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…
Read MoreGlobal water technology company Xylem unveiled Flygt Bibo Alpha – a breakthrough dewatering pump with built-in intelligence for the United States market. As the latest addition to Xylem’s portfolio of smart solutions, Flygt Bibo Alpha is set to revolutionize drainage in mining and construction operations and pioneer the next generation of smart pumps by bringing innovation and new capabilities to…
Read MoreXylem has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies, a provider of mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. the combined company becomes the world’s largest pure-play water technology company. “Global awareness of water as a systemic risk to society has never been greater. Investment in water solutions…
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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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