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Water Efficiency at Lonmin's Limpopo and Orange Facilities

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Water Efficiency at Lonmin's Limpopo and Orange Facilities

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Area: 5888268 km2
Countries:
Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
Cities:
Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: South Africa
Basins: Orange
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Project Tags:
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Water Recycling and Reuse
Progress to Date: NA Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2012  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
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: 82%

Project Overview

We are focused on continuing to improve efficiency of the use of water to ensure that costs are contained as best as possible year-on-year. Between the 2012 and 2017 financial years, we realised an 11% improvement in water efficiency through the implementation of various initiatives. These initiatives required capital expenditure. One example was the implementation of a reverse osmosis system at the PMR which processes stormwater and returns it for use in the operations.

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We are focused on continuing to improve efficiency of the use of water to ensure that costs are contained as best as possible year-on-year. Between the 2012 and 2017 financial years, we realised an 11% improvement in water efficiency through the implementation of various initiatives. These initiatives required capital expenditure. One example was the implementation of a reverse osmosis system at the PMR which processes stormwater and returns it for use in the operations.

Project Results

Improved water efficiency and stormwater reuse.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
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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