Minetek Evaporation System Package assists South African Platinum, Mine
Localisation - Mpumalanga, South Africa
Industrie - Exploitation minière
Application – Tailings Dam Management
Product –1 x 400/200 Evaporation System Package
Volume throughput –90 m3/hour (400 GPM)
Brief
A mining operation in Mpumalanga, South Africa, faced significant challenges with managing water levels in their tailings dam. To prevent water overflow from affecting operations and posing environmental risks, the site required a powerful water management solution capable of efficiently controlling water levels while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Challenge
Uncontrolled water levels in the tailings dam posed several risks, including potential overflow, environmental hazards, operational disruptions, and non-compliance with local regulations. These risks could result in financial penalties, environmental damage, or even temporary halts in operations. An effective and reliable water management system was essential for ensuring safe, compliant, and continuous operations at the site.
Solution
Minetek Water provided a tailored solution by deploying a 400/200 Evaporation System Package specifically designed to address the site’s water management needs. With a volume throughput of 90 cubic meters per hour (400 gallons per minute), the system effectively managed and reduced water levels, minimizing environmental risks and ensuring smooth operations. This high-efficiency evaporation solution allowed the site to maintain regulatory compliance, safeguard the environment, and sustain uninterrupted mining activities.