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    This document outlines a project proposal by Sarpong Albert to analyze the efficiency of Load-Haul-and-Dump (LHD) equipment at Chirano Gold Mines Limited's Suraw underground mine. The mine has been recording low output with its LHDs, affecting production. The project aims to identify factors affecting LHD efficiency and areas for improvement by analyzing LHD utilization and availability data. At completion, the project will assess key efficiency factors, identify improvement opportunities, and suggest strategies to optimize LHD performance.

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    This document outlines a project proposal by Sarpong Albert to analyze the efficiency of Load-Haul-and-Dump (LHD) equipment at Chirano Gold Mines Limited's Suraw underground mine. The mine has been recording low output with its LHDs, affecting production. The project aims to identify factors affecting LHD efficiency and areas for improvement by analyzing LHD utilization and availability data. At completion, the project will assess key efficiency factors, identify improvement opportunities, and suggest strategies to optimize LHD performance.

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    This document outlines a project proposal by Sarpong Albert to analyze the efficiency of Load-Haul-and-Dump (LHD) equipment at Chirano Gold Mines Limited's Suraw underground mine. The mine has been recording low output with its LHDs, affecting production. The project aims to identify factors affecting LHD efficiency and areas for improvement by analyzing LHD utilization and availability data. At completion, the project will assess key efficiency factors, identify improvement opportunities, and suggest strategies to optimize LHD performance.

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    This document outlines a project proposal by Sarpong Albert to analyze the efficiency of Load-Haul-and-Dump (LHD) equipment at Chirano Gold Mines Limited's Suraw underground mine. The mine has been recording low output with its LHDs, affecting production. The project aims to identify factors affecting LHD efficiency and areas for improvement by analyzing LHD utilization and availability data. At completion, the project will assess key efficiency factors, identify improvement opportunities, and suggest strategies to optimize LHD performance.

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    UNIVERSITY OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY, TARKWA

    PROJECT SYNOPSIS

    NAME: SARPONG ALBERT


    DEPARTMENT: MINING ENGINEERING
    FACULTY: MINING AND MINERALS TECHNOLOGY
    TITLE OF PROGRAMME: BSc MINING ENGINEERING
    DURATION: FULL TIME (4 YEARS)
    SUBMISSION OF PROJECT: JUNE 2023

    A. PROJECT TITLE

    Analysing the Efficiency of Load-Haul-and-Dump Equipment in Chirano Gold Mines


    Limited

    B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

    Underground mining operations rely heavily on Load-Haul-and-Dump (LHD) equipment


    to transport and handle materials, such as ore and waste, within the mine. The efficient
    utilisation of LHD equipment is critical in underground mining operations as it directly
    impacts productivity, cost, and safety. Chirano Gold Mines Limited (CGML) is an
    underground and open pit gold mine in the Western Region of Ghana, within the Bibiani
    gold belt. One of the six underground mines it operates, is the Suraw underground. At the
    Suraw underground, LHDs are used to load ore and waste material from the mining face.
    The mine has been recording low output with the LHDs and this is affecting production.
    From observation, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis and understanding of the
    factors that affect the efficiency of the LHD. Management wants to explore the potential
    areas of improvement to optimise the performance of the equipment. This project seeks to
    conduct a systematic analysis of the available data on the LHD equipment at Suraw
    underground to identify the factors that affect LHD equipment and the areas for
    improvement, which can lead to enhanced productivity.

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    C. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

    The objectives of this project are to:


    i. Analyse the utilisation and availability of LHD equipment at the Suraw
    underground;
    ii. Assess the key factors that affect the efficiency of LHD equipment; and
    iii. Identify areas to improve the efficiency of LHD equipment and suggest potential
    strategies to optimise their performance.

    D. EXPECTED OUTCOMES

    At the end of the project, it is expected that:


    i. The utilisation and availability of LHD equipment at the Suraw underground will
    be analysed;
    ii. The factors affecting LHD equipment efficiency will be assessed; and
    iii. The area of improvement and potential strategies to optimise LHD equipment
    performance will be identified.

    E. METHODS TO BE USED

    The methods to be used include:


    i. Review of relevant literature on LHD operations and its efficiency;
    ii. Field visit and data collection on availability and utilisation of LHD equipment
    from CGML; and
    iii. Statistical analysis of acquired data.

    F. FACILITIES TO BE USED

    The facilities to be used include:


    i. Internet facilities in the University of Mines and Technology;
    ii. University of Mines and Technology Library; and
    iii. University of Mines and Technology online database.

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    G. SIGNATURES

    ………………………….. ………………………….
    Sarpong Albert Mr Sylvester Yenzanya
    (Student) (Supervisor)
    Date: ……………………. Date: ……………….….

    Recommended by:

    ………………………….
    Assoc Prof George Agyei
    (Head of Department)
    Date: …………………..

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