Water Supply

Mining projects necessitate a thorough examination of available water sources and a comprehensive assessment of both short-term and long-term water requirements. Inadequate water resources not only constrain the mine’s production capacity but also impact its ability to meet production and revenue targets. Surface water sources, though easily accessible, are often subject to unpredictability due to varying climatic conditions. On the other hand, groundwater sources, while more challenging to tap into, can offer a consistent and reliable water supply. In cases where neither source proves reliable year-round, engineered systems such as Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) may be employed.

Cutting-edge geophysical tools, hydraulic pumping tests, and advanced modeling software provide precise insights into natural or artificial water budgets, effectively mitigating uncertainties and minimizing risks. Continuous monitoring of water supplies ensures that the dynamic needs of the mining operation are met to achieve production objectives. Our team of seasoned professionals specializes in assessing and developing comprehensive water supply plans, selecting and deploying the most suitable technologies for each project.

A selection of the services we offer:

• Site characterization and assessment
• Surface water assessment and mapping
• Comprehensive data acquisition
• Aquifer testing and numerical interpretation of pumping tests
• Geophysical and hydrogeological characterization
• Water quality characterization and mapping
• ASR feasibility assessment and implementation
• Well field development and installation of monitoring systems
• Water budget development
• Predictive modeling