Managing mine water: modelling, treatment and post-mining management
Innovative and field-proven mine water management for mining and post-mining operations
Request a consultation on the mine water project now
Innovative and field-proven mine water management for mining and post-mining operations
Request a consultation on the mine water project nowDrawing on decades of experience in the mining industry and our interdisciplinary expertise, we develop balanced concepts for mine water management. In doing so, we combine scientific excellence with practical engineering knowledge to ensure water quality, meet regulatory requirements and provide long-term planning certainty.
Modelling and simulating mine water flows, drainage systems and rises in mine water levels provide insights for reliable decision-making, enabling mine water to be managed safely and sustainably. To this end, water levels and water quality are recorded, fed into the models and their future trends reliably predicted. Potential environmental impacts can thus be anticipated, assessed and minimised through the planning of appropriate measures.
The aim is to use specialised modelling software to identify potential mine water-related developments at an early stage, assess risks and derive appropriate measures to ensure safe and economical operations.
From planning to restoration – mine water is a key issue at every stage. That is why DMT GROUP supports mining companies, public authorities and other project stakeholders throughout the entire life cycle of a mining project, providing services that deliver valuable insights for safe operation and decommissioning.
Furthermore, drawing on our multidisciplinary expertise, we assess the impacts of climate change on mine water systems and identify opportunities for innovative uses such as geothermal energy or the extraction of valuable raw materials from mine water.
Dr.-Ing. Julia Nicolina Sunten
Hydrogeology & Water Management
I look forward to answering any questions you may have on the subject of mine water; let’s discuss your project.
+49 160 8880349
Our experts support you with in-depth analyses, digital models and practical solutions throughout the entire project cycle:
• Greater planning certainty through reliable forecasts
• Early identification of potential risks
• Ensuring water quality and environmental compatibility
• Support with planning permission and regulatory procedures
• Sustainable solutions for post-mining and site development
• Exploiting new opportunities for value creation through energy and raw material extraction
Water accumulates in mines, adits and disused mine workings; this is known as mine water. The flow, dynamics and prediction of the composition of this water are of crucial importance for mining and post-mining operations.
Modelling and simulation provide a sound basis for reliably predicting water flow, water quality and potential developments in the mine water system. This enables groundwater to be protected through appropriate measures and ensures that regulatory requirements are met.
DMT provides support in the form of hydrogeological characterisation, hydrogeochemical modelling, the development of coupled models, water treatment concepts, and expert reports on post-mining management, restoration and the long-term monitoring of rising mine water levels.
Mine water also offers potential for innovative utilisation concepts. These include, for example, its use for energy generation, its use as service water (e.g. for irrigation), and approaches to recovering valuable raw materials. Mine water management is therefore viewed not only as a challenge, but also as an opportunity.