Mining & Metals
In the mining industry, operators can face daily challenges related to water scarcity, stringent environmental regulations, and complex wastewater treatments, making effective water management essential. Without proper water treatment, operators may experience operational disruptions, equipment damage, or, even worse, regulatory penalties. Poorly treated effluents released into the environment can contaminate local bodies of water and harm aquatic life.
Avista develops advanced membrane chemical solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the mining industry, focusing on system optimization for high recovery and water reuse.
The Avista Approach to the Mining Industry
We create sustainable solutions by optimizing system operations for high recovery and water reuse in some of the most complex and difficult-to-reach areas on the planet.
Our partnership with operators is aimed towards enhancing system uptime and plant productivity by guiding facilities through the complexities of their processes. We provide the following customized solutions that ensure efficient operations across various mining activities:
1. Efficient Water Management
Mining companies can achieve optimal water utilization, minimal environmental footprint, and reduced reliance on local water resources by utilizing our membrane treatment solutions.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including precise lab analyses and specialty cleaning chemicals, aimed to enhance the performance of your reverse osmosis and nanofiltration systems, efficiently converting alternative water sources into high-quality process water.
2. Specialty Membrane Cleaning Chemicals
With Avista’s full-scale approach to membrane maintenance, your mining operations can achieve reduced maintenance costs and minimal downtime.
We perform comprehensive site audits and imaging analyses utilizing Membrane Autopsy with Chromatic Element Imaging℠ to identify maintenance issues.
Based on these thorough analyses, our laboratory experts recommend optimized cleaning regimens tailored to your membrane system to ensure cleaning cycles with maximum effectiveness and minimal chemical use.
Explore our case studies to see how we troubleshoot operational challenges and recommend the optimal cleaning chemical with the precise dosage to optimize your operations.
3. Reliable Operations
We position your mining operations at the forefront of productivity and sustainability.
Our treatment technologies perform under the most demanding conditions, handling high concentrations of heavy metals, fluctuating water chemistries, and stringent discharge limits.
With advanced monitoring capabilities using the Avista Black Box, Norm RO Data Normalization, and OSCAR services, our proactive approach ensures uninterrupted and efficient operations.
4. Enhanced Mining Wastewater Treatment Techniques
We address safety and environmental concerns for mining companies through specialized services and chemicals that enhance sludge dewatering processes.
Operating mines encounter varying water quality and stringent regulatory standards, making treating mining wastewater increasingly complex. Our RoQuest coagulants are formulated to remove suspended solids in the preliminary treatment of mining wastewater. We additionally conduct filtration studies to determine the most effective water treatment methods for site-specific conditions.
These treatment methods are designed to boost water recovery and ensure high quality effluent meets environmental regulations. By extending membrane lifespan, we help you achieve significant savings and operational efficiency while addressing critical safety and environmental concerns.
5. Expert Guidance and Customized Support
Partnering with Avista provides you with industry-leading expertise in mine water treatment.
We believe in a collaborative approach—working closely with your team to understand your unique challenges and operational goals. Our experts provide maintenance support, ensuring your operating staff can manage and maintain your water treatment systems with minimal disruptions to operations.
Through our customized recommendations, you can achieve smoother operations and enhanced productivity, no matter the complexity of your mining activities.
Join Us in Protecting What’s Vital
The mining industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors due to its high-risk nature, which has significant impacts on human health and the environment. Membrane technology plays a vital role in meeting these stringent regulations and ensuring sustainable operations.
With Avista, you gain a partner whose membrane technology expertise supports your operational efficiency and environmental stewardship objectives.
Explore how Avista’s expertise can transform your mine water treatment processes into streamlined operations that achieve regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Our commitment to excellence in water treatment processes is evidenced by significant industry results. Explore our comprehensive case studies below to see how our expertise has delivered measurable results and learn how we can do the same for your mining operations.
