mine Development Phase Services
Design Water Out before You Dig In.
Every $1 spent on smart design saves $10 on operations.
Development is where water either integrates into your mine plan or becomes an expensive add-on later.
Our approach? Exhaust source controls and diversions before defaulting to treatment.
The Hierarchy of Controls
Manage Water (Largest impact)
Keep clean water clean and maximize diversions. Every liter diverted is a liter not treated.
Control Sources (Middle layer)
Minimize waste rock exposure and segregate reactive materials. Design covers and liners, reducing loadings at the source.
Treat (Last resort)
When prevention isn't enough, treat efficiently. By managing water and controlling sources first, you slash treatment scale and costs.
Tools that Turn Models into Decisions
Scenario Application Manager (SAM)
Run "what-if" scenarios in real time:
- Should site storage or diversion capacity be expanded?
- Should treatment plant throughput be increased or reduced?
- Does the pit lake backfill strategy need to be changed?
- Which best management practices (BMPs) contribute to the best cost-per-kilogram reduction?
SAM transforms complex watershed models into operator-friendly dashboards.
Make informed decisions in minutes, not weeks.
Geochemical Testing and Water Balance Modeling
Predict long-term water quality, forecast loadings, and test controls before you build. Explore avoiding treatment infrastructure entirely.
Why This Phase Matters Most
- Front-end investment pays dividends over mine life
- Reduce treatment infrastructure through proactive source control
- Lower environmental impact and permitting risk
- Optimize water use through predictive modeling