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Prof. Newton Amegbey

na.amegbey@umat.edu.gh


Position

Dean, Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology

Department

Mining Engineering

Research Interest

Blast Impact Studies Air Pollutant Dispersion Studies Environmental Impact Assessments Environmental Management Plans and Studies Environmental Auditing Occupational Health and Risk Assessment Reclamation of mined out areas Particulate Matter (Dust) Monitoring and Studies Water Quality Monitoring and Studies Small Scale Mining and its Environmental Impacts Accident and Injury analysis in the Ghanaian Mining Industry Safety Management




1987
Doctor of Engineering (Dr-Ing.), Mine Environmental and Safety Engineering

1979
MSc, Mining Engineering

1986--1987
Technical University of Berlin, West Germany
1974--1979
Mining Institute of Petrosani, Romania
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Fellow, Mine Ventilation Society for South Africa-MVS
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Member of German Society of Mining and Metallurgy-GDMB
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Member Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc., USA-SME
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Ghana Government Schorlarship Award
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Deutshe Academische Austaushdienst (DAAD) Award
2003--date
Professor
1996--2003
Associate Professor
1990--1996
Senior Lecturer
1979--1990
Lecturer
  1. Amegbey, N., Afum, B. O., Ndur, S., and Coffie-Anum, E., (2016), "“Impact Assessment of Atmospheric Pollutants Emissions from Mining Operations at Ghana Manganese Company Ltd”", Ghana Mining Journal,, Vol 16, No.2, , pp.65-72

  2. Amegbey, N. A. and Afum, B.O., (2015), " Blast Impact Prediction Studies at Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) Limited, Nsuta, Ghana,", Ghana Mining Journal,, Vol. 15, , pp.73-77.

  3. Appiah, S.T., Dontwi, I.K.,and Amegbey, N.A., (2015), "Application of Mathematical Models for Blood Flow in a Non-Occluded Artery/Vein of the Cardiovascular System,", Aryabhatta Journal of Mathematics and Informatics, , , pp. 9-20

  4. Ndur, S. A. and Amegbey N. A. (2013), "Surface Water Quality at Boete Slimes Dam, AbgoGold Ashanti Ltd, Obuasi", International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, Vol.1(2) , pp 53-57

  5. Amegbey, N. A and Eshun, A. P, (2003), "Mercury Use and Occupational Exposure in the Ghanaian Small Scale Gold Mining Industry", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 7, pp.54-61

  6. Amegbey, N. A and Adimado, A. A. (2003), "Incidents of Cyanide Spillage in Ghana, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy ", Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. C, , August 2003 Vol. 112, pp.C1 C5

  7. Amegbey, N. and Agbeno, S, (2003), "Blast design for open pit mining close to a settlement A case study", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 7, pp.27-32

  8. Buah, B. K., Ndur, S. K., Amegbey, N. (2002), "Extraction of Hematite as a By-product from Gold Concentrate", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 6, pp. 4-7

  9. Agbeno, S. K. and Amegbey, N. (1999), "The Environmental Impact of Blasting Operations on a Residential Area in Tarkwa", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 5, pp. 46-53

  10. Amegbey, N.A. (1997), "Mitigating Environmental Impacts of Quarrying: A Case Study of Tehey Quarry, Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol., 3, Nos. 1&2, pp. 90-93

  11. Amegbey, N., Dankwa, J.B.K., Al-Hassan, S. (1997), "Small Scale Mining in Ghana-Techniques and Environmental Considerations", International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment (IJSM), , 11, pp 135-138, A A Balkema

  12. Gunga, H-Chr., Forson, K., Amegbey, N., Kirsch, K. (1991), "Lebensbedingungen and Gesungheitszustand von Berg und Fabrikarbeitern im tropischen regenwald von Ghana", Arbeitsmedizin Sozialmedizin Praeventivmedizin, , 26 Jahrg., heft 1, January, pp. 17-25

  13. Amegbey, Newton und Kirsch, K. (1987), "Der Faktor "Mensch" im Goldbergbau Ghanas", Forschungs Aktuell, Berlin, , No. 16-17, November

  14. Kirsch, K. and Amegbey, N. (1987), "Arbeitsphysiologische Untersuchungen in den Bergwerken Ghanas", 33 Arbeitswissenschaftlischer Kongress in Berlin T.U. Dokumentation Arbeitswissenschaft G.F.A. Jahresdokumentation der Gessellschsaft fuer Arbeitswissenchaft ev, ,

  1. Ainoo, A. O. Amegbey, N. and Suglo, R. S. (2007), "Environmental Impact of Mining and Ore Processing-A Case Study at Satellite Goldfields Limited", Proc. of First International Conference on Environmental Research , Technology and Policy (ERTEP 2007), Accra, Ghana, July 17-19, 2007 (ed. E. K. Yanful)
  2. Amegbey, N. and Ndur, S. (2000), "Air Particulate Matter Monitoring in a Major Mining Town-The Case Study of Tarkwa, Proceedings: Sixth International Conference on Environmental Issues and Management of Waste in Energy and Mineral P", Swemp 2000 Calgary/Alberta/Canada 30 May-June 4, Edited by Singhal, R.J., and Mehrotra. A.A. Balkema Rotterdam, Brookfield, pp. 179-182
  3. Ndur, S., Buah W., Amegbey, N., Morris T., and Debrah, C. (2000), "Tailings Disposal and Management Practice at Bogoso Gold Limited, Ghana, Proceedings: Sixth International Conference on Environmental Issues and Management of Waste in Energy and Mineral Production", Swemp 2000 Calgary/Alberta/Canada, 30 May-June 4, Edited by Singhal, R.J., and Mehrotra. A.A. Balkema Rotterdam, Brookfield, pp. 135-139
  4. Amegbey, N, (1998), "The Role of Workers Unions in Mitigating Mining Impacts in Ghana", Proceedings of Minesafe International 1998, Sun City South Africa, 28 Sept. to 2 Oct 1998 pp. 371-374
  5. Dankwa, J.B.K., Amegbey, N.A., Al-Hassan, S. (1996), "Small Scale Mining in Ghana-Techniques and Environmental Issues", Proceedings SWEMP '96 Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production, Edited by Raimondo Ciccu Cagliari, Italy, October 7-11.pp
  6. Amegbey, N., Ndur, S., Badu, F. (1994), "Some Aspects of Environmental Management at Billiton Bogosu Gold Ltd., Ghana, Proceeding : Third International Conference on Environmental Issues and Management of Waste in Energy and Mineral Producti", Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia , 29 August-1 September, pp. 159-168
  7. Amegbey, N., Ampong, H.C., Ndur, S. (1994), "Water pollution from mining in Prestea, Ghana, Proceedings: Third International Conference on Environmental Issues and Management of Waste in Energy and Mineral Production", Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia , 29 August-1 September, pp. 179-184.
  8. Amegbey, N., Ndur, S. (1993), "Environmental aspects of Gold processing at Prestea Goldfields Ltd.", Ghana Proceedings National Seminar on Current Developments in the Minerals Industry of Ghana, IMME-UST, Kumasi, 6-7 May, pp 122-125
  9. Amegbey, N., Idun, J.A. (1993), "Improving underground ventilation conditions with a new main fan at Ashanti Goldfields Ltd., Ghana-A case study, Proceedings of the 6th US Mine Ventilation Symposium", Salt Lake City, U.S.A. 21-23 June, Edited by Ragular Bhaskar, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc. (SME), Littleton, Colorado, pp 457-462
  10. Amegbey, N., Dankwa, J.B.K. (1992), "Research on Human Factors-The basis for legislation in the provision of good ventilation in the Ghanaian underground mines Proceedings: Second International Conference on Environmental Issues and Ma", Calgary/Alberta/Canada, 1-4 September, Edited by Singhal, R.J. et al. A.A. Balkema Rotterdam, Brookfield, pp 885-889.
  11. Amegbey, Newton and Forson, S.A.K. (1989), "Health as a limiting factor in an underground gold mine within the tropical rain forest zone of Ghana", Proceedings of the 4th U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, Edited by Malcolm J. McPherson, pp. 346-352
  12. Forson, S.A.K. and Amegbey, Newton. (1989), "Epidemiological study on selected health parameters among deep mine and surface industrial workers in tropical Africa", International Epidemiological Association, African Regional Conference Programme and Abstracts of Presentations, Edited by S.K. Chandiwana and R. Loewenson, Harare, Zimbabwe, pg. 15, 7 11 August
  13. Kirsch, K. and Amegbey, N. (1987), "Arbeitsphysiologische Untersuchungen in den Bergwerken Ghanas", 33 Arbeitswissenschaftlischer Kongress in Berlin T.U. Dokumentation Arbeitswissenschaft G.F.A. Jahresdokumentation der Gessellschsaft fuer Arbeitswissenchaft ev,
Amegbey,(1986), contribution to report on Ventilation System Analysis 2nd U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium in Reno, Nevada 23-25 September 1985 in Mine Ventilation Addendum. Edited by Pierre Mousset-Jones, Rotterdam, Boston, pp. 797
Amegbey, N.(1985), contribution to report of discussions at the 2ndInternational Mine Ventilation Congress in Harrogate England June 13-19 1984-in Extracts from Transactions of the Institution Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Industry , Vol. 94 pp A123.
2001--2007
Dean Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology, Western University College of KNUST, Tarkwa
2001--2002
Deputy Provost, Western University College of KNUST, Tarkwa
2001--date
Chairman, Publications (Ghana Mining Journal) and Seminar Committee, WUC, Tarkwa
1999--2001
Vice-Principal, U.S.T. School of Mines, Tarkwa
1995--2000
Course Director, Masters Programme (Modular) in Mining Engineering, UST School of Mines.
1994--2001
Hall Master, U.S.T. School of Mines, Tarkwa
1994--2000
School Examinations Officer, UST School of Mines, Tarkwa
1993--1994
Vice-Principal, U.S.T. School of Mines, Tarkwa
1991--1993
Head, Department of Mining Engineering, U.S.T. School of Mines, Tarkwa
1990--2001
Member Publications and Seminar Committee, IMME Kumasi/Tarkwa
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Epidemiological survey on miners at Tarkwa Goldfields Ltd. and on workers at the Bonsa Tyre Company Ltd.
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Safety and health studies of underground mining environments.
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Air and Water pollution studies at the Mill and Assay sections and the surroundings of Prestea Goldfields Ltd.
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A study on "Improving underground ventilation requirements at Ashanti Goldfields Corporation with a new main fan".
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Ambient Air (Dust and Gas) monitoring in Tarkwa.
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Water pollution studies at the Bogoso, Tarkwa and Ayanfuri mining areas.
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A study on "Environmental management at Billiton Bogosu Gold".
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Studies on the environmental issues in Small Scale mining.
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Accident and Injury studies and analysis in the mining industry of Ghana.
Environmental Engineering and Safety
Mine Ventilation
Mine Machinery
Mining Regulations
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External Examiner, Department of Mining, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (1992 to date)
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Member, International Organising Committee and Advisory Board for International Conferences on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral production, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (1993 to date)
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Member, International Organising Committee and Advisory Board for International Conference on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, Calgary , Alberta, Canada (1993 to date)
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Member, International Committee for the International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology and Global Sustainable Development, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA (1997 to date)
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Visiting Senior Lecturer in Mine Ventilation to University of Zimbabwe
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Assessor for the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (2006)
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Assessor for the Promotion to Professor for The Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (2006)
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Leader, Tarkwa Methodist Church
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Chairman, Ghana Red Cross Society, Wassaw-West District