Browsing by Subject "mining"
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Authentic leadership and safety consciousness: the role of psychological empowerment and psychological ownership at a South African mine
(North-West University, 2018)The advent of globalisation has changed the world of business for ever, presenting numerous challenges which have in some instances resulted in both economic and ethical meltdowns. The mining industry is no exception; in ... -
Cost savings on mine dewatering pumps by reducing preparation- and comeback loads
(IEEE, 2014)With the introduction of a time-of-use (TOU) tariff structure by Eskom, the implementation of projects that shift load from peak TOU times to times of the day when electrical energy is less expensive has increased. To ... -
Developing a dynamic control system for mine compressed air networks
(IEEE, 2014)Mines in general, make use of compressed air systems for daily operational activities. Compressed air on mines is traditionally distributed via compressed air ring networks where multiple shafts are supplied with compressed ... -
Die effek van dalende goudmynproduksievlakke op indiensname in die Dr. Kenneth Kaunda-distriksmunisipaliteit
(SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2012)In hierdie studie word die potensiaal van verskeie ekonomiese sektore in die Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Distriksmunisipaliteit (DKKDM), Noordwes-provinsie, Suid-Afrika, om werk te skep, ondersoek. Die doel van die studie is om ... -
Energy efficiency through variable speed drive control on a cascading mine cooling system
(IEEE, 2014)An ever-expanding global industry focuses on energy supply and use. Cost-effective electrical energy production and reduced consumption pave the way for this expansion. Eskom's demand-side management (DSM) initiative ... -
Evaluating employee engagement factors important for Millennial Rock Drill Operators at a Mining Company in Gauteng Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Employee engagement is at the forefront of organisational strategies and gained relevance in the last three decades. In the same period, the South African mining industry started to face rising costs, unstable markets, ... -
Evaluating the price of different grades of chrome ore in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)The mining industry, being one of the largest industries in South Africa, is under review by investors due to the suggestions from the Department of Mineral Resources for revising the mining charter. There are growing ... -
Experiences and perceptions of mining CSR representatives in Thabazimbi municipality: dependency and empowerment
(North-West University, 2013)The aim of the research was to understand the experiences and challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Thabazimbi and the implications and consequences for communities in terms of dependency and empowerment, ... -
Heavy metal concentration in soil in the tailing dam vicinity of an old gold mine in Johannesburg, South Africa†
(Agricultural Institute of Canada, 2016)Soil contamination with heavy metals is a serious concern to food production and human health. The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of tailings from an old mining site on heavy metal contamination of soil. ... -
The impact of reducing mine chilled water supply during periods of low production
(IEEE, 2014)As part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiative, Eskom partially funds load management and energy efficiency projects. Large industries are therefore willing participants in the Eskom funded electricity savings ...