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Factors influencing sustainability of boreholes in Chadiza District
(University of Zambia, 2016)The focus of the study was to establish factors which influence sustainability of boreholes managed by communities in Chadiza District. In order to do that, the study intended to answer three research questions which ... -
Gender and Water management: It's implications on Women empowerment
(2015-01-29)Gender mainstreaming in the water sector is being justified on grounds that it helps to empower women; therefore it furthers broader goals of equality within society, contributing to poverty alleviation and social inclusion. ... -
The geochemistry and metamorphism of calc-silicate rocks, marbles and amphibolites in a protion of the Zambezi belt, Southern Zambia
(2012-08-10)Calc-silicate rocks and marbles of Katangan age underlie a significant segment of the Zambezi belt in Southern Province. The calcsilicate rocks are represented by spectacularly banded calc-silicate gneisses, calc-silicate ... -
The geology, geochemistry and exploration of igneous phosphates northwest of Mumbwa (Big Concession) Central Province of Zambia
(2013-01-18)The syenites and quartz feldspar porphyries of the Mumbwa district occur as satellite bodies at the north east margin of the Hook Granite Massif, a large batholith dated 456 Ma, and intrude the pre-Cambrian Katanga ... -
A geotechnical review and considerations in the design of a new mining method at Konkola Mine
(2014-02-04)Konkola Mine of Konkola Copper Mines Plc comprises of Number 1 and 3 Shafts located on the northern most part of the Zambian Copperbelt. The mining licence area is characterised by the Kirilabombwe anticline dividing the ... -
Geotechnical study on the feasibility of using backfill in steep dip areas of Konkola copper mines (Zambia)
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Backfill is described as waste material that is used to refill the underground voids left during mining for technical or safety purposes. Backfilling has several applications underground and the use of backfill has ... -
A help leach feasibility study for mimbula refractory copper ore of Nchanga mine
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Studies done on Mimbula ore have been on agitation leaching, high temperature and pressure leaching and treatment of refractory ore (TORCO) process. However these methods attracted significantly high capital investment ... -
Human impacts on ecosystems in the Chibefwe river catchment area in Mkushi district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)xvi ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess the impacts of anthropogenic land use activities on river health conditions using aquatic macroinvertebrates as indicators of water quality in the Chibefwe River ... -
The impact of head grade on the economics of routing nchanga concertrates
(2011-07-01)the study addresses the problem of cost containmentfacing zambia consolidated copper mines limited by focusing on the Nchanga -
The Impact of Implementing the D-Washe programmes in Chanyanya Community-Kafue District, Zambia: What role has the National Water Policy(1994)played
(2012-07-25)The government of Zambia in 1996 adopted the WASHE (Water, Sanitation, and Health Education) concept as a national strategy for the delivery of Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) Services. The strategy facilitates the ... -
The Impact of Implementing the D-Washe programmes in Chanyanya Community-Kafue District, Zambia: What role has the National Water Policy(1994)played?
(2012-02-17)The government of Zambia in 1996 adopted the WASHE (Water, Sanitation, and Health Education) concept as a national strategy for the delivery of Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) Services. The strategy facilitates the ... -
Impacts of Shrub enctoachment on soil nutrient properties, plant diversity and herbivory in Lochinvar National Park, Zambia
(2014-02-07)This study aimed at assessing impacts of Dichrostachys cinerea and Mimosa pigra encroachment on soil nitrogen, phosphorous and carbon pools as well as plant species diversity, vegetation composition and food supply for ... -
An Improved Support System for Safe and Economical Underground Excavation, A Case Study of Mindolo Deeps Section, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Mopani Copper Mines Plc. (MCM) is sinking a vertical rock and man shaft. The rock hoisting winder will handle 2.0 million tonnes of ore per annum. The project will significantly boost the current productivity of Mindola ... -
An improved support system for safe and economical underground excavation: A case study of Mindolo Deeps Section, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Mopani Copper Mines Plc. (MCM) is sinking a vertical rock and man shaft. The rock hoisting winder will handle 2.0 million tonnes of ore per annum. The project will significantly boost the current productivity of Mindola ... -
The influence of rock properties on mining technology of deep levels of Chibuluma East
(2012-07-23)Field and laboratory measurements of rock properties were conducted to investigate the behavior of rock masses at Chibuluma East deep levels. Intact rock strength was obtained by point load ... -
Investigating the technical, financial and regulatory challenges in the Zambian gemstone mining sector: a case study of gemcanton investment holdings limited
(The University of Zambia, 2020)In Zambia, copper mining has largely overshadowed the exploitation of other potential minerals. Recent developments have shown that, gemstone mining, namely emeralds and amethysts have begun to assume a significant role. ... -
Investigations of flotation charateristics of Lumwana and Kansanshi Ores using formulated frothers
(2015-11-11)The initial work of this project involved determining the optimum mesh of grind and frother dosage for Lumwana and Kansanshi ores. This work was conducted at the University of Zambia mineral dressing laboratories based ... -
Lineament and pegmatite mapping using landsat TM imagery and aerial photograph data: Kaseba-Katota Area, Serenje district, Central Zambia
(2012-09-17)The Kaseba-Katota area is part of the Mesoproterozoic Irumide fold belt trending in a northeast - southwest direction and covers part of the Eastern and Central provinces of Zambia. Outcrops in the area include metasediments, ... -
Model study of Tuyere erosion in refining
(2012-07-25)The erosion of Tuyeres in Refining has been studied in a Physical Model to establish the dependence upon injection conditions such as gas momentum and orifice profile.The erosion phenomena in terms of Mass transfer-mechanisms ... -
Modelling of the ventilation system using ventsim considering the full mine mechanization drive at Konkola copper mines
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) is undergoing full mechanization drive aimed at increasing levels of production from the current 2.4 million tonnes to 7.5 million tonnes per annum. The mechanization of the mines will provide ...
