Reducing the consumption of new water at the Processing Plant
ABOUT IT
The project was implemented in Mineral Processing and Mineral Processing Plant of Mosaic Araxá, focusing on reduction in the consumption of new water e improving water efficiency.
Main actions:
Better water recovery from thickeners through operational discipline e use of new reagent;
Control of Cyclones at the B6 Dam to reduce turbidity near the intake and prevent overflows;
Minimizing new water intake at dam A0, used for dilution;
Implementation of routine for monitoring water intake via dashboards;
Cultural adjustments with the team to understand the concept of Intensity and domestic policy on new water consumption.
Results and Objectives
Objectives
Reduce to new water intake in production processes;
Increase the water recirculation inside the power plant;
To minimize environmental impacts on natural water sources;
To improve water efficiency indicators and strengthen practices of circular economy.
Results
Reduction of 4,697,497 m³ new water intake in 2024, equivalent to 53,75% in relation to 2023;
Reduction of 50% in specific water consumption per ton produced. (5.04 m³/ton in 2024 vs 10.11 m³/ton in 2023);
Better Operational control and monitoring of water intake.;
Positive operational and environmental return., consolidating the culture of water reuse and efficiency.
SDGs
External Certification
International Commitments
National Commitments
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