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Design of stable open stope using empirical and numerical methods for Barrick Gold Mali (BGM)

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Feasibility study of small scale gold mining in Ghana - a stepwise

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 ...

Selection of a suitable underground mining method for the proposed Suraw Underground Mine in Chirano Gold Mines Limited

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 ...

Optimisation of the load and haul activities at Ghana Manganese Company Limited.

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 ...

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 ...

Simulation of truck haulage system: a case study

Djro, Jean Desire Verdier (University of Mines and Technology, 2021-07)

Gounkoto mine is a mining company located in Mali and operates an open pit. It uses either free dig or conventional drill, blast, load and haul method. The mine has two (2) shovels (Liebherr 9350 and Liebherr 9250) and ...

Selection of appropriate loader-truck combination to achieve production target - a case study

Annan, Daniel Kwesi (UMaT, 2020-07)

Materials handling can be very costly to a company if the selection and matching of equipment to be used is inappropriately done. Kibi Goldfields limited currently uses Cat 972H front end loader and Cat 336DL hydraulic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Geospatial techniques for sustainable human settlement design: a case study

Dawson-Ahmoah, Benedicta Nana Ansah (University of Mines and Technology, 2020-08)

In recent decades, the landscape of cities changed significantly because of rapid urban population growth, which has resulted in the struggle for space. This has been accompanied by many serious problems including inefficient ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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. ...

Studies into the nature of Akpafu-Todzi iron ore and its response to reduction using waste polymers.

Agbenuvor, Bernard Selasie (University of Mines and Technology, 2020-09)

This work is to study the nature of Akpafu-Todzi iron ore and how it responds to carbothermal reduction using waste polymers under microwave irradiation and gas heating. Physical analyses such as particle size distribution, ...

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