Abstract: An integrated geophysical approach (using induced polarization together with resistivity) geophysical techniques was applied in the research area (Phitshane Molopo area, Botswana) in search for potential gold mineralization from the interpreted data to delineate potential sites for mineralization. Reports on historic exploration suggest that gold mineralization is associated with quartz ± carbonate veins that cut across the banded iron formations. The 2D IP/ERI measurements w...
Abstract: Current technologies for the detection and extraction of diamonds involve the repeti tive mechanical crushing of kimberlite ore, resulting in the damage of real diamonds. In particular, the breakage of large diamonds into smaller constituents decreases their value drastically, resulting in huge financial losses to mining companies. This dissertation focuses on testing a newly developed technology for the detection of di amonds in the kimberlite ore prior to crushing processes, thus...