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Characterisation of different ore types and determination of optmum operation conditions for treating Kansanshi ores through the leaching circuit.
(2015-09-07)Different ore types react differently when leached under the same leaching conditions. The extent to which minerals go into solution is a function of several parameters. In this project, emphasis was on determining the ... -
Comparison of LIX 984NC versus acorga M5774 for copper extraction process.
(2015-09-07)This report looks at the selection of the best extractant amongst the available options on the market. It particularly focuses on the comparison of the two extractant, Lix 984N and Acorga M5774. Mopani copper mines Nkana ... -
Deportment of bismuth, nickel, lead, cobalt, gold and silver
(2015-09-07)The project was carried out to assess the distribution of impurities during the converting stage. The assays of these impurities are summarized into a mass/material balance to account for all elements of interest. These ... -
Development of an impurities based profile or model for Nchanga Electrowon Cathodes
(2015-08-27)The project was carried out at the Tailings Leach Plant of Konkola Copper Mine Pic in Chingola Zambia. The major objectives were to establish regions on the surface of the cathode that were prone to impurities such as lead, ... -
Drinking water quality assessment in Basic Schools in Peri-Urban areas - a case of Mtendere Township in Lusaka, Zambia.
(2013-01-18)Mtendere Township (meaning a peaceful township) is one the unplanned settlements situated on the eastern side of Lusaka, Zambia. The township is charecterised with over-crowding, lack of adequate safe water, poor sanitation, ... -
The effect of grind and increased residence time on the floatability of Mufulira copper ore.
(2015-09-07)The purpose of this project was to evaluating the effect of grind time and increased Residence time on the floatability of the Mufulira copper ore on a laboratory scale. The project was proposed mainly because of periodic ... -
Full release of analysis of ore from all Nkana Mopani company mine shafts
(2015-09-07)Due to low copper and cobalt recoveries that were being experienced, and thus a considerable rise in mineral losses to the tailings, this study was proposed. The specific objective was to establish the optimum mesh of grind ... -
The Geology and Water Quality Study of The Mwakambiko Hill and Adjacent Areas,Mapatizya mining area,Kalomo District,Southern Province,Zambia
(2015-09-11)The area north of Kariba Minerals Ltd is underlain by igneous rocks (pegmatite and dolerite) and metasedimentary rock units that have been ascribed to the Basement Complex Supergroup and Muva Supergroup. The rock units ... -
The Geology and Water Quality Study of The Mwakambiko Hill and Adjacent Areas,Mapatizya mining area,Kalomo District,Southern Province,Zambia
(2015-10-05)The area north of Kariba Minerals Ltd is underlain by igneous rocks (pegmatite and dolerite) and metasedimentary rock units that have been ascribed to the Basement Complex Supergroup and Muva Supergroup. The rock units ... -
The Geology of Nyangwena River South, A Confluency of the Chongwe River, Chongwe District Lusaka Province, Lusaka
(2015-09-11)The Nyangwena River and its adjacent areas lies in Chongwe district in the Lusaka Province of Zambia. It is part of the Southern extension of the Irumide Belt. The study area is underlain by Mesoproterozoic Basement Complex ... -
Leaching of cobalt anode sludge for the production of cobalt metal using sodium sulphate as a reductant.
(2015-09-07)During electrowinning in the Nkana cobalt tank house, sludge is formed from the anodes and it is periodically collected from the cells and stored. The sludge contains appreciable amount of cobalt which is not recovered at ... -
Mass balance around floatation circuit, ascertaining copper deportment by size fraction
(2015-09-07)Frontier Mine s.p.r.l is a mine operating in Congo (D.R.C), which is, located 35km from Ndola, Zambia. The ore is mined from an open pit mine and has a head grade of percentage!.15 Copper. The plant treats sulphide ores ... -
Optimisation of conditions for Mufulira reclaimed ore
(2015-09-07)The project was conducted at Mufulira Concentrator of Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited (ZCCM). This concentrator treats sulphide ores whose copper mineralogy is mainly, bornite, chalcocite and chalcopyrite. Presently ... -
Optmization of acid and lime consumption at Nkana oxide leach plant.
(2015-09-07)Nkana Leach Plant (NLP) of the Mopani Copper Mines Pic Nkana mine site treats ore from Mindola open pit mine. Leaching is employed in the treatment of the oxide ore which is followed by solvent extraction (SX). However the ... -
Optmization of solvent extraction at Kansanshi mine with the aid of cytec pilot plant
(2015-09-07)A series of laboratory test work were carried out to optimize solvent extraction at Kansanshi mine. Results from the laboratory were transferred to the Cytec pilot plant which simulated the Kansanshi High Grade II solvent ... -
Optmization of the solvent extraction with the aid of the isocalc software.
(2015-09-07)Leaching of sulphide minerals has never been successful under atmospheric conditions. Process plants that attempt to treat sulphides via the hydro metallurgical route can either pre-treat the sulphides which include roasting, ... -
Profitability : sensitivity and risk analyses of the Sabi gold project
(2012-07-25)This study examines the economic viability of the Sabi gold deposit (oxide cap), basecpat Zvishavane, about 400 km south of Harare in Zimbabwe. A detailed examination of the technical and economic factors which can affect ... -
Regeneration of spent activated carbon
(2015-08-11)Two methods for the regeneration of activated carbon loaded with sulphide anions and organic adsorbents have been studied on a laboratory scale and are described in this report. Activated carbon is used to reduce by ...
