Water management as a foundation for success
Water is life
Water has value
Water is an enabler
Recognizing these three key statements is the first step towards a robust and successful water management strategy.
Water is not only critical to our very existence; it is also critical to the mining process and underpins the ability of a company to deliver and meet its commitments.
When water issues negatively impact the value chain the company has failed to understand the true value of water which in turn impacts:
- Costs & profitability
- Health & Safety
- The environment
- Reputations
- Relationships
Get the water strategy right and not only are targets met but opportunities are captured.
Get it wrong and we have seen what happens.
There are many water challenges to address in today’s mining environment
Challenges require solutions
Approaches to meet water management challenges:
- Implement a robust water management strategy
- Execute comprehensive water management plans
- Embrace innovation and deploy technology
- Apply proven approaches for enhanced risk management and stakeholder engagement
- Adopt a recognized water stewardship framework and adapt it for site context
FOLLOW A FRAMEWORK
Our approach to building a robust Mine Water Management Strategy
In our experience, the most successful water management strategies follow a framework approach.
Frameworks may differ but they usually contain three key and interrelated elements.
In short, managing water resources responsibly is founded on understanding the environment, managing the risks, and building long-term and positive partnerships.
Mine Water professionals have experience in the design and implementation of mine water management strategies across the mine life cycle. We can help you design your own strategy or evaluate your current approach. Whether it is a simple review or a comprehensive audit, Mine Water will support your team to ensure the true value of water is not only recognized but delivered.
Our approach to implementing successful mine water management strategies is reflected in our services:
We also believe that technology is playing an increasingly important role in water resource management. Mine Water offers water risk management solutions that support the journey to successful mine water management.
