Connect each water stream to a clear objective: recovery, contaminant treatment or return to the mineral processing circuit.
01 / PROCESS WATER
Mine water recovery and process water recycling create opportunities to use water again within mining operations. Applications include recycled water streams and concentrator water.
02 / TAILINGS WATER
Tailings-related streams offer several points for water recovery. Assess thickener overflow, tailings pond water and water recovery associated with dry stack mining against the intended reuse requirements.
03 / ACID MINE DRAINAGE
Acid mine drainage applications include treatment objectives for metals removal and sulfate reduction. The process must be assessed against the water chemistry and the target water quality.
04 / WATER REUSE & ZLD
Recycling mineral process water can support efforts to reduce freshwater demand. Where zero liquid discharge (ZLD) is a project objective, water recovery forms part of the wider treatment strategy.
As a mining operator or smelter, we are sure you will recognize the significant challenges with the current massive focus on sustainable and viable solutions concerning heavy metals in mining wastewater and water consumption. The highly water-intensive operations requiring large volumes of water to operate efficiently are seen as an environmental problem taking water scarcity into account. Simultaneously, the mining operation generates pollutant wastewater streams that cause environmental pollution. These wastewater streams often contain harmful organic compounds, heavy metals, metals, and metalloids. Previously, these mining wastewater streams were usually discharged uncontrolled into oceans, lakes, and rivers without any treatment, leading to contamination of ecosystems.
More strict discharge limits in heavy metals appear to accommodate the massive problem, and more are expected to come. Still, it can be difficult for you as a mining operator to meet the strict discharge limits and environmental regulations on heavy metals in mining wastewater.
With LiqTech membrane ultrafiltration for mining wastewater, you can comply with the most stringent environmental requirements. We provide efficient and reliable mining water filtration systems to minimize your environmental footprint.
A LiqTech system provides you with:
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Market-proven mining wastewater treatment solution for extreme conditions
Silicon carbide membranes with unique advantages
The heavy metal removal process through mining wastewater treatment includes many different methods, some more efficient than others. Membrane filtration is one of the absolute best mining wastewater filtration solutions. Membrane filtration has received extensive attention for efficiently removing suspended solids, organic compounds, and inorganic contaminants such as heavy metals in mining waste streams. The LiqTech silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic membranes are ideal for mining wastewater treatment, as they are extremely robust and durable, contributing to thermal and chemical strength, making them perfect for the harsh mining environment. Furthermore, the SiC membranes deliver the highest flux for any membrane material.
Ceramic membranes contribute to low energy consumption, capacity, and a small footprint. The mining water filtration system employing ceramic membranes does not demand high chemical amounts to enhance heavy metal removal performance and has low fouling. Learn more about membrane filtration for heavy metal removal.
We offer an extended warranty on our durable ceramic silicon carbide membranes. The mining water filtration system is corrosive resistant; it is very robust and efficient for the extreme mining environment.
Most mining operations are highly water-intensive as they demand large quantities of water to operate efficiently. At the same time, they generate pollutant wastewater streams. With the correct mining water treatment process, you can filtrate your wastewater to such an extent that it can be recycled.
Map process water, concentrator streams and tailings water together to identify where recovered water could return to the operation.
Explore how LiqTech’s advanced ceramic filtration technology supports efficient water treatment in the energy sector. Discover how it is designed to address complex water challenges and support more sustainable operations.
Angela Chi Kai Yeung
Sales & Business Development Director Water for Energy & Industry (Europe & Rest of World)
Bren Halldorson
Sales & Business Development Water for Energy & Industry (North America)
