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A FULL RANGE OF WATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

IDE provides comprehensive, modular, and economic potable water
and wastewater treatment solutions for mining operations

The mining industry is one of the world’s most water-intensive industries. As the mining industry grows and as mining technology advances, the demand for a more efficient and more economical water supply is substantially increasing, and mining water treatments are needed. IDE provides both seawater and brackish water reverse osmosis (SWRO & BWRO) solutions and process disposal water treatment, ideally suited for the mining industry. Our circular economy solutions enable customers to reduce their water consumption, increase productivity and ensure full compliance with strict environmental regulations.

IDE provides comprehensive, modular, and economic potable water and wastewater treatment solutions for mining operations

Key benefits of IDE’s Mining Water Treatment Solutions

  • Developed to maximize efficiency and economy with virtually no downtime
  • Highly cost-effective, reliable operation with low energy consumption for reduced Opex
  • Zero Liquid Discharge solutions that minimize the cost of disposal and environmental impact and extract the maximum possible economic value from the effluent
  • Modular solutions, ideal for remote locations, dramatically simplifying installation in remote locations, reducing civil works and setup costs

Acid Mine Drainage

Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a natural phenomenon of contaminated run-off formed by a chemical reaction between air, water, and rocks containing sulfur-bearing minerals (Pyrite). The increased soil excavation of mining activity further accelerates Acid Mine Drainage formation.

Acid Mine Drainage Effects on the Environment

Acid mine drainage is a problem because it is usually very acidic and rich in sulfates, hardness, and dissolved heavy metals. The main concerns regarding acid mine drainage are the contamination of surface drinking water sources or penetration into the local aquifer, but acid mine drainage also has effects on humans.

Acid mine drainage severely impacts aquatic wildlife, including plants, animals, and fish. In serious cases, impacted water can have pHs of less than 4. This can disrupt reproduction and growth.

IDE’s Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Solutions

IDE’s expertise in both membrane and thermal technologies allows it to offer end-to-end solutions; all necessary pretreatment, ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis, evaporators, and crystallizers.

Our modular and pre-fabricated solutions for both RO and thermal solutions are easy to install, with minimal on-site setup, and are particularly suited for remote locations.

Tailing Ponds

In the mining process, ore mills generate huge amounts of waste, called tailings. These are most commonly dumped into ponds created from naturally existing valleys and secured by dams. Other naturally sourced water, such as rainfall or snowmelt that was also collected in the ponds needs to undergo the same treatment as the tailings.

The composition of the water in the ponds varies, and it is usually rich in sulfates and heavy metals.

The main threat of tailing ponds is the contamination of drinking water sources due to pond overflow or dam failure, or penetration into the aquifer.

 IDE’s Solutions for Tailing Ponds

How can tailing ponds be rehabilitated? IDE’s expertise in membrane and thermal technologies allows it to offer end-to-end solutions for produced water treatment, including tailing ponds – from water to Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) level. This includes all necessary pretreatment, ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis, evaporators, and crystallizers.

Our modular and pre-fabricated solutions for both RO and thermal solutions are easy to install with minimal on-site setup and are particularly suited for remote locations.

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