Sustainability Profile
Rheomax^® ETD for enhanced tailings disposal

Performance Benefits 

• Enhanced Tailings Disposal is a method of Tailings Management in which novel technology is used to change and control the structural and drainage properties of mineral processing residues
• The ETD process is able to rigidify tailings at the point of disposal by initiating instantaneous water release from the treated slurry
• Benefit are
• Drying time of tailings accelerated (up to 5-10 times), resulting in a smaller land footprint
• Rapid reclamation of process water for reuse reducing fresh water consumption
• Reduced water evaporation from Tailings dam
• Quicker rehabilitation time (up to 5-10 times) due to faster trafficable surface
• Dry surface leads to improved dust suppression and lower air pollution
• Faster rehabilitation when revegetation is used, supports plant growth