A deep, non-potable water supply for the Ochoa Sulphate of Potash (SOP) Mine Project, Lea County, New Mexico, U.S.A.

摘要

Competing with communities, agriculture, and industry for potable-water resources can pose great challenges for mining companies seeking public and regulatory support for pro-posed projects. In semi-arid and arid regions of the world where fresh-water resources are lim-ited, using potable resources as a water supply for mining operations often faces opposition from existing water users or is subject to lengthy regulatory reviews. This paper describes how Intercontinental Potash Corp. (USA; "ICP") developed a deep, non-potable water supply for its Ochoa SOP Mine Project (Ochoa Project) in southeastern New Mexico, United States of America, that safeguards the limited fresh-water resources.