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Cost saving options in drilling and blasting at Subika Pit of Newmont Ahafo Mine, Ghana

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 ...
A geometallurgical study of an ore deposit in South–Western Mali

Zaouder, Abdourhamane Toure (University of Mines and Technology, 2018-12)

Geometallurgy provides a platform for cross-functional teamwork between geology and metallurgy, providing better inputs to mine planning and strategic decision making. Understanding variability in the orebody enables ...
Impact of drainage on yield of Musa Sapientum

Baidoo-Antwi, Enock Innocent (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-03)

This report sought to confirm that drainage has impact on the number of flowers counted on Musa Sapietum Plantation in GEL. Beginning with the advantageous location of the plantation for three major reasons, of relative ...
Monitoring and controlling diesel particulate matter exposure levels in an underground mine – a case study

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 ...
Modelling of ground vibration from blasting at Semafo Mining Company, Mana Mine in Burkina Faso

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 ...
Cost reduction through mine to mill optimisation – a case study at Newmont Akyem Mine

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 ...
Design of a conveyor system and belt selection for the Subri Site of Ghana Bauxite Company, Awaso.

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 ...
Studies into the nature of the Pudo iron ore and Its response to reduction using end-of-life tyres

Abotar, Emmanuel (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)

In this work the nature of the Pudo iron ores in the Northern Region of Ghana and the potential for producing premium grade iron nuggets from the ores is investigated using carbonaceous materials generated from end-of-life ...
A comparative gold leaching study using cyanide, Jinchan and Jinfu

Kana, Naire (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)

The main objective of a gold mining company is to extract gold from its ores economically. Minerals present in ores can be linked to grindability, recovery, reagents consumption, and challenges in metallurgical accounting. ...
Drinking water quality variations in distribution networks – a case study at the Kumasi Water Supply System (KWSS)

Frimpong, Godfred (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)

The quality of treated drinking water at the point of use by the consumer may change after travelling through a distribution system. This study assessed changes in drinking water quality during distribution from two ...
Bench Scale Production of Sodium Hydroxide from Solar Salt in Ghana

Boateng, Kwabena Sarfo (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)

Currently, sodium hydroxide as well as other chlor-alkali products used in Ghana and the entire ECOWAS sub-region is imported in spite of the huge salt potential as raw material available in Ghana. This study sought to ...
Predicting sea level anomaly in the Gulf of Guinea

Vunase, Gideon (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-05)

Over the last decade Satellite Altimetry has become a viable alternative over Tidal Gauge measurements for the determination and prediction of Sea Level Anomalies (SLA) in that it is able to cover a broader area of the ...
Re-design of mine tailings storage facility for Adamus Resources Limited, Ghana

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 ...
Optimisation of biooxidation nutrients for enhanced gold recovery: A case Study at Golden Star Bogoso/Prestea Limited

Adjartey Doku, Manasseh (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-06)

With growing interest in the development of novel technologies for the treatment of refractory gold deposits, the biological oxidation process has gained wide range acceptance due to its relatively lower operating cost ...
Effect of fog and rainfall on production at Tonkolili Iron Ore Mine, Sierra Leone.

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 ...
Illegal mining operations on AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), Obuasi Mine’s concession – challenges, impacts and strategies for addressing them

Yalley, Akuba Bezeba (University of Mines and Technology, 2019-07)

Illegal miners’ encroachments and operations on AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), Obuasi mine has been a problem that has always bedeviled the mine. Their operations on the mine’s concession have resulted in the damages to ventilation ...
Analysis of the causes of accidents in Ghanaian Mines using Multiple Causation Model - Case Studies.

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 ...
Drill and blast optimisation at the Hounde Gold Operations S.A., Burkina Faso.

Ouoba, Souanguimpali Bertrand Alain Wilfrid (2019-10)

Evaluation of fragmentation remains an ever important discussion in the mining parlance as it is the first step towards mineral recovery. Predictions and estimation of blast induced fragmentation have significant ...
Conflict resolution in the extractive sector, using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms and the Pulse Frame Model – a case study

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 ...
Open pit mine planning and design - a case study

Ansa-Asare, Raymond Manukure (UMaT, 2020-03)

Mine planning and design facilitate the exploitation of mineral deposits at the lowest possible cost with the objective of maximising profit and optimising the life of a mine. Zone40 Mine is currently an existing small ...

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