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Choosing the right pump for your operation
Proper pump selection involves a number of factors, and is key to a successful mining application. Keep Reading
Effective water management
Equipment and technologies emerge to improve the handling of this key resource. In northern Chile, desalinated water from the Pacific Ocean is pumped as high as 10,000 ft. above sea level into the Andes Mountains to sustain mining operations in the copper-rich South American country. Desalination facilities are being built along the coast, as Chilean mining companies are turning to water desalination technologies to meet their process water requirements. And it’s not just copper mines that have water management issues. Aggregate operations and many types of mining operations face such issues. Reverse osmosis is one of a number of water treatment technologies mining companies around the globe are pursuing in the face of protracted battles with local governments over water rights and permits, and rising concerns over mining’s environmental impact. This industry shift has implications not only for treatment equipment but also for the pumps and equipment used to transport water. The mining industry’s impact on water quality and quantity is among the most contentious water topics today. It is… Keep Reading
