The Challenge of Suspended Solids in Mining
Mining operations generate vast volumes of water containing suspended solids, from fine clays to mineral tailings. These solids compromise water clarity, damage critical equipment, and obstruct effective treatment. Poor solids-liquid separation reduces thickener performance, increases chemical consumption, and accelerates wear on pumps, valves, and pipelines. Monitoring becomes difficult, leading to compliance risks and lower operational efficiency. In arid regions, the inability to recycle water reliably drives up reliance on external water sources. Algae, particularly cyanobacteria, further cloud the water, causing [biofouling] and oxygen depletion. Without precise control, water quality deteriorates, pushing up treatment costs and limiting process reuse. Operators require solutions that reduce solids and suppress harmful blooms without increasing
chemical loads.
Mounting OPEX Pressures from Poor Water Quality
Left unaddressed, suspended solids in mining water escalate into chronic cost burdens. Filters clog more frequently, pump seals fail, and equipment wear accelerates, increasing expenditure on cleaning, maintenance, and unplanned replacements. High solids also impede thickeners and tailings management, increasing energy costs and limiting water reuse efficiency. The chemical costs required to compensate for poor solids separation are spiralling, particularly in remote or arid sites where every litre of recycled water counts. Worse still, poor water clarity obstructs real-time monitoring, delaying critical responses and risking non-compliance. These problems compound across operations, driving up operational expenditure (OPEX) and risking reputational harm. Without a shift to more effective, low-input water treatment methods, mines remain exposed to excessive costs and sustainability setbacks.
Ultrasonic Mining Water Treatment for a Sustainable
Future
Tomorrow’s mining operations will be judged by how water is managed today. With increasing regulation and pressure on freshwater resources, scalable, sustainable water treatment has become non-negotiable. Our ultrasonic technology empowers you to recycle more water, reduce harmful blooms, and phase out overreliance on flocculants and mechanical interventions. Each unit is engineered to suit site-specific water conditions, working precisely on particle and biological activity without disrupting essential processes. This results in clearer water, enhanced solids separation, and better performance from existing infrastructure. From tailings ponds to treatment lagoons, expect noticeable improvements in water quality and recoverability within 30 days. Start aligning your water management practices with future environmental and operational standards today.
Download the Benefits of Ultrasound in Mining Wastewater Document
Get a document detailing the benefits of ultrasonics in treating mining wastewater. Understand how the chemical-reduced approach can save costs and avoid harmful chemical byproducts. Appreciate how further cost savings can be made by reducing sludge removal by de-watering, and reducing the environmental impact of
Wastewater in mining.
Our Ultrasonic Mining Water Solutions
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SolaRaft-iQDB™
A durable, solar-powered buoy delivering reliable energy for ultrasonic algae control and optional water quality monitoring across diverse aquatic environments.
SolaRaft-iQM™
Compact, solar-powered buoy offering continuous, real-time water quality monitoring with wireless communications for cost-effective, remote water management.
SolaRaft-IVP™
Solar-powered buoy offering advanced, programmable vertical water column monitoring with remote connectivity for efficient, real-time aquatic data collection.
Quattro-DB® & Mezzo-DB®
High-performance ultrasonic transducers delivering rapid, chemical-free algae and biofilm control for large lakes or targeted areas requiring directional precision.
ARCS Technology™
A comprehensive solution combining water quality monitoring with ultrasonic algae management, powered by solar energy for efficiency and sustainability.
SPL ANALYZER
Accurate, real-time sound pressure level analyser with wide frequency range, colour touchscreen, and robust data capture for field-ready acoustic monitoring.
How Ultrasonic Mining Water Treatment Works
Our low-power critical resonance waves enhance solids separation and improve water clarity, free of chemicals.
Step 1
Precision Solids Disruption
Ultrasound targets suspended solids, enhancing aggregation and thickener performance.
Step 2
Application-Wide Deployment
Units install in tailings,
dewatering, and process water systems.
Step 3
Water Fit for Reuse
Cleaner water improves recycling rates and reduces freshwater demand.
Step 4
Chemical-Free Performance
Reduces coagulant use, cutting costs and improving compliance.
Why Choose Our Mining Water Solutions
Built for harsh mining environments, our ultrasonic technology delivers chemical-free performance, high clarity, and measurable cost savings.
Engineered for remote mining conditions
Rugged system design and reliable deployment in harsh or hard-to-access locations
Reduces solids without added chemicals
Core benefit of ultrasound. No reliance on flocculants or
coagulants
Improves thickener and clarifier performance
Enhancement of existing water infrastructure rather than
replacement
Boosts water recycling and reuse rates
Water circularity benefit, especially relevant to dry zones and ESG targets
Reduces OPEX for water operations
Decreased maintenance, fewer chemicals, enhanced reliability
leads to savings
Easily installs across all water systems
Adaptable for retrofitting into process water, tailings, and
dewatering setups
What Operators Say About Our Solutions
Real feedback from mining facilities
using our ultrasonic system for chemical-free water treatment.
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