Water & Waste Management

Reduce water footprint, tailings and environmental risks with effective waste and water management
Reduce water footprint, tailings and environmental risks with effective waste and water management

Overview

Reduce water footprint, tailings and environmental risks with effective waste and water management

Mining operators face a host of long-term liabilities when it comes to waste and water management when executed haphazardly. Disposal of materials needs to be handled with detailed engineering, monitoring and maintenance at every stage of the mining life cycle to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Tailings need to be safely contained and managed, water management plans and recycling efforts need to be implemented in the face of scarcity, and mitigation measures are necessary to prevent contamination, erosion and sedimentation in nearby water bodies. Not only do sediment or acid runoffs result in costly cleanup efforts that can be financially damaging to a mine operator’s bottom line, but social license to operate and investment prospects can also be severely affected.

Key Client Challenges:

  1. How can we minimize water consumption in our mining processes and optimize water use efficiency?
  2. What are the best practices for tailings management and how can we ensure safe containment and long-term stability of tailing storage facilities?
  3. What technologies can we leverage for treating and managing acid mine drainage (AMD)?
  4. How do we effectively monitor and control water quality, comply with regulatory requirements and protect local ecosystems?
  5. What are the financial and operational implications of implementing sustainable water and waste management practices? How do we balance environmental responsibility with economic considerations?

A multi-faceted approach that incorporates technological innovation, improved operational practices, stakeholder engagement and collaboration with regulators and local communities can secure your mine’s social license to operate, ensure ESG compliance, and prevent costly fines and cleanups for environmental damage.

Lacking data to validate or support key business decisions

Lack of knowledge to define a cohesive business or data strategy

Low speed to market and trouble adapting quickly to customer and market needs

High operational costs due to lengthy data processing times

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Employee Health & Safety

Develop robust health and safety measures, including proper training, equipment, and risk assessments.
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Water & Waste Management

Reduce your mine's water footprint with an effective water management strategy.
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Renewable Energy

Create a strategic and achievable transition plan to gradually shift to cleaner energy sources.
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Community Engagement

Address externalities affecting mine's surrounding communities including land rights and displacement.
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Regulatory Compliance

Navigate ever-evolving regulatory demands around ESG issues.
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Biodiversity Conservation

Manage biodiversity risks by creating action plans to preserve natural habitats and resources.
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ESG Credits & Reporting

Improve ESG credit scores and ensure thorough reporting to safeguard investment opportunities.
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ESG Transformation

Build a comprehensive strategy to align your organization's goals with ESG priorities.
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Climate Action & Decarbonization

Reduce GHG emissions, the carbon & water footprint, and increase social license to operate.
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WHY UNISON MINING

Experience

Our mining experts have experienced first-hand the day-to-day complexities and issues that arise at the mining face, giving them a higher level of understanding and insight to meet your challenges.

Practical Solutions

By implementing level-appropriate transformation tools, our behavioral and cultural change methodologies, data management, and analytics, our goal is to create a sustainable and positive impact on your mining operations.

Results-driven

We go beyond strategy to offer a direct and measurable approach to success. Our commitment extends to delivering real business outcomes and helping your team sustain those changes for the long haul.

Mitigate environmental damage and contamination with effective waste and water management.

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