Mines have great opportunity to use innovative water management designed to meet the needs of specific applications – reducing operating costs while improving performance, safety, and the environmental impact of both a mine and its processing plant. By Ken Albaugh The mining industry faces escalating demand for raw materials to power new technologies. When coupled with the pressing issues of…
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RETHINKING MINE WATER MANAGEMENT FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Mine operators are looking to technology to solve a rising demand for water resulting from changing regulations or in areas of water scarcity. Xylem director of sales and services Ken Albaugh details the quandaries and solutions. As the global economy grows hungry for the raw materials that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and other technologies, the mining…
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A pair of case studies at U.S. and Mexico mines offer scope to the issue as well as the elements of long-term success By Ken Albaugh As operational cost pressures continue to increase and water scarcity intensifies, efficient mine water management has never been more important. Integrating smart water management solutions reduces production downtime and operating costs while improving performance,…
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