Mining

Providing a reliable and sustainable source of process water while reducing disposal volume

As the mining industry grows and as mining technology advances, the demand for 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.

Reliable. IDE has a proven track record with mines in Australia, Latin America, South Africa and more for over 3 decades.

Robust. IDE delivers water solutions with very high availability and minimal maintenance even in extreme conditions.

Safe. IDE puts safety first and understands the unique needs of the mining industry, hence our plants adhere to the strictest safety regulations.

Key benefits of IDE’s Mining Water Treatment Solutions

Developed to maximise 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 simplify installation in remote locations, reducing civil works and set up costs.

Offering Unique Benefits to our Partners

Reliability
Ensuring safe and stable operation to avoid off-spec discharges

Simplicity
Easy to operate with a low number of operators, even at remote sites

End-to-end solution with full process guarantee
IDE takes responsibility for the entire treatment process, from effluent treatment all the way to a full ZLD solution, without any need to divide the scope between several providers and thus avoiding any risk of incompatibility.

Economical Value
Reducing CAPEX and OPEX with a full modular approach and low energy and chemical consumption.

IDE Offers Solutions for:

Mining Related Projects

Utilizing Available Coldness from Liquefied Natural Gas LNG Regasification Process for Seawater Desalination

In this article a case study was considered, in which an LNG regasification plant can supply 1750 ton/hr of water-glycol solution at -15°C to be utilized for seawater desalination. The main challenge in this evaluation is being able to provide a desalination solution able to compete with the commonly used RO plants.

Recovery of Osmotic Power in SWRO Plants

The paper analyzes the ways that different researchers have selected to overcome the phenomenon of CP, and presents an overview of the existing RO membranes from the point of view of their suitability for use in Forward Osmosis power generation.

Design Challenges and Operational Experience of a Mega MED Seawater Desalination Plant in Tianjin

This article is a continuation of the article "Sliding Pressure Turbine Integrated with Seawater Desalination Facility (MED)" presented at the IDA 2011 World Congress.

Three Pressure Retarded Osmosis PRO Processes

Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) can be implemented on a number of water types, using different technologies and achieving various power outcomes. This paper presents the three most practical options.

Implementation of Build Operate Transfer Schemes: Obstacles and Solutions

This paper focuses on these cases, addressing the main causes of the failure of suggested/initiated BOT scheme offerings and what prevented their successful implementation. The paper analyses the main constraints and obstacles characterizing these setbacks, and presents different solutions and alternatives to by-pass and/or overcome these obstacles that, if adopted, could enhance the possibilities of successful implementation of the projects.

Steam Driven Large Multi Effect MVC (SD MVC) Desalination Process for Lower Energy Consumption and Desalination Costs

This paper will also describe the thermodynamic advantages, the specific investment and desalination costs comparison, and the resulting desalination cost reduction potential of the steam-driven multi effect MVC process.