Water security is a key operational risk facing the mining industry. Many mines are in water-scarce regions. Mining operations use large amounts of water in mineral extraction, ventilation, and cooling activities. The security of the water supply is critical to the continuity of mining as a business. This, along with the United Nations Sustainability GoalRead more
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“Smart mines” of the future need to address many challenges. These include safer mining, greener mining, increased ore recovery, reducing the impact of waste rock, issues surrounding the lack of specialised personnel, sustainable mining, and extreme remote mining. A holistic approach to mine-to-mill operations is required to address these challenges and to optimise ore recoveryRead more
It may be true that colour in water is harmless when the water is utilised for human consumption, however, it is certainly unappealing. Colour in our water does matter when it comes to drinking it, in other home and industrial uses, and in some aquatic and recreational environments. Colour, taste and odour, along with theRead more
South Africa is shaping up to become a world leader in green hydrogen technology within the next five years. Clean energy technologies, including renewable energy and their deployment, is central to the country’s efforts to move from high to low carbon emissions aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement. In this article, we’ll explore the roleRead more
2020 came and went leaving behind fundamental shifts in thinking and doing. Our business was not exempt. The flexibility of work location and changes in modes of communication were two of the most fundamental shifts affecting our corporate culture. We at Watercare Innovations have also shifted our thinking on how we grow our brand awareness.Read more
As the global population continues to grow, water insecurities in major cities are being felt with increased frequency. It has become critical for industries to reduce their fresh water consumption and improve their internal water reticulation systems. Effective onsite water system management is the simplest method to reduce water consumption. When Watercare Innovations formulates aRead more
The success of aluminium casting depends on the implementation of accurate temperature control through the smelting and casting process. The dissipation of heat must be uniform at all points of the final product. Temperature control is achieved through the application of water, which influences the aluminium material structure, the microstructure and the surface of theRead more
The mining industry relies heavily on compressed air due to its versatility and the ease with which the compressed air system network can be expanded. Cooling is crucial to avoid the excessive temperature increases that result from the compression of air in mines. Water is used for the cooling of the bulk air compressors. WatercareRead more
Most mines both consume and produce water. Water is a critical component of mining operations, utilised in mining, downstream processing and product conveyance. Water is often imported for operating purposes from remote locations or transferred as surplus mine water from within the mine to a treatment and/or discharge location. There’s a growing recognition that aRead more
While many are lamenting the impact of Covid, erratic power supply and a “failed state” on their businesses this year, we have found six reasons to celebrate 2021. This year our teams from various divisions at Watercare Innovations pulled out all the stops to help us make a positive difference to water treatment – theRead more
