Browsing Engineering by Subject "Deep-level gold mining"
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Optimal use of mobile cooling units in a deep-level gold mine
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)South Africa has an international advantage in terms of gold deposit endowment, however there are several challenges faced by the gold mining sector that hinder the realisation of the country's full production potential. ... -
Optimising production through improving the efficiency of mine compressed air networks with limited infrastructure
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The global gold mining industry is currently on a growing trend, while the local gold mining industry in South Africa has been experiencing a decline in gold production. This is due to a unique set of production challenges ... -
Target profiles for critical parameters in compressed air systems to reduce missed energy savings opportunities
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The reducing profit margins of South African mines pose a financial and economic risk for South Africa. The decrease in gold production and the increase in operational costs are contributing factors to the reduction of ...