The supply and management of water is taking on a new importance. Many mining operations today need more water because of greater production from lower grade resources as well as an increase in mining development in areas with limited sources of water supply and water infrastructure. Furthermore, environmental regulations and social impact assessments require mining companies to rethink the design of their operations in order to address problems such as acid rock drainage and other issues which impact the environment and the community. Fortunately, new technologies and better water management practices can help mining companies effectively manage their operations’ water supply.
What you will learn:
- The increasing importance of water in modern mining operations
- The business, economic, social and environmental drivers affecting water use and management
- Options for water supplies from surface water, groundwater and seawater
- Improved practices for tailings water management and resource recovery
- Water treatment and re-use options for mine process waters and effluents
- How to lower demand and/or increase supply through good integrated mine water management practices
- What technologies are on the horizon that could improve water supply and management
How you will benefit:
- What other mines and operators are doing to deal with water supply and management issues
- What current methods and technologies are being successfully applied
- How investing in an integrated approach to water management can result in cost savings and a better ROI
- What you can do to deal with the changing public perceptions and requirements regarding sustainable water management