Mine Water
The source of your mine's success
Water impacts your mine at every stage of its life. Beginning as a drop of rain, the water drop either soaks into voids to feed groundwater or fills the rivers and lakes that provide your mine’s water supply. Water is an integral part of your operations. When you close the mine, efforts are made to divert water away from the mine, while any remaining contact water is treated. Restored back to its clean and natural state, water flows through the system again. Read MoreThe best part about this work is overcoming a good challenge.
Featured News
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Stantec’s Environmental Services team obtains approved mining environmental assessment – third in Ontario’s historyRead More
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Stantec to conduct mine design review and optimization for Eti BakirRead More
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Stantec’s Resa Furey recognized as one of 2018’s Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in MiningRead More
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Scott Trusler to lead Stantec Environmental Services Mining team in CanadaRead More
Making the most of water—our most valuable resource
Mine Water Services. The source of your mine’s success. Read MoreA fine treat: Examining the reuse of mine-influenced water
A Fine Treat, published in the March issue of Mining Magazine, examines the reuse of mine-influenced water in mineral processing including the technology, the main challenges, and why the practice is set to keep growing. Dan Dupon, North American Mine Water Treatment Practice Leader, contributes to the article referencing climate and treatment factors that should be taken into account when looking at re-use as well as offering insight into the future for mines and the challenges they face with regard to water. Read MoreAquatic acumen: Mine water management
Aquatic Acumen: Mine Water Management delves into a number of topics including the growing use of seawater and desalination plants, clean-up of waste waters and recovery of valuable metals and water delivery. Andrew Watson and Dan Dupon contributed to the article (beginning on page 9) by discussing management of draindown solution from copper mine leach operations. Read MoreBeyond water management
How? By enacting an aggressive Water Stewardship Strategy. Published in International Mining Magazine, this article focuses on the holistic approach was developed with the intended purpose of “improving water security for production; reducing costs; limiting impacts; and addressing stakeholder concerns while moving the organisation towards operational excellence.” Read MoreEarly hydrogeological studies critical to mining success
"Hydrogeology is kind of like telling a story. The more you get to know the site, the more you understand the groundwater story. Hydrogeology is mathematical, like engineering, but also has an element that will always be conceptual, because we can't see it, said Rachael Peavler, a hydrogeologist working in Stantec's Salt Lake City office. Read More
Water. It’s one of your mine’s
most valuable resources.
Only 3%
Fresh water
97%
Water
>1%
Surface water
Of the earth's surface water is fresh.
Resides in the ocean.
Of fresh water is surface water.
Our holistic approach to mine water management allows mines to understand and manage risks associated with water.
Services
Mine Power
Whether you are designing a new project or expanding your operations, we can assess your power needs, and design a system that meets your requirements, and is adaptable to long-term plans.
Hydrogeology & Geochemistry
We accurately assess your mine’s water footprint and the water variability expected over the life of your mine using a suite of modeling platforms.
Material Handling Systems
Whether you're mining underground or at the surface, we can help you move materials important to your operation.
Mining - Environmental Services
By understanding your goals and the needs of regulators and stakeholders, we can put together a strategy that is balanced for success.
Mine Ventilation Systems
One of our most important roles when ventilating an underground mine worker safety: making sure airflow is sufficient in quantity and quality.
Shafts & Hoisting Systems
We have skilled shaft and hoisting experts who will work with you to tailor designs to meet your needs.
Mine Water Treatment
We have the experience and technical skills to evaluate, design, and build water treatment systems that are tailored to the unique factors of your mine.
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Expert Spotlight
Malcolm Anderson, Technical Director, Groundwater
Ownership of my client’s problem is the mother of innovative solutions and technical excellence.
Alex Sandu, Mine Water Treatment
Successful mine water treatment projects require smart people and solid thinking.
Daniel Dupon, Technical Leader – Mine Water Treatment
Successful mine water treatment projects require a wide array of technical knowhow, experienced leadership, and open dialogue with stakeholders early in the process.
Rob Simm, Senior Vice President, Water - Treatment
We are proud to design systems that treat mine water to the point that it can be responsibly—and sustainably—discharged to the environment.
Jim Finley, Principal
The solutions to challenges faced by clients in the mining industry are always best served by good science and supporting engineering.
Danny Bay, Water Resources Manager, Business Development Manager
I support better environmental practices and minimizing groundwater environmental impacts.