Background

The greatest challenges in managing mine waters arise at mines in extreme environments. Mines in extremely arid environments may require expensive systems to desalinate sea water and transport the water great distances to the mine. Mines in extremely wet settings may need expensive systems to treat excess process and contact water before discharging to sensitive receivers. Mines in extremely cold climates may face frozen conditions and the challenge of operating facilities where most of the water is ice for a good part of the year. Complex hydrogeological and geochemical issues are also common to the extremely wet, dry and cold climate settings.

Mine Water Solutions in Extreme Environments is the first in an innovative new conference series that aims to examine a wide range of issues associated with mine water management in extremely wet, dry, and cold climates and with extreme hydrogeological and geochemical issues. The conference papers attest to the ingenuity of mining professionals in addressing mine water management issues by implementing proactive solutions. The technologies, advances, and case histories discussed in these papers will enable us to move forward and cost-effectively implement solutions at mines all over the world.

We expect an extraordinary audience of up to 400 consultants, engineers, managers, researchers and scientists. The technical program will include three full days of sessions and will be supplemented by five short courses. Sightseeing tours will also be available through a preferred travel agent. The conference will be held in Lima, Peru, and the gastronomic wealth and traditions of the host country will be featured at the gala dinner in the award-winning Huaca Pucllana restaurant.