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New Opportunities and Developments / Waste Reprocessing

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Conceptualising a regionally integrated approach for the valorisation of coal mining-related waste: A case study in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa 01001

Helene-Marie Stander and Jennifer L. Broadhurst

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601001

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Creating a sustainable coal mining value chain from South Africa’s historical and arising discard coal 01002

Mandy-Jane Sebola, Dale McLean and Philippa Notten

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601002

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Mobile technology for coal recovery and land restoration in accordance with circular economy approach 01003

Marcin Lutyński and Wojciech Urbańczyk

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601003

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Understanding airflow for enhancing Sepair performance 01004

Nikki Hughes, Marco le Roux, Quentin P. Campbell and Abraham F. van der Merwe

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601004

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EWRP management of clarifier sludge 01005

Maryke Malan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601005

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Initial assessment of thermal and mechanical properties of fine-grained processing waste based materials for thermal energy storage applications 01006

Marcin Lutyński, Konrad Kołodziej and Piotr Pierzyna

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601006

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Coal discard dump rehabilitation using kenaf: Proof of concept study 01007

Bianca Boshoff, Jacques Berner and Marco le Roux

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601007

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The era of ESG consciousness and its effects on coal handling and processing plants 01008

Frikkie Enslin and Ernst Bekker

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601008

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Advancing reforms for cleaner and sustainable use of Indian coal 01009

Anandji Prasad and Poonam Singhal

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601009

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Exploring the performance of an Air Plant 01010

Sandra Magagula, Tumelo Tlhopile, Owen Rademan and Ernest Setagane

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541601010

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Process Operation, Control, Optimisation and Simulation

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Five-parameter logistic functions for partition curves 02001

Wesley Membrey

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602001

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Case study: From benches to zones: Unlocking the potential of a complex coal resource with Python and LIMN modelling 02002

Jonathan Fairbairn-Stewart and Premeeth Ramsaywok

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602002

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Optimisation of MX7, SX7, SX10, and SX4 coal spirals on South African coal to produce data that can be used to generate a predictive model for spiral performance 02003

Menzi Xulu, Nkhumeleni Tshiongo-Makgwe, Lubabalo Kuboni and Victoria Mothabo

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602003

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Modelling and optimisation of a hydrocyclone classifier as a pre-treatment stage in fine coal beneficiation 02004

Mpho Ramudzwagi, Nkumeleni Tshiongo and Willie Nheta

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602004

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Fines circuit performance evaluation 02005

Peace Mahlangu, Thabo Nhlapho, Thabang Skalkie, Hannes Esterhuizen and Luke Venkatesan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602005

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Optimisation of the three-product cyclone at Greenside Colliery 02006

Tsireledzo Maliehe, Paul Moriri, Maynard Lombard and Luke Venkatesan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602006

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Modular misplacement investigation journey at Bank 2 coal washing plant 02007

Davis Phasha, Irvin Vilakazi, Martha Gwambe and Luke Venkatesan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602007

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The liaison between mine planning, coal processing and marketing in a life of mine (LOM) plan 02008

Peter Hand and David Wiseman

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541602008

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Fine, Ultrafine Coal Processing / Flotation Operations

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Flotation in the Australian coal industry – recent developments 03001

L. Dimech, A. Harriman, J. Lauder, M. Taylor and M. Goffinet

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603001

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Retreatment and beneficiation of weathered material from a coal tailings storage facility: A case study 03002

Tobie Loftus

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603002

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Binderless briquetting of beneficiated fine discard coal from the Witbank coalfield 03003

Mandy-Jane Sebola, Dale McLean and Maseda Mphaphuli

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603003

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Advancements in static screen technology for enhanced coal processing applications 03004

Baojie Zhang and Yogesh Reja

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603004

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Improving low-rank coal flotation using a mixture of oleic acid and dodecane as collector 03005

Nomsa Prescilla Baloyi, Milton Tinyiko Rikhotso and Meta Jonathan Mvita

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603005

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Synergistic optimisation of fine coal oil agglomeration using response surface methodology and random forest coupled with decision trees 03006

Meta Jonathan Mvita and Nomsa Prescilla Baloyi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603006

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Tailings dewatering and dry disposal: Case studies of the successful application of full-function, automated filter presses 03007

Gavin Maré

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541603007

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Dry Separation

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Separation efficiency of XRT sensor sorting technology on coarse particle size fractions in coal processing 04001

Shannon McEwan and Dion Lusinga

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541604001

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Predicting washability using a regression of ash content with controlled rock to coal mix ratio specimen used for calibration 04002

Ran Zhang, Nawoong Yoon, Liang Hui Li and Maria Holuszko

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541604002

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Dry coal beneficiation of high-ash South African coal utilising a wind sifter separator 04003

Jimmy Alade, Orevaghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe and Samson Bada

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541604003

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Beyond Bessemer: The past, present, and future of dense medium separation in the coal industry 04004

Frikkie Enslin and Ernst Bekker

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541604004

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Material Handling, Crushing and Screening / Coal Characterization

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Preliminary evaluation of Halocarbon 0.8 oil's impact on metallurgical coal quality 05001

Melanie Mackay, Maria Holuszko, Jason Halko, Heather Dexter and Veena Bhardwaj

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605001

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Evaluating the application of the Optima® classifier as a secondary beneficiation stage at the Phola Coal Processing Plant 05002

Karabo Malekutu, Franco van de Venter, Yorkabel Fedai, Mpho Ramudzwagi, Luke Venkatesan and Michael Phali

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605002

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The evolution of spirals in the coal fine circuit: A review 05003

Christina Ramotsabi, Marco Le Roux and Quentin Campbell

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605003

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Measuring the effect of breakage mode and top size on coal liberation using the RhoVol densimetric analysis machine 05004

Elija Moletsane, Quentin Campbell and Marco le Roux

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605004

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A comparative classification efficiency of hydro cyclone and high frequency screen – an experimental study 05005

Prasad Kopparthi, D. Sachinraj, Ashwini Kumar, Amit Jain and Surya Pratap Singh

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605005

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A review: Hydrophobicity and surface charge of coals and coal-associated minerals 05006

Katherine Seidel and Barbara Arnold

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605006

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Fine coal washability analysis using a laboratory concentrating table: G. William Kalb undergraduate research fellowship project report 05007

Christian Stoudt, Chase Gleason and Barbara Arnold

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541605007

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Dewatering and Tailings

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Cost-effective alternative for ultra-fine coal recovery 06001

Angga Herman, Geoffrey Orr, Homie Thanasekaran, Rowan Vedelago and Matthew Behre

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606001

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Data driven infrastructure strategies in coal preparation 06002

Tsakani Nkolele, Glenn Sherritt, Anthony Williams and Andrew Meyers

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606002

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Froth flotation and subsequent dewatering circuit optimization 06003

Peter J. Bethell, Steven A. Keim and John Nielson

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606003

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Treatment of acid mine drainage water at the Blaauwkraanz South discard facility 06004

Mulweli Yolanda Mafukata and Bonginkosi Mgweba

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606004

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Two percent points less moisture with XL-type high-performance vacuum disc filters 06005

Jurgen Hahn

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606005

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CAVEX® hydrocyclone: A sustainable innovation for transforming mining efficiency 06006

Vilencia Parsaraman, Chandranath Banerjee, and Lerato Ramanala

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606006

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LiDAR optimisation of belt press filter flocculant dosing 06007

Dale Hoffmann, Chris Nethercott, Matthew Kelly, Mitchell Bond and Ryan Taylor

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541606007

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Dense Medium Separation (DMS) / New Coal Preparation Plant Design

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Optimization of magnetite recovery circuits in a navigation coal-washing plant challenged with scaling due to gypsum formation 07001

Pervaan Pillay, Bonginkosi Mgweba and Luke Venkatesan

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541607001

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Optimising plant design using plant feed and LD core data 07002

Christopher Clarkson, Dale Hoffmann and Riza Romero

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541607002

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The history and development of centrifugal separation in coal preparation 1939 - 2025 07003

David Woodruff and Mark Cresswell

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541607003

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Study on dust reduction at source technology based on coal particle movement control 07004

Zhiyong Li, Kaixuan Yao and Qishuo Shi

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541607004

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Mass balancing for coal processing plant design 07005

Mark Cresswell

Published online: 10 November 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202541607005

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