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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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TitleQuality control in tailings resource exploration at Havelock Mine, Eswatini
JournalJournal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
AuthorsGan, SPrimary Author
Birrell, L.Primary Author
Robbertze, D.Primary Author
Zhao, B.Primary Author
van Niekerk, E.Primary Author
Ncubi, L.Primary Author
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Full ReferenceGan, 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 TextGan, 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/NotesQuality 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.

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Havelock Mine, Bulembu, Hhohho Region, Eswatini

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LocalityMineral(s)
East dump, Havelock Mine, Bulembu, Hhohho Region, Eswatiniβ“˜ Biotite, β“˜ Brucite, β“˜ Chlorite Group, β“˜ Chrysotile, β“˜ Diopside, β“˜ Dolomite, β“˜ Enstatite, β“˜ Forsterite, β“˜ Hornblende, β“˜ Lizardite, β“˜ Magnesite, β“˜ Magnetite, β“˜ Pyrite, β“˜ Quartz, β“˜ Talc
West dump, Havelock Mine, Bulembu, Hhohho Region, Eswatiniβ“˜ Biotite, β“˜ Brucite, β“˜ Chlorite Group, β“˜ Chrysotile, β“˜ Diopside, β“˜ Dolomite, β“˜ Enstatite, β“˜ Forsterite, β“˜ Hornblende, β“˜ Lizardite, β“˜ Magnesite, β“˜ Magnetite, β“˜ Pyrite, β“˜ Quartz, β“˜ Talc


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