Manu, Eric Kwakye(University of Mines and Technology, 2021-01)
Iron ore mining operations started declining in 2012 due to falling concentrate prices. Some
mining operations in Sierra Leone had to shut down totally or go under care and
maintenance owing to the falling concentrate ...
Antwi, Seth Godfred(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)
Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC), Awaso currently operates the Inchiniso pit which has about
three (3) years of mine life. Subri site is available for development, but management is faced
with the decision to adopt a haulage ...
Felbah, Isaac Kwesi(University of Mines and Technology, 2018-06)
Newmont Ahafo Mine (NAM) operates an open pit gold mine in the Brong-Ahafo Region
of Ghana. One important cost centre in mining is drilling and blasting. Effective ways of
reducing drilling and blasting cost significantly ...
Sissoko, Idrissa Sega(University of Mines and Technology, 2021-05)
Loulou Mine (LM) is a subsidiary company owned by BARRICK GOLD MINE. It is an underground mine that operates longitudinal sublevel open stope mining method. The objectives of this research were set to reduce the dilution ...
Traore, Ze Siriki Henoc(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)
Blasting is a very important process for fragmentation of rock as part of operations and a lot of explosives are used for this purpose. The blasting process, however, remains a potential source of numerous human and ...
Adabre, Anthony(University of Mines and Technology, 2020-05)
The focus of this research work was to employ simulation technique in optimising excavator truck haulage system in the open pit mining operations at Golden Star Wassa Limited
(GSWL). Discrete Event Simulation (DES) was ...
Maiga, Souleymane(University of Mines and Technology, 2021-08)
The underground mining of narrow veins is mostly associated with dilution. Dilution is the
contamination of ore by non-ore material, which consequently increases tonnage and
reduces grade. Excessive dilution is an ...
Adarkwah, Owusu Jonas(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-04)
Underground mining operations involve the use of light and heavy-duty equipment such as pickup trucks, drill rigs and dump trucks. These equipment are powered by internal combustion engines, generating enormous exhaust ...
Arhinful, Kofi Owusu Achaw(University of Mines and Technology, 2020-05)
The operations of a mine revolve around the budget, which describes the concept of cost of operations and returns generated. The fuel expended by each mine truck varies depending on differing conditions and is therefore ...
Kugbe, Kekeli Kojo(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)
Recent economic factors have negatively influenced the mining operations of the Newmont Akyem Mine of Newmont Golden Ridge Limited, leading to major concerns on sustainability and profitability. In an operating mine, the ...
Dzimah, Emmanuel(University of Mines and Technology, 2020-06)
In Ghana alone, Newmont Ghana owns two subsidiaries, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited which operate the Ahafo North and South project and Newmont Golden Ridge Limited which operate the Akyem mine. The Ahafo South mine which has ...
Ackom-Ghansah, Michael(University of Mines and Technology, 2020-07)
Obtaining a good fragmentation for every blast remains an ever-important discussion in the mining parlance as it is the first step towards mineral recovery. Achieving the required fragment sizes with the maximum size (p100 ...
Mahamadou, Camara(University of Mines and Technology, 2020-08)
The Gara Mine (GM) of Barrick Gold Mali uses longitudinal sublevel open stope mining method. At the current depth of 653 m, GM is facing stope stability problems. The objectives of this research were set to determine the ...
Amoako, Emmanuel(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-12)
The extractive sector conflict resolution is very important in the development of any economy; as such the twenty-first century business community requires quick, effective and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms to ...
Appiah-Danquah, Daniel(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-07)
Tonkolili Iron Ore Mine (TIOM) produces iron ore in Sierra Leone. Management of the mine is concerned about the low production due to fog and rainfall which translate into loss in revenue. This research sought to identify ...
Gyebi, Frederick(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-07)
Mining companies in Ghana record series of injuries and fatalities each year. This research sought to analyse accident investigation records between 2012 and 2016 for two surface mines and two underground gold mines using ...
Owusu-Yeboah, Benson(University of Mines and Technology, 2019-06)
The suitability of two alternative designs, centreline and upstream for the tailings dam raise proposed as options to the existing Class C downstream design at Adamus Resources Limited (ARL) consistent with the Minerals ...
Ansah, Opoku Kwadwo(University of Mines and Technology, 2021-08)
Feasibility study has been limited to large scale mining, over the years. Small Scale Gold
Miners in Ghana generally do not conduct feasibility study before they embark on mining
and as a result they are not properly ...
Amponsah, Prince(University of Mines and Technology, 2021-08)
Chirano Gold Mines Limited (CGML), a subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation operates
four underground mines, which are Akwaaba, Paboase, Akoti and Tano underground mines.
Mining methods for these undergrounds have ...
Manan, Musah(University of Mines and Technology, 2022-01)
The aim of this research was to develop a simulation model of the shovel – truck systems
and investigate the various scenarios of the shovel – truck models. The investigation will
determine the achievable production ...