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Showing 1 to 20 of 181 for “"the mining industry"”.
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The determinants of sleep quality in the mining industry
The purpose of this study was to determine the current state of self-reported sleep quality in workers of the mining industry and identify the factors that affect sleep in this sample. A large-scale questionnaire was administered to 2,224 workers of the mining industry with operations in Ontario. A …
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Taxation principles applicable to the mining industry in South Africa
Ample evidence exists that mining of base minerals and gold by the indigenous peoples of South Africa occurred since ancient times. Many of these mining sites are still preserved and may be visited by those interested in the origins of an industry which has dominated Southern Africa's more recent …
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Vibration toolkit: an occupational health education intervention for the mining industry
Background: Workers in the mining industry are exposed to whole-body vibration (WBV), hand-arm vibration (HAV), and foot-transmitted vibration (FTV). The purposes of the study were to: critically review occupational health and safety education intervention programs that have been conducted within …
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Job characteristics, wellness and work-home interaction in the mining industry
The mining industry is driven by performance and intense working environments, accompanied by high demands, hazardous working conditions and socially undesirable working hours. These factors could impact on the interaction between work and home, as well as contributing to health problems of …
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A feasibility study for an IMC application in the mining industry
… Internal Model Control strategies to optimise the performance of a secondary and tertiary crusher stage at a mine. First, a mathematical model of the plant is_ extracted and simulated. The viability of using IMC on an unstable process is considered. Various general objectives are then …
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Corrosion in the Mining Industry: A Case Study of the Britannia Mine
The mining, mineral processing, and extractive metallurgy sectors operate in highly corrosive environments. Equipment, infrastructure, and processing systems are particularly vulnerable to accelerated corrosion under these harsh conditions. The resulting material degradation can lead to structural …
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The development of decision-making mechanisms under a bilateral monopoly in the mining industry
This thesis focuses on one main issue: how prices are set in the Russian mining industry under conditions of bilateral monopoly. The mining industry is a broad segment of the economy, with thousands of companies and millions of people employed. This makes it essential to understand how price …
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Value of more sophistication : capital investment decision-making with competitive dynamics in the mining industry
In many mining markets, one of the central business planning decisions faced by firms is where, when, and by how much to expand their production capacity. Appropriate investment planning methodology is important to both the mining industry and the wider economy. Currently, new mine investment …
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Maintaining a competitive edge in the mining industry : the case of Blackrock mine, Northern Cape Province
The marginalisation the South African mining industry faces unique challenges to remain sustainable. A sustainable competitive advantage can be achieved through continuous innovation and the creation of new ideas (Prasad, 1993). South Africa's mining industry should focus on productivity and cost …
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Selenium Contamination: The Environmental Effectiveness of Current Treatment Methods in the Mining Industry Based on Water Quality Guidelines
… bodies and ecosystems presents challenges to the environment, including wild species, and human communities. The Elk Valley region in British Columbia (BC), Canada, exemplifies these challenges. This research examines the effectiveness of Teck's Saturated Rock Fill (SRF) technology in …
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Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction and Labour Turnover in the Mining Industry of Tanzania: The Case of TANCAN Mining Company’
The study investigated factors influencing job satisfaction and labour turnover in the mining industry of Tanzania. The study was carried at Tancan in Geita region. The study was guided by the research objectives that were, to investigate whether gross pay (salary and fringe benefits) has bearing …
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In the shade of coal: A micro-history of resettlement and the mining industry in Tete province, Mozambique, 2009-2018
The narratives and stories of the daily experiences of the local communities with the Vale mining project show that it has disrupted not only the lives, livelihood, and ecology but also the cultural and spiritual factors of the local communities in Moatize. Nevertheless, the power asymmetry between …
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Optimization of Time Efficiency in the Capex Purchasing Chain: a Simulation Study in the Mining Industry Using the Just-Time Method
La presente investigación tiene como objetivo optimizar el proceso de compras CAPEX en una empresa minera polimetálica de gran envergadura, evaluando los problemas y cuellos de botella presentes en dicho proceso. La metodología presentada se centra en la recolección exhaustiva de datos …
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Evaluating the influence of corporate social responsibility on brand reputation in the mining industry: a case study of Exxaro's Grootegeluk mine
… role in South Africa and globally, especially in the mining sector. This industry is expected to make profits while contributing towards a better society. Despite the industry‘s significant contribution to the economy, it also has a negative impact socially and environmentally. Over the past …
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Evaluating the influence of corporate social responsibility on brand reputation in the mining industry: a case study of Exxaro's Grootegeluk mine
… role in South Africa and globally, especially in the mining sector. This industry is expected to make profits while contributing towards a better society. Despite the industry‘s significant contribution to the economy, it also has a negative impact socially and environmentally. Over the past …
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Benefits accruing to rural communities from the mining industry corporate social responsibility projects in Moses Kotane Local Municipality of North West Province
Mining industry Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are designed to improve the quality of life of neighbouring communities. However, it is increasingly argued that few of them actually result in tangible benefits for the communities where they are implemented. Moreover, few empirical …
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Analysis of electronic waste management practices in the mining industry of Zambia (case study of first quantum minerals limited and dangote cement Zambia limited).
The mining industry in Zambia is one of the sectors that contributes greatly to the country’s economy by contributing greatly to the Gross Domestic Product and according to the latest EITI report, the extractive sector accounts directly for 9.9% of GDP and 78.4% of exports in Zambia. With this at …
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Analysis of electronic waste management practices in the mining industry of Zambia (case study of first quantum minerals limited and dangote cement Zambia limited).
The mining industry in Zambia is one of the sectors that contributes greatly to the country’s economy by contributing greatly to the Gross Domestic Product and according to the latest EITI report, the extractive sector accounts directly for 9.9% of GDP and 78.4% of exports in Zambia. With this at …
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The effects of the liberalisation of capital controls with respect to the inflow of foreign direct investment in the mining industry in South Africa
South Africa has in the recent past endeavoured to attract foreign direct investment through the liberalisation of capital controls. The question that has been raised is whether, in the wake of the recent global financial crisis and the corresponding response of economists that now more than ever …
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