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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.

Our Nuvumiut Partnership

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...

Sulphate in Mining Wastewater – A Question of Mass

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...

Optimizing Lime Treatment that Uses Decommissioned Open Pit

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 Removal from Mine Impacted Waters

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...

Optimizing Water Treatment at a Zinc Smelter

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...

How Plant Operations Experience Leads to Better Plant Design

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...

The Changing Industrial Wastewater Market in China

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...

Electrocoagulation for Mine Water Treatment: Myths & Truths

As the industry turns to greener processes, the use of electrochemical technologies such as electrocoagulation is gaining more traction for the removal of contaminants from industrial wastewater. Electrocoagulation can be...

What is the True Cost of Mine Water Treatment?

Most mining projects assess needs for water treatment. But how do you determine if treatment is required or which is the best treatment option for your project? Typically one conducts...