Caracterização geoquímica e mineralógica da bentonite da mina de Mafuiane do distrito de Namaacha, província de Maputo

Abstract

This paper presents the report of the Professional Internship carried out in order to obtain the degree of Bachelor in Applied Geology from UEM. The person responsible for monitoring the activities carried out by the intern on behalf of the company was Professor Gertrudes Jochua Gomane, and on behalf of the University was Professor Estêvão Sumburane. For a period of 6 months, the intern was an integral part of the Geology Laboratory team, specializing in projects in the most diverse areas of mining and laboratory testing. The activities developed by the intern consisted of preparing a report whose main objective was to characterize the bentonite in different parameters, and to improve its quality. It also consisted of field work carried out at the mine and in compliance with the sampling criteria, monitored by the company MIMOC and, subsequently, laboratory tests monitored by INAMI. All these activities were carried out under the guidance of both supervisors, and also assisted by experienced and qualified professionals who are part of the company. The main reason for choosing the professional internship was to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the course. In addition, it helped to get to know the job market in the area of ​​Geology and Mining(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)