Tool 8 – Understanding Water Issues Across the Mine’s Life Cycle
This helps create a clear understanding of the vulnerability and total cost of managing water for the operation.
Step Guide
STEP
1
Understand how water supply requirements change over the mine life cycle
- What are the water quality and quantity requirements of the operation over its life cycle?
- What are the water supply costs for the operation over time?
STEP
2
Understand management requirements of mine-impacted water
- What are the management requirements for treating mine-impacted water?
- What is the cost of managing mine-impacted water across the operation’s life cycle?
STEP
3
Consider regulatory, development and social aspects of operations
- Are your licences and permits adequate for the different needs of the operation over its life cycle?
- Will you need additional or renewed licences and permits to meet future expansion requirements?
- How might social issues affect your licence conditions?
Community, Economics, Environment, Ethical Business, Management, Rehabilitation
Understanding water issues across the mine’s life cycle
A hypothetical assessment providing costs, and current and future water requirements for a mine