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Emergency water management

Mitigate risks and reduce your dependency on tailings dams with a robust and responsive emergency water management plan utilising Minetek’s evaporation technology.

Emergency Response Mining:

In mining operations, the risk of environmental disasters due to water management challenges is ever-present. An emergency water management plan is essential to future proof for extreme weather events mitigating risks by having a quick response plan in place.

Minetek’s advanced evaporation technology provides a reliable solution for emergency water management, helping to reduce risks and prevent environmental disasters. By swiftly removing excess water and maintaining the quality of stored water bodies, such as pit lakes, our solutions ensure operational efficiency while meeting regulatory standards. With our proven track record in challenging conditions, Minetek offers cost-effective water evaporation solutions that enable operators to mitigate risks and safeguard their operations against potential emergencies.

Cost savings

Significantly reduce operational costs by minimising the need for off-site disposal and water treatment costs.

Environmental responsibility

Minimise your environmental impact by eliminating the need for traditional liquid waste disposal methods and reducing the risk of excess water storage.

Mobile & scalable solution

Our systems can adapt to the evolving needs of your oil & gas operations, ensuring they remain effective as you grow.

Regulatory compliance

Minetek helps you navigate and exceed stringent environmental regulations, ensuring your activities remain compliant.

Standalone or hybrid water management solution

Minetek’s evaporation technology is a cost-effective standalone or hybrid emergency water management solution. Two 600/300 Minetek Evaporators can quickly evaporate an Olympic-sized pool in just 24 hours (depending on the climate) significantly reducing risks and water levels. Futureproof your emergency response mining plan with Minetek’s water evaporators.

Cautionary tales

Ensure your site has an effective emergency management plan in place to prevent environmental disasters like the Williamson Diamond Mine, Brumadinho Dam or Jagersfontein catastrophes.

In 2019 the Brumadinho tailings dam failed, releasing millions of tons of toxic waste, resulting in the loss of 272 human lives. This company was forced to pay $7 billion in compensation to cover both the socio-economic and socio-environmental impacts.