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Water Reuse in Northam Platinum's Olifants Mine

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Water Reuse in Northam Platinum's Olifants Mine

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: South Africa
Basins: Limpopo
Project SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
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Water Recycling and Reuse
Progress to Date: 100% Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2016  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Quality, REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Ecosystems, Water utilities, Local communities / domestic users
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

The primary means of managing this risk is to reduce our operation’s consumption and reliance on potable water sources. The mine runs a zero-discharge, closed loop water system whereby all water is recycled. Potable water is used for human consumption and top up. In Financial Year 2017, 76% of water at Booysendal Mine was recycled.

Project Results

76% of water recycled at Booysendal Mine in FY 2017.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Quality, REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Ecosystems, Water utilities, Local communities / domestic users
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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Northam is an independent, fully empowered, mid-tier, integrated PGM producer with two primary operating assets, the Zondereinde and Booysendal mines in the South African Bushveld Complex. Learn More


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