Currently mining companies, mainly in Peru and North of Chile, have seen the decrease of availability of water for their processes. For this reason it is essential that activities such as watering mining roads and service are managed as efficiently as possible. The purpose of this paper is to show the experience that companies Liplata VialCorp Group in Peru and Chile have developed over recent years, offering its clients a comprehensive service dust control, applying methodologies and using saline and asphalt, polymers and vegetables derivatives allowing reducing dust emissions on the roads and increasing safety on the roads. The methodology used is based on the following concepts: i) Dust suppressors efficient and effective. ii) A specific irrigation technology for mining. iii) Analysis of results by using dust measurement equipment In 2014 these companies executed more than 20 millions of square meters in dust control services only in mining industry, with the consequent decrease of particulate matter PM10, achieving a 75% average reduction. With respect to water consumption, the values indicated a drastic reduction of its use, in relation to the traditional situation of irrigation of pure water, reaching values close to 90%.
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