Mining and Mineral Processing

Mining, mineral processing, and quarry operations produce large volumes of often saline and acidic effluent which are huge by any scale and require large storage areas and complex water transfer systems. A common problem with mining effluent storage basins and tailing dams relate to increasing salinity leading to reduced evaporative capacity and hence the need for more pondage. Geo has significant experience with integrated design of treatment systems and evaporation ponds to enhance evaporation rates and minimize land requirements. Also, improving the quality of process water in mineral processing operations, using Geo’s innovative selective salt extraction methods, is a distinct technology advantage to the benefit of this industry.