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Carbon dynamics of two river systems in Zambia: A comparative study of the Zambezi and the Kafue Rivers
(2015-01-29)This study focuses on the spatial and temporal variability of various carbon fractions and fluxes in relation to major biogeochemical parameters in the Zambezi River in Zambia and its major tributary, the Kafue River. ... -
Characterisation and temporal variability assessment of groundwater quality in Petauke Town, Eastern Province
(2013-11-11)The study was aimed at contributing to the provision of good quality groundwater supply in Petauke District. It comprised collection and analysis of 50 groundwater samples from boreholes in the dry and wet season in ... -
Characterisation of Saline groundwater based on groung-based time-domain electromagnetic soundings in the Machile River Basin, South-Western Zambia
(2015-04-13)Much of southern Africa is semiarid and heavily dependent on groundwater resources. However, access to safe and clean water is an important feature of the natural environment, a human right and a basic requirement for ... -
Characteristics of trends and relationships among climate variables in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)This study embarked on trend analysis to understand the relationship that exists in weather, precipitation and river flow using time series data. The study area was the entire country of Zambia. Secondary hydrological ... -
Cobalt recovery from old Nkana Copper Slag via solid state carbothermic reduction and sulphation
(2013-01-18)Large quantities of old copper smelting slag containing cobalt exist at Nkana Division of Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines. Recovery of cobalt from the slag would contribute significantly to the economy of Zambia. A ... -
Data acquisition models for groundwater assessment and management in the urban and rural areas of Zambia
(2012-09-24)Availability of data and information on groundwater is important for sustainable utilization of groundwater resources. Its assessment, development, utilization and management largely depend on data acquisition; the aspect ... -
Demonstration of presence of human helminthes and protozoa in faecal matter from pit latrines of selected residential compounds in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The peri-urban on-site sanitation has unique challenges such as: lack of space and resources to construct new pit latrines. To ensure sustainability, the emptying of filled pit latrines is necessary. However, handling ... -
Design parameters and management strategies of soil and rock slopes: Nchanga open pit-Konkola copper mines plc
(2013-01-18)Rock slope stability is a very important research area for many geo-engineers concerned with civil or mining works. Slope stability of pits, roads, tailings dams and other embankments is very cardinal as it directly impacts ... -
Determining a suitable method for dewatering of ore reserves below 1040ml at Konkola mine, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Konkola Mine is one of the wettest mines in the world. It pumps about 350,000m3 of water per day. From the inception of mining operations in 1956, water has always posed a challenge to mining despite the use of dewatering ... -
Development of a suitable mine backfill material using mine waste for safe and economic ore production at Konkola mine(Zambia)
(2012-10-10)The use of backfill in underground mines has increasingly become an integral part of overall mining operations all over the world. This has largely been driven by the need to increase ore recovery and productivity. The ... -
Dust exposure and pneumoconiosis in mines
(2012-08-14)Attempts to develop Threshold Limit Values together with the correlation between results of various sampling instruments are described. The main objectives of the investigations were: to establish the relationship between ... -
Earth Observatory-based Assessment of Spatial and Temporal trends in Inundation Extent in the Barotse Wetland,Western Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Climate change, construction of the Mongu-Kalabo Road coupled with increased mining activities in the upper catchment of the Barotse Wetland could alter the inundation extent dynamics and impact the flood dependent ecosystem. ... -
The effect of acid soluble copper concentrates on the operations of the flash smelting and slag cleaning furnaces at Nchanga smelter of Konkola copper mines plc
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Konkola Copper Mines’ (KCM) Nchanga smelter utilises a modern technology of direct to blister flash smelting process designed by Outotec, Finland. Slags from the direct to blister flash smelting unit are carbothermically ... -
Effects of Inadquate Water Supply on Community Health-A Case Study of Zambia Compound-Kafue District, Zambia
(2012-01-18)This dissertation examines effects of inadequate water supply on the health of Zambia Compound Community in Kafue District. Both Secondary and Primary sources of information have been used. Secondary sources used were ... -
Effects of sedimentation on reservoirs in the Mushibemba catchment, Mkushi Farm Block, Central Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2020)Sedimentation is one of the problems that affects the storage capacity of most small reservoirs, and if not addressed on time, may lead to the dams being filled up with sediment and failing to meet the intended objective ... -
An electrochemical study of the carrollite-chalcopyrite system in xanthate and cyanide containing solutions
(2013-01-18)A study has been made of the electrochemical behaviour of carrollite and chalcopyrite in the presence of xanthate and cyanide in aqueous solution. The investigations involved measurements of rest potentials and cyclic ... -
Electrowinning of cobalt at high cathodic current densities (400-1000 A M-2)
(2012-08-02)Current densities from 40O Am to 1000 Am were used to investigate the electrowinning of cobalt from sulfate solutiaiie. The cell used was a cylindrical beaker of 1000 ml capacity. Two lead anodes and one stainless steel ... -
An empirical assessment of the shear strength of rock discontinuities of Nchanga open pit mine
(2012-07-25)An empirical assessment of the peak shear strength of rock discontinuities occuring in the hangingwall rock formations at Nchanga Open Pit is presented in this dissertation. A brief history and geology of the open pit ... -
Enhancing the recoveries and grades of Cobalt from Nchanga and Konkola Ores of KCM
(2013-01-14)The Nchanga and Konkola ores have substantial amounts of cobalt in the form of Carrollite (CUC02S4) and Cobaltiferous pyrite ((Co,Fe),S2). These minerals are found in association with copper minerals such as chalcopyrite ... -
Environmental impacts of coal mining at Maamba at collieries limited in , Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2001-06-18)Environmental impacts of coal mining and processing operations on land, water and air are identified, measured, evaluated, interpreted and discussed. The impacts of these operations are scarring most of the areas, land ...
