• Investigating the effectiveness of acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans in gold recovery 

  Etyeku, John Francis (Busitema University, 2025)

  This study investigates the effectiveness of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans in enhancing gold recovery from refractory ores at the Tira Gold Mine in Busia, Uganda. Conventional extraction methods, such as cyanidation and ...
• Development of a predictive model for failure risk in underground mine tunnels 

  Muganga, Scofield (Busitema University, 2025)

  Underground mine tunnel failures pose severe safety and operational challenges, particularly in structurally complex regions such as the Greenstone Belt of Tiira, Uganda. These failures are commonly driven by poor ...
• Development of a simulation model for gas dispersion and concentration in underground mines 

  Namiti, Ambrose Kibuuka (Busitema University, 2025)

  The accumulation of harmful gases in underground mining operations poses significant health, safety, and environmental risks. This project focuses on developing a simulation model to predict the dispersion and concentration ...
• Design of an automated dust suppression system for a quarry crusher. 

  Dibya, Hamuza (Busitema University, 2025)

  Dust emission from quarry crushers poses health risks and environmental concerns, especially in unregulated industrial settings. This project focused on the design of an automated dust suppression system that detects and ...
• Modelling and optimization of the performance of a gold kacha using design expert 

  Ainyo, Joyce (Busitema University, 2024)

  The study explores the modelling and optimization of the performance of the gold kacha – a centrifugal concentrator that is used for gold recovery. The goal of this research is to optimize critical operational parameters ...
• Design and fabrication of a crusher for artisanals and smallscale miners (asm) 

  Cherotich, Silas (Busitema University, 2024)

  Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant source of income for many communities around the world. However, the process of crushing and processing ore can be hazardous and inefficient. This project aimed to ...
• Design of an anti-collision system for underground mine haul truck 

  Masette, Priestone (Busitema University, 2024)

  Accidents involving trucks in underground mines present a significant safety concern, often resulting in injuries, fatalities, and operational disruptions. This project aims to address this critical issue by designing ...
• Investigating the effectiveness of bamboo based cyanide in gold leaching 

  Tamale, Ronald (Busitema University, 2024)

  There are many different gold extraction techniques that have been employed worldwide but however they are effective to some degrees because of their operational difficulties, diverse effects on the environment and people, ...
• Developing a rehabilitation plan for mined out areas in Tiira. 

  Etol, Simon (Busitema University, 2024)

  This study was carried out to develop the rehabilitation plan of mined out areas in Tiira town council, Busia District. Surface mining methods around the area over time has caused much damage on the environment which has ...
• Developing a model for numerical simulation of crack propagation in gypsum 

  Masereka, Ronald Mujungu (Busitema University, 2024)

  Comprehending failure modes and crack propagation in rock is essential for designing safe and cost-effective structures. Researchers have established theoretical criteria for rock failure by studying crack growth through ...
• Design and construction of a real-time slope monitoring system for open pit mines 

  Egessa, Jonathan (Busitema University, 2024)

  In today's current global scenario in open pit mining, the basic question in every mining operator's mind, considering the continuous increase of slope instability issues in the recent past, is mostly about slope safety ...
• Matlab-based optimization of truck-loader fleet for underground mines 

  Ongula, Maxwel (Busitema University, 2024)

  The determination of optimal fleet is key activity in mining operation as loading and haulage account to more than 60% of total operation cost. One of the major costs in mine is related to the purchase and application ...
• Slope stability analysis at Namekara vermiculite open pit mine 

  Tenywa, Ibrahim (Busitema University, 2023)

  Vermiculite mining is being carried out in Bugobero sub county at Namekara mining company in Manafa district and it is the leading producer of vermiculite ore in Uganda, East Africa and it’s also among the leading producers ...
• Design and construction of an underground communication system : 

  Ssennyonga, Pontious Ngondwe (Busitema University, 2023)

  This project report presents the design and construction of an underground communication system for the Tiira mining area, with a focus on addressing the critical issues of safety and productivity among small-scale and ...
• An automated temperature and humidity monitoring and control system for an underground tunnel : 

  Tusiimire, Rachael (Busitema University, 2023)

  This project seeks to design and construct an automated temperature and humidity monitoring and control system for an underground tunnel. The system addresses the major gaps that have been existing in maintaining underground ...
• Prediction of potential gold location using machine learning techniques : 

  Ainembabazi, Trust Racheal (Busitema University, 2023)

  This study explores the use of machine learning techniques in mineral exploration, specifically in predicting potential locations of gold mineralization in Busia District, Uganda. The study uses geological data, including ...
• Design of a real-time storage tracking system : 

  Rwothomio, Brian (Busitema University, 2023)

  The mining industry grapples with persistent challenges related to ore tracking and security, where theft and unauthorized access to valuable ore containers represent significant financial losses. To address these issues, ...
• Development of an optimal interval maintenance plan 

  Bwambale, Samuel (Busitema University, 2023)

  Extraction, haulage and material and processing of ore to get the end products largely depend on the availability, reliability and effective utilization of equipment. Equipment at Namekara mining company takes 45% of the ...
• Investigating the effectiveness of borax in gold purification with respect to the recovery 

  Nakabazi, Eva (Busitema University, 2023)

  With the increased environmental pollution and health effects in the communities within and around gold mining areas in Tiira, Uganda, this called for a attention on how this should be mitigated. Both the government of ...
• Design and fabrication of an electric powered activated carbon thermal regeneration kiln for small scale gold miners : 

  Athieno, Olive Florence (Busitema University, 2023)

  Granular activated carbon methods that purify water or recover precious metals depend on the carbon’s ability to be reused in numerous adsorption regeneration cycles in order to be economically viable. To revive the activity ...

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