Water is essential to
all mining and mineral processing activities and, in Australia, the minerals
industry is increasingly facing competition from other users, such as
agricultural and urban development, for access to this important natural
resource. Additionally water is the principal agent by which potential
pollutants can be carried from mine sites to the surrounding environment by
surface and subsurface flows. Consequently sound water management practices are
essential for the minerals industry to operate in an environmentally and
socially responsible manner.
This Mine
Wastewater Management training will explore how to manage mine wastewater
operations in periods of drought and periods of excess water, and the
importance of having a contingency plan for either scenario. You will learn all
potential reuses of worked and treated water on-site and appropriate
site-specific treatment methods. With new stringent legislation bringing
tighter controls you need to ensure best practices are being followed,
resulting in an environmentally sound, sustainable and responsible mine site.
For further enquiries, please contact Ms. Esther at estherw@marcusevanskl.com
Key topics
• Managing
mine wastewater operations in periods of water excess and also in periods of
water shortage
• Exploring
all potential reuses of mine wastewater
• Dealing
with Acid Metalliferous Drainage, desalination and hydrocarbon-polluted water
• Keeping
abreast of changing legislation and best practices
Key
features
• Managing
your wastewater operations in both extremes of water availability, water excess
and water shortage, and having contingency plans in place for either
eventuality
• Exploring
all potential on-site reuses of “worked” water
• Learning
new treatment methodologies and technologies for your site-specific wastewater
treatment needs
• Addressing
the serious issues of Acid Metalliferous Drainage and ensuring correct
management is in place
• Mastering
best practices and keeping on top of current and future legislation
