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Italian Minetek Evaporation System Package allows for cost-effective acid pit dewatering at Arizona mine
A world-class copper miner in Arizona, USA, faced the significant challenge of managing acid pit dewatering. Efficient dewatering is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and environmental compliance in mining operations. To address these challenges, our client partnered with Minetek to implement a robust and effective solution. By deploying a Water Evaporation System Package with 3 x water evaporators with a combined volume throughput of 405 m³/hour (1,800 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 copper mine, showcasing improvements in operational efficiency and environmental stewardship achieved through our collaboration.
Location – Arizona, USA
Industry – Mineração
Application – Acid pit dewatering
Product – 3 x 600/300 Evaporation System Package
Volume throughput – 405 m3/hour (1,800 GPM)
Brief
Our client engaged Minetek to design and deploy an efficient solution for acid pit dewatering at their copper mining site in Arizona, USA. The objective was to handle the large volumes of acidic water efficiently, ensuring uninterrupted mining operations and compliance with environmental regulations.
Challenge
This site faced significant challenges in managing the high volumes of acidic water that accumulated in its mining pits. Without an effective dewatering 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 with 3 x water evaporators. This system, with a combined volume throughput of 405 m³/hour (1,800 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 systems not only enhanced operational efficiency but also supported our client’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices. The successful implementation at this copper mine demonstrates Minetek’s expertise in delivering tailored and effective water management solutions for complex mining environments.