Sonora, Mexico Copper Mine – Water Evaporation Solution

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Minetek Water Evaporation System Package deployed to the Senora, Mexico copper mine allows for cost-effective tailings dam management

A leadering copper producer in Sonora, Mexico, required a solution that would help them to remove acid water from site. Effective water management is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and environmental compliance in 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 this copper mine, highlighting the improvements in operational efficiency and environmental stewardship achieved through our collaboration.

Location – Sonora, Mexico
Industry – Minería
Application – Acid water removal
Product – Water Evaporation System Package
Volume throughput – 90 m3/hour (400 GPM)

Brief

Our client engaged Minetek to design and deploy an efficient solution for acid water removal at their copper mine in Sonora, Mexico. The objective was to handle the large volumes of acidic water efficiently, ensuring uninterrupted mining operations and compliance with environmental regulations.

Challenge

This mine faced significant challenges in managing the high volumes of acidic water that accumulated in its mining operations. Without an effective removal solution, the acid water posed risks to operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and worker safety. Properly handling and reducing the acid water was essential to maintaining production efficiency and meeting stringent environmental standards. Our client needed a reliable and sustainable solution to manage the large volume of acid water while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.

Solution

Minetek supplied a Water Evaporation System Package specifically designed for the acid water removal needs of the mine. This system, with a volume throughput of 90 m³/hour (400 GPM), effectively managed the acid water, significantly reducing its volume and facilitating proper disposal. The advanced evaporation technology provided a reliable and efficient solution, ensuring uninterrupted mining operations and compliance with environmental regulations. Minetek’s evaporation system not only enhanced operational efficiency but also supported our client’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices.

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