A case study
MET63 exceeds client expectations in the recovery of base metals from a stormwater dam in a 100 m3/h treatment plant.
THE
CHALLENGE
Mining processes generate significant amounts of wastewater and runoff that pose a risk of contaminating natural water sources with soluble metals. This pollution can disrupt ecosystems and harm human health.
To address this, mines must begin treating their wastewater on-site to prevent environmental harm and recover valuable materials.
THE MET63
APPROACH
MET63 designed, constructed, and operated a base metal recovery plant for a leading Platinum Group Metal and base metal producer in South Africa.
The facility treated wastewater before the rainy season, and produced two product streams: recovered base metal residues and clean, metal-free solutions for reuse at the client’s purification plants.
THE MET63
RESULTS
The project met client specifications, and commissioning finished ahead of schedule.
Within a week, clean product solutions met the required specifications, with the metal-free solution averaging less than 3.5 ppm of total dissolved metal.
The project progressed as planned.
HIGHLIGhTS
01
Dynamic problem-solving: interim facility constructed to get the project going in as little time possible.
02
Efficient purification: a week after commencement, clean product was obtained.
03
Swift construction: the processing plant was commissioned within 6 weeks.
04
Processing excellence: the product solutions exceeded the clients specifications.
