Minetek at Water in Mining 2026 Vancouver | Mine Water Management

The Water in Mining Global Summit 2026

The Water in Mining Global Summit 2026 will take place in Vancouver, Canada, from 20–22 April 2026. As one of the mining industry’s key forums on water, ESG and climate resilience, the event will bring together operators, regulators, investors and technology providers to explore how mine water can be managed more strategically in an increasingly complex operating environment. 

Minetek is proud to partner with this year’s summit. As a globally recognised provider of advanced water management solutions, Minetek will be exhibiting at Booth #11, engaging with operators on how integrated water strategies can support production, regulatory compliance and ESG performance. 

The evolving challenges shaping mine water management

Mine water management is becoming more complex as mining operations face increasing pressure to balance operational continuity, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance. Across many sites, water is no longer managed as a standalone issue. It is increasingly tied to production planning, tailings performance, discharge obligations, climate resilience, and long-term site strategy. 

Across North America and other major mining regions, operators are navigating tighter expectations around discharge quality, greater scrutiny of surface water protection, and increasing pressure to maintain control of site water balances under variable conditions. These challenges are being compounded by more frequent extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, and the need to align water decisions with broader ESG and stewardship commitments. 

As these pressures continue to grow, mining companies are looking for practical approaches that not only address excess water volumes, but also support stronger compliance, lower environmental risk, and more resilient site performance. That is a key reason mine water management is now attracting broader strategic attention across the industry.

Advanced mechanical evaporation technology

Minetek Water offers the world’s most comprehensive and cost‑effective mechanical water evaporation technology, designed to reduce risks associated with managing excess water and ensure environmental compliance. Our mobile, flexible solutions have been engineered to process a wide range of water qualities, delivering an efficient, cost‑effective and sustainable water management solution. 

Minetek units can process solids up to 4.0 mm in diameter and evaporate water with a pH level ranging from 1.8 to 14+. Minetek evaporation technology has been scientifically proven in some of the most challenging industrial landscapes and climates, with over 700 projects completed worldwide. 

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At Water in Mining 2026, Minetek will demonstrate how this proven evaporation capability integrates into broader site‑wide strategies that: 

• Stabilise water balances across pits, tailings storage and process circuits. 
• Reduce overflow and non‑compliance risk during high‑inflow and storm events.
•  Support mines in meeting ESG and climate commitments without constraining production. 

Minetek Water’s objective is to help mine operators turn water from a compliance headache into a strategic lever that protects production, strengthens ESG performance and builds long‑term resilience. 

Evaporation in practice: Missouri Cobalt case study

At a Missouri cobalt operation in USA, Minetek supplied a turnkey, land‑based evaporation system to manage inflows into an expanding tailings storage facility. The site was receiving sustained underground inflows of more than 300 gallons per minute, creating a risk of TSF overtopping, regulatory non‑compliance and delayed plans to restart mining. 

Minetek delivered a full mechanical evaporation system with an integrated Environmental Management System (EMS), enabling the site to regain control of water levels under peak inflow conditions. The system delivered weekly evaporation volumes in the millions of gallons, driving consistent reductions in pond levels while automating compliance control through real‑time monitoring and remote operation. 

The full project is detailed in the Missouri cobalt mine water management case study, available here. 

These results are representative of how Minetek Water integrates mechanical evaporation systems into site‑wide water strategies to stabilise water balances, reduce overflow risk and support long‑term ESG objectives. 

Supporting executives, environmental leaders and technical teams

Across North America and other key mining regions, operators are facing tighter regulations on discharge quality and tailings stability, increased scrutiny on water use, and greater climate uncertainty. These pressures demand solutions that are technically robust, commercially viable and scalable across portfolios. 

During Water in Mining 2026, Minetek will be available at Booth #11 to discuss: 

• Site‑specific water balance challenges and operational bottlenecks. 
• Options to de‑risk approvals and compliance while maintaining or increasing throughput. 
• Practical pathways to implement integrated water roadmaps across the life of asset. 

Alongside the summit, Minetek will also support executive‑level engagement, including private discussions and focused sessions aimed at translating conference insights into actionable plans for individual operations. 

To discuss your site’s water management challenges or arrange a meeting at Booth #11, connect with our team at [email protected]