In an attempt to reduce the amount of unnecessary water waste, Northparkes copper mine joined with Nylex to produce a product that would efficiently reduce water evaporation from large open water storage facilities.
Innovation, occupational health and safety and environmental management were the big winners at the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
The 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards has attracted the strongest field ever.
Government and industry are so dependent on water that the efficient harvesting, storage and management of water is becoming a critical factor in the viability of existing and new development projects.
Rio Tinto’s Northparkes mine has achieved a 95% reduction in evaporation losses thanks to a new water storage facility cover.