Face & Stage Dewatering

Water presents and interesting dichotomy in mining. It’s used for mineral processing, dust suppression, slurry transport, cooling and employee needs. However, unmanaged water can be disastrous for a mine. Face and stage dewatering are two of the tougher challenges facing mine operators.

At the drilling face, mine operators have to deal with water ingress from both ground water aquifers, as well as, run down from higher parts in the mine wall. The challenge is that mine operators need to simultaneously clean process water for cooling purposes in the drilling operations, while removing groundwater that quickly accumulates in bore holes.

We’ll make sure you:

• Have the right equipment for the job. With a broad portfolio of pumps and dewatering equipment, no one offers a wider selection than Xylem. For your convenience, we offer rental and purchase options.
• Have a reliable system that works. Because we design and build our own equipment, we understand how it works best and create systems to match equipment to the needs of the mining industry.
• Have a support team committed to your safety and success. The experienced Xylem team provides turnkey services, including site drainage design, installation and ongoing equipment service, every step of the mining process.

A partner like Xylem has extensive mining experience and a range of products for all your face and stage dewatering needs.