DIVING WITH A DIFFERENCE

摘要

As the Australian mining industry continues to face new economic challenges, the need for increased efficiencies has arguably never been so great. Escalating costs and decreasing commodity prices are pushing innovative mining companies in new directions to lower production costs and reduce downtime. With many mines in Australia located in arid areas, water can be a difficult and costly resource to manage. Yet water is essential to almost all mining operations and is used for a multitude of purposes including processing of ore, dust suppression and potable water supply. The management of water resources on a mine site typically involves all aspects of water management, including catchment/ production, treatment, storage and delivery.