Caracterização geoquímica e mineralógica da Bentonite da Mina de Mafuiane do distrito de Namaacha, província de Maputo

Abstract

This paper presents the Professional Internship report carried out in order to obtain a degree in Applied Geology from UEM. The person responsible for monitoring the activities carried out by the trainee on behalf of the company was Lic. Gertrudes Jochua Gomane, and on behalf of the University was Prof. Dr Estêvão Sumburane. For a period of six months, the trainee was an integral part of the Geology Laboratory team, which specialises in projects in the most diverse areas of mining and laboratory testing. The activities carried out by the trainee consisted of writing a report whose main objective was to characterise bentonite in different parameters and improve its quality. It also consisted of fieldwork carried out in the mine and following the sampling criteria monitored by the company. sampling criteria, monitored by the company MIMOC, and laboratory tests monitored by INAMI. All these activities were carried out under the guidance of both supervisors, and also with the help of experienced and qualified professionals who are part of the company. The main reason for choosing the professional internship was to apply the knowledge acquired during the course. It also helped to get to know the labour market in the field of Geology and Mining (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)