At SUEZ, we understand the value of natural resources both above and below ground. Our total waste management, resource recovery and industrial services for the mining and resources sector deliver operational excellence, safety and environmental performance for our customers.
An industry under economic, social and environmental pressure
Mining resources are depleting while rapid economic growth continues to drive demand for raw mineral materials. The market is characterised by global price fluctuations and increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
Sustainable businesses look to reduce carbon emissions and recover and reuse more non-mineral waste. They also seek to optimise productivity, operational efficiency and economic performance while maintaining a positive public image as a responsible participant in the circular economy.
Improve operational efficiencies
Reduce carbon emissions
Maintain your public image
Recover valuable resources
35
%
of worldwide copper supplies come from recycling
265
%
expected growth in consumption of aluminium between 2006 and 2025
70
%
of projects under the mining industry’s top six major groups are in water-stressed regions
Our solutions
A complete partner in resource management
SUEZ has the expertise, technology, infrastructure and networks to support the full spectrum of the mining and metals sector’s resource management needs.
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With integrated water and waste capability, we support you at all stages of the mining process.
Water: our smart technologies safeguard your water resources, from on-site recycling and restoration of ponds and aquifers to wastewater treatment and acid mining drainage control. They can also increase your production rates and yields.
Waste: we optimise your waste management, treat fumes and dust, remediate soils, control pollution and conduct environmental audits. All our waste vehicles are EPA/DWER compliant and licensed.
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We’re committed to helping the resources sector achieve the highest levels of safety and compliance. Our waste and water solutions enable you meet the strictest regulations while minimising environmental impact, from chemical reagent options to minimise handling to legionella inspection and control services for cooling towers. All regulated waste is treated at dedicated facilities, and we monitor changing legislation to keep you compliant.
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We drive economic efficiencies through comprehensive and regular reporting and educating your employees, contractors and customers in safe and effective practices. Our solutions reduce your carbon footprint through water and waste recycling, and minimise environmental harm through best practice management of sensitive and hazardous outputs – all critical in enhancing your brand image. We design, implement and optimise chemical applications to improve operational performance, minimise cost and reduce environmental impact.
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SUEZ offers tailored solutions based on individual site waste audits , implement waste and water management plans that amplify efficiencies in energy and water consumption and optimise chemical use. We provide specialised equipment and systems for everyday performance and continuous improvement.
Our references
They trust us
SUEZ has serviced the Australian mining industry for over 20 years, across 17 companies and 25 sites. We’re trusted by industry leaders including BHP, Rio Tinto, South 32, Glencore, Peabody and Nystar in Australia and by many others around the world.
SUEZ invests €74 million in more than 65 research and development programs around the globe each year. This means our customers benefit from the most efficient and innovative solutions available.
Some of our recent innovations include:
Rehab-ARRT (Rehab Advanced Resources Recovery Technology), producing quality compost for site rehabilitation from recovered organic and mining waste
Densadeg, a lamellar contact settling process that speeds up the physical-chemical treatment of water, and
Acid rock drainage (ARD), a technology that uses physical, chemical and biological processes present in the natural environment to reduce environmental impacts.
Our technologies
Technologies which are particularly well suited to the mining sector
Metal removal
Regulations for heavy metal effluent limits are becoming stricter. We have chemical and equipment solutions to help.
