IMDEX technology delivers water savings for drillers

The use of water is one of the most significant issues facing the mining and metals industry. With demand for water continuing to grow, water dependent industries are facing increasing scrutiny, particularly when operating in water stressed areas. The International Council on Mining Metals says investors, regulators and communities are seeking greater insights into mining companies' water management practices and risk exposure.

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The use of a solids removal units on a mine drilling project can result in a 75 per cent reduction in drilling fluid consumption

With the search for new mineral discoveries increasingly occurring at depth and undercover in remote locations, the pressure to find better ways to reduce water consumption during exploration drilling