Global tech developer Weir has teamed with nonprofit CEEC International (Coalition for Minerals Efficiency) to drive sustainable mining innovation and improve productivity. Weir, which has also renewed its support as a premium sponsor, confirmed it will participate in CEEC’s newly launched Global Water Initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration to drive action to ensure responsible water use within the industry. “Water is…
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ICMM publishes Water Stewardship Maturity Framework
The International Council on Mining and Metals has released its Water Stewardship Maturity Framework tool, designed to help mining and metals companies enhance their stewardship of shared water resources in ways that are socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial. Featuring a range of leading practices and real-world examples from different operating contexts, the framework addresses risks and priorities applicable…
Read MoreFranklin Electric takes on water management quandary
How premature motor failures for one of its Pennsylvania customers, causing downtime and raising even more questions, resulted in a solution from Franklin Electric: reliability through equipment optimization. Water management is a central issue at virtually every mine and facility, active or not, in nearly every corner of the globe. While others suffer from drought conditions, others are simultaneously contending…
Read MoreBQE Water lends support on Minto water management
BQE Water has entered into a contract with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of the Yukon (Canada) government to provide operations and technical advisory/engineering services with regards to water management at the abandoned Minto copper-gold mine. “We understand how important safe, transparent and cost-effective clean water production at Minto Mine is for the Yukon and for all project…
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