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Barrick Gold, Chile Sketch Smart Water Strategies
On 17 January 2018, Chile’s environmental authority SMA sanctioned Barrick Gold with the permanent closure of its Pascua Lama mine. The decision is based on...
26 Jan. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water and Mining: What in the World is Happening with Tailings?
A joint presentation by Bluefield and WesTech at the SME Annual Conference in Minneapolis, looks at how the mining industry is changing. Recent price upswing...
26 Feb. 2018
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.EPA Rolling Back Mining Wastewater Regs – Tailings, Water-related Risk Endures
On 26 June 2018, the EPA Administrator released a memo directing relevant offices to limit EPA authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act....
9 Jul. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mining Turns Corner as Escondida Commissioned
In June 2017, BHP Billiton will fully commission the largest desalination plant in the Americas – a 216,000 m3/d reverse osmosis project located in Antofagasta,...
13 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Drought, Demand, Politics Shake Chile Copper Mining
In August 2021, Chile’s courts ordered the BHP Group to temporarily cease groundwater pumping at the Cerro Colorado copper mine due to environmental concerns with...
27 Sep. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2021
Brexit-related constraints shake water sector, water shortage threatens Chile's economy, Mideast region, including bitcoin industry, faced with water & power shortages, and Central Europe confronts...
20 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2022
Increasing demand for renewable energy generation, as climate-focused initiatives become more prevalent, requires critical raw materials: lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper. Mining for these materials...
25 May. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2022
Bluefield has observed water risks being a larger focal point in industrial water strategies and planning measures. Sourcing alternative water supplies and investing in water...
29 Nov. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2023
Rising O&M costs due to inflation, capital investments for aging infrastructure, and upgrades toward circular economy models are driving up the cost of water services....
19 Dec. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Water Solutions for Global Mining: Competition, Costs & Demand Outlook, 2014–2019
In-depth report on water solutions for the mining industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download
10 Jul. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.