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Italian Minetek Water Evaporation System Package deployed to the Sonora, Mexico gold mine allows for cost-effective heap leach pad evaporation
A leading gold producer in Sonora, Mexico, faced the challenge of managing water levels on their heap leach pad. Effective evaporation is essential 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 two of our advanced Water Evaporators within an Evaporation System Package, we provided a comprehensive water management system tailored to the project’s specific needs. This case study explores the implementation and impact of our evaporation technology at the gold mine, highlighting the improvements in operational efficiency and environmental stewardship achieved through our collaboration.
Ubicación - Sonora, México
Industria - Minería
Aplicación - Evaporación en pilas de lixiviación
Producto - Paquete de sistema de evaporación de agua
Volumen de producción - 90 m3/hour (400 GPM)
Breve
Our client engaged Minetek to design and deploy an efficient solution for heap leach pad evaporation at their gold mine in Sonora, Mexico. The objective was to manage the water levels on the heap leach pad efficiently, ensuring uninterrupted mining operations and compliance with environmental regulations.
Desafío
La mina se enfrentaba a importantes retos a la hora de gestionar los elevados volúmenes de agua acumulados en su plataforma de lixiviación en pila. Sin una solución de evaporación eficaz, el agua planteaba riesgos para la eficacia operativa, el cumplimiento de la normativa medioambiental y la integridad del proceso de lixiviación. Manejar y reducir adecuadamente los niveles de agua era esencial para mantener la eficiencia de la producción y cumplir las estrictas normas medioambientales. Nuestro cliente necesitaba una solución fiable y sostenible para gestionar el gran volumen de agua de la plataforma de lixiviación en pila y, al mismo tiempo, garantizar el cumplimiento de la normativa y la eficacia operativa.
Solución
Minetek supplied a Water Evaporation System Package with two water evaporators. This system, with a combined volume throughput of 90 m³/hour (400 GPM), effectively managed the water levels, significantly reducing water accumulation 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 systems not only enhanced operational efficiency but also supported our client’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices. The successful implementation at this gold mine demonstrates Minetek’s expertise in delivering tailored and effective water management solutions for complex mining environments.