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GE Power & Water
Water & Process Technologies
Water Treatment Solutions

for the Mining Industry
Driving Financial and Environmental Performance
We understand the challenges and recognize the opportunities of today’s global
For more than a century, GE has provided
mining industry. As a strategic business partner, GE can provide a complete
sustainable solutions to help customers around the
set of chemical and equipment solutions to help manage and improve water
globe address some of the world’s most pressing resources. From reduced water usage to increased productivity, we deliver
challenges. And today, the Water & Process the results to drive your performance—financially and environmentally.
Technologies business of GE Power & Water
continues that commitment. We are a forward- Mining Technology and Solutions from GE
thinking and thoughtful leader in developing • D
ischarge water management and reuse provides integrated
water reuse, wastewater treatment, and water solutions for water recovery, treatment and recycling.
process solutions our customers need to operate
more efficiently and profitably while reducing • D
ust control programs including underground, service and haul
their environmental footprint. Our goal is to help road treatments help reduce water usage and operating costs.
industries thrive and communities prosper. A range of chemical treatment solutions control dust emissions
while achieving water reductions of up to 90 percent.
Addressing Today’s Challenges

E’s mobile water fleet—the largest in the world—meets
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As the global business climate continues to evolve, demand for on-site water treatments through emergency
we are experiencing an environment ripe with and short-term leases, and long-term outsourcing.
challenges yet equally rich with opportunities.
The mining industry is no exception. omplete range of membrane and filtration technologies
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provide influent treatment of a diverse variety of non-potable
Water scarcity and wastewater quality remain water sources.
critical issues. Meanwhile, environmental
policies have never been more stringent–or as • Z
LD systems using advanced evaporation and crystallization
influential. Industry standards heighten while technologies eliminate wastewater discharge and enable
discharge regulations tighten, demanding recovery of valuable byproducts.
mining operations’ action and compliance.
The industry’s economic landscape continues • C
hemical solutions—including boiler, cooling and industrial process
to shift as well. Billions of dollars of global chemicals and monitoring, improve plant productivity and water systems
investment in mining infrastructure is while safeguarding assets and ensuring environmental protection.
helping to support—and spur—demand in
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ange of biological filtration and coagulation technologies enable
developing countries. Process improvements
heavy metal removal to improve wastewater quality.
are fundamental to compete successfully in
a growing international mining marketplace
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ater treatment provides deposit and corrosion
where developed countries must compete control in mining process systems.
with lower costs in other parts of the world.
Mining Technology and Solutions Case Studies
Case Study Case Study
Dust Suppression Strategy Reduces Water Use by 90 Percent CONSOL Energy and GE Treat Mine Water, Enable Reuse
Significant dust was a challenge for the Nevada operations of Newmont Mining Corporation, of 99 Percent in Other Operations
one of the oldest and largest gold mining companies in the world. Severe dust levels on The Buchanan No. 1 coal mine of CONSOL Energy, the largest producer of high-Btu bituminous
the heavily trafficked mine roads were causing respiratory issues, reduced visibility, and coal in the U.S., will be using GE’s advanced filtration membranes and thermal water treatment
environmental runoff concerns. technology to treat mine water, enabling about 99 percent of the water to be reused in other
mining operations throughout the Oakwood, Virginia, plant.
The dust was being controlled with a magnesium chloride solution that required roads to be
treated by water trucks up to 18 times per day, seven days per week, during a seven-month The system incorporates GE’s ZeeWeed* ultrafiltration technology, which employs hollow-fiber
period—amounting to more than 100 million gallons (380,000 m3) of water used in the process. membranes to separate particulates from water, and GE’s reverse osmosis technology, which
removes dissolved impurities from water through the use of a semi-permeable membrane.
In partnership with Newmont, GE developed a long-term dust suppression strategy centered
The concentrated brine is then treated by GE’s thermal evaporation, crystallization and drying
on GE’s DusTreat DC9112 organic binding agent. Once the binding agent is applied and cured,
technologies, achieving zero liquid discharge. The remaining solids are further purified into a
it hardens the road surfaces to make them dust-free for an extended period. By reducing the
saleable road salt.
frequency of road treatments, the dust suppression strategy helped Newmont reduce its
water usage by 90 percent and decrease fuel consumption by 48,000 gallons (182,000 L) The benefits and resource savings from the new system will significantly reduce the volume of
annually—saving $378,000 in operating costs per year. mine water that must be managed, and reduce the company’s freshwater demand, as the
processed water coming out of the system can be reused at the mine’s preparation plant facility.
A Trusted Business Partner
A name synonymous with quality around the world, GE is a trusted global partner for mining companies
large and small. With a broad range of products and services for each step of the mining process,
GE’s integrated solutions and unique expertise help manage and overcome important challenges in an
ever-evolving industry, while ensuring the responsible and sustainable resource savings our customers
across the globe have come to expect. Through innovation, breakthrough technology, and dedicated
teams of global experts, we help you successfully compete—and win—in today’s mining industry.
We can help mining customers to:

• Meet environmental compliance
• Provide safe, healthy workplaces
• Optimize production
• Maximize yield
• Ensure asset protection
• Drive down product costs
Learn how GE is helping customers solve their greatest
challenges by visiting www.ge.com/water.
GE Power & Water

Water & Process Technologies
Global Headquarters Global Mining Office
4636 Somerton Road 572 Swan Street
Trevose, PA Richmond VIC 3121
19053 USA Australia
Tel. +1 215 355 3300 Graham Sim
www.ge.com/water Global Mining Director
(61) 38698 0207
[email protected]
Find a contact near you by visiting www.ge.com/water

and clicking on “Contact Us.”
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