Tailings Management
SNF specializes in tailings management, water clarification, and sludge dewatering in mining operations.
Zone Introduction
Tailings ponds require thickened, low-water-content slurry to meet environmental stability and land-use requirements.
Process Description
Ultrafine waste minerals resist consolidation, making tailings storage unsafe and large in footprint.
Issues & Root Causes
- High water retention in tailings → Soft deposits
- Long settling time → Need for large storage
- Environmental risk if water seeps into ground
Performance Loss & Compliance Impact
Increased land cost
Risk of tailings dam instability
Regulatory compliance threats
Slow rehabilitation of mined areas
Recommended SNF Solutions & Advantages
SNF Ultra-High MW Flocculants
- Higher solids concentration & faster consolidation