Integrated

Mine Water Management

De-risking mining, one drop at a time.

When mines treat water as an afterthought, they pay for it later with costly retrofits, permitting delays, or treatment plants running for decades after closure.

There's a better way.

Integrate water management from day one, and you don't just reduce risk. You also unlock value, lower operating costs, speed up permitting, enhance community relations, and establish a closure plan that works.

A Venn diagram with 3 circles showing the outcomes of integrated mine water management. The three circles are "Mine Plan," "Effects Assessment," and "Mine Water Management."

Traditional Approach	Comprehensive Approach
Design mine first, figure out water later	Water shapes mine design from exploration
Default to treatment	Source controls reduce treatment needs
Permitting delays occur when impacts emerge	Regulatory alignment is built in
Long-term liabilities compound	Closure plan works from day one

This graph illustrates that up-front investment in water management during strategy, exploration, and design has a significant impact on a mine's bottom line.

What You Gain

Front-loading water planning saves 10:1 over retrofits. After you break ground, your options narrow, and your costs grow dramatically.

Lower treatment costs by addressing sources, not symptoms
Faster permits with a comprehensive assessment up front
Stronger community relations and demonstrated stewardship
Less risk with adaptive strategies built into your plan

Smart water management isn't a cost—it's an investment that pays dividends over mine life.

“Water management integrated early pays for itself 10 times over.”

Dr. Mario Bianchin, P.Geo // Director, Mine Water Management

Meet Our Mine Water Management Team