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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 ... -
Environmental degradation due to mining regulations and practices in small scale mining in Tanzania
(2012-07-25)Small-scale mining (SSM) activities in Tanzania are conducted using rudimentary mining tools such as shovels, hoes, picks and chisels. In most cases, mining practices do not use engineering plans and designs and usually ... -
Environmental impacts of alluvial diamond mining in the Cuango Basin-Angola and quarrying around Luanda city - Angola
(2012-07-25)Angolan diamonds have been produced for more than 90 years. Before independence, indigenous people were not allowed to possess diamonds; those caught with diamonds were executed. After independence the new government ... -
Establishing a mining environmental monitoring and compliance mechanism for local authorities in Zambia: a case study of North-Western province.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The mining industry is witnessing a momentous revolution due to a growing demand for metals, minerals and energy resources all over the world especially in the emerging economies of developed and developing countries. ... -
Evaluation of monorail haulage systems in metalliferous underground mining.
(2010-11-05)The decline is a major excavation in metalliferous mining since it provides the main means of access to the underground and serves as a haulage route for underground trucks. However, conventional mining of the decline to ... -
Evaluation of the implementation of the School WASH Programme in Choma District of Zambia
(2015-02-17)The provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme in schools has been a major concern in Choma District and has received significant attention in terms of policy consideration and dissemination with the aim ... -
Evaluation of Zambia's mineral taxation regimes: A case study of Lumwana mine
(University of Zambia, 2016)There has been a lot of outcry from the public that Zambia’s mineral tax reforms, with an aim to optimize revenue benefits from the mines, have not yielded the desired results. This has mainly been attributed to the weak ... -
An Evaluation on the use of Intravenous Magnetism Sulphate In the Management of Eclampsia At the university teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-06-26)There is now compelling evidence that magnesium sulphate is effective and recommended for use in the prevention and treatment of eclampsia seizures(1'2). The benefits of magnesium sulphate (MgSC>4) includes reduction of ... -
Evidence of water security as key to Economic Development: A case of Luumbo Spring in Gwembe District, Southern Province,Zambia
(2012-11-02)Every individual needs provision of adequate affordable safe water for a healthy and productive life. The provision of this adequate safe water should be done in a way that ensures protection and enhancing of the natural ... -
Examinantion of the geological set up and rock mass characteristics of Nchanga underground Mine in order to optimize draw of' the Feldspathic-Quartzite'(TFQ) Ore in the caved areas
(2014-02-04)Nchanga Underground Mine applies a variant of block cave mining to exploit the massive copper ore deposits with generally low ore grades fairly distributed within the orebody. Mining activities date as far back as 1937 ... -
Exploring sustainable water resource management from synergies of the indigenous knowledge systems of the Toka Leya people of Zambia and integrated water resource management
(2014-02-07)Zambia’s ethnic groups have each developed indigenous practices and systems that make up their Indigenous Knowledge (IK). This IK has not been adequately documented nor has it been used in modern approaches to natural ... -
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 ...
