Gan, S, Birrell, L., Robbertze, D., Zhao, B., van Niekerk, E., Ncubi, L. (n.d.) Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 122 (7) 347-362 doi:10.17159/2411- 9717/1612/2022
| Reference Type | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Rights | Open Access | ||
| Title | Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini | ||
| Journal | Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy | ||
| Authors | Gan, S | Primary Author | |
| Birrell, L. | Primary Author | ||
| Robbertze, D. | Primary Author | ||
| Zhao, B. | Primary Author | ||
| van Niekerk, E. | Primary Author | ||
| Ncubi, L. | Primary Author | ||
| Page(s) | 347-362 | Issue | < 7 > |
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| DOI | doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411- 9717/1612/2022 | ||
| Classification | Not set | LoC | Not set |
| Mindat Ref. ID | 16880326 | Long-form Identifier | mindat:1:5:16880326:4 |
| GUID | d84d2ce0-74c3-4873-9419-ac5dab07a35c | ||
| Full Reference | Gan, S, Birrell, L., Robbertze, D., Zhao, B., van Niekerk, E., Ncubi, L. (n.d.) Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 122 (7) 347-362 doi:10.17159/2411- 9717/1612/2022 | ||
| Plain Text | Gan, S, Birrell, L., Robbertze, D., Zhao, B., van Niekerk, E., Ncubi, L. (n.d.) Quality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 122 (7) 347-362 doi:10.17159/2411- 9717/1612/2022 | ||
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| Abstract/Notes | Quality assurance and quality control (or QAQC) plays a key role in safeguarding the level of confidence of the data generated during mineral exploration and mine development, and is also part of the reporting code requirements for resource estimation and reporting, as well as mining investment. Implementation of good policies and working protocols in quality management will result in the generation of reliable information, which is critical for decision-making on the future of the mining project. The use of certified reference materials, i.e., standard, blank, and duplicate samples, proves effective and efficient for ensuring the level of data confidence in terms of precision, accuracy, and sample contamination. This is well demonstrated by the practice of QC in the exploration programme for the chrysotile tailings storage facilities of Havelock Mine, using 1254 samples from 53 drill-holes. Different statistical tools were applied to analyse the assay results from these samples. The outcome substantiates that the QC practice established during the Havelock exploration project is aligned to best practice guidelines in the industry. The resource delineated indicates that the tailings material at Havelock could potentially become a significant source of supply to the global magnesium market. | ||
Map of Localities
Locality Pages
| Locality | Citation Details |
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| Havelock Mine, Bulembu, Hhohho Region, Eswatini |
Mineral Occurrences
| Locality | Mineral(s) |
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| East dump, Havelock Mine, Bulembu, Hhohho Region, Eswatini | ⓘ Biotite, ⓘ Brucite, ⓘ Chlorite Group, ⓘ Chrysotile, ⓘ Diopside, ⓘ Dolomite, ⓘ Enstatite, ⓘ Forsterite, ⓘ Hornblende, ⓘ Lizardite, ⓘ Magnesite, ⓘ Magnetite, ⓘ Pyrite, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Talc |
| West dump, Havelock Mine, Bulembu, Hhohho Region, Eswatini | ⓘ Biotite, ⓘ Brucite, ⓘ Chlorite Group, ⓘ Chrysotile, ⓘ Diopside, ⓘ Dolomite, ⓘ Enstatite, ⓘ Forsterite, ⓘ Hornblende, ⓘ Lizardite, ⓘ Magnesite, ⓘ Magnetite, ⓘ Pyrite, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Talc |
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