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?

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Understanding water issues across the mine’s life cycle

A hypothetical assessment providing costs, and current and future water requirements for a mine

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