Global
Mining Solutions
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
Sustainability Benefits
- Cost effectiveness
- Lower Water Consumption
-
Reduced Footprint of
Mining Activities - Improve Rehabilitation