In-depth research, field-tested results, and innovative approaches to water treatment in mining.

Technical Papers

Technical Papers

In-depth research, field-tested results, and innovative approaches to water treatment in mining.

Industrial Scale Non-Biological Selenate Removal – Examples of Plants & Criteria behind Process Selection

SART Implementation at Heap Leach Operations in Mexico

Advancement in Non-Biological Selenium Removal Treatment Systems – Results of Continuous Pilot Scale Operations

Management of Nitrogen Compounds In Mine Wastewater: Comparing Selective Adsorption and Electro-Oxidation to Other Treatment Methods

Selen-IX™: Ion Exchange and Electrochemistry at Work to Cost-Effectively Remove Selenium from Mine Impacted Waters to Ultra-Low Concentrations

Using Novel Technology for Residue Management and Sustainable Mine Closure

Copper and Cyanide Recovery from Barren Leach Solution at the Gold Process Plant

Selen-IX™: Selenium Removal from Mining Affected Runoff Using Ion Exchange Based Technology

CASE STUDIES

Explore how our innovative solutions have successfully addressed complex water treatment challenges through detailed case studies. These real-world examples demonstrate the impact of our technologies in mining and hydrometallurgical operations, showcasing how we help clients improve water recovery, meet regulatory compliance, and reduce costs. Our case studies offer valuable insights into the practical application of our solutions and the results they deliver.

ERDC

Mitigate environmental impact from legacy tailings through the treatment of pore water and surface runoff during excavation and consolidation activities.

BQE for Coeur

Coeur Wharf

Support environmental compliance for the Coeur Wharf Mine expansion through the treatment of selenium in tailings seepage using proven, fast-acting technology.

Commercial Demonstration Plant

BQE Water entered into a development agreement with a US based mining company to apply Sulf-IX™ technology on mine impacted water containing elevated levels of sulphate.

Mastra

BQE Water worked with the mine owner to design, construct and commission a SART plant in a tight nine month schedule to allow the gold mine to process its ore and avoid stockpiling high-grade ore with copper mineralization.