As global interest in batteries and electric vehicles skyrockets, mining activity, resource utilisation and regulatory oversight are all on the rise.
While maximising output and product quality remains a top priority, water conservation is increasingly critical given that water use accounts for about 15 per cent of overall expenses in mining.
From mineral processing and dust suppression to slurry transport and drainage, water is essential for mining operations.
Cutting-edge solutions for water quality monitoring
Hach’s water quality monitoring solutions for metals and mining can help operators identify site specific needs for mine discharge, adapt to constantly changing regulations and situations, and stay efficient while minimising the environmental impact of mining.
Hach brings specific, time-tested solutions to monitor, analyse, and ultimately control critical contaminants and water hardness throughout the life cycle of water in mining operations – from de-watering to discharge.
Enhancing community health through water monitoring
Water is vital to all metal and mining operations. By effectively monitoring and treating source water, mining companies can not only meet their quality standards but also contribute to the health of nearby communities.
Hach’s robust solutions ensure that water used in mining processes is safe and environmentally friendly.
Remote disinfection monitoring: Safeguarding health and safety
Disinfection monitoring is essential for protecting the environment, workers, and local communities.
The RMC Disinfection Panel from Hach offers a complete solution for online chlorine measurement with remote access for calibration and adjustments.
This tool is perfect for remote mining sites, saving time and resources while providing reliable, continuously validated measurements.
Efficient water treatment for reuse
To maximise yield from hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes, it’s crucial to monitor heavy metals and chemical aids like cyanide in reuse water.
Effective water treatment in dust control, waste dumps, and slurry pipelines ensures that mining operations run smoothly and sustainably.
Ensuring compliance with precise water monitoring
Whether de-watering or treating water used for slurry sampling or machine washing for discharge, close and accurate monitoring of mining wastewater is paramount to ensuring compliance.
Hach offers monitoring tools such as reliable portable or laboratory equipment, online analysers and disinfection panels that provide data operators can rely on, even under varying conditions like storms and accidents.
For more information visit https://au.hach.com/industries/metals-mining
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