Portuguese 
English 
English (United States) 
Spanish 
French 
Arabic 
Chinese 
Afrikaans 
Indonesian 
German 
Italian 
Japanese 
Korean 
Russian 
Turkish Evaporation System Package provides legacy mine water management solution for the Ilmenite and Apatite Mine
A Queensland mine operator faced the challenge of managing legacy mine water at a Ilmenite and Apatite Mine in Queensland, Australia. Effective water management was crucial for the remediation of this legacy site, ensuring environmental compliance and safety. To address these challenges, our client partnered with Minetek to implement a self-sufficient evaporation solution. By deploying a Self-Sufficient Water Evaporation System Package, with a volume throughput of 135 m³/hour (600 GPM), Minetek provided a robust water management system tailored to the site’s specific needs. This case study explores the implementation and impact of our evaporation technology at the mine, showcasing improvements in environmental stewardship and site remediation.
Location – Queensland, Australia
Industry – Remediation
Application – Legacy mine water management
Product – 1 x Self-Sufficient Water Evaporation System Package
Volume throughput – 135 m3/hour (600 GPM)
Brief
Our client engaged Minetek to develop and deploy an efficient solution for managing legacy mine water at the ilmenite and apatite mine in Queensland, Australia. The goal was to ensure effective water management for site remediation, maintaining environmental compliance and safety.
Challenge
This legacy site presented significant challenges in managing accumulated mine water. Effective water management was essential for the remediation process, as improper handling could lead to environmental hazards and non-compliance with regulatory standards. Our client needed a sustainable and self-sufficient solution capable of managing the high volume of legacy water efficiently, ensuring the site met environmental safety and compliance requirements.
Solution
Minetek supplied a Self-Sufficient Water Evaporation System Package designed to meet the specific needs of the mine. This system, with a volume throughput of 135 m³/hour (600 GPM), provided an efficient and reliable solution for managing legacy mine water. The advanced self-sufficient evaporation technology ensured continuous operation, significantly reducing water accumulation and facilitating the remediation process. Minetek’s solution not only improved environmental compliance and safety but also supported the client’s commitment to responsible and sustainable site management. The successful implementation at this mine underscores Minetek’s expertise in delivering tailored and effective water management solutions for complex remediation projects.