Browsing by Subject "Gold mine"
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Energy efficiency through variable speed drive control on a cascading mine cooling system
(2014)An ever-expanding global industry focuses attention 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) ... -
Exposure of Tanzanian gold mine refinery workers to hydrogen cyanide
(North-West University, 2008)Hydrogen cyanide gas (HCN{g)) is formed during the process of extracting gold from ore and may pose a risk to the health of the workers at the gold refinery (Mill/plant), especially the risk of detrimental effects on ... -
High pressure water supply strategy for mine bulk air coolers
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)South African gold mines face many challenges with rising production costs being amongst the biggest concerns. Labour unrest and low economic growth along with increased production costs are affecting the productivity and ... -
Identifying improvement areas within a South African gold mine using management accounting tools
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The study titled “Identifying improvement areas within a South African gold mine using management accounting tools” was motivated by the late Tom De Wet who said, “You only manage what you measure and you only measure ... -
An investigation of mine closure : gold mine case studies on the East Rand in South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)This research is on mines that struggle to obtain closure from the state departments. The closure process at the footprints of five Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) of a South African gold mine was investigated. They are ... -
Nationalisation and the perceived consequences for a gold mine
(North-West University, 2012)Discussions and considerations around nationalisation of the mining sector in South became more prevalent from 2009. There are certain implications or consequences related to these discussions, considerations or decisions ... -
Optimising deep-level mine refrigeration control for sustainable cost savings
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Declined productivity and increased operational costs have seen South African deep-level gold mines become marginal operations during the past few years. The price of electricity is one of the major contributors to an ... -
Water balance development for legal compliance of gold mines in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)South Africa is experiencing water scarcity due to the increase in water demand and decrease in water supply. A predicted shortfall of 17% by 2030 is prompting stricter enforcement of the National Water Act number 36 of ...
