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Italian Minetek Evaporation System Package deployed to a Mexican gold mine allows for cost-effective tailings dam management
This gold mine in Mexico, faced the significant challenge of managing water during the mine closure phase. Effective water management is crucial for maintaining environmental compliance and ensuring the safe closure of mining operations. To address these challenges, our client partnered with Minetek to implement a reliable and efficient solution. By deploying one of our advanced Water Evaporation System Packages, with a volume throughput of 90 m³/hour (400 GPM), we provided a comprehensive water management system tailored to the site’s specific needs. This case study explores the implementation and impact of our evaporation technology at the site, highlighting the improvements in environmental stewardship and site closure management achieved through our collaboration.
Location – San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Industry – Mining
Application – Mine closure water management
Product – 1 x 400/200 Evaporation System Package
Volume throughput – 90 m3/hour (400 GPM)
Brief
This leading gold producer engaged Minetek to design and deploy an efficient solution for water management during the closure of their mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The objective was to handle the remaining water efficiently, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and facilitating the safe and orderly closure of the mine.
Challenge
The mine faced significant challenges in managing the water that remained on site during the closure phase. Without an effective water management solution, the accumulated water could pose risks to environmental compliance and safety. Properly handling and reducing the water levels was essential to ensuring a smooth and compliant mine closure process. New Gold needed a reliable and sustainable solution to manage the remaining water while meeting stringent environmental standards and ensuring operational efficiency during the closure phase.
Solution
Minetek supplied a Water Evaporation System Package. This system, with a volume throughput of 90 m³/hour (400 GPM), effectively managed the remaining water, significantly reducing its volume and facilitating proper disposal. The advanced evaporation technology provided a reliable and efficient solution, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and supporting a smooth mine closure process. Minetek’s evaporation system not only enhanced environmental stewardship but also supported our client’s commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices. The successful implementation at the site demonstrates Minetek’s expertise in delivering tailored and effective water management solutions for complex mining environments.