Water | Emergency response management: Snowmelt​

Mine sites in northern climates such as Canada and America must be prepared for the unique challenges posed by snowfall. Spring freshets and snow that has accumulated within the tailings footprint area begins to melt and the resultant water either has to be discharged or contained within the tailings storage facility. During these short and intense periods the daily water inflow exceeds the discharge capacity of a mine, leading to the rise of water levels in TSF’s.

Download ‘Emergency response management: Snowmelt​’ to learn more about the impact of snowmelt on mining operations and how Minetek’s Evaporator Systems can manage resultant water.