Mining & Mineral Processing
Water is a critical resource in mining operations, and efficient water management is crucial for both operational sustainability and environmental commitments.
We provide proprietary chemistry and innovative technologies to help mining companies reduce water consumption, reuse water effectively, and recycle process water for various mining applications. By adopting these solutions, mining operations can significantly reduce their environmental footprint, lower costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
PFAS Treatment for Mine Sites
PFAS contaminants present serious environmental challenges. We provide effective treatment technologies to remove PFAS from mine water, helping companies comply with environmental regulations and reduce health risks.
PFAS Removal Technologies: Utilising ion exchange technology, and advanced tailored solutions to remove PFAS and other contaminants from water.
Onsite PFAS Treatment Systems: Tailored solutions for continuous monitoring and treatment of PFAS contamination on mine sites.
Process and Tailings Treatment
Effective treatment of process water and tailings is essential to minimise environmental impact and ensure that mining waste is managed responsibly. Our solutions are designed to improve the quality of tailings water, reduce waste volume, and enable safe disposal or recycling of tailings.
Process Water Treatment: Treating water used in mineral processing to remove contaminants, such as suspended solids, metals, and other pollutants, ensuring that water is safe for reuse or discharge.
Tailings Treatment and Management: Implementing technologies to reduce the environmental impact of tailings storage, including thickening, dewatering, and stabilisation methods to minimise water usage and improve waste management.
Flocculation and Coagulation: Applying flocculants to improve the settling of solids and enhance the recovery of valuable minerals and water from tailings.
Groundwater & Dewatering Solutions
Groundwater management and dewatering are essential processes in mining, especially in operations that face excess water in pits, underground workings, or surrounding aquifers. SciDev provides comprehensive solutions for dewatering and groundwater management to ensure operational efficiency and minimise environmental impact.
Groundwater Remediation: Advanced treatment technologies to clean contaminated groundwater and restore its quality for safe use or discharge.
Dewatering Aids: We offer specialised dewatering aids, including coagulants and flocculants, to enhance solid-liquid separation, improve water recovery, and optimise the efficiency of dewatering processes, while minimising environmental impact.
Mine Water Quality Monitoring
SciDev’s AquaIQ system provides real-time water quality monitoring solutions to enable continuous tracking of water conditions around mining sites.
Real-Time Monitoring Systems: Advanced sensors for tracking key water quality parameters, such as pH, turbidity, TDS, TTS and more.
IoT Remote Monitoring: Tools for remote data collection and analysis, allowing operators to monitor water quality from anywhere.
Automated Alerts and Reporting: Systems that provide real-time alerts for any water quality deviations, ensuring immediate action can be taken.
