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Dive into our technical blog, where we share expert insights and practical knowledge on mine water treatment and related technologies. From detailed explorations of emerging trends to innovative approaches for solving industry challenges, these posts provide a closer look at the technical aspects of our work. Whether you’re a professional seeking deeper understanding or simply curious about the science behind what we do, our blog offers valuable perspectives and actionable ideas.
In Part 1 of our series on thiocyanate, we looked at why this compound is now becoming an issue for the gold industry when this precious metal has been mined...
Nuvumiut Development representatives from left to right Lukasi Tukirqi, Johnny Alaku, Lukasi Pilurtuut and Don Cameron with David Kratochvil of BQE Water in the centre. Earlier this year, we formed...
Thiocyanate is a growing environmental challenge for the gold industry. Harmful to both humans and aquatic life, thiocyanate presence is becoming more prevalent in gold mining effluents. It is formed...
Sulphate is a common by-product found in mine impacted water that is increasingly on the regulatory radar as a contaminant of concern. Unlike metal contaminants such as copper that are...
Water management at this nickel mine in Northern Québec involves the operation of a Low Density Sludge (LDS) lime treatment system that uses a decommissioned open pit as a reactor...
Ammonia is a nitrogen compound that is found in nature in trace amounts, most notably as a waste by-product when microorganisms utilize nitrogen gas or from the decomposition of organic...
In operation since the early 1900s, this zinc smelter and refinery currently produces over 200,000 tonnes of zinc and over 100,000 tonnes of lead per year. The existing wastewater treatment...
As we prepare to start our fifteenth operating season at Raglan Mine, tenth operating year in China and Colorado, we took some time to reflect on our active involvement in...
As the modern gold mining sector tries to avoid the depletion of metal reserves, the importance of complex gold deposits are increasing. These deposits are characterized by elevated content of...
Environmental protection in China has taken positive steps forward in the past few years after decades of rapid economic growth left the country with polluted water and air. One of...
Water is a finite resource essential to life and critical for economic growth. According to United Nations statistics, two-thirds of the world population could be living in water stress conditions...
