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DISCIPLINE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE: ENCH2OM DATE
LECTURER: Dr. S. FASHU
TOPIC: TUTORIAL 1 11 APRIL 2023

Question 1: Multiple Choices (Mining in South Africa)

1. Which of these ores is not mined in South Africa?

A. Aluminium ore (bauxite)
B. Iron ore (haematite)
C. Copper ore (chalcopyrite)
D. Chromium ore (chromite)

2. Where are the main gold mines of South Africa Located?

A. The Western Cape
B. KwaZulu-Natal
C. Gauteng
D. The Eastern Cape.

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Coal is mined in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal and Mpumalanga
B. Approximately 30% of South African coal is exported
C. The best coal reserves are likely to be exhausted by 2025
D. All of the above

4. The Bushveld igneous complex is one of South Africa’s most important mining areas
because it contains:
A. Gold ores
B. Platinum ores
C. Diamondiferous ores
D. Titaniferous ores

5. South Africa’s largest copper producing mine is in:

A. Sishen
B. East London
C. Witbank
D. Phalaborwa

6. South Africa’s largest iron producing mine is in:

A. Sishen
B. East London
C. Witbank
D. Phalaborwa

Question 2

1. List four threats to the long-term prospects of the mining industry in SA.

2. List some benefits to the local community of platinum mining in the Bushveld Complex.
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DISCIPLINE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE: ENCH2OM DATE
LECTURER: Dr. S. FASHU
TOPIC: TUTORIAL 1 11 APRIL 2023

3. Mention two factors that affect the extent of a mine’s life?

4. Name three good practices that all mining companies should adopt to reduce the risk of
accidents?

5. Describe how Dredge Mining occurs in the Richards Bay and St. Lucia areas and name
one major heavy mineral recovered by this process?

6. Define the term grade of ore.

7. Name three base metals.

8. Why is hydrometallurgical processing becoming a more important extraction process in

place of pyrometallurgical processing? Give at least two reasons.

9. What is the difference between mineral, rock and ore.