C.R.I. Pumps

systems, mines can recycle and reintroduce clean water for various objectives. Recycled water can support onsite personnel, supply local communities, be safely reintroduced into the environment, or store for later use. ● Alternative water sources: Mines typically operate in rural areas where access to suitable water is not commonplace. In such areas, mining operations benefit from alternative water sources, including desalination, damming and raw seawater. Many of these interventions are not new. But modern improvements in engineering, materials and technologies provide mines with more choice, says Mistry: "New enhancements such as data-driven planning, remote control of water infrastructure, smart pumps, and modular treatment systems such as ozone provide mines with a wider range of options on how to manage their water consumption and reuse. These technologies are already making a difference for mines in the most rural and driest parts of the planet, such as the remote areas of Australia and Chile. They help those mines operate efficiently and reduce their impact on surrounding communities and environments. Above all, they help mines become more sustainable and self-sufficient while also reducing operating expenditure." Overall, this is a terrific time for mines to use water stewardship to improve their prospects, "There are many great options for mines that care about water conservation and savings. It's a massive opportunity for the industry to enhance its place in the 21st century."

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