
A new method for determining muckpile fragmentation formed by blasting	3
Geochemical and mineralogical characterization and resource potential of the Namib Pb-Zn tailings (Erongo Region, Namibia)	3
Defining optimal drill-hole spacing: A novel integrated analysis from exploration to ore control	3
Prediction of physico-mechanical rock characteristics from electrical resistivity tests	3
Probability of failure and factor of safety in the design of interramp angles in a large open iron ore mine	3
Modelling and analysis of a hydraulic support prop under impact load	3
Investigation into the dephosphorization of ferromanganese alloys for the production of advanced high-strength steel	3
Management Gaps in the Implementation of Legislation Regulating Derelict and Ownerless Mines in South Africa	3
A critical comparison of interpolation techniques for digital terrain modelling in mining	3
A review of EN 16907 on earthworks (extractive waste) in the context of South African mine residues	3
A formulation for optimum risk in open-pit mining	3
Void filling and water sealing in a decline in the Kalahari Manganese Field	3
Prediction of ground vibrations induced by bench blasting using the random forest algorithm	3
Comparison of the mechanical properties of Grade 5 and Grade 23 Ti6Al4V for wire-arc additive manufacturing	3
An assessment of Rare Earth Elements in borehole cores from the Ermelo, Witbank and Waterberg Coalfields, South Africa: Focus on mode of occurrence	3
Development status of coal mining in China	3
Assessment of coal washability data obtained via the RhoVol analyser	3
Models for analysing the economic impact of ore sorting, using ROC curves	3
Optimization of shift cycles in the South African mining sector	3
A new preconcentration technique for the determination of PGMs and gold by fire assay and ICP-OES	3
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Electrical resistivity of heat-treated charcoal	2
Navigation and positioning technology in underground coal mines and tunnels: A review	2
Maximum height estimation for mine waste dumps	2
A conceptual framework for reframing artisanal and small-scale mining: understanding characterization of artisanal and small-scale mining in South Africa	2
Appointment of women to mining boards - Evidence of tokenism	2
Predicting rock fragmentation based on drill monitoring: A case study from Malmberget mine, Sweden	2
A study of different grinding aids for low-energy cement clinker production	2
Energy efficiency in the South African mining sector: A case study at a coal mine in Mpumalanga	2
Effects of tailings disposal on the environment: A case study of Nampundwe Mine	2
Risks and challenges affecting opencast pillar mining in previously mined underground bord and pillar workings	2
DEMATEL and ISM analysis of factors influencing coal spontaneous combustion in longwall gobs	2
A review of readiness assessments for mining projects	2
Zimbabwe's coloured gemstone endowments - A regional geological overview	2
An integrated approach to panel width, fleet size, and change-out time optimization in room-and-pillar mines	2
Novel ceramic composites produced from coal discards with potential application in the building and construction sectors	2
Full-waveform automatic location of small seismic events in an underground mine using synthetic strain Greens tensors	2
Local magnitude calibration of seismic events in the West Rand, Far West Rand, and Klerksdorp-Orkney-Stilfontein-Hartebeesfontein gold mining areas	2
Enhancement of shear flocculation of a galena suspension by ultrasonic treatment	2
Impact of steel properties on the susceptibility to corrosion of weld mesh and mesh straps	2
Mechanical activation and physicochemical factors controlling pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical processing of titanium ore: A review	2
Mechanism and control of deformation in gob-side entry with thick and hard roof strata	2
Decoupling the effects of alteration on the mineralogy and flotation performance of Great Dyke PGE ores	2

Ground support guidelines for squeezing ground conditions	2
Journal impact factors - The good, the bad, and the ugly	2
The effect of non-standard loading platen usage on point load index value of rocks	2
Mineralogical and chemical characterization of an oolitic iron ore, and sustainable phosphorus removal	2