After a very competitive selection process EPSE has been accepted for participation in the Brazilian Mining Hub M-Start Cycle 5 program Proof of Concept (PoC) stage. EPSE Oy was selected as Lundin Mining’s startup partner.
Mining Hub is an open innovation initiative seeking solutions to common challenges in the mining sector, integrating mining companies, suppliers, startups, researchers, and investors, generating opportunities and connections for various mining players. M-Start is a Mining Hub program that focuses on developing solutions to common challenges selected by companies associated with Mining Hub through Proofs of Concept (POC).
EPSE is happy to take part in the Mining Hub M-Start Cycle 5 program. We feel that through our technological innovation and global experience in the mining wastewater treatment space EPSE technology has a significant added value contribution to offer to Lundin Mining, and in general to the Brazilian mining industry and environmental challenges.
The M-Start Cycle 5 “Water Treatment for Environmental Return” challenge aims at finding new solutions and co-operation partners for globally increased need for water recycling.
Current conventional water treatment methods are inefficient with regards to new tightening regulation limits for removal of metals and sulfates. Corporate environmental and social responsibilities are increasing. More wastewaters have to be treated and mining companies need to commit to sustainable water use also by reducing their water footprint. Water is a major environmental concern and problems caused by acid rock and mine drainage impact water resources.
This proposed EPSE Technology PoC offers a value proposition for a unique cost-efficient and environmentally harmless solution for recovery of metals in mining wastewater effluents to comply with constantly tightening local environmental regulations and discharge standards. The EPSE Technology Lab Scale PoC is the first stage of the three envisaged stages of a full-scale implementation of EPSE Technology wastewater solution at Lundin Mining.
This article was written by Anni Honkonen.