08 . ADVANCES IN WATER RECLAMATION
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08 . ADVANCES IN WATER RECLAMATION
Treating mine site water , both diligently and effectively , is an important quality in maintaining a respectable mining operation . Taking it beyond just regulations is something that will eventually become common practice among the industry , as companies like Ecosphere Technologies has recently introduced Ozonix technology , a chemical-free treatment for bacteria , solubleorganics and hydrocarbons found present in residual wastewater streams produced by the mining industry .
The eMalahleni Local Municipality in South Africa is another example of companies going the extra mile . Undertaken by Anglo American and BHP Billiton , the award-winning project resulted in the implementation of a desalination plant , helping to achieve a near-zero waste facility .
32 April 2015