This project involves structural integrity assessment of buildings located in three communities near proposed mining areas. It also involves predicting the impact of mining on the buildings within the communities.

This project predicted the impacts of blasting on building structures adjacent to proposed open pits of Golden Star Wassa Limited (a gold mining company in Ghana). It also predicted the impact of noise on surrounding communities of the pits. Blast and noise impacts prediction models were developed for adoption by the mine. Final report was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana (Regulatory body). The mine was saved from huge resettlement/compensation cost and operates at peace with catchment communities.

Particulate levels at WAQL (quarry) and surrounding communities were assessed. Noise levels were evaluated. Air and sound quality impacts of proposed activities at the quarry on surrounding communities were predicted. Stream water quality was also assessed. Building structures in the community were assessed and characterized. Impacts of blasting on building structures in the communities were predicted.

Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) and Particulate Matter <10 µm (PM10) levels at the proposed Nkran waste rock dump of Adansi Gold Company Limited and surrounding communities were assessed. Noise levels were also assessed. Air and sound quality impacts of proposed waste rock dump activities on the Nkran and Koninase communities were predicted.

Automatic weather monitoring equipment was assembled and installed at the mine. Personnel were trained in equipment handling; data acquisition and processing.

This project predicted the impacts of blasting on building structures adjacent to the Father Brown Pit of Golden Star Wassa Limited (a gold mining company in Ghana). Structural mapping and assessment were conducted. Blast impact prediction modeling was developed for adoption by the mine.

Particulate levels at Adansi Gold Company Limited and surrounding communities were assessed. Noise levels were evaluated. Air and sound quality impacts of proposed activities at the mine on surrounding communities were predicted. Impacts of blasting on building structures in the communities were predicted.

Air quality monitoring equipment (Topas and Osiris) were assembled. Suitable sites for installation were selected, and equipment installed. Personnel were trained in equipment handling; data acquisition and processing.

Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) and Particulate Matter <10 µm (PM10) levels at the tailings storage facility of AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Limited and surrounding communities were assessed. Noise levels were also assessed. Air and sound quality impacts of the tailings storage facility construction and expansion on the neighboring settlements were predicted.

Air dispersion and blast impact models were developed for AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Limited. The impact of blasting at the Ajopa pit of the mine on the surrounding settlement (Nkyemia) was determined.

Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) and Particulate Matter <10 µm (PM10) levels at Adansi Gold Company Limited and surrounding communities were assessed. Noise levels were also assessed.

Automatic weather monitoring equipment was assembled and installed. Personnel were trained in equipment handling; data acquisition and processing.