Essays about: "Open-pit mining"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words Open-pit mining.

  1. 11. Treatment methods for water pollution from coal mining in Moatize (Mozambique)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Estevao Pondja; [2013]
    Keywords : passive and active treatment; open pit mining; Moatize; coal mines; Acid mine drainage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Moatize district located in Tete province in the center of Mozambique has one of the largest unexploited coal deposits of the world with a capacity of 2.5 billions of tones. Recently many multinational coal mine companies started exploitation of coal in Moatize. Coal exploitation has economical, social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

  3. 12. "Water yes, gold no!" - The Effects of a Neo-liberal Development Strategy in Cajamarca, Peru

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Natalie Donback; [2013]
    Keywords : neo-liberalism; development; mining; rural livelihoods; Peru; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Neo-liberal development strategies have for long been considered the way to achieve development and the Washington Consensus has gained influence in most countries in the world. Peru is one of its faithful followers that despite a left-wing turn on the Latin American continent has not followed suit and continues to embrace neo-liberal policies. READ MORE

  4. 13. The alteration mineralogy of Svartliden, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Lawrence Nilsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Svartliden; alteration mineralogy; Fäboliden; amphibolite and granulite facies; Dragon Mining Sweden; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The alteration mineralogy of Svartliden, Sweden Svartliden mine is an open pit in northern Sweden close to the Skellefte field in the “Gold Line”, which is a zone associated with gold mineralization. Svartliden gold mine was discovered by amateur geologists who were prospecting after boulders that contained low sulphide contented. READ MORE

  5. 14. Energy Audit and Management : A case study of Konkola Copper Mines, Nchanga Mine-Zambia

    University essay from Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Alan Kabanshi; [2012]
    Keywords : Energy Audit; Energy Management; Energy Survey;

    Abstract : The goal to satisfy the energy demand, global warming and other environmental effects has prompted the urgency to shift energy generation systems to more affordable and sustainable methods, with the goal of phasing out the traditional-conventional systems to environmental friendly and sustainable generation systems. This campaign also calls for a more energy conscious society aware of its energy demand and promoting energy efficiency so as to minimize the demand through reduced wastages. READ MORE

  6. 15. Large Scale Terrain Modelling for Autonomous Mining

    University essay from Reglerteknik

    Author : Johan Norberg; [2010]
    Keywords : Gaussian Processes; mine automation; terrain modelling; feature detection; support vector machine;

    Abstract : This thesis is concerned with development of a terrain model using Gaussian Processes to support the automation of open-pit mines. Information can be provided from a variety of sources including GPS, laser scans and manual surveys. READ MORE